Interiors: A Pink and Purple Palette

Although pink and purple are the stuff of little girl dreams (mine included), the combination can also work well in adult-friendly spaces. The colors are used prominently in this design by Angie Hranowsky, whose Charleston home is featured in the April issue of Lonny. Throw in custom textiles, vintage furnishings, and a mix of artwork for an eclectic-but-cozy living space. The young Desiré would approve!

Angie raised the glamour quotient in the master bedroom with a gleaming canopy bed and floor-to-ceiling drapes. The muted colors provide a "soothing break" from the boldness found elsewhere.

Image: Julia Lynn, Lonny Magazine

Interiors: Eclectic Barcelona Style

Designer Jorge Subietas creates a mix of "cultures, styles, and times" in this eclectic Barcelona home. Though extensively renovated, original features shine through, including mosaic floors, coffered ceilings, and stained glass windows. Art and artifacts are displayed in interesting ways throughout. I personally love the installation on the living room wall – assorted works layered atop dark wood panels. It's just one of many moments that reflect the homeowners' varied tastes.

Among all the objet, art, antiques, and custom furniture are two pieces from Ikea. Can you spot them?

Images: Nuevo Estilo

Interiors: Elle Décor's New Web Exclusive

As with Vogue's APT with LSD, Elle Décor recently published an editorial exclusively for online readers. This web-only shoot features the home of Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant where 70's baroque meets California craftsman plus a few quirky touches. Hopefully, "our first web-exclusive shoot" implies that there are many more to come. Like those with a need for speed or cravings for more cow bell, I have an insatiable hunger for fabulous interiors!

Images: Kimberly Genevieve, Elle Decor

Interiors: A Modern, Organic Beach House

After commissioning Kelly Wearstler to renovate her New York City loft, an "anonymous, A-list actress" tapped the designer again to revive a 70's-era beach house just south of LA. While many would regard its wood paneling as an eye sore, both the designer and home owner embraced its natural beauty. Using a neutral palette, Kelly added her usual glam along with contrasting textures of the rough and refined.

The two-story, carved ceramic fireplace, by local artist Stan Bitters, is flanked with 1960’s Italian alpaca chairs. An Italian brass-and-gunmetal chandelier hangs from above. (Below) A study in varying textures and finishes.

More mid-century modern touches can be found in the dining nook, with its classic Warren Platner chairs. Of the warm, honey-colored wood paneling found throughout, Kelly muses, "You feel like you are on a boat or the set of a James Bond film." See more pics after the jump.

Images: Grey Crawford, Rhapsody

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Interiors: Modern, Masculine, and Eclectic

With renovations by Madrid-based architect Ignacio García de Vinuesa and interior designer Elisa Rodríguez, this home is the perfect compilation of old and new. The design team salvaged original architectural details, from the interior doors to ornate plaster work, while using modern furniture throughout. Final touches include a contemporary art collection and chocolate brown pine floors.

Aside from the stellar entry hall, the kitchen may be my favorite room, with its beautiful wood cabinetry (walnut, I believe) and traditional plasterwork. Though a contemporary space, it’s warmed up by artwork, organic accessories and a quirky Serge Mouille light fixture.

The master bedroom is akin to a contemporary furniture showroom, featuring pieces by KA International, Philippe Starck, and Ligne Roset. The walls are covered in a braided vinyl and raw silk. It’s the perfect masculine retreat!

Images: Nuevo Estilo