It's not unusual to see elements of inspiration sashaying their way from the runways of haute couture into our house design, but a whole look inspired by one of America's most beloved style icons? That's got to be worth a second glance.
The muse for this glamorous oceanfront home in Vancouver is Jackie Kennedy Onassis, America's first lady at the time of President John F Kennedy's assassination in 1963. The home is an elegant and timeless combination of both modern and traditional style, rather like Jackie O's outfits, and specifically took inspiration from her elegance on sailing trips, along with design trips to The Hamptons and close observation of vintage sailing craft. How does that all translate to the interior design of a family home? We asked designer Kelly Deck to explain the intriguing connection as she gives us the tour.
