Review of: Collected Interiors: Rooms That Tell a Story by Philip Mitchell Foreword, Bunny Williams
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- Опубліковано 19 сер 2022
- Modern maximalist designer Philip Mitchell reveals his talent for blending collections, family heirlooms, contemporary art, and accessories in visually creative environments that are brimming with personality, color, authenticity, and warmth.
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The elegant, clean classicism of Philip Mitchell’s style is on full display in these homes, where he masterfully incorporates a wide-ranging mix of antiques, vintage collectibles, and contemporary pieces-everything from inherited furniture collections to modern art-in rooms that are filled with memories and warmth. As a master of what he calls modern maximalism, Mitchell embraces the challenge of taking wonderful things that a homeowner already has and making more of them. Once Mitchell has established a connecting thread among a variety of disparate pieces-whether through finish, material, scale, color, texture, or line-he starts the process of building the relationships that bring a space to life.
Brilliant photographs take readers on in-depth tours of nine homes, ranging from an elegant Upper East Side pied-à-terre to a classic cottage on the water in Nova Scotia. Mitchell’s personal narrative in elegant text enlightens, while his takeaways accompanying each home help readers understand how to blend new and old, mix colors and patterns, and fill a home with an eclectic mix that is truly their own.
Also, join me at the end of the review to see what I purchased at my local historic preservation salvage shop. It's almost 300 years old!
The suttle antelope print. Thank you for your channel. I throughly enjoy your content. Your voice is very soothing as well. Thanks again.
Thank you so much!
Loved this book!
I vote monogram.
Got it- thanks for voting.
Oh wow... I think you just introduced me to my soulmate. What stunning rooms he's created! Sold.
I think you should go with the monogram look. Perfect for your foyer or any other room. Looking forward to seeing what the favorite was.
Thanks for the vote!
Antelope print will be like a neutral, not taking away from your existing tartan prints, yet elevated to match the stunning chair you found. Good luck and thank you for your lovely book reviews.
Monogram the seat...absolutely!
Aye, and I too vote for the momogtam, Love, love, love your foyer!! Tartan touches my soul, and that's what pulled me into your channel. I really enjoy all thw wonderful books. I have more than a few!!
Thank you, and thanks for the vote.
I like the antelope print as the room already has a lot of tartan and it's a modern neutral, which is nice contrast to the antique frame, as well as complimenting the actual animals in the room. I'm sure I heard one designer say that every room should have something in animal print.
Very thoughtful- it looks like the antelope is winning so far.
After my morning devotion, coffee, Had to watch this one again! Glad I found you. Good day! Gotta get to work.
I vote for the Monogram!
Thanks for letting me know, Henri!
So timeless. Classic in its consideration. Particularly like to see the true antique Persian rugs. Art on the floor is sometimes overlooked. Bravo.
I kinda like the antelope just because of the contrast. Thanks again for these posts. Their beauty makes me feel happy and inspired. :)
Good call- Antelope is winning so far.
Know these designers. Beautiful furniture. So ROYAL.
I think the antelope print would provide a nice element to that space and keep in theme with it as well. Love your content and look forward to new content when I hear the 🔔 sound! Thank you!! 👏🏻❤️
Good call- I'll keep counting votes until Thursday.
Gorgeos, very talented designer
Thank you again for pointing this out. I just ordered this book! Greetings from Berlin...
Antelope print is very nice, I really like the muted look.
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I love all the materials!
However the tartan helps tell the history of the chair.
How so? The chair is Irish rather than Scotish.
Thanks, Dorothy, I appreciate your thoughtful comment.
Love your channel! I’m always looking for more books of Decor. You even featured one I have at home. Thank you for introducing me to these lovely books to add to my collection. Definitely the ANTELOPE print! Beautiful Classic decor always has some fine touches of animal prints, porcelain or fabrics.
Love your channel and love all things plaid but the chair upholstered with embroidery would make it very personal and interesting. Thanks for taking us on a sneak peak of your home. We are kindred spirits in our love of old, new and collectibles.
I like the antelope. It contrasts with the tartan in the room, and is a nod to the taxidermy. I love your channel. Thank you!
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By all means the Tartan! Stunning foyer!
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The monogrammed seat will allow the beauty of the chairs design to great advantage.
Good call! I will be counting the votes until Thursday.
I agree with using tartan and adding a monogrammed pillow or accent of some kind…even over the tartan. Just feel funny sitting on a monogram. Love your videos! 🌸
Got it!
You should go with the monogram
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I also like the monogram one.
Me too. I'll count the votes until Thursday!
Beautiful home and decor ❤️😊
His philosophy of decorating speaks to my soul and my own interior, as does his love of blue and white (which was so apparent when you thumbed through his beautiful book)!!! I stumbled upon your channel just a few days ago, and have found myself binge watching here and there, gathering so much inspiration, which has led to much fiddle faddling of my own cherished treasures. I simply love your channel! XO PS- I vote for the chair upholstery with your monogram. It is timeless, and maybe someday, someone will own the chair, love it as much as you do, and ponder who belonged to those initials?
Thank you, Mary, for the vote and the sweet comment.
I am absolutely in love with all of your 📷 s, I hope the outcome will be the animal print with the monogram, 💕 your beautiful 🏡, 🙏 Evon
Thank you and thanks for the vote.
I love the tartan fabric as a nod back to Ireland and the Gaelic history.
The Monogram would definitely accent the Tartan plaid... Tartan Plaids were a form of "monograms" for each Family Clan in Ireland and Scotland... Everyone KNEW what Family u were from just by looking at Ur Plaid.... Thts the Story Ur foyer evokes...
Every room should tell a "story" no matter how small....
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Beautiful
Thank you so much for reviewing all these wonderful books 🙂
Monogram absolutely!
Thanks for voting!
I've got to get that book. To me it's forever history.
My vote is for the antelope print.
It looks like that might be the winner. Still counting.
My vote is for a tartan for the Chippendale side chair.
One word: gorgeous. Whenever you present a new designer, I open a new window and search their webpage. Thanks! ohh, I don't recall the actual name of the print but I think the "fawn hide".
Thank you for your comment and I've counted you vote for the antelope print. {That's what Ballard Design called it. I ordered it from them.)
This book lives on my Den coffee table with my other most favorites....these are the books that get perused through most frequently.......for your beautiful chair, since I LOVE animal prints, I vote for the antelope print.....with a monogrammed Tarten lumbar pillow, for a bit of 'extra'.......but, whatever you choose, I know it will be beautiful....✌️💜💋l
Thanks Robbin- the antelope is winning so far!
The monogram fabric !! And your FOYER is very impressive !! You have a good eye for style and layering !! And nice collection's !!
I just discovered your channel. How fun to have your viewers participate in your chair upholstery. I really love how Phillip Mitchell creates a collage with the various collections of wall art. I particularly love the cover of his book with the punches of red on the large painting balanced by the red sconces on either side of the fireplace. The room has so many different colors but it pulls together beautifully.
Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you found the channel!
Monogrammed fabric 🥰🥰
Another good video. Going to have to order this book too! This looks like a very good book. This is how my house is. I enjoy looking at pretty pieces at stores or in my home. I liked all the fabrics you picked. I like the antelope print. I enjoyed seeing that part of your house. Pretty pieces put together so lovely.
Thank you for the vote and this was a great book.
Love your reviews! I like the tartan.
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Hi Mary, as always, I enjoyed this video. I love your beautiful home and without actually seeing the fabric in person it was a toss-up between the antelope print or the monogramed fabric. I choose the monogramed fabric. Have a beautiful day and I will see you in the next one! :)
Got it and thank you!
The antelope fabric is spectacular.
I think the antelope may win!
I think the monogram on a hunter green velvet would show case the tartans. I love this look.
The antelope print is my favorite.
Hello from Scotland, UK. The monogram would be my preference.
Hello! Thanks for the vote.
The antelope adds a lightness and contrast.
I agree- I will continue to take votes until Thursday, so far, antelope is winning.
The monogram would add an elegant touch to add to the story of the tartan.
I LOVE the 18th century Irish Chippendale chair! And I am just now seeing this video that was put out 8 months ago: but I think an antelope print or even the other more subtle animal print fabric---with a monagram in a font that resembles the design in the backsplat---might just look FABULOUS! What do you think---Mary?
Definitely the monogram
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Love your home You have a good eye
I appreciate that!
I picked the antelope too!
Tartan plaid with a monogram pillow!
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I love the tartan
I'm so glad, thank you!
I like the monogram.
That monogram upholstery!
I did and do love that! My next chair will be monogrammed.
Monogrammed.. velvet maybe. I'm originally from Ireland. Love your foyer.
Thank you- do you go back to Ireland often?
Just got back. Went for 8 weeks . So many things a funeral a wedding and lots of friends and family time mixed in with shopping for me and golf for my husband.
Antelope print is my preference
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I would like to see the gold monogram on one of the two subtle prints, instead of on a plain background.
I think the plaid print will compliment the room the best. However, where will you place the chair exactly? It looks like the color red is needed to tie the room together in the area at the foot of the stairs. But, the chair might be in the way here.
Got it- thanks!
The antelope fabric😃
I saw people throwing away Queen Ann Chairs today. Maybe someone died and things were not valued? The chair can have a monogram ergonomic pillow (rectangle). The seat can be antelope. I would consider a tartan difficult to be placed in every room when needed. A tartan seat cloth draping the seat (I have a dark cat) is removable. A monogram can be stained! One never knows when an ulcer will erupt like in downton abbey. My Spellcheck never watched that show.
Queen Anne shouldn't be tossed out! Sad. Thanks for your vote.
How about all three in one design. So hard to choose.
I would pick the monogram it is classy and neutral at the same time.
I learned from this video that I’m definitely not a maximalist.
Designers and their dogs.
Monogram fabric on the chair.
Thanks for voting!
The scale of the tartan looks like it compete with the chair's fretwork. I'd go with the antelope.
Thanks for the thoughtful analysis. I had the same concern.
"... looks like it *would* compete ..."
Please please monogram the tartan and add more pictures to your hallway all the way down to the molding….don’t be scared….hugs carolyn from Columbus ga. Use red thread for the monogram
Antelope, I think it’s a nice departure from the tartan but still pairs well with the Scottish / hunting vibe.
Good call- the Antelope is winning so far.
The tartan fabric
Antelope with monogram!
Monogram!
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Tartan. And please monnagram it….hugs carolyn
Antelope!
Got it. I'll be counting until Thursday!
Antelope for me
Something different in room
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Antelope print! Who wants to sit on a monogram. They are for pillows. The cording could be in tartan.
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I agee monogram 👍
Thanks for letting me know!
Tartan
Got it- thanks!
Use the tartan
Got it- thanks.
Monogram
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Antelope print, Please.
Thanks for letting me know. I'll be counting the votes until Thursday.
While I am an animal print gal, I prefer the tartan print for the chair.
Got it!
Monogrammed
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I love the videos but the commentator makes me sleepy.
That would make it perfect for viewing just before bed- 😉
Monogrammed