Interiors: Red, White, and Shades of Blue

Two spaces with old-world charm and mildly patriotic palettes

1. Bedroom by Olatz Schnabel - I wouldn't dare declare its shade of blue based on online photos. Somewhere between Baby and Tiffany, this bedroom proves that a few well-chosen pieces are all you need. The headboard, my favorite feature, is a fiberglass replica of Olatz’s bed back in Spain.

Olatz Schnabel's Bedroom
Olatz Schnabel's Bedroom
Olatz Schnabel's Bedroom
Olatz Schnabel's Bedroom
Olatz Schnabel's Bedroom
Olatz Schnabel's Bedroom

2. The Gramercy Park Hotel's Penthouse Suite - I blogged about this space just last week for its rich color palette. Perhaps red, white and Cornflower blue??? The suite hosts a collection of antiques from around the world and photographs curated by, get this,… Julian Schnabel, former husband of Olatz. The photos' imagery and simple framing add a modern element to an otherwise traditional setting.

Gramercy Park Hotel Penthouse Suite
Gramercy Park Hotel Penthouse Suite
Gramercy Park Hotel Penthouse Suite
Gramercy Park Hotel Penthouse Suite
Gramercy Park Hotel Penthouse Suite
Gramercy Park Hotel Penthouse Suite

And to my U.S. friends, Happy Independence Day! Here’s to our nation’s 237th birthday!

Images: (1,3) New York Times, (2) Interiors by Olatz, (3-6) Lonny Magazine

Desiré Greene
Desiré is a designer, blogger, and lover of all things glamorous. Though primarily a self-taught decorator, Desiré studied at The Art Institute, where she honed a distinct aesthetic largely influenced by the Modern Glamour movement, the theme of her popular design blog, Sukio. Not only is she considered a "closet fashionista," discreetly stashing handbags and shoes whenever possible, but, as an MIT graduate, she’s also an undercover nerd. Fashion, nerdom, and several years as a Washingtonian have combined to shape her unique perspective on interior design.
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