7212019 AphroChic Home Feature October 2013 EBONY
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullaphrochic-home-feature-october-2013-ebony 12
B
983095983088 V I S I T E B O N Y C O M 983087 O C T O B E R 983090 983088 983089 983091
THIS BROOK LYN ABODE
allows dynamic color and
iconic images to take centerstage as the cooling turquoise
ldquosimply inspiresrdquo says Hays
Reminiscent of tropical seas
the dining room is given a
soulful touch with a rail of
striking black-and-white pho-
tography Though a cursory
glance reveals the notable
faces of Luther Vandross and
Ella Fitzgerald a closer look
illuminates shots of family
and friends in the collection
The Brooklynite keeps a
neutral palette for the dining
set and accents mixing birchwith glass metal and simple
cotton chair covers tapping
a variety of retailers such as
CB2 Restoration Hardware
(the chandelier) and Aphro-
Chic Sidestep the traditional
rules of design says Mason
instead ldquoFocus on principles
that will bring culture into
spaces Now and even as
modern design evolves these
principles will still hold truerdquo
GET THE LOOK
Behr Paint in Bali Bliss
PPU13-5 (prices varybehrcom)
Numi Candleholders
($495 each cb2com)
Steel Polyhedron
Pendant Small ($395
restorationhardwarecom)
Black-and-White Photographs
of Historical Figures (from
$3999 ebonycomstore)
L I VE Home
BACK IN THE DAY MANY HOMES
looked like replicas o one anotherwith plastic-covered soas hulkingwooden dining room sets and floralor paisley draperies throughoutThen the Arocentric design o thersquo80s and rsquo90s overwhelmed roomswith excesses o Arican masks andanimal prints Although those eras
will orever hold a nostalgic place inour hearts the new Black home is apersonalized hybrid o cultures stylesand flavors From an industrial lofin Brooklyn to a bungalow in NewOrleans or a Caliornia ranch Arican-American homeowners are tasteullyincorporating global elementsmdashsuchas textiles patterns wallpaper artand accentsmdashinto their spaces wheredistinctive style reigns supreme
It is this new wave o interior designthat inspired husband-and-wie duoJeanine Hays and Bryan Mason to
write Remix Decorating With CultureObjects and Soul ($30 Potter Style)ldquoAs a design lover Irsquove always wantedto have a book that showcases diverseamilies o Arican descent who haveamazing interiorsrdquo says Hays co-ounder o the textiles brand and blogAphroChic ldquoItrsquos not something that
you find leafing through the nationalhome-decor magazinesrdquo What beganas a ruitless search or a pillow witha woman sporting an Aro turned intoa six-year project to showcase theirvariety o elegant edge
From Congolese kuba prints in thekidsrsquo rooms to original works o art byMark Bradord or Kenturah Davis inthe oyer Mason says contemporaryBlack homeowners ldquofind clever waysto blend heritage where [they] comerom and point o view in ways thatwarm up what can be a cold standardin modern designrdquo In advance othe November release o Remix thePhiladelphia couple shows off threeextraordinary spaces to demonstratetheir style
EMBRACE THE ENERGETIC
COLORS AND STRIKING
CULTURE THAT INHABITTHESE ONE983085OF983085A983085KIND
FAMILY SPACES
Soul of the Home
D I N I N G ON DIS P LA Y
This is a
smile-inducing
shade Itmakes people
feel good
says Hays
P h o t o g r a p h s b y P A T R I C K C L I N E
7212019 AphroChic Home Feature October 2013 EBONY
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullaphrochic-home-feature-october-2013-ebony 22983095983090 V I S I T E B O N Y C O M 983087 O C T O B E R 983090 983088 983089 983091
Ethnic-chic
decor patterns
such as ikats
and chevrons
now pervade
home design
and fashion
BRIGHT AND BOLD
these hot-pink oversize ikat
prints make a stylish statementin this girlsrsquo room in Venice Calif
ldquoYou can get ikat prints in so
many color weaves today [and]
they can take on such a life of
their ownrdquo Hays says of the vivid
touch that is both versatile and
more elevated than a typical
childrsquos room Adorning the twin
beds with solid-pink valances
keeps the space from looking too
busy while the floors and walls
provide a neutral base Hays
suggests considering vibrant
suzani chevron or geometric
kuba print textiles for a DIY proj-ect eye-catching upholstery can
completely transform new or
repurposed furniture
GET THE LOOK
Robiya Magenta Silk Ikat Pillow
($100 thebootstrapprojectcom)
Ndebele Rug (prices vary
malenebcom)
Tommy Hilfiger Bedding Preppy
Ikat Comforter and Duvet Cover
Sets ($70 to $250 macyscom)
amp IN THIS INGLEWOOD CALIF LIVING
room a glamorous feature wall is juxtaposed
with collected objects from international trav-
els ldquoEmbrace the wallpaper trend as a way to
make a big expressionrdquo says Hays who de-
signed this graphic print African stools Indian
inlaid chairs and the curated collection of figu-
rines are all examples of traditional items that
when arranged against this backdrop show
off the ownerrsquos interactions with cultures half a
world away Trading kitschy souvenirs for au-
thentic pieces travelers Mason says are ever
mindful of elegant decor while vacationing ldquoIt
is completely different from the way people
used to travel years agordquo adds Hays When
shopping for global furnishings keep these tips
in mind Look for pieces that have a sculptural
design are made from natural elements and
go beyond themes such as ldquosafari chicrdquo to truly
reveal the culture they represent Hays insists
this will make the pieces carry more meaning
in your home
GET THE LOOK
The Vibe Wallpaper
($150 per roll aphrochicshopcom)
Natural Bowen Wishbone Chair
($139 worldmarketcom)
Rhino Object and Abstract Giraffe
($29 and $24 westelmcom)
L I VE Home
Home decor
says Mason
revolves around
personalization
P R I N T S CHAR M I N G
T R AV E LERrsquoS PA RA D I S E
7212019 AphroChic Home Feature October 2013 EBONY
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullaphrochic-home-feature-october-2013-ebony 22983095983090 V I S I T E B O N Y C O M 983087 O C T O B E R 983090 983088 983089 983091
Ethnic-chic
decor patterns
such as ikats
and chevrons
now pervade
home design
and fashion
BRIGHT AND BOLD
these hot-pink oversize ikat
prints make a stylish statementin this girlsrsquo room in Venice Calif
ldquoYou can get ikat prints in so
many color weaves today [and]
they can take on such a life of
their ownrdquo Hays says of the vivid
touch that is both versatile and
more elevated than a typical
childrsquos room Adorning the twin
beds with solid-pink valances
keeps the space from looking too
busy while the floors and walls
provide a neutral base Hays
suggests considering vibrant
suzani chevron or geometric
kuba print textiles for a DIY proj-ect eye-catching upholstery can
completely transform new or
repurposed furniture
GET THE LOOK
Robiya Magenta Silk Ikat Pillow
($100 thebootstrapprojectcom)
Ndebele Rug (prices vary
malenebcom)
Tommy Hilfiger Bedding Preppy
Ikat Comforter and Duvet Cover
Sets ($70 to $250 macyscom)
amp IN THIS INGLEWOOD CALIF LIVING
room a glamorous feature wall is juxtaposed
with collected objects from international trav-
els ldquoEmbrace the wallpaper trend as a way to
make a big expressionrdquo says Hays who de-
signed this graphic print African stools Indian
inlaid chairs and the curated collection of figu-
rines are all examples of traditional items that
when arranged against this backdrop show
off the ownerrsquos interactions with cultures half a
world away Trading kitschy souvenirs for au-
thentic pieces travelers Mason says are ever
mindful of elegant decor while vacationing ldquoIt
is completely different from the way people
used to travel years agordquo adds Hays When
shopping for global furnishings keep these tips
in mind Look for pieces that have a sculptural
design are made from natural elements and
go beyond themes such as ldquosafari chicrdquo to truly
reveal the culture they represent Hays insists
this will make the pieces carry more meaning
in your home
GET THE LOOK
The Vibe Wallpaper
($150 per roll aphrochicshopcom)
Natural Bowen Wishbone Chair
($139 worldmarketcom)
Rhino Object and Abstract Giraffe
($29 and $24 westelmcom)
L I VE Home
Home decor
says Mason
revolves around
personalization
P R I N T S CHAR M I N G
T R AV E LERrsquoS PA RA D I S E
Top Related