I’m bringing back my “high-end design for real life” series with a new name today but still centering around the same concept. (The title always seemed a little long. . .) It’s all about studying grand ideas from grand homes decorating with grand budgets and applying it–in a practical way–to our own homes. (You can catch up on my previous posts here, here and here.) Today, I’m tackling the colorful and eclectic entryway of Atlanta lifestyle expert Danielle Rollins. I was mesmerized by her home and this small peek of her foyer.
Since most of us don’t have a sprawling entryway (or husbands who will jump on board with birds and botanicals covering every square inch of our walls), this is how I would scale down the design. I love all that’s going on here and also pulled some elements in from her living room as seen in the photo.
Have any other designer rooms you’d like to see “scaled down”? Send me an email. :)
jamie says
May 16, 2018 at 10:50 amSo good, Emily! I love this one!!
Jennifer Knudtson says
May 16, 2018 at 11:16 amGreat post, Emily!
Sandie says
May 16, 2018 at 3:14 pmI love This type of post. Much more realistic and shows me how to get the same vibe, but not commit fully. I really Like your version better.😉
Linda says
May 16, 2018 at 4:34 pmThis was a great post Emily! I have seen several articles about this particular house and decorating style and, for me, it is so busy I can’t appreciate anything other than I couldn’t relax in this style of room. What you did captures the essence without being overwhelming. Please do it again!
Brenda Murphy says
May 16, 2018 at 9:52 pmI LOVE your interpretation but the original is nothing short of a cacophony . Money does not mean style. It hurts my eyes.
Jody says
May 17, 2018 at 9:20 amThese post are my favorite. I find myself flipping through Architectural Digest going now how would Emily scale this for real life?
this one is so good! thank you!
Emily Clark says
May 17, 2018 at 9:51 amSome of those AD houses would be hard to scale down… But could be a fun challenge!
Sharon says
May 17, 2018 at 9:37 amI believe I’d love your design better. I love all the beautiful elements in her home, but as Brenda said, there’s too much noise. I need to breathe! That said, I love this series! 🙂
Sheila says
May 18, 2018 at 11:42 amI love your picks! I’m challenging myself to see if I can apply this look to my entryway using a low to no spend approach and then add in some of the suggested items as budget allows. Thanks for doing this type of post – it’s so helpful. 😊
Celeste Diaz says
May 19, 2018 at 10:24 pmLove what you did here Emily. Maybe you could give some ideas to scale down this room https://www.instagram.com/p/Bhjq-RajWbB/ I want to do it for my daughter but don’t have a clue where to find replacements for the quilt and curtains. Thanks, Celeste
Hanna says
May 21, 2018 at 11:09 amLove love love this!!
Patricia says
May 26, 2018 at 9:33 amI agree with the commenters who prefer your redesign. The original is too much for my tastes. Yours is just right.
Bk says
May 26, 2018 at 4:37 pmThis was great! Could you do one of these posts on Coco Chanels Paris apartment? There are photos all over pinterest and I am quite obsessed with her sense of style.