The starting point:
I've always loved Jay Gatsby's pool house in the 1974 film, The Great Gatsby. The gorgeous cobalt blue on crisp white palette, the wafting drapes, the Moorish patterned cushions lining the banquettes. It looks like a wonderfully cool place to be on a hot summer day. Although admittedly, not for poor Gatsby, who's about to be shot dead.
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| My fairly terrible screen grab of The Great Gatsby (1974) Paramount |
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| My fairly terrible screen grab of The Great Gatsby (1974) Paramount |
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| My fairly terrible screen grab of The Great Gatsby (1974) Paramount |
Some more inspiration:
I've recently been working on a summer blue story of which the cornflower and cobalt blues were my favourites - such great shades for the heat of high summer. Here are some more inspirational room shots in a similar vein to Gatsby's place, that I came across during my research:
Getting the look:
If you want a slice of Gatsby-inspired, Palm Springs Modern-Moorish style in your life then here are ten fabrics and accessories that share that cool and airy summer vibe...
