Showing posts with label bedroom design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bedroom design. Show all posts

Monday, March 10, 2014

The Indigo Collection | Pottery Barn

Take a look at how these indigo pieces inject personality into any room.




Monday, January 6, 2014

Friday, June 15, 2012

Impress Your Guests: 8 Tips for Gracious Guest Rooms

Modify your spare bedroom with these great ideas to amaze your guests!

Article taken off houzz.com

Impress Your Guests: 8 Tips for Gracious Guest Rooms

Offer concierge-style luxury on a bellhop's budget with these ideas to turn a spare bedroom into a first-class, guest-ready retreat

There are few greater pleasures in life for me than to stay at the home of a friend or family member who has a thoughtfully appointed guest bedroom. It's like having the luxury of a good hotel with the personal service of a tiny country inn. Try these eight tips to create a guest room that will have your loved ones lining up for reservations.


1. An assortment of books. One of the most enjoyable pastimes when visiting someone else's home is rummaging through their book collection. Whether you have a full wall of shelving or a slender cabinet or case, stock it with a variety of reading material that appeals to all tastes: mysteries, bestsellers, nonfiction, short stories and more. Don't forget to add bedside lamps or reading lights, as well as a cushy spot in which to curl up.


2. A folding luggage stand. This hotel-inspired touch saves guests from having to squat all the way to the floor to rifle through their suitcases. Stash it in the closet when you're not expecting company or leave it open as a design detail. Here it takes the place of a bench at the foot of the bed.


3. Piles of pillows. Some like them flat, some like them fluffy. Some prefer down, while others sneeze at the mere thought. Keep an assortment of pillows on hand to satisfy guests' individual tastes. And while you're at it, invest in a couple of good blankets (one light, one heavy) and the best bed linens you can afford.


4. Hooks and hangers. Unlike you, your guests don't have a designated spot in your home to tuck away purses and hang car keys. Make it easy for them by mounting hooks and wall racks (might we suggest the Eames Hang-It-All?). And make sure that there are plenty of coat hangers in a closet or an armoire.


5. A coffee bar. If you have the space, budget and motivation, you could add a full-on morning kitchen, like this one, so that guests can brew that first cup of joe without having to go downstairs. But you don't have to be that extravagant. Set up a small dresser or sideboard with a coffee maker (consider a single-cup model for ease of use) and a supply of mugs, spoons and napkins. Keep sweeteners and nonperishable creamer in pretty covered jars or bowls nearby.


6. A well-outfitted nightstand. Place bedtime comforts within easy reach: a carafe for water, a tray or bowl to corral earrings and watches, a lamp that's easy to switch on and off. If you know your guest likes a nightcap before retiring, you might even provide a glass, an ice bucket and a small bottle of his or her libation of choice.


7. Fresh flowers. Few elements broadcast a warm welcome in the way that flowers do. Keep the arrangement simple — stick a few cut blooms from your garden or the market in a pitcher or jug, or choose one standout blossom for a bud vase. Just try to avoid flowers with overpowering scents that can lead to headaches. And if your guest suffers from hay fever, a pretty, nonallergenic green plant might be a better choice.


8. Robes and slippers. Whether you put them in the spare bath or hang them from a hook in the bedroom, these little extras make guests feel pampered.

One more thoughtful touch: Include a basket of toiletries and niceties in case of forgotten items: mini toothpaste, an extra toothbrush, emery boards, small bottles of hand lotion, shaving soap and more.

Monday, April 30, 2012

12 Incredible Themed Rooms

You need a comfy room to enjoy a good night's sleep!

Article taken off houzz.com

12 Incredible Themed Rooms

Not just for kids, rooms with a theme take interior design to a whole new level — and in one case even to the moon

Although themed rooms are often reserved for kids' spaces — think a princess or sports car bed — there are tons of beautiful, adult rooms built around a theme too.

Sometimes the theme is more subtle, revolving around materials and color choices, and sometimes it's more overt. But however it is executed, it usually dictates the entire room, from walls to trinkets.

Here are 12 themed spaces that take a slightly different approach to creating a room around a single vision.

This barn bathroom has really got every detail right, down to the barn-wood vanity and the lantern lights. Plus, that bucket has got to be the least expensive sink ever.

This nautical room is cute but not over-the-top kitsch. I love the striped comforters and the little porthole.

This room happens to actually be in the tropics, but you can achieve a similar feel (sans views of brilliant blue water) with a billowy mosquito net, a tile floor and a ceiling fan.

I love this space-theme room because it stays on topic but doesn't feel busy. The mural is great, but that silver valance is pure genius.

There's a taste of several different themes in this room, yet all of the decor can be easily changed out. Just take out all the airplanes and you've still got yourself a beautiful space.

A single piece of dramatic furniture can easily dictate the look of a room. How could you do anything other than commit to an Indian lounge once you've installed this daybed? Even the architecture participates in the theme.

I adore this beachy dining room. It's captured that coastal vibe without going over the top. The blue accents, sand-colored table, rattan chairs and driftwood sculpture create a soothing oceanside tableau. And there's nary a flip-flop or sand dollar in sight.

This beach-inspired room is a lot more overt. The wallpaper mural actually tries to trick you into thinking you're beachside. It's a playful take on a colorful teen room.

This elegant bedroom has a Princess and the Pea look. I promise you, this was for a first child.

I love this girly, magical kingdom–like room. It's like sleeping in a Disney movie without getting too princessed out.

Ah, Grandma's old homestead, compete with handmade quilts and a brass bed. And yet it's not country cute, is it? It's both elegant and comfortable.

I say, old chap, fancy a gin and tonic? This contemporary take on the colonial hunting lodge is movie-set perfect.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

42 Beautiful Bedroom Decorating Ideas

Follow us and you will get the bedroom you yearn for!

Article taken off ivillage.com

42 Beautiful Bedroom Decorating Ideas


Cabana Canopy
Feel like you’re on vacation every morning when you wake up under this deckchair-striped fabric.


For the Birds
A delicate aviary-themed mural highlights the feminine beauty of a whitewashed carved bed.


Light and Bright
Dandelion-patterned bedding, wallpaper and artwork give this cheery room a pulled-together look and sunny vibe.


Posh Patterns
Navy and white chinoiserie fabric used throughout a bedroom feels sophisticated and fresh when mixed with a sisal carpet, crisp white bedding and white walls.


Yellow Fever
A white carved bed, upholstered in mustard-yellow linen, pops in a soothing gray room.


Coming Up Roses
Rose-patterned wallpaper and textiles get a youthful lift with the help of red and blue accents.


Cottage Chic
An ornate wooden headboard fits in with cottage decor when it’s painted white and upholstered with a softly patterned fabric.


Switched Up
Select bedding that coordinates but doesn’t match exactly for an effortlessly chic look.


Eclectic Design
Exaggerated elements—like the oversized lighting and the bold bed upholstery—pop against modern geometric wallpaper.


Lightening Up
Pompom-fringed bedding and cheerful, oversized artwork add colorful and playful touches to a bedroom.


Traditional Take
A tall mahogany chest of drawers and tailored white bedding complement the traditional look of the toile wallpaper and upholstery.


Accented Space
Painting an accent wall behind a bed helps to anchor the room and tie in bedding and decor.


Sweet Sentiments
Floral upholstery, ruffled pillows and a small carved mirror create a delicate and feminine bedroom.


Hide and Seek
A floral-patterned upholstered storage bench creates a hiding place for extra blankets and is a charming visual element.


Zest for Life
The lively combination of bright pink and orange looks sophisticated when presented in tailored bedding and classic patterns.


Display Worthy
Photos and artwork look artful when displayed in matching frames on a long shelf above the bed.


Fluffy and Warm
A shaggy sheepskin adds a layer of texture to white sheets and keeps the bed warm on chilly nights.


In the Spotlight
Yellow pendant lights brighten pale blue and tan bedding.


Touch of Class
Adding a velvet blanket and damask pillows to this carved bed gives the room a luxurious feel.


Graphic Design
A yellow shelf and bedsheets provide pleasant contrast against strongly patterned black and white decor.


Flexible Arrangement
Counter simple symmetry with a diverse collection of art in mismatched frames.

Scroll white matelasse coverlet, $218 (queen) at pineconehill.com. Similar table: Queen Anne end table, $90 at overstock.com


Spring Awakening
Fresh hues—grass green, sky blue and sunny yellow—bring to mind a bright, clear day.

Monella chrome capiz shell pendant, $258 at bellacor.com
Similar throw: Patagonia Synchilla blanket, $35 at patagonia.com


Formal Geometry
Circle motifs can soften the edge of a boxy room.

Similar wall covering: The Wallpaper Company Beige Grasscloth wallpaper, $90 per bolt at homedepot.com
Similar lamp: Meurice square table lamp in Nickel, $325 at jonathanadler.com


Stars and Stripes
Textiles and lampshades in bold-colored stripes take their cue from a framed flag.

Cotton U.S. flag in mahogany frame, $243 at flagandbanner.com
Similar bed: Modern-Weave headboard, $329 (full) at westelm.com


Return the Compliment
Complementary colors always play well together: Orange accents pop against ocean-blue walls.

Martha Stewart Living Aegean Blue interior paint, at homedepot.com
Similar bed: Modern Country Classics high-low poster bed, $1,129 at broyhillfurniture.com
Zebra decorative pillow, $20 at target.com


To the Letter
Monogrammed bedding gives this room a tailored look that plays off the vivid color palette.

Italian Hotel satin-stitch white Euro sham in Chocolate, $79 at restorationhardware.com
Solid cashmere throw in Autumn Glaze, $298 at williams-sonoma.com
Similar bed: Jameson bed and headboard in Natural Canvas at potterybarn.com


Opposites Attract
Prevent fussy florals from looking overly feminine by mixing them with something unexpected—like chunky plaid shades.

Bed of Roses in White by Lulu Guiness, at justlinen.co.uk
Similar bed: Oak Park bed, $500 (queen) at ballarddesigns.com


Architectural Elements
Keeping a space pure and white draws attention to interesting room details.

Belledorm 100 percent Egyptian cotton waffle blanket in Blue, at londonlinencompany.co.uk
Similar bedding: Havana floral 300 thread-count sheet set in Water Blue, $60 at target.com


Bed of Greens
A monochromatic color palette can be anything but dull with an eye-catching mix of hues and textures.

Velvet tufted headboard in Verdigris, $348 at urbanoutfitters.com
X-Bench UB004 in Microfiber Sage, $251 at ballarddesigns.com
Similar shams: Bohemian Medallion shams, $28 at urbanoutfitters.com
Coqo floral rug, $398 (5x7 feet) at anthropologie.com


Float in Space
Trade a fancy chandelier for a clean sculptural mobile.

Black-and-white striped designer sheets, from $106 (queen) at hotelluxurycollection.com
Similar mobile: “The MCM” in Black (24x26), $120 at hanging-mobiles.com
Similar duvet: DwellStudio for Target Celery Baroque duvet set, Full/Queen $69.99 at target.com


Color Splash
Be bold! One quick DIY touch—like glue-gunning red ribbon to a lampshade—can give a big boost to any room.

Similar lamp: Polished Silver Stacked Three Ball Lamp, $377.90 at bellacor.com
Red ribbon, 7/8" Grosgrain Ribbon Style 00306 in Red, 98 cents per yard at mjtrim.com
Similar table: Meurice butler tray table in Nickel, $595 at jonathanadler.com


Gray Area
An elegant carved bed holds court in this simply decorated bedroom.

Similar bed: Sophia bed with shell, $1,288 at laylagrayce.com
Similar pillows: Floral pillows, $195 at pooterolooms.com


Warm Glow
Make a basic bedroom more magical with an over-the-bed arrangement of fairy lights.

Similar bedroom suite: Shaker-style bedroom, $1,399 at gothiccabinetcraft.com


Palm Beach Prep
Pink and green stripes are a perfect match with resort-inspired textures like rattan and bamboo.

Similar bed: Padmas Plantation basket weave headboard in Natural Antique, $689 at bedroomfurniture.com
Similar tray: Two-tone lacquer serving tray in Fuchsia/Lime, $44.50 at
pearlriver.com
Cabana-stripe window panel, $64 at pineconehill.com


Blanket Statement
Luxurious textures—piles of pillows, a silky bedspread and furry rug—make a bedroom cozy.

Similar bedspread: Plush Blush throw, at frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk
Similar lamp, $150 at neimanmarcus.com
Rens sheepskin, $25 at ikea.com/us


Boho Chic
A small space can be personal without heavy decorating. Layered textiles, a plug-in pendant and tacked-up postcards show an eclectic sense of style.

Similar bedding: Bohemian Stripe patchwork quilt, $128 at us.urbanoutfitters.com
Similar bed: Victorian metal bed, at roomings.co.uk
Garland light by Tord Boontje, $75 at lamplust.com


Trim and Proper
Painting trim a darker shade than the walls can add depth and interest to a large, open space.

Irvington nickel-plated bed, (price upon request) at bernhardt.com
Chinoiserie duvet set, $280 at dwellstudio.com


Color Theory
Persimmon is the perfect shade of red to soften a palette of steel gray and mahogany.

Judy Ross Fauna pillows, $190 at pillowsandthrows.com
Similar sconce: Dolce capiz shell 18.5-inch high wall sconce, $351 at lampsplus.com
Fortress screen in Brown, $390 at target.com


Tall Order
Choosing an armoire instead of a dresser adds height to a small, confined room.

Similar armoire: 5800-05K armoire, (price upon request) at henredon.com


Sleeping Beauty
Gilt French furniture and girlie pink prints give this bedroom a fairy-tale feel.

Similar bed: Gilt five-foot upholstered bed, at Sass and Ben Home Boutique. Similar chair: Isabelle Relax chair in White Wash, $836 at laylagrayce.com


Dark Drama
Animal skins and furs add exotic touches to a glamorous boudoir.

Similar bed: Architecture queen bed, $1,000 at roomandboard.com. Black and white cowhide, $380 at store.purerugs.com. Similar bench: Maison bench, $1,395 at Modern Dose. Similar chandelier: C181-Silver/621/12 Murano Venetian-style chandelier, $737 at gallery803.com. Waverly Green and Ivory awning-stripe Roman shade, at qualityromanshades.com


White on White
Get a lush look with an upholstered headboard that blends seamlessly into the sheets.

Tall Fairfax queen headboard in White Brushed Canvas, $1,350 at williams-sonoma.com Similar lamp: L1 task light in White, $179 at ylighting.com