I love this bedroom designed by Sara Bengur. The room feels airy and bit exotique. The bed is to die for. Layers of polka dots and flowers make the room feel feminine but not over the top. The bedroom has two large french doors that open up onto a private deck. So perfect. Exactly what we want to do in our bedroom. Check out more photos and a video tour.
We have this odd little room we turned into a guest room for our holiday guests. The room is really small and fitting a bed into the space was a challenge. We had a double bed so we decided to just tuck into between the windows and wall. The bed covers the closet which is less then ideal but I don't know another solution. We have tried every other postition and nothing works. I guess I need to accept that it's an old house with odd spaces.
I purchased a Jenny Lind bed which I love and some new sheets from Toast. The room is coming together but it definetly needs a lot more love. I have to be patient and keep buying a little at a time. It sucks sometimes to not have an endless budget. Next on the list is some artwork, rug, table, and lighting. Eventually, I would love to add some wallpaper to the room.
Labels: bedroom, house renovation
I've slowly been looking for a bed for our guest room. The room is really small and can barely hold a double bed. A twin would be better but I rarely have just one guest stay over. Right now, the bed is on the floor because we couldn't fit the box spring up the stairs. At first, I thought I wanted a bed that was bit more Shaker. Then, I discovered a few more modern versions on Room & Board. I like the large wood headboards and low footboards but they just feel too perfect. What about a Jenny Lind style bed like the one above. They feel rustic and just right for the space. But I'm afraid the footboard would be too high and strange. Maybe it will look more like a day bed?
I was searching ebay last night and found one for just $250. Most old beds are half beds so our modern mattresses never quite fit. I have to measure to see if it could work. My inspiration for the room is below and way below is our sad small guest room complete with heating vents. We'll talk about the plans for those vents being eliminated later.
How about this gorgeous crewel duvet from William-Sonoma Home? Really gorgeous and elegant. Way too pricey for my budget. A full/queen duvet runs you $598. The duvet would never stay clean in my house. I admit I'm not the best at making the bed every morning. Oh well. Pillows I can do. Reminds me of the gorgeous crewel I spotted a few weeks ago. I need to investigate that fabric a little more....
It looks like we could be in for a real cool fall weekend. Time to take out the down comforters, wool blankets, and slippers. Why not switch out the plain cotton sheets to something a little warmer? Flannel sheets are super cuddly and they make winter totally enjoyable. Here are my picks for dressing your winter bed with the snuggliest accessory of all. Have a nice weekend!
Labels: bedroom, textiles, things I love
I am desperate for a dresser. In our old apartment Greg and I both had our own large closets. Everything we had fit inside. Now we have one small closet for both of us. I need to find something and quick. Our bedroom is a mess! I thought about going for a Swedish style dresser till I had serious sticker shock. Antique Gustavian style dressers are $3,500-$5,000.
I think it might be wiser to check out reproductions that fit my budget—prices range $1,200-$2,500. I found a few dressers I liked on realgustavian.com. They come in a number of sizes and colors. I'm just not sure. I wish I could find an antique that could fit in my budget. I guess I need to look harder. Does anyone know of a good resource?
I am seriously been obsessed with my new favorite site, Toast. The image above has inspired me to work on my very small guest room. I think I want to buy a few blossom pillows and a set of ticking stripe sheets and duvet from Toast to start me off. I want to pair it with a plain wood bed that will fit snugly into the walls. I started searching online and I came across these two at Room & Board. The lines feel simple and a bit Shaker. I think I should keep investigating. Let me know if you know of any good inexpensive sources.
I have a problem. I don't really know what my style is? I like most every style. I guess the trick is just finding the look that feels right for the space. I am torn from going modern and Swedish for the house or choose more formal pieces mixed with modern pieces for a English bohemian look. I guess I can do both.
Here are some neutral bedrooms that feel more modern then anything. The light colors feel really relaxing and easy to live with. But the question of the day," Is it to blah"? Will I get bored? I suppose I don't like rooms that feel half ass and non-committal. I just need to be decisive and go for it. Check out some of my inspiration above and below.
Labels: bedroom
I've been thinking a lot about what to do with our bedroom area. The space is weird long tunnel. An uneccesary wall needs to be removed to make the room a little wider. Greg wants to bump up the ceiling to expose the attic space. Eventually we want to add french doors that will bring you out to a deck. At first, I thought I wanted a really formal grown-up bedroom. But then when I started to think about the deck and exposing the beams in the ceiling I thought it maybe more appropriate to go for a casual beachy vibe. The deck will probably be a big place we will entertain so I don't want the space to feel precious.
Here are a few products that I have been checking out as possibilites for the room. Maybe not all together but basically I was thinking about natural materials with greys and whites. Maybe to blah? Now that I see it on one page the room feels way to boring. I am color girl and I don't know if I can go so neutral. Tell me what you think? Coming up this afternoon bedrooms I love from modern whites to more formal decorated spaces.
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