I agree with the previous two posters – gorgeous house, gorgeous grounds but the interior is a total mess. Looks like a cheap mid-century modern when it WAS the mid-century. Trying WAY too hard and not succeeding.
The house itself is spectacular, but the decor – ugh. It’s not that it’s contemporary or “eclectic” as I enjoy seeing that type of decor done well. The decorating is just a mess and does nothing to flatter the architecture of this magnificent home. Luckily decor is only temporary. The grounds, however, look gorgeous. Bravo to the landscape architect.
Is this what the “tastemakers” are doing?? Let’ts hope it doesn’t happen what happened in the fashion world where everything got so crazy and lacking in taste that nobody cares anymore as to what the designers are doing.
Such a chic house! I love the architecture, I love the bathroom….LOVE!!! Love the exteriors with the tile….etc. And I adore Palm Beach! My really close friend invited me there in 1968 and I have been visiting ever since!
I must say; I do not love the decorating. I do love the Venetian chandelier…..pretty much nothing else. Call me an old fuddy duddy. I love the elegance of Palm Beach classic with a punch. But this punch knocked me out. Not in a good way. Bad 50’s. I grew up in the 50’s. Didn’t like it then….don’t like it now. So glad they preserved the exterior, the ceilings, the master bath….all those great things. Just get most of that furniture out of there….please! (Sorry!!!)
I agree with you on the decor Penelope and you are most definitely NOT a fuddy duddy! You have exquisite taste in fact. Thank goodness the house is preserved. Maybe at some point when real beauty, taste and elegance return to the world, along with a deep appreciation and respect for tradition, the decor will belong in this lovely home.
Great house …hideous interiors. Feels like “can we add something to this room to make it uglier?” Typically I like the work of this designer but cactus fabric in PB?.looks like that someone stayed too long at the garage sale.
Gorgeous! The decorating is so unusual and interesting with the architecture but the star is definitely the architecture and gardens!!!
Xo
Thank you home forever
The decorating is a disaster in my opinion. The house and the exterior is gorgeous.
Gorgeous house. Disappointing what they’ve done with it. Ordinary, unexciting, Ikea-style furnishings.
I really dislike the decor. Ugly, out of context and disjointed. But the architecture, landscaping — and the Turkish-style bath — are knockouts.
I agree with the previous two posters – gorgeous house, gorgeous grounds but the interior is a total mess. Looks like a cheap mid-century modern when it WAS the mid-century. Trying WAY too hard and not succeeding.
The house itself is spectacular, but the decor – ugh. It’s not that it’s contemporary or “eclectic” as I enjoy seeing that type of decor done well. The decorating is just a mess and does nothing to flatter the architecture of this magnificent home. Luckily decor is only temporary. The grounds, however, look gorgeous. Bravo to the landscape architect.
Is this what the “tastemakers” are doing?? Let’ts hope it doesn’t happen what happened in the fashion world where everything got so crazy and lacking in taste that nobody cares anymore as to what the designers are doing.
Such a chic house! I love the architecture, I love the bathroom….LOVE!!! Love the exteriors with the tile….etc. And I adore Palm Beach! My really close friend invited me there in 1968 and I have been visiting ever since!
I must say; I do not love the decorating. I do love the Venetian chandelier…..pretty much nothing else. Call me an old fuddy duddy. I love the elegance of Palm Beach classic with a punch. But this punch knocked me out. Not in a good way. Bad 50’s. I grew up in the 50’s. Didn’t like it then….don’t like it now. So glad they preserved the exterior, the ceilings, the master bath….all those great things. Just get most of that furniture out of there….please! (Sorry!!!)
I agree with you on the decor Penelope and you are most definitely NOT a fuddy duddy! You have exquisite taste in fact. Thank goodness the house is preserved. Maybe at some point when real beauty, taste and elegance return to the world, along with a deep appreciation and respect for tradition, the decor will belong in this lovely home.
Great house …hideous interiors. Feels like “can we add something to this room to make it uglier?” Typically I like the work of this designer but cactus fabric in PB?.looks like that someone stayed too long at the garage sale.