Luxe Romance from Marie Flanigan

Tis the season where “more is more” and over the top holiday trappings are everywhere we turn. Who can blame creative Christmas romantics turning up the visual holiday volume and festive hall decking? I’m one of those contemplative types in need of more hush than rush. Which brings me to today’s inspiration. Not that Marie Flanigan Interiors are not dynamic. Rather, their timeless tranquility offers the sort of soothing, sophisticated restraint, and understated elegance where a soul and eye can rest.

Interior Design: Marie Flanigan Interiors; Photos: Julie Soefer

Marie Flanigan Interiors Favorites

No time to scroll through this post? Here’s a burst of inspiration I made for you:

Will we collect realistic decorating ideas from inspiring timeless bespoke projects here?

I tend to be an optimist about such matters. There are endless ideas flowing from fantasy projects when the level of refinement is sky high. Ideas to borrow for budgets of any size. We can take note of how materials are mixed. How the architecture may uniquely harmonize with the decor.

Sometimes a single design moment will spark a cascade of novel ideas.

Understated Bespoke Details

Sometimes what is missing will be the enchanting inspiration. For example, the absence of trim!

More often, however, the presence of beauty will direct our imaginations. In the case above, decorative artfully applied plaster by Segreto Finishes!

There’s a calm mood permeating these designs with a color story both natural and quiet!

What a dream to have an exquisite utility room designed by this firm!

Mural wallpaper is still trending, and it is but one bold design move in the bedroom above. So many gorgeous moldings and a mix of modern and traditional!

The way the natural landscape is reflected in the palette of this comfortable living space above takes my breath away.

Marie Flanigan’s Tranquil & Timeless Interiors

One of the wonders striking me from the work here is how rustic textures are seamlessly integrated into elegant contexts. I find this a challenge in my own home. How does she so masterfully succeed?

Does Marie Flanigan work solely with neutrals? No, madame!

Deep color drenched moment anyone?

When rooms are both elegant AND livable from thoughtful design selections, worry about whether the look will seem dated (even a decade from now) fades away.

Gentle Grandeur & Sublime Simplicity

Is there a detail in this next bath that you’d love to steal? Because I am smitten with maybe the most beautiful floor I have ever seen.

The architectural moldings and lights aren’t half bad either!

I would never tire of this next bath either:

Isn’t the tile joyous?

I say it all of the time, but it can be helpful to subtract from a room should it feel a little off. Think of how dressing well may involve layering and then removing something just before you leave.

Has this strategy worked for you personally?

There are plenty of instances where we mindlessly adhere to unwritten design rules (big expanse of wall? must fill.) as opposed to following our intuitions or joyful longings.

Arriving at a unique look may mean breaking rules we see applied elsewhere.

That said, we can grow in confidence to make sound decisions by studying the work of seasoned designers.

Decorative DIYs

These are the crafty tutorials and pretty possibilities stealing my attention today:

If you have worked with coffee filters, then you know…it’s a glorious material to manipulate. If you have some time and need a meditative craft…

Who can resist an everlasting peony?

And since we’re nearing Christmas, this one’s a keeper since the snowflakes can embellish any number of elements from trees to doors to ceilings (imaging suspending a room full of them!).

If you’re someone who understands the statement “texture is my color,” then maybe you’ll appreciate how this simple DIY offers potential for adding a bit of it.

I independently selected products in this post—if you buy from one of my links, I may earn a commission.

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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