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Guide 05

Polished Townhome

When you step into this home it smells good, the floors squeak they are so clean... an adult lives here. Your style is refined but not precious, with European influences filtered through a distinctly American lens (East Coast). You love subtle floral patterns, feminine colors, and interiors that feel a little bit old fashioned. In a word, classic.

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Polished Townhome · north-star reference
01 / Your style

How I'd describe it

What it is

  • Cohesive & simple
  • Stripes, florals, diagonal checkered pattern
  • Old-world charm
  • Refined but still lived-in

What it isn't

  • Flashy statement pieces
  • Polka dots, gingham, wavy checkered pattern
  • A historic house tour
  • Stuffy and dusty
Put-together & feminine
I love this collected art filling this very regal staircase. It gives more warmth to something that is so posh it could be cold, without sacrificing refinement.
Feminine!
Literally everything in this photo is thrift-able.
These plates are so playful! And I can tell you want this specific chair. You shall have it.
Lovely
Many of your pictures use this palette
02 / What I am noticing

Through-lines

Thonet bentwood chairGallery wall of printsPINKTiny lamps with Pleated Lampshades
03 / Palette

Recommended color palette

Porcelain

Butter

Dusty Rose

Caramel

Olive

Chocolate

04 / You can find it

What to thrift

Thrift

Gold frames

Thrift

Simple glass vase

Thrift

Framed Vintage Prints

Thrift

Coffee table

An interesting vintage coffee table with a little bit of patina

Thrift

Wine Rack

I found this funky wine rack on Marketplace in SF. It feels like a safe place to mix styles a bit.

05 / Make it

What to DIY

DIY

Plate wall

Notes

In your own inspiration images, I saw one plate wall like this. I think this would be a great way to add some personality and warmth into your home. Thrift the plates over time, or collect them on your travels! Use brass or stainless steel wall hangers.

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06 / Worth it

What to splurge on

Splurge

An antique vanity

What could be more feminine and refined than an antique vanity? Treat yourself.

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Splurge

Statement Curtains

Love the feminine detail on this. The yellow color goes with your palette.

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Splurge

Other Statement Curtains

Maybe a bolder pick, but these could bring some real visual interest.

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Splurge

Tess Flatweave Jute Rug

Maybe in the kitchen or entryway?

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Splurge

VERY Large Art print

Ginkgoreverieno07 by Treechild

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Splurge

Nordic Knots: The Sheer Curtain

Old Rose

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07 / Items to consider

What to buy

Buy

Chris Loves Julia x Loloi Area Rug

Also nice in ivory but it could be a good way to bring in the pink you love

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Framed print

I feel like the palette works. It's a bit more modern which is probably good to mix in.

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Sanami Striped Bohemian Rug

A simple chocolate rug could provide some nice contrast to your white/lighter furniture.

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Ikea ROCKSJÖN Armchair with ottoman

Kilanda light beige

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Love is the Word by Maria Murphy

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Olive Lamp

Bringing the olive tone in tastefully with this lamp, which also happens to look like an olive. Go figure.

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Chaumont Coupe Glasses

These look like the ones you pinned!

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Merve Kahraman Cotton Linen Printed Pillow

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Brass and Tapered Rattan Shade Table Lamp

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Bentwood Resin Standard Seat, 2 Chairs

Straight from your inspo!

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Thistle Shower Curtain

Feminine, but not pink. I think it's nice to spread the love when it comes to the color palette.

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Pillar accent table

Something a bit more modern

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Flat Sheet + Pillowcases

It's time to get a little crazy.

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