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Dark Luxury Home
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My dark luxury home edit, room by room. Moody mirrors, sculptural vases, Persian rugs & dramatic furniture I would actually put in my own space. I am a clinical psychologist & dark luxury obsessive who believes your home should feel like a be...
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Entryway
 
Living Room
 
Dining Room & Kitchen
 
Bedroom
 
Bathroom

Entryway

First impressions with teeth. Mirrors, runners & vases that set the tone the second you walk in.

 
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A sculptural black & gold mirror that turns any wall into a statement. Full length drama.
Infinity Furniture Import Sculptural Organic Black & Gold Full-Length Wall Mirror
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The perfect cylinder vase. Fill it with black roses or let it stand alone as sculpture.
Jonathan Adler Mustique Cylinder Vase
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Persian rugs only. That's a rule!
1920 Persian Melayer Runner-2'10"x13'4"
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A console with real bones. Marble top, dark frame, instant entryway upgrade.
Sabina Console
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A bench that refuses to be boring. That fuchsia against dark walls? Unreal.
Fuchsia Peacock Bench, 50"
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I burn these when I want the room to feel like a ritual. Rich, moody, and unapologetically luxe.
Voluspa Candles
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I layer these on every sofa and bed. Black velvet is my love language.
Black Velvet Pillows
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I keep this on low when I want the room to glow. Black and gold, always.
Black And Gold Table Lamp
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Michael Aram Lovebirds Candleholder
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Living Room

The heart of the dark luxe home. Dramatic seating, moody lighting & art that starts conversations.

 
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Look at that color! & it's silky soft
Four Hands Augustine Swivel Armchair & Reviews
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Cold stone against all that velvet. That contrast is the whole game.
Vondom Stone Low Table
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I live in this. Scalloped faux fur that makes every sofa look expensive.
Sophie Scallop Carved Faux Fur Throw
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Terracotta with real presence. This one earns its shelf.
Avery Terracotta Vase
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My fave scent all year round. Something about it feels nostalgic & I still have not figured out why.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Bougie Parfumée Candle
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Persian rugs are a must! Never any other kind
1940'sPersian Tabriz Rug -7'11" x 11'3"
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Blue stone velvet that looks way more expensive than it is. Instant sofa upgrade.
Wisteria 22x22 Pillow, Blue Stone
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A cloud you can sit on. Boucle that makes the whole room feel softer.
Olympus Cloud Boucle Settee
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The classic bergere, gone moody. Elegant bones, endless comfort.
Adeleine Bergere Chair
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A little table with big energy. Perfect next to the armchair for your wine.
Herbie Accent Table
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The cocktail table your living room has been waiting for. Sculptural & solid.
Meadow Cocktail Table
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Tufted leather in the perfect moody tone. This sofa anchors the whole room.
Teresa Tufted Leather Sofa, 71"
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A swivel chair with supercar energy. Spins, reclines, steals the show.
Bugatti Leather Swivel Chair
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Baccarat crystal that catches light like nothing else. Worth every penny.
Eye II Vase | Baccarat United States
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Rounded black marble side table with sculptural curves. A statement piece next to the sofa or bed.
Liguria Rounded Black Marble Side Table with Black Marble Base by Gianfranco Frattini
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Black marble side table with an architectural beam base. Bold, heavy & built to anchor a room.
I Beam Black Marble Side Table
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Le Labo Santal 26 Concrete Candle
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Trudon Napoleon Candle
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Trudon Madurai Jasmine Classic Candle
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Zaha Hadid Design Shimmer Scented Candle
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LOEWE Perfumes Oregano Scented Candle
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Voluspa Baltic Amber Reed Diffuser
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Black marble & gilded anemones. Light these & the whole room bows to you. It's pure dark ritual.
Michael Aram Anemone 2-Piece Candleholder Set
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Dining Room & Kitchen

Dinner parties with a dark side. Statement tables, sculptural serveware & candlelight essentials.

 
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That emerald color though. Wine tastes better out of something this pretty.
Cybelle Wine Glasses, Set of 4
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I use this every single day. Courtly Check makes even boiling water feel fancy.
MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Electric Kettle
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Heavy crystal tumblers that make every pour feel like an occasion.
2-Piece Aria Crystal Old-Fashioned Tumbler Set
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A full crystal bar setup. Decanter, tumblers, tray & coasters, all in one swoop.
Harmonie Whisky Decanter & Harmonie Tumblers & Octogone Tray L & Octogone Coasters X4
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Blackened brass taper candle holder with a luxe patina. Pairs with slim taper candles for dinner parties & candlelit rooms.
Celestine Blackened Brass Taper Candle Holder 6" by goop
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Glass decanter with clean lines for whiskey or wine. Bar cart essential for a polished pour.
Saint Germain Glass Decanter by Todd Snyder
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Bedroom

A boudoir fit for a dark queen. Sumptuous bedding, moody mirrors & velvet everything.

 
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Crystal that throws rainbows across the room. Elegant & modern, just right.
Tizo Crystal Block Frame
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Beautiful & properly spacious. Swallows clutter whole.
Charlie 6-Drawer Dresser
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Even the tissue box is dressed up. Crackled white & gold, zero shame.
Alonzo Crackle Tissue Box, White/Gold
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It has to be illegal how great this feels on the body
Classic Collection Silk Duvet
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Silk that slides like water over skin. My bed is a crime scene of comfort & I never want to leave it.
Classic Collection Silk Flat Sheet
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Round black wall mirror with a horn look frame. Opens up a room while keeping the palette dark.
Horn Black Round Wall Mirror 31.75"x36.5"
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Brunello Cucinelli Candle in Glass Holder with Griffin Design
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Michael Aram Gold Orchid Candle
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NEST New York Rose Noir & Oud Reed Diffuser
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Bathroom

Spa level drama. Black marble energy, sculptural fixtures & the good towels.

 
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My husband's signature. This shower gel makes the whole bathroom smell incredible.
Dior Sauvage Shower Gel
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Makes your bathroom look & smell like a hotel
LOEWE Perfumes Tomato Leaves Solid Soap
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A jeweled seashell frame for the bathroom's coastal corner. Pure Jay Strongwater magic.
Jay Strongwater Coastal 5" x 7" Dune Seashell Frame
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Soft, plush & properly absorbent. The unsexy essential that matters daily.
Ralph Lauren Polo Player Cotton Bath Mat
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Even the toilet paper holder is sculpture. White orchid, pure elegance.
Michael Aram White Orchid Toilet Paper Stand
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The finishing touch for a guest bath that wows.
Michael Aram Anemone Paper Towel Holder
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A gold wastebasket that is pure statement. Even the trash looks luxe.
Nile Gold Wastebasket, Gold
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Gold against black marble. It sits on my vanity like it owns the room & commands every eye that enters.
Nile Gold Tissue Holder, Gold
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Lladro 1001 Lights Unbreakable Spirit South Tower Candle
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NEST New York Moroccan Amber Reed Diffuser
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