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Katie Ridder is known for fantastic interiors. Her trademark approach to mixing antique and modern pieces, strong colors with artful patterns, and a wide array of ethnic styles is a hallmark of elegant interior design.
She's done interiors in every imaginable place - summer houses, Japanese pavilions, ritzy Manhattan apartments, and of course homes - & she's highly sought internationally for it!
She's done interiors in every imaginable place - summer houses, Japanese pavilions, ritzy Manhattan apartments, and of course homes - & she's highly sought internationally for it!
Heather Smith MacIsaac's book "Katie Ridder Rooms" published by Vendome is 235 pages of luscious interiors in rich, full-color photos with lots of narrative, complete with a source guide!
One of the neat things in this book is a short segment near the end focusing on details - comparing wallpaper patterns, lampshades and upholstery styles. The book is meant to help the reader with ideas & it succeeds with every page.
Ridder's strength is her ability to mix. While reading
through, I noticed her amazing mix of multiple strong colors in a single
space, with subtle secondary palettes to balance it.
In one living
room, a rich velvet sofa sectional with Indonesian-influenced end
tables, a Turkish pillow-ottoman, and glass floor lamps. The Editor in
Chief of Architectural Digest calls her interiors "confident, artful, elegant."
-all images above by jen ramos
At a loss for ideas?
Check out "Katie Ridder Rooms" for some great inspiration. Despite the luxury, her style is accessible and simple - they just take a bit of imagination & drama!
You can get your copy of this awesome book here.
You can get your copy of this awesome book here.
amazing ,she has such a great taste!
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Hi Jen!
ReplyDeleteLove this post, looks like a gorgeous book. THANK YOU so much for the tweet and the comment on my blog! Means so much to me as a just starting out blogger to have someone I've admired in the blog world be so sweet! You are awesome :-)
Thanks for doing these book reviews and giving us a peek into what looks like a great book to own. This is another I'm going to add to my list ;) xx-Jackie
ReplyDeletethat looks like a great book to get some great ideas. especially love that kitchen, how simple it is yet has character from that splash of color :)
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely loving those rooms! I'm adding this book to my little Christmas list right away!
ReplyDeleteHer work is AMAZING!! Will have to get my own copy!Thank you for this!
ReplyDeleteYOU should write a decor book! I absolutely love your aesthetic- the black and white with pops of color. And pink! Always a favorite, but rarely utilized in home decor. I love that you've shown how to use it in a sophisticated way. And gold? Never liked it. Until your blog! I can go on and on...
ReplyDeleteShe has such brilliant taste, I can't wait to read this book. Maybe she'll provide some ideas for how to inject some colour into my currently quite-beige decor.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of which I LOVE your aesthetic. You must write/lense your own decor book one day ♥
Those rooms look so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHANNAH: ha! Weird, I've been told that a few times that I should write a decor book..hmmmm
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Cool book thanks for share!! love your taste!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...I was looking at the sea shell vases and I think I can make those! I'll take you up on the advice and use my imagination!
ReplyDeleteThe dining room with the disco ball is absolutely fabulous! I love the dark jewel toned colors. Great post!
ReplyDeleteI love the stools and chandelier. Also your NAILS! Hope you're doing well, Jen:) xo
ReplyDeleteLOVE the front door! I actually adore every picture, but that door... ooh, I love it!!
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Any idea who the photographer is of the photo hanging in the dining room? The one of the theater interior? I'm in love!
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely loving those rooms! I'm adding this book to my little Christmas list right away!
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