Headboad + Window

As I was doing a little inspiration scouting for a client's bedroom project, One image kept popping up. The bed placed directly in front of a window. I wonder if this is just for styling purposes or if this is really how the rooms were designed.




What's your opinion. Would you place your headboard directly in front of a window? Do you like this look? Please comment, I would love to hear from you!

(images from House Beautiful, House to Home and Point Click Home)

NOT an Inflight Recliner

There's been a lot of talk in the last week about pilots and well, sleeping. Of course being someone who remembers every piece of furniture that has crossed her eyes I thought what a perfect time to share with you Design Within Reach's Flight Recliner. Now I am not saying they did or didn't but what a present this would make! I am a big fan of recliners that don't scream lean back on me, this one does the trick and it's available in multiple stocked fabrics even nicer. So sit back enjoy but please not operating anything more than the remote!






(image from Design Within Reach)

How to Thursday -indulge in the gray trend

We have been seeing lots of gray in our favorite shelter magazines and you might want to know how to add this in your home without spending a ton of money. Accent pillows are the answer whether in the Living or Bedroom. Whatever style your room is you will find many options out there. Below are just a few of my favorites. All but one (I couldn't resist) are under $100 so go ahead enjoy the gray!!

Shine and Metallic from Pillow Decor and Treacle Toffee



Animal Whimsy with Thomas Paul and CB2


Fun geometric shapes from Aimee Wilder and Jonathan Adler



Add a bit of 3D interest with Etsy's Miss Mosh and Oromono

Nature Inspired pillows from Etsy's Kain Kain Shop and Mod Diva

A Surface View

In the previous post I mentioned the fantastic wall decor featured over the bed. Here is the source, it's from Surface View. Their "interior graphics" are reproductions from images found at the Victoria & Albert Museum, Marvel Comics, the Royal Photographic Collection and Nic Miller just to name a few. Each image can be recreated as Blinds, Prints on Canvas and Murals. I especially love the silhouette of a person standing next to the size of each print/mural. A priceless visual tool!

Below are a few of my favorite images and some actual applications!

This piece is titled "Belgian Veil" from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
A lace image we saw here above the bed.

One of the things I absolutely love about this company is their flexibility! Each image has multiple sizes and styles which makes it easy to use in many room schemes. Very consumer friendly!

(images from Surface View)

Find It - Calm Bedroom + Laser Cut Rug

I Love the clean look of this room I found over at Living Etc! It feels so restful and the white floors are quite refreshing. Add a laser cut rug like the one below from Brocade Home and you create just a bit of interest. 5 x 8 is $499. Check out the next post for more info on that amazing piece of wall decor. No need for a bed frame here!



(images from Living Etc via House to Home and Brocade Home)

Diary Entry - The affordable headboard

You can find me over at Stylefeeder today blogging on an affordable headboard idea! I submitted this post back in September and was so excited last night to finally see a real application in this photo over at Turquoise. It is a perfect example on how to use these headboards, I just love the contrast! Vanessa has an incredible eye and ck out the perfectly placed Anthropologie Ikat bowl on the nightstand. A stylish place for change or last minute jewelry you forget to take off.




(image vis Turquoise Blog, Anthropologie)

The Tessalight

I came across this photo over at Desire to Inspire by the talented photographer Martin Cederblad. Than I recalled the fabulous Tessalight by Christine Price Hamilton. I am not sure if this is the same light but I would love to see it in this room! Imagine the glowing patterns this light would create on the bedroom ceiling?! Check out Christine's website to see the work see creates with just an X-Acto knife, thick paper and wooden beads. Just lovely!




(images from Desire to Inspire, Daily Candy and Christine Price Hamilton)

Lighting Up Vermont

Take a peak into this cozy Vermont Retreat. Doesn't it look the perfect place to enjoy a fall getaway? This is the home of the unbelievably talented lighting designer Craig Roberts. As you peruse each room notice his use of subtle lighting. It makes such an impact!

There is nothing like the warmth of wide pine floorboards

Notice the perfectly placed bookshelves nestled under the windows. The lights are placed inside the shelves to create a simple glow and quietly highlight its contents.

By working with the architectural details of the room a cozy nook is created!

The indirect lighting in the soffits, calls the eye to wander to the height of the ceiling and beautiful bead board.

Just down a sweet flowered lined path sits the "summer house". A smaller structure with escapism written all over it. I just adore this and wonder if the small cottage is all one needs. With its screened in porch, working fireplace and enough windows to enjoy the view...well that just sounds like perfection to me!

(images from Design New England)

Trimming it in Black

I just came across this photo and before I throw in my designer 2 cents...I wonder, what are your thoughts on Black molding?? Please share!


(image from Boston Magazine Home edition)

Quick Share - Side Board

This side board is fantastic, its amazing what a bit of apron detail can do to a piece. This is the Trollsta Side Board from IKEA, it's $349. I am searching for a piece for a bedroom for extra storage and to place a tv on, this could be a great option!


(images from IKEA)

What a week!

Happy Weekend! This was one of those great weeks which started with a family wedding, my birthday and a few great client meetings. Sometimes you just need to sit back and be grateful for all the inspiration and happiness which is in the everyday. I also wanted to say a BIG BIG thanks to all my fabulous guest bloggers and to everyone who showed them love with comments. It was such a delight to take a few days off. I hope the "Moving IN" series gave you all some great affordable tips for your own homes.

If you have not skipped over to their blogs here are their links again! Plush Palate, Coco+Kelley, SabbeSPOT, Verdigris Vie.
Enjoy the weekend
Jul

(image from NikkiLyn)

Knowing your secret numbers

You realize how well someone knows you when they call out your secret fascinations. This happened to me recently when a good friend announced my love of typography and well...its true. The next day I came across these FANTASTIC chairs over at Metropolitan Home and just had to laugh, yes I love my letters and numbers!



The Numbers Collection from EurotrendUSA is the perfect accent to any room. The chairs are available in over 100 colors, amazing!! Now to decide what number and where in the house to use it, I have a feeling it will be a great conversation piece.