Design Aspiration: An Airy Brazilian Abode
- Design Aspiration: An Airy Brazilian AbodeBy Amy Elisa KeithOur friends at ELLE DECOR recently toured the home of fashion designer Carlos Miele in Florianópolis, Brazil. With an assortment of natural pieces and an open-air living room that flows effortlessly into the outdoors, his refreshing space has inspired us to let our own homes breathe. Here's how to do it.http://static.glo.com/photos/Original/47928_Original.jpg
- Design Aspiration: An Airy Brazilian AbodeDon't ditch the colored accessories you already have. Instead, complement warm tones in your room with similar hues to add a touch of depth.SHOP NOW: Pink Striped Moroccan Throw, $650http://static.glo.com/photos/Original/47989_Original.jpg
- Design Aspiration: An Airy Brazilian AbodePillows with an ikat print (similar to tie-dying) will have you covered when it comes to one of the year’s hottest trend: ethnic prints.SHOP NOW: Ikat Print Pillow in Barn Red, $25ON ELLE DECOR: Living Rooms that Bring Nature Indoorshttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/47988_Original.jpg
- Design Aspiration: An Airy Brazilian AbodeHardwood and carpets are so traditional. Amp up the drama by installing weathered stone flooring for a natural yet sophisticated foundation for your room.SHOP NOW: Natural Stone Flooring, prices varyON GLO: Inside Courteney Cox’s Malibu Retreathttp://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/47992_Original.jpg
- Design Aspiration: An Airy Brazilian AbodeNow you see it, now you don't. Lucite or glass furniture is all the rage and instantly lightens up a room. Balance a large sectional with a seemingly invisible coffee table like this one.SHOP NOW: Peekaboo Clear Coffee Table, $249ON ELLE DECOR: We’re Seeing Spots! Polka Dot Trendhttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/47991_Original.jpg
- Design Aspiration: An Airy Brazilian AbodeRe-create Miele's large, expansive windows by investing in floor mirrors. They brighten up the space and give the appearance of a wider room.SHOP NOW: Horchow Adalina Mirror, $675 ON GLO: Martyn Lawrence-Bullard’s Manhattan Penthouse Transformationhttp://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/47984_Original.jpg
- Design Aspiration: An Airy Brazilian AbodeBring the scents of the outdoors inside with this crisp-smelling lemon tree that can grow and bloom in direct sunlight or be planted just outside your window.SHOP NOW: Meyer Lemon Tree, $60http://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/47990_Original.jpg
- Design Aspiration: An Airy Brazilian AbodeFor a chic flooring option that is less dramatic than a large hide rug, take a cue from Miele and opt for this geometric cowhide piece.SHOP NOW: Gemma Cowhide Rug, $699http://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/47985_Original.jpg
- Design Aspiration: An Airy Brazilian AbodeA potted plant in the corner is nice, but a bit expected. Instead, try a large urn like this one, made form volcanic ash.SHOP NOW: Formal Urns, from $178ON GLO: Extreme Rooftop Retreatshttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/47987_Original.jpg
- Design Aspiration: An Airy Brazilian AbodeAll it takes is one of these handcrafted chairs to give an unexpectedly regal feeling in any space. SHOP NOW: Louis Armchair in Cowhide, $795ON ELLE DECOR: Hang Art Like a Pro!http://static.glo.com/photos/Original/47983_Original.jpg
- Design Aspiration: An Airy Brazilian AbodeMiele's saddle in the living room prompted us to seek out this distressed, hide-haired ottoman.SHOP NOW: 1950s Copenhagen Hair-On-Hide Top Ottoman, $700http://static2.glo.com/photos/Original/47986_Original.jpg
- Design Aspiration: An Airy Brazilian AbodeCluster these wooden candle blocks for an organic-looking centerpiece.SHOP NOW: Arroyo Candle Blocks, from $26ON GLO: From Retail To Your Roomhttp://static1.glo.com/photos/Original/47982_Original.jpg
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One With Nature
1 of 13By Amy Elisa Keith
Our friends at ELLE DECOR recently toured the home of fashion designer Carlos Miele in Florianópolis, Brazil. With an assortment of natural pieces and an open-air living room that flows effortlessly into the outdoors, his refreshing space has inspired us to let our own homes breathe. Here's how to do it.
Think Pink
2 of 13Don't ditch the colored accessories you already have. Instead, complement warm tones in your room with similar hues to add a touch of depth.
SHOP NOW: Pink Striped Moroccan Throw, $650
To Dye For
3 of 13Pillows with an ikat print (similar to tie-dying) will have you covered when it comes to one of the year’s hottest trend: ethnic prints.
SHOP NOW: Ikat Print Pillow in Barn Red, $25
ON ELLE DECOR: Living Rooms that Bring Nature Indoors
Solid As A Rock
4 of 13Hardwood and carpets are so traditional. Amp up the drama by installing weathered stone flooring for a natural yet sophisticated foundation for your room.
SHOP NOW: Natural Stone Flooring, prices vary
Clearly Speaking
5 of 13Now you see it, now you don't. Lucite or glass furniture is all the rage and instantly lightens up a room. Balance a large sectional with a seemingly invisible coffee table like this one.
SHOP NOW: Peekaboo Clear Coffee Table, $249
ON ELLE DECOR: We’re Seeing Spots! Polka Dot Trend
Shine Time
6 of 13Re-create Miele's large, expansive windows by investing in floor mirrors. They brighten up the space and give the appearance of a wider room.
SHOP NOW: Horchow Adalina Mirror, $675
ON GLO: Martyn Lawrence-Bullard’s Manhattan Penthouse Transformation
Giving Tree
7 of 13Bring the scents of the outdoors inside with this crisp-smelling lemon tree that can grow and bloom in direct sunlight or be planted just outside your window.
SHOP NOW: Meyer Lemon Tree, $60
Hide & Seek
8 of 13For a chic flooring option that is less dramatic than a large hide rug, take a cue from Miele and opt for this geometric cowhide piece.
SHOP NOW: Gemma Cowhide Rug, $699
Stand By
9 of 13A potted plant in the corner is nice, but a bit expected. Instead, try a large urn like this one, made form volcanic ash.
SHOP NOW: Formal Urns, from $178
ON GLO: Extreme Rooftop Retreats
Fit For A King
10 of 13All it takes is one of these handcrafted chairs to give an unexpectedly regal feeling in any space.
SHOP NOW: Louis Armchair in Cowhide, $795
ON ELLE DECOR: Hang Art Like a Pro!
Rancher's Delight
11 of 13Miele's saddle in the living room prompted us to seek out this distressed, hide-haired ottoman.
SHOP NOW: 1950s Copenhagen Hair-On-Hide Top Ottoman, $700
Block Party
12 of 13Cluster these wooden candle blocks for an organic-looking centerpiece.
SHOP NOW: Arroyo Candle Blocks, from $26
ON GLO: From Retail To Your Room
Room Service
13 of 13Made of red rubber wood, these sturdy trays are perfect for all your entertaining needs. Plus, they're great table toppers when not in use.
SHOP NOW: Small Diptero Tray, from $45
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