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Design Ed-The Unparalleled Interiors of Steven Gambrel

For the latest in my Design Ed Series, I have chosen the unparalleled interiors of Steven Gambrel. Steven Gambrel first caught my inexperienced eye with this photo I believe to be from his onetime Hampton’s vacation home.  Everything about it intrigued me.  The gnarly driftwood base juxtaposed with the pale blue shutters, shingled siding, and the carefully chosen elements on the table.  I was in awe.

Colors of the Sea and Sand

He is known for his love of timeless, comfortable homes that are classicly ageless that combine the old and new with fresh modern details.

bridgehampton living space by steven gambrel

unparalleled interiors of steven gambrel

Steven’s work is always a lively mix of vintage, antique, and custom furniture designed by his firm.

unparalleled interiors of steven gambrel

He always finds inspiration”in local vernacular architectural details”, this particular home was designed by the noted Robert A. Stern.

steven gambrel beach house

Steven is not afraid of color but defers to the landscape when decorating beach houses favoring the palette of the sea and sky.

steven gambrell beach house

steven gambrel sitting room

Love the bleached beamwork combined with the colors of the sea. Texture and patina always play an important role in his designs.

unparalled designs of steven gambrel

Color Matters

No stranger to color, Gambrel isn’t afraid to apply a clients favorite-if the design calls for it.

steven gambrel entry

the unparalled interiors of steven gambrel

I have yet to spot a floral fabric in one of his interiors.  He favors geometrics and tone on tone designs.

unparalleled interiors of steven gambrel

Texture Matters

Texture plays an important role in this Zurich vacation home.

unparalleled interiors of steven gambrel

unparalleled interiors of steven gambrel

It’s All In the Details

Never is a corner or pocket left to chance

unparalleled interiors of steven gambrel

unparalleled interiors of steven gambrell

unparalleled interiors of steven gambrell

 

Steven has just published his latest book titled aptly Perspective, which you can buy on Amazon.

steven gambrel perspective

 

His first book Time and Place is also available on Amazon.  It has long been one of my go tos for timeless interiors.

steven gambrel time and place

 

Every time I study one of his rooms I come away with a new perspective.  He is simply one of the best.  All images are from Steven’s website. What you see here is just a drop in the bucket. You can spend hours soaking up his gorgeous designs.  I highly recommend purchasing both his latest book and his previous one.  His interiors age gracefully unlike so many others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. Elizabeth says

    Every room is magical. There are so many interesting details. I love the dining room with the red interior book cases and the blue chairs.

  2. Jane says

    Thank you so much for an excellent post, Cindy! I see the exteriors of so many beautiful homes in the Hamptons, it’s so enjoyable to inside Steven’s home. I really appreciate the paint colors he chooses, as well as those in his furniture and textiles. When we renovated our lakehouse, I also chose colors that reflected the hues of the sky and water, as well as the sand and wild grasses. I note Steven also uses natural elements, his dining chairs for example, and the wood beams. I will refer back to his website for more inspiration.

    Thanks so much, my friend!

    Jane

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