Get The Look - Designer Worthy Items for Glamourous, Sophisticated, and Classic Looks

Love the look but don’t know where to find the furniture and decorative items? We’ve got you covered! Today we’re sharing interior designer worthy items currently available in online auctions. Now you can get the look effortlessly.

This week’s Get The Look is inspired by the designs of Luis Enrique Hill - a New York-based interior designer who's successfully styled numerous luxurious, sophisticated, and classic homes for his clients. We’re using three of his designs to help you achieve a similar style. If you’re a fan of this design aesthetic, don’t miss these fabulous finds!

Glamorous, yet chic living room

Let’s start with this stunning living room. It’s stylish while at the same time livable. If you spend a lot of time in your living room and want it to be the center of attention, look no further than these comparable auction items….

1. Custom Tufted Velvet Sofa (Original purchase price $6,000) - Adding velvet can upgrade your space immediately. This smooth texture has the ability to give a chic and sophisticated touch to any space. This comfortable fabric seems to welcome you and help you feel like you arrived somewhere special. It’s timeless, and when used correctly, can completely transform your room’s atmosphere.

2. Signed Photography, “Fogged in East Marion”, 40/75 - Black and white prints add depth, uniqueness as well as character to the wall. It’s a style that doesn’t upset a room’s color balance because it’s so easy to incorporate other colors. In a room with many hues of gold and metallics, black and white art can balance a room’s tone.

3. Photograph titled “Dock in Fog” Mattituck, NY by Daniel James - If you want to hang art in pairs, be sure to choose pieces that relate to each other. Consider sizing, scale, frame style and placement on the wall. Using similar matting and framing makes the collection cohesive, as the photos work together perfectly.

4. Abstract Landscape Painting Signed by The Artist Janet Slom - Large abstract paintings are perfect to create a focal point and tie the space and its furnishings together.

5. Pair of Custom Tufted Club Chairs, Original Price $7,400 - You spend a lot of time in your living room. It not only needs to look great, but it needs to be functional and comfortable. What’s more comfortable than a pair of custom tufted club chairs? This fantastic duo also helps your space gain that classic look.

Contemporary and classic bar

Next is your entertaining area. Nothing could be more relaxing than mixing and enjoying a nightcap at your stylish home bar. And this contemporary yet classic setup is anyone’s dream. To help you get the look, here are some of our suggestions.

1. Vintage Hollywood Regency Style Octagonal Mirror - Nothing screams classic more than this vintage Hollywood Regency style mirror. With a rich gold finish and the faceted mirrors, this piece adds a reflective quality to your space.

2. Six 19th Century Glass and Crystal Decanters - Pouring your beverage into the decanters instead of keeping them in their original bottles is an easy way to make your bar look more elegant, especially if the decanters are made of glass and crystal and filled with the varied and rich shades of fine wine, brandy, scotch or whiskey.

3. Contemporary Chrome and Glass Console Table - Instead of decorating with a traditional bar cart, try a console table. It gives you more space to store beverages and glasses, not to mention some extra space to be creative with your decorative items.

4. Glamorous Cartier Sterling and Crystal Cocktail Shaker - A little detail to make your bar scream luxury.

5. Large Set of Crystal Stemware by Kosta Boda - A finishing touch to your bar decor has to be glassware. You don’t need to put out the whole set, instead choose some of your favorites to style a tray.

Cozy and sophisticated dining room

And last but not least - the dining room. A dining area with a cozy atmosphere can easily enhance any meal or dinner party. Take inspiration from this cozy yet sophisticated space to create a room you and your family will actually want to eat in.

1. Antique Gilt Framed Mirror - If your dining room is on the smaller side and feels a bit cramped, a mirror can help expand this area of your home to make it feel more spacious. A gilt framed mirror will also guarantee an added touch of sophistication and luxury to your space.

2. Huge set of Porcelain Buffet Dinner Plates, 36 Pieces - After all, the plates, bowls, and cups used to serve a meal make a statement about the owner and set a tone for the meal. Bright, colorful plates indicate a fun and casual meal, while a fine white porcelain set is the hallmark of everything from a casual to refined meal.

3. Oval Double Pedestal Dining Table with Two Leaves, Original Purchase Price $7,500 - One of the most important items in the dining room, obviously, is the dining table. One quality dining table should be flexible enough to play multiple roles. Also, make sure it’s expandable so you have room to invite friends and family over for a dinner party.

4. Set of Ten Upholstered Dining Chairs, Original Purchase Price $11,700 - Your dining room isn’t complete without the right set of dining chairs. If you've been thinking about hosting a dinner party, there’s no more excuse with this set. Not only are they practical, but they’re also stylish … thanks to their streamlined shape and sturdy design.

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