Classic Decor: French Tudor Inspiration {Part One}

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Classic Decor: French Tudor Inspiration {Part One}

April 30, 2017

French tudor with interior design by Summer Thornton

Classic Decor in French Tudor Renovation by Summer Thornton

Get ready to fall in love with a renovation project...

an amazing French Tudor reinvented

by the amazing Chicago interior designer

Summer Thornton.

Project: Interior design, remodel,

and expansion of a classic French Tudor style

home on country club.

Designer: Summer Thornton

Source: SummerThorntonDesign

The Inspiration?

Modern masculinity as shown with mix-matched metals, patina, hand-crafted goods, and a near monochromatic color palette of blacks and greys.

A little bit about Summer

from her portfolio:

"Summer Thornton is known for bold and colorful interiors that have been featured in House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Luxe Interiors+Design, Domino, Lonny, Modern Luxury Interiors and more. Headquartered in Chicago but working on projects nationwide, current projects include a Lake Shore Drive Chicago Co-Op renovation, a Telluride CO mountain home, an Austin TX canyon home, and a Tuxedo Rd estate in Atlanta in addition to numerous other projects in the Chicago area. Summer is a Traditional Home “New Trad”, was named Chicago’s Best Transitional Designer by Modern Luxury, and a “Rising Star” by the Fashion Group International. She firmly believes that each client's home should be a reflection of their personal style - their soul, passions, and quirks should be found on the walls and in the furniture throughout the home - so no two projects should ever look alike."

Time to get like

totally inspired, friends.

Classic Decor in kitchen of French Tudor Renovation by Summer Thornton

Classic Decor in French Tudor Renovation by Summer Thornton

Kitchen with luxurios built in range in French Tudor Renovation by Summer Thornton

Classic Decor in French Tudor Renovation by Summer Thornton

Classic Decor in living room with herringbone wood floor in French Tudor Renovation by Summer Thornton

Classic Decor in French Tudor Renovation by Summer Thornton

Classic Decor in bedroom of French Tudor Renovation by Summer Thornton

Classic Decor in French Tudor Renovation by Summer Thornton

Isn't this home incredibly inspiring!?!

Don't miss the Florida vacay home she designed either.

Stay tuned for Part Two of this French Tudor
renovation and expansion by Summer Thornton!

Peace to you right where you are.

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April 29, 2017

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Traditional Decor Inspiration: Blue and White Tropical Retreat {Part Two}

April 27, 2017

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Traditional Decor Inspiration: Blue and White Tropical Retreat {Part One}

April 26, 2017

Blue and white decor in Naples Florida vacation home by Summer Thornton

Decor Inspiration: Blue and White Tropical Retreat

I feel no need at all to wait until late July to

turn up the tropical lovely here in the heartland,

so today's decor inspiration and home tour

comes from a happy chic Naples, Florida

vacation home with interiors by

Summer Thornton

which sing with blue, white, and orange.

Project: Naples Florida Vacation House

Design: Summer Thornton Design

Photography: Brantley Photography

Here is a description of the project on Chicago

based interior designer Summer Thornton's site:

"This home in Naples Florida was a ground-up build where Summer Thornton was brought in to oversee interior architecture and interior design choosing finishes as well as furnishings and decor throughout. Since this was a second home we even went as far as buying all the dishes, kitchen utensils, and filling the frames with photos so that the homeowners could jump right in the pool when they arrived!"

"When you spend most of the year in the midwest, you know the winters are tough, but the over-the-top tropical look just wasn't right because she really loves a more refined and elegant look. So we found a few favorites - Chinese ginger jars, audubon bird prints, and a riot of blue and white coral to serve as the accents that would pop from a traditional elegant foundation in her tropical retreat. The end result - traditional design with a tropical twist."

"Hailing from the midwest, they wanted a place where their kids (now grown and married) could escape the winters to spend time with family and bring their toddlers so grandma and grandpa could enjoy teaching them to swim. On the right weekend you'll find them with as many as four generations of this family ranging all under the same roof enjoying one another's company, family stories, the fine Naples weather, and of course the pool!"

Decor Inspiration: Blue and White Tropical Retreat

Isn't this vacation home with the happy colors
and the Summer Thornton magic a dreamy
inspiration?

Stay tuned for Part Two where you'll see
the kitchen and bedrooms!

Peace to you right where you are.