Modern Glam: Our Latest Design Project (And Everything You Need To Get The Look)

IT’S TIME FOR ANOTHER BOBBY BERK DESIGN PROJECT REVEAL!

Good design is all about balance. So for our latest project, we took soft, feminine colors and textures and countered them with masculine and sleek materials, resulting in a home that’s in harmony – and totally modern glam.  

ENTRY

Nothing makes a stronger first impression in a home than a soaring double-height ceiling in the entryway. (So you’ve gotta be impressed by this one!) With plenty of windows and a set of sliding doors leading to a patio, the space is flooded with light throughout the day – keeping two large potted plants very happy. And come nightfall, a trio of saucer-shaped pendants bring in a warm glow. We kept this space open, creating an uninterrupted flow into the rest of the living spaces, while still adding visual interest through a v-shaped design in grey and black floor tile.

Want more ideas of how to creatively use tile? Check out our post: Re-Style Your Tile: The 99 Cent Solution to Elevate Your Space

LIVING ROOM

Passing through the entry, you’re then greeted by a bright and light living room. A sleek, textured grey stone fireplace serves as a focal point, with a pair of custom ruby red sofas balancing it visually (and adding a bold shot of color). Black accent furniture is featured throughout the room, from the tiered coffee table to the sculptural console behind the sofa, bringing in the right amount of edginess. To counter that, we chose plenty of soft and graceful elements, like textural white and patterned pillows, and curvy oversized white vase. For additional seating, a pair of Sanni Upholstered Chairs from Bobby’s line for A.R.T. Furniture fits perfectly (and is just the right amount of hard and soft). A brass chandelier and conical shade floor lamp add to the glam factor, while the Network Black Woven Wool Rug by Annie Selke is just right for some much-needed softness underfoot.

1. Mid Century Stilnovo Globe Chandelier | 2. Black Velvet Throw Pillow | 3. Nina, Cream with Grey Bars Pillow | 4. Ebony Wood Chain | 5. Sanni Upholstered Chair | 6. Chateau Acacia Wood Salad Bowl | 7. Tilda Throw Blanket | 8. Pebble Side Table | 9. Puff Puff Studio Sofa | 10. Nils End Table | 11. Umbrella Marble Bass Brass Cone Lamp | 12. Delilah Coffee Table | 13. Clarabel Marble Table Lamp | 14. Round Two Pot Planter | 15. Faye Linen Textured Pillow | 16. Camel Leather Pillow Cover | 17. Coral Layers Framed Art | 18. Extra Large Ball White Ceramic Vase | 19. Modern Fiberglass Pot Planter | 20. Network Black Woven Wool Rug | 21. Braden Black Desk/Console Table

KITCHEN

We’re definitely not scared of a dark kitchen (see this Bold & Black Kitchen for further proof), so we decided to go dramatic for this space. Utilizing a dimensional black tile for the backsplash, we created contrast between the sleek cabinetry- and kept the kitchen from looking to flat or simple. Adding an oversized island and counter in white quartz also helps break up the lines of the dark walls and lighten things up. For further visual interest, we brought in sleek counter stools, a faucet with brass accents, and a dusty shade of pink paint (yes, you CAN paint a kitchen pink!) Warm wood accessories, graphic artwork, and black dinnerware add the finishing touches.

1. The Pillar Artwork | 2. Silo Canisters | 3. Striped Dual Kitchen Towel | 4. DC Counter Stool | 5. Dinnerware Set | 6. Mireya Blush Vase | 7. Cast Iron Dutch Oven | 8. Mid-Century Modern Pink Sun & Rainbow Art Print | 9. Wooden Utensils Set | 10. 18th Street 4-Piece Place Setting with Cereal Bowl | 11. Hip White Wine Glass | 12. Acacia Wood Cutting Board | 13. Glass Decanter | 14. Walnut & Marble Salt & Pepper Grinder Set | 15. Pull Down Single Handle Kitchen Faucet | 16. Teak Fishbowl Vase | 17. Hip Large Red Wine Glass | 18. Marble Kitchen Utensil Holder | 19. Clio Muse Vase 

DINING ROOM

For maximum contrast in the dining room, we stuck to a palette of black, white, and pink that emphasized the geometric shapes in the room. The dining table and chairs are both strong sculptural elements, and the oversize round mirror and Stand Cylinder Shade Table Lamps from Rejuvenation both mimic the circular forms. A collection of vases and a brass bowl further the geometric influences on top of the table, and the delicate chandelier is equal parts graphic and glam. While white draperies bring a much-needed softness (and help emphasize the height of the room).

To see how we used a round dining table in another space, see Jess’ Makeover from Queer Eye Season 3.

1. Kidwell 4 – Light Sputnik Modern Linear Chandelier | 2. Era Muse Vase | 3. Bandi Dining Chair | 4. Stand Cylinder Shade Table Lamp | 5. Beigy Pink Paint | 6. Matte Black Cap Finial Curtain Rod | 7. Miliano Buffet Credenza | 8. Linen Light Filtering Curtain Panel | 9. 48″ Diameter Circular Beveled Metal Mirror | 10. Porter Gold Low Serving Bowl | 11. Gueridon Dining Table | 12. Talia Muse Vase 

Well, what do you think? Let us know your favorite space in the comments below! To see even more of this home, CLICK HERE for a 3-D tour. And don’t forget to check back each day this week as we reveal the rest of this glam space!