I have long adored Tom Scheerer! Well, not that I have ever met him, although I hear he is lovely. . . However, after looking at his beautiful interiors I have decided their characteristics would be wonderful personality traits for any of us to have - light, up beat, breezy, homey, collected, well traveled, balanced, quirky, and playful. I think Scheerer is particularly talented at creating rooms that are not stuffed full of things but still feel warm. I especially love the beach home he designed for the famed Hubert de Givenchy. Originally published in Domino in 2007, the project is still timelessly chic! I hope you agree!

Like you just stepped in off the beach. (and what an amazing coral banister!)

The symmetry of this dining room gives such a sense of calm.

I think the pairing of those wonderful moroccan tiles and vintage bent wood chairs is just perfect!

So charming but not too precious. . . 

The over sized upholstered headboard is a signature style by Scheerer and adds such drama to the space!

Great scalloped skirt on the chair - Love it!

{All images courtesy of www.tomscheerer.com}

Faux Bois Wallpaper

Now, I know at first thought, faux wood paneled wall covering might seem like something you might find in a basement circa 1970 but it is making a design comeback in a big way! As opposed to the cost and carpentry skills needed to install real wood paneling, wall paper is an easy and less permanent way to add texture and warmth to a room. Many companies make faux wood grained wall covering but I think the French house, Nobilis, does the very best one!  

I adore this cozy family room designed by Tom Scheerer for his update of an 18th century Long Island farmhouse. He chose to run the fax wood planks horizontally which was a great idea! I think this room captures the traditional feel of the home while still feeling fresh and modern.

Faux wood wallpaper in a beach house by T. Keller Donovan - looks great with the blue and white color scheme!

A chic bathroom, image via Beachbungalow8.blogspot, designer unlisted, photo by David Duncan Livingston. I also love the olive trimmed skirted table - great for storage too! 

A beautiful master bedroom with gray washed faux wood wallpaper by Kara Mann, featured inMetropolitan Home.

Nobilis faux wood wall paper in Oak and Gray.