Regence' Revival

I found this house, which was published in Florida Design, while searching for examples of French Regency style houses...this one is in Boca Raton, Florida. This house was done to a fare thee well, decorating, landscaping, the whole nine yards! I also like this bergere and ottoman in the same style. I think we all are starved for glamour, and this style gives it to us in spades. Enjoy! DF ***** P.S. I enjoyed seeing John and Bonnie's house in this month's House Beautiful. John is the brother of my client Mary Edelman Wilson...and the chairman of Design Within Reach.

Neo Regency Style

courtesy Michael Saunders real estate

courtesy New York Social Diary

This beautiful style, known as Hollywood regency, Vogue regency, and Palm Beach regency, is one of my very favorites. My good friend Chuck Bolton sent me a Michael Saunders listing today showing this gorgeous home in Osprey - (south Sarasota) and I love it. Compare this one with the more French regency style known as a "lanterne" since the windows are aligned front to back, in Palm Beach. This style also translates to interiors, and Dorothy Draper promoted it in the past, and now Kelly Wearstler, a fellow southerner has adopted this dramatic look. For drama, elegance, and beauty this is the way to go. DF*****