Monday, September 12, 2011

The timeless interiors of Mema Design

Dear friends, one of my readers drew my attention to the beautiful and timeless interiors of the Californian based interior designers and business partners

Dana Abbott and Kim Fiscus of MEMA DESIGN .

The moment I visited their website I was enchanted by those beautiful and charming interiors.

I might think that these ladies recently started up their website because the Mema Collection page is still under contruction. Despite of this, their website looks very promising!

‘Our goal is to create timeless interiors
that incorporate our love of classic furniture
with a modern style geared
toward family living.’
 

is to read on the Mema Design website.

 

An interview with both ladies, together with some beautiful pictures of the Californian house of Dana Abbott, appeared in House Beautiful here.

 

The pictures I am posting today are indeed a testament to their timeless and tastefully decorated interiors.

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A beautiful color scheme.

 

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This is a picture of the living room at the Californian house of Dana Abbott.

In the article on House Beautiful Dana describes her home as an old California ranch with European touches.

Love these leather butterfly chairs in combination with the linen covered wingchairs.

 

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I love that table with the leather chair!

 

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Again a neutral chosen color scheme.

‘We're not the biggest fans of sofas. We always struggle with how to make them look pretty and not dominate a room. We're drawn to things that aren't so heavy, which is why we like furniture with legs — it gives lightness to a room.’ (text House Beautiful)

 

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Georgeous table lamp!

 

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Family breakfast nook. Windsor armchairs.

 

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Dana’s kitchen.

 

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In the dining room, a 19th-century French bookcase is stacked with Astier de Villatte pottery from Kim Fiscus Home, aged European linens, and gleaming antique silver pieces.

 

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Isn’t Dana’s younghest daughter’s bedroom just gorgeous?!!

 

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Urn shaped lamps of reclaimed oak on top of steel dressers used as nightstands in the master bedroom.

 

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‘Plain old beige is yuck. I don't even like the word. We use a lot of flax linen, because it's natural, undyed, and not flat. Texture is key. Mixing linen and leather and velvet and mohair brings it to life.’ (text House Beautiful)

 

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Boston ivy and white roses soften the doorway from the patio to the family room.

 

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The patio.

 

To see more of the Mema Design interiors, visit the website at www.mema-design.com.

To read the interview in House Beautiful, click here.

 

Did you enjoy this post ? What are your thoughts about the interiors of Dana and Kim?

I wish you all a great new week!

 

xx

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27 comments:

  1. Hello Greet,
    what lovely interiors and photography that Mema Interiors does...love the natural element in this pics..as if the interiors were inspired by a desire to marry the interiors with nature..
    very elegant and inviting...
    best,
    maureen

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  2. It has been a very hectic Monday morning here at WKD - and it's not even 10 AM! Seeing these pictures, I was able to find my center. Calm, serene, elegant. A seemless blend of French, Belgian and American style, architecture and detail.

    Cheers,
    John

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  3. Hello sweetie!

    How are you doing today? Did you have a good weekend?

    Wow is all I have to say! Thank you for the introduction and I need to run to her website now. I'm in love with her designs and its simplicity. Fabulous!

    Many blessings to this new week!

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  4. Good morning Greet,

    What is not to like! Classy, warm, inviting and livable rooms. If MEMA is new in cyber land then they sure will get a marketing push now! Thank you for sharing. You are the best.

    Love to you, Mon

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  5. I love the serene style of these rooms. Stunning!
    Have a great week, Greet.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  6. Greet, I am thrilled for this introduction. I love every image. So warm and beautiful. I will definitely bookmark their site. Have a lovely day. Mona

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  7. They are truly beautiful, classic and just lovely! That child's bed is so sweet and I loved the bookshelf with all of the linens, etc. Gorgeous!

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  8. Hello Greet,

    I agree, I love also that table with the leather chair!

    Thanks to sharing this with us :-)
    Jérôme

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  9. I think these interiors look warm, comfortable, inviting, stylish with a twist of classical and rooms that are to be lived-in.

    Anna

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  10. Beautiful! I want to live in the daughter's room!
    Thanks for sharing Greet,
    Amy

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  11. Greet, what a wonderful treat. Their work is breathtaking...just love this home. Thank you for sharing.
    Wishing you a beautiful week!

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  12. What an unexpected treat! Your wonderful blog from Belgium and a most beautiful home here in Southern California, in my hometown! Kim Fiscus has incredible vision and taste. Dana Abbott's home is a beautiful slice of European aesthetic...stunning! I would love to see it in person someday. Many thank yous to you, Kim and Dana and House Beautiful for such a great article.

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  13. GOOD MORNING GREET!

    WOnderful images that really make me excited to decorate, always!!! Anita

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  14. Hello,

    What a great surprise to see our work on your beautiful blog, one of my favorites!

    Thank you!! Hope to meet in Belgium some day soon.....

    All the best, Kim Fiscus

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  15. Very nice blog ;) and like Dana's kitchen!!!!!

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  16. Beautiful work! Seems so California and so Belgium at the same time, love that.

    happy week to you Greet!

    joan

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  17. Greet, so so lovely. I absolutely love all the muted & monochromatic schemes. xx's

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  18. Oh so lovely....I love what you said about linen....using the flax linen so not to be flat! I will be trying to find a linen in my budget for the sofa I am refinishing.

    xo

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  19. Thank you for the introduction Greet! What a wonderful company. Their designs are elegant, yet warm and inviting. I feel drawn to all the rooms you chose to showcase!

    I am bookmarking this company for sure!

    Have a wonderful rest of the week.

    xx Charlotta

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  20. Some of my favorite saved articles showcase the work of Kim Fiscus.
    I love her style and look forward to following the her collaborative work with Dana Abbott.

    Thank you for another beautiful post.

    xo
    Brooke

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  21. Such beautiful and inviting rooms - just the kind I love. Can't wait to visit her website!!

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  22. Just beautiful!! I love the quote about the fabrics - and totally agree - texture is key!!

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  23. Oh Greet what wonderfully elegant rooms and I absolutely adore the styling of the ornaments. For me the table lamp table top collection is so appealing with such lovely soft tones of brown. Each room looks so comfortable and useable! Fabulous post Greet, I am enjoying catching up with all I have missed over the last couple of weeks! Hugs from an old farmhouse in England - Glenda xxxxx

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  24. So lovely Greet thank you for the introduction to this designer! I will visit her site!

    So sorry to be remiss.

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

    I hope you will come over and enter my amazing giveaway from Interieurs!!

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  25. Wow, gorgeous spaces! the large kitchen island and french bookcases were my favorites! :) Have a great weekend.

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  26. Oh so gorgeous! The palette is divine!
    I love Astier de Villatte, I collected quite a few over the years! So beautifully displayed in this cabinet!
    What a design find!

    Happy weekend, Greet!

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