If anybody has the perfect home to experiment with Spanish revival style, it's Ellen Pompeo. It is perhaps unsurprising, then, that her living room is one of the finest examples of southern European-inspired decorating we've ever seen – but the secret is in its strategic accent pieces. Curated by celebrity-favorite designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the Los Feliz living room serves as the perfect Spanish revival backdrop.
It exhibits arched windows and doorways, tiled flooring, a marble fireplace, and a limewashed neutral base, all epitomizing the trend. However, Pompeo's blue accents (best seen through the chairs, lamp, and artwork) offer a playful twist that breaks conventions and sets her space aside. Incorporating blue (or any bold accent colors not traditionally associated with the Spanish revival style) involves being strategic.
The key to Pompeo-inspired sucsess involves striking a perfect balance and staying true to the spirit of your home, as Kasandra Rafter, the principal designer at Canyon Creative Design , explains. 'Spanish Revival architecture holds a special place in our hearts at Canyon Creative. It’s rich in history, brimming with soul, and offers an organic character that is simply timeless.
Whether we’re working on a meticulously restored home with grand domed entryways and iron-clad doors or a more relaxed California version with white plaster walls and classic red tile roofs, we always let the architecture itself guide our design choices,' Rafter say.
