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35 Design Moments at Elle Decor's Modern Life Concept House That Blew Us Away

May 23, 2012 by Angela Elias

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35 Design Moments at Elle Decor's Modern Life Concept House That Blew Us Away

This week, I've been lucky enough to indulge in both the International Contemporary Furniture Fair and Blogfest 2012 in New York. Aside from Kips Bay, Blogfest participants had the chance to tour Elle Decor's impressive and ever-inspiring annual Modern Life Concept House. Loaded with unforgettable moments created by some of my favorite designers, the house showcased a range of aesthetics, further defining how we interpret modern living today. Take a look to see some of the innovative designs, and tell us which of the rooms is your favorite!

An exterior shot of the Modern Life Concept House.

Lee Kleinhelter of Pieces coordinated superbly with her graphically glam sanctuary room.

Some sculptural elements adorned a console in the dining room.

The kitchen and dining room, designed by Sherrill Canet, featured a lounging area with a chic sofa.

I loved the trio of mod nesting tables next to the dining room sofa.

A piece of marbled art, hung above the dining room sofa, mimicked the patterns in the faux-bois wallpaper.

A statement chandelier added the perfect contrast of modern edge to the lavishly elegant table setting.

A closer look at the smoky stemware, geometric vase, and gilded accessories that livened the table.

Silver stems added just the right amount of flash to the streamlined chairs.

Floral-inspired napkin rings and pearly place mats lent a jewelry-like feel to the table.

Even more luxurious than an agate coaster, this stunning stone slice offered enough space to hold a couple drinks as well as snacks.

Antony Todd designed the great room, which featured gorgeous furnishings from Restoration Hardware and moody Farrow & Ball paint.

Another look at the ikat throw pillow and coordinating foliage.

A shot of the sofa, artwork, and coffee table.

The opposite wall in the great room featured the reverse color palette with a light wall and a dark piece of artwork.

The outdoor terrace, designed by Michael Tavano, included a canopied cabana and fun outdoor fabrics.

A mirror, flanked by sconces, was centered on a bright chartreuse wall, visually expanding the outdoor space.

The library, designed by Amy Mellen, featured sleek Calvin Klein home pieces and a dark and sexy palette.

Christopher Coleman's master bedroom was like stepping into a Roy Lichtenstein piece. Primary colors and geometric shapes dominated the decor.

The sheer neon curtain, dual-toned nightstand, and pillows were genius touches.

A sleek console was positioned across from the window.

These chairs reminded me of something that Roger Sterling would use to furnish his '60s-era office.

A small office nook was positioned behind the fabulous seating area.

A look at the fittingly mod desk accessories.

Instead a three-dimensional piece of typography art, Katie Leede decided to stencil a flat message on the pink wall of the bathroom she designed.

Abstract brushstrokes in shades of fuchsia, black, and electric purple popped against charcoal grass cloth in this bedroom designed by Nina Freudenberger.

A large convex mirror added a dimension of playfulness to the small room.

A petite boxwood arrangement and sculptural accessories tied in the surrounding artwork and wall hangings.

The door offered an unexpected, graphic pop of neon color and geometric pattern.

I loved the choice of placing a white chair in the corner to brighten the room.

Intriguing modern art was the first thing that I noticed when entering this bedroom designed by Katie Leede.

Flashy pillows mixed surprisingly well with a botanical fabric canopy and tufted headboard.

A side table held art supplies and pretty vessels.

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I really love those lamps and yellow lampshades in Lee Kleinhelter's room, and love the creativity of Antony Todd with the opposite colored walls and huge black&white artwork. I smiled when I saw the photo of the 3 nesting tables that bridge his room with the dining room. My third favorite is that charcoal grasscloth in the Nina Freudenberger bedroom. It's hard to pick one room.