With opulent palettes, richly layered materials and a penchant for moodiness, jewel box rooms have that extra special something. Best of all? Daring design choices aren't just allowed here, they're encouraged. Enjoy the deliciously moody je ne sais quoi of these LUXE RED Award-winning jewel box spaces.
Jewel Box Room Inspiration
Feeling A Little Blue
The all-blue powder room of this New York townhouse packs a punch. A bespoke vanity along with wall paneling replete with cubby doors and chic Samuel & Sons tassels adds another layer to the look. Completing the space is a crystal fixture by Vistosi.
Designer: Ghislaine Viñas | Greater New York
A Powder Room With A Playful Spirit
Zellige tiles in a white-and-pink pattern infuse this Texas pool bathroom with a decidedly cheerful spirit. A bamboo-and-brass mirror complete the scene, with a custom-painted pendant perfectly matching the green trough sink.
Designer: Daley Home | Austin + San Antonio
An Olive-Green Home Library
This moody Chicago library is filled with unexpected elements, like the printed grass cloth on the ceiling. Midcentury nesting tables and French Art Deco club chairs provide spots to work, convene or simply admire lake views.
Designer: Sarah Montgomery Interiors | Chicago
A Classic Library Straight Out Of An English Cottage
Tucked into the third story of a Queen Anne-style dwelling in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, this library pays homage to the client’s life story. The patterning of the cabinetry was inspired by camp days past, and the crystal chandelier is from his childhood home.
Designer: Tartan & Toile | Swarthmore, PA
Mixing Classic Elements With Modern Modalities
With its chic palette of greens and blacks, this Paradise Valley, Arizona, library is a modern twist on a traditional space. A classic leather settee elegantly contrasts with contemporary, clean-lined furnishings.
Designer: Katie Bowe Design | Arizona
A Posh Pantry With British Influences
Completed in collaboration with Green Gables Design and Restoration, this pantry in Portland, Oregon, dazzles with its English Regency metalwork and cabinets featuring brass mesh. The warm walnut counter features a shimmering hammered-nickel sink.
Designer: Maison, Inc. | Pacific Northwest
All About The Art
In the gallery of a Bonita Springs, Florida, penthouse, modern art takes center stage. Dark walls and sleek lighting allow pieces like the abstract runner to shine among the moody ambience.
Designer: Gloria Black Design | Florida
Midcentury Modern Jewel Box
The powder room of a renovated 1958 midcentury modern home in Woodland Hills, California, features a fluted drawer and demi-lune mirror. The terrazzo sink nods to the home’s history while elegantly contrasting against the room's moody green walls.
Designer: Shannon Ggem Design | Los Angeles-Southern California
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Floor-to-ceiling windows fill this moody Dallas study with ample light. The space serves as both an office and a gathering hub for the owners and their guests.
Designer: Pulp Design Studios | Dallas + Fort Worth
Fabulous Florals Enliven This Patio
Welcome to this whimsical outdoor wonderland. This Houston patio previously remodeled with Michael T. Landrum, Inc features richly patterned furnishings in shades of blue and green with accents of yellow. Matching draperies shield the space from sun.
Designer: Creative Tonic Design | Houston
Statement-Making Materials
The natural stone of this sitting room’s fireplace surround in Clark, Colorado is a showstopper. Contrasting against it are the soft curves of contemporary furniture throughout. Built-in bookshelves are painted an accent blue that pops against a palette of mustard, rust and gray.
Designer: Vertical Arts Architecture | Colorado
An Art Deco Pantry
Blue and gold define the pantry of a San Rafael, California, home, where a glam sputnik pendant attracts the eye. White tile on the walls and patterned tile flooring evoke Art Deco aesthetics, while antiqued mirrors on the doors provide further glimmer.
Designer: CM Natural Designs | San Francisco
Go For Gold
A fantastical floral mural wallpaper steals the show in this Illinois powder room. Among the standout elements: a custom vanity with hand-painted gold accents topped with Eureka marble in a matte finish.
Designer: Lifestyle Design | Chicago
Sophistication Right From The Start
Modern design meets timeless elements in the entryway of a Homewood, Alabama, residence. Oak flooring stained in a checkerboard pattern and cascading drapery on the walls make a sophisticated backdrop for the glass-ball chandelier, velvet bench and upholstered door.
Designer: River Brook | Southeast