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Design Eye on the Oscars: The King's Speech
Ideas for Your Own Castle, Inspired by One of the Year's Best Pictures
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Moments after the Oscar nominations were blasted across the Internets, I made a beeline to the cineplex to set my eyes on what I heard was a stutteringly spectacular British film called The King's Speech. While the critical darling's set decoration was by no means mind-blowing, I was taken back, in a good way, at how surprisingly non-cliche most of the royal-ish spaces were.
Based on the film's title, I expected decadent, uber-polished, English mansion-esque interiors packed with intricate, ornate this-and-that. But overall, the spaces were rather eclectic and somewhat relaxed. Here are a few Houzz images which possess many of the decorative elements seen throughout the cinematic masterpiece. To make yourself feel like you're actually in the movie, try stuttering every now and then and saying "VIT-uh-mins" instead of "VITE-uh-mins". G'day.
Based on the film's title, I expected decadent, uber-polished, English mansion-esque interiors packed with intricate, ornate this-and-that. But overall, the spaces were rather eclectic and somewhat relaxed. Here are a few Houzz images which possess many of the decorative elements seen throughout the cinematic masterpiece. To make yourself feel like you're actually in the movie, try stuttering every now and then and saying "VIT-uh-mins" instead of "VITE-uh-mins". G'day.
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An entire scene takes place in a bold, blue, English entryway. This stood out more than others since most spaced were packed with muted colors and/or patterns. Here's something to keep in mind: Blue is often associated with masculinity, but when you pair it with feminine lines and ultra-white, it instantly takes on a feminine aesthetic. A great match for the hue in this entrance is Electric, c2-275 from C2 Paints.
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Lots of cream and muted blues appear throughout The King's Speech. And although none of the spaces truly screamed "I'M BRITISH ROYALTY AND YOU WILL BOW DOWN TO ME," there were some fancy English details. If you're all about just a few uber-English details and want a mirror like the one here without shipping one over from London, feast your eyes on this budget-friendly one from Wisteria.
Some of the most heartstring-tugging moments happen in the therapy-focused living room of Geoffrey Rush's character. In that space, the gilded gold detail of his settee is seen over and over again. In Geoffrey Rush's case, the room was kind of gloomy, gold furniture finishes can be raised to new heights when set in front of pure white or cream backdrops.
Something you can't take your eyes off during the speech therapy sessions is the fresco wall treatment in the speech-coaching living room. The term "fresco" derives from the Italian word "affresco" which means "fresh." The painting technique became popular during the Renaissance Era.
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| Just like any dog-loving chap, the film showcased the Royal Family's pair of vertically-challenged Corgis at their sides just about everywhere they went. Perhaps it would be easier to simply have your dog immortalized as art and hung in the entrance, yes? Less chances for leg-lifting accidents or busted leashes due to adrenaline-raising squirrel sightings? This space is a great mashup of classic European lines with strong canine presence. If you have yet to turn your pooch into pop art, get on the double decker tour bus and check out Four-footed Art. |
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Naturally, many of the dude-centric spaces sported dark wood paneling. No longer does paneling mean "stuffy." Here's a great example of keeping the classic, traditional style alive in a contemporary setting. Less is more — literally. When having custom woodwork made, less ornate detail often means less cost. Another reason to love modernism!
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| As the Royal Couple glamorously prance up and down their staircase, you can't take your eyes off the plaster appliques which adorn the walls and the ceilings. For those of you who adore the unexpected, try pairing classic modern furniture with super traditional architectural details like this. The overall effect is to-die-for. |
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In the parlor of younger king-to-be's home, classic tartan draperies dress up the otherwise heavy and harsh floor-to-ceiling windows. If you don't have windows to dress but love the graphic, handsome appeal of tartan, use it in small doses on a table or an accent chair. If you're ready to go bold with tartan, check out this wallpaper from English company Graham & Brown.
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Ideabook published on Feb. 26, 2011.
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I came away from that movie talking way more about the sets than anything else. Especially those WALLS. I seriously can't get over them. Do you really think that was just an elaborate fresco paint job? It seemed like it had layers of paper in it too, but maybe not. I've tried finding more info about how they created the look but to no avail.
Apparently the production designer found the room and the ripped-up wallpaper was already there. They just extended it to cover a larger area of the set!