Home decor gets back to the '60s
Texan collector and decorator Andrea Reed grew up in a home filled with Pop Art, but it was the film "Tommy" that really made a lasting impression.
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In particular, a scene where Tommy's mother (played by Ann-Margret) sings "in an all-white room with a white ball chair. I was forever hooked," Reed says.
She and her husband have painted their own living room six times, plucking from the Pantone candy box of orange, blue and pinky-purple. Other parts of the house also have received the Pop Art treatment, including the kitchen, which has a rainbow on the pantry.
With a white Fiberglass sofa, ball chair a la "Men in Black," and zingy graphics throughout the house, Reed's on top of a trend that swings in and out like a "Solid Gold" dancer.
With our continued interest in mid-century decor, it's no surprise to see Pop Art back for a visit.
Pop Art was a major mover in late '60s and '70s decor. The space race inspired futuristic furnishings, and designers were influenced by a generation experimenting with free-spirited ideas. Think of Roy Lichtenstein's blown-up comic book art; "2001: A Space Odyssey"; Andy Warhol's Campbell's soup can. The style is characterized by emphatic colors, strong graphics and bold furniture.
There are many ways to add a bit of "pop" to your rooms with furniture, accent pieces and color. Don't worry about kitsch; this is all about being fun and fresh.
CB2 has the Sol pendant lamp, a sleek white globe with a sunny yellow interior. Add Inmod's curvy Aarnio-style ball chair, Sputnik light fixture and
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