Opulent Design

Opulence is defined by dictionary.com as:

op.u.lence
1. wealth; affluence
2. great abundance; profusion

Profusion?

pro.fu.sion
1. abundance; abundant quantity
2. a great quantity or amount
3. lavish spending; extravagance

Ahhhhhh.......

Every once in a while, I crave opulence. Just to experience it, not to live in it. When I do, I visit the a theater to take in a show. On my home town, Rochester, NY, I would go to the Eastman Theater....


In Washington, DC, where I am now, I'd visit the Warner Theater.....

Here are two examples of what I consider opulent interior design, both found at Architectural Digest. First, a Craig Wright design (the top picture is also his).....
Grand!
Lush!
I can see hosting a magnificent sit-down dinner party here.....
This room look pretty comfortable!
Swanky!
A dream soak in this tub!
Wow!
Whoa!
I could lunch here!

Now a design by Juan Pablo Molyneux .....
Looks pretty comfortable.
I could spend time in there.
Brilliant colors.
Pattern accentuated.
Livable.
Refreshing.
Nice palette. I love that he kept is spacious appearing.

Here is my predicament ~ I often find that opulence and comfort do not go hand in hand. Some of these rooms DO look livable and comfortable, which is wonderful. I also grow tired of ornateness. I don't find it particularly relaxing. These design are truly splendid and likely spot on for the clients they designed them for. I would prefer a place like this for a 'sweep me off my feet' romantic second honeymoon ~ time limited and special.

What do you think? Would you be able to live with this decor day to day?