From Showhouse to Your House: Inspiration From the ELLE D�COR Modern Life Concept House

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Tour ELLE DÉCOR's showhouse and find out how to bring the best ideas home with you.

Touring a designer showhouse with a magazine's Editor in Chief sounds intimidating. But after walking through the ELLE DÉCOR Modern Life Concept House with Michael Boodro, I felt entirely inspired. And not just inspired to marry rich so I can quickly move into the +Art building -- actually motivated to go back home and try out some of the brilliant ideas that Boodro pointed out. Here, a few of the best tips:

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Bring in... a workhorse divider
Designer Beth Martin, on behalf of Caligaris, divided the living room from the kitchen with a mirror. Not only does this make the adjoining rooms feel like distinct spaces, it reflects the living room so it looks twice as big!

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Bring in...an unexpected motif
In the office, Oliver M. Furth used USM Modular Furniture's shelving system to create an ombré bookshelf, by mixing up the white, black and grayscaled pieces. A super simple move with a major effect.

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Bring in... a craft backsplash

Designer Grant K. Gibson took on the kitchen on behalf of Bosch and brought in Chinese takeout menus for the backsplash. Totally unexpected...and yes, kind of useful in an irreverent way.

Bring in... a dazzling window treatment
In a charming guest bedroom, Sara Story (on behalf of The New Traditionalists) took advantage of the natural light's beauty and brought in a creative window covering: Painted glass. Love how the light still shines through, while giving the room privacy.

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Bring in... a brilliant backsplash
We've already seen great ideas for a mirror and a backsplash but we have to share this genius one that combines both. Katie Lydon's mirror backsplash makes the room look bigger, reflects light and adds sparkle. And best of all, as Boodro pointed out: So easy to clean.

Check in next week to see more about the Concept House - including my interview with Boodro about his house (and how you can give your house an ELLE DÉCOR touch in an afternoon).

And for a sneak peek video tour of the Modern Life Concept House by ELLE DECOR editor in chief Michael Boodro.

 

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