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There’s no single definition of California style: The state’s design sensibilities are as varied and interesting as its geography and\u00a0climate.<\/p>\n
You can get a Cali vibe going in lots of different\u00a0directions.<\/p>\n
For instance, moody colors and a connection with the temperate, coniferous forests of Northern California characterize that region’s look. Think weathered woods, leathers, and boreal forest and coastal hues like indigo, dark green and\u00a0stone.<\/p>\n
Southern California’s a mix of surf-culture casual and movie-studio glamour. Channel the sun and sand with beachy, “retro-modern” hues (deep aqua, coral, sand) and reclaimed materials. Spacy midcentury modern furnishings in hot orange, white, turquoise and fireball red add\u00a0punch.<\/p>\n
“For me, quintessential ‘California Style’ is laidback, hip and happy. Our gorgeous natural light is the star, and we support it with breezy fabrics, natural textures and a relaxed vibe,” says Kim Myles, Los Angeles-based winner of HGTV’s “Design\u00a0Star.”<\/p>\n
Her tips for aspiring Cali-cool decorators: “The key is to keep it casual. California style is the opposite of uptight, so step away from high-maintenance fabrics and fussy finishes. Simplicity is your friend. One large statement \u2014 a single wall of color or a beautifully patterned rug \u2014 supported by low-key furnishings is more Cali than a room full of fussy\u00a0clutter.”<\/p>\n
For that statement hue, consider Farrow & Ball’s “Yellowcake,” ”St. Giles Blue,” ”Arsenic” and “Charlotte’s Locks,” as well as Benjamin Moore’s “China White” and “Fresno.” (www.farrow-ball.com<\/a> ; www.benjaminmoore.com<\/a> )<\/p>\n Modernica stocks a selection of Eames-style fiberglass chairs and George Nelson lighting designs. (www.modernica.net<\/a> ) One of Myles’ favorite sources is Black Hill Design, a furniture studio in Tucson, Arizona. Their hefty yet sophisticated wood lamps, and coffee tables like the lithe, muscular Catalina have a crafted coolness. Jake Scott, Black Hill’s founder, thinks it’s the simplicity of his pieces that attracts\u00a0Californians.<\/p>\n “The West Coast has that easy sensibility about it. Many Californians are inherently connected with nature because of the topography of the state,” he says. “I think my pieces reflect some of that. …. Simple, strong materials with adherence toward a single form.” (www.blackhilldesign.com<\/a> )<\/p>\n You could go more glamorous with Z Gallerie, the California-based d\u00e9cor retailer. Beveled glass rectangles frame a chic mirror, while a comfy white leather chair is framed in gold plated steel. (www.zgallerie.com<\/a> )<\/p>\n If you’ve ever watched an episode of Bravo’s “Flipping Out,” which features Los Angeles designer Jeff Lewis’ renovation projects, you’ll recognize the name HD Buttercup, a furnishings retailer that Lewis often visits with clients. They’ve got an online store too, with pieces like the Alain walnut sideboard with hooped, forged-metal legs; the channel-quilted Martin salon chair; and contemporary Indian rugs. (www.hdbuttercup.com<\/a> )<\/p>\n Pan-Pacific elements are part of California’s design DNA. As Menlo Park designer Rise Krag puts it, “We’re on a coast that shares tides with Asia, and there’s always been a fusion of Eastern design elements and\u00a0philosophy.”<\/p>\n Krag’s mother used to buy Asian rugs, trunks, cloisonn\u00e9 and other objects in San Francisco. Krag incorporates singular pieces like a stepped, Japanese tansu chest with contemporary d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n Check out Spot on Square, a California-based furniture design studio, for its hip, spare Hiya toddler bed, crafted of eco-friendly birch and white MDF board. The Los Angeles design shop Bend Goods interprets a traditional captain’s chair in a new way, using powder-coated or metal plated iron. (www.aplusrstore.com<\/a> )<\/p>\n [Not a valid template]
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