May Cover - Style at Home

This room by Samantha Pynn of Pure Design is on the May cover of Style At Home magazine, and it has me conflicted.


See that factory cart table?  When I first saw them at Restoration Hardware I hated them - too rustic, too industrial... and just trying too hard to be so cool. 

 I didn't think that it could fit in the style of room that I like.  But then along came this Pure Design room (their cart is from The Timeless Material Co) and I ...I think I like it!

 I am also tired of seagrass carpets and rugs (in living and dining rooms, at least - porches and other outdoor spaces are exempt), and yet, it just works for me in this space.  Maybe it's because it helps transition between the super-rustic cart and the more classy soft furnishings.

As for the wall color, I tend to dislike that pale, obvious light blue - I prefer my blues more moody, more gray.  But again, this room is just working for me.


There are also some elements that I am not surprised that I love - the white chairs, the repurposed white dresser, the branch and bird canvases, and the throw pillows are all gorgeous.


And check out the adjoining dining room!

That chandelier is fabulous! It's from Lamp Cage.

(all images from Style at Home May 2010 and hgtv.ca)

 Do you love it all?  Hate it all?  I think I'm a convert!