We stopped dead in our tracks when we came across this moody interior (above; thank you, Grayson: a Different Shade of Grey, for bringing it to our attention in the first place!). An unexpected color palette and mix of materials create a kind of understated grandeur -- it seems that each element in the room highlights another so that no part goes unnoticed. We love the minimalist approach to furnishing this extravagant space with soaring ceilings and old architectural detail. Stunning!

We've got a few ideas of our own for re-dressing this room, SOM-style (below) ...