Nightstand Styling Contest

How have you styled your nightstand - with a lamp, tray, fresh flowers, perhaps a favorite photograph? Here's an example of what we've done...

photo by Michael Lee

We're entering it in Emily Henderson's (she of Design Star fame) nightstand styling contest, sponsored by Serena and Lily.  Do you have a photo of your nightstand you'd like to enter?

Here's some ideas to inspire you....

via Caitlin Wilson

via My Sweet Savannah

via Home Sweet Home

To enter the contest, visit here.

Hope you a great weekend!
Deb

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Robshaw Headboards

Upholstered headboards have been all the rage the past few years, with a certain shape (think Jonathan Adler, Serena and Lily, etc) dominating the market.  I'm not complaining, I have one myself, but it sure is nice to see someone bust out with some fabulously original shapes and forms...

You probably already know John Robshaw for his beautiful hand-printed Indian textiles.  He's expanded his line to include three fierce headboards!

The Kerala...

The Orissa...

The Bihar...

Depending on fabric selection, these could be really playful in a kids room, or super elegant in an adults...

Deb

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Dreamy Inspiration!

We have been working on a client bedroom project and have come across the most "dreamy" inspiration photos!  But it got us thinking...what makes up a "dreamy" bedroom?

1) A space that is a true "escape" - leave the exercise equipment or a desk crowded with papers out of the bedroom, so it is truly dreamy!!

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2) Ambiance and lighting.  Put all your lighting on a dimmer in EVERY room, but especially in the bedroom. Make sure you have really good window treatments that allow light in when you want it and not, when you don't want it!!  Consider adding blackout fabric to block out unwanted sunlight! Make sure you have several "levels" of lighting like overhead, reading lights and mood lighting... it is a bedroom after all ;)

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3) Comfort and relaxation. Is your bedding REALLY as comfortable as you would like?  Start off by making sure your mattress is still "good". If it looks like you are still sleeping there long after you have left, consider upping the ante and buying a new mattress.  Is your bedding comfy and palatial?   You spend about a third of your life in bed, your bedding should be welcoming and unfussy.

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4) Functional. Yep, a bedroom still has to be functional so make sure you have the necessary items to make it work for you! 

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5) Meaningful. Yes, this is your dreamy escape zone - surround yourself with the things you really LOVE!  Is there a piece of art that just makes your heart sing?  If so, consider placing it opposite the bed so you see it when you first wake up in the morning!  Do you have family that travels?  Place a photo of your family on your bedside so they are the last thing you see at night when you are setting your alarm and are the first thing you see when you wake up!

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What are your "ideals" for a dreamy bedroom?
Zzzzzzzzz.....
Becky

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"Sleep Tight": Rope Beds

This weekend I received one of those goofy forwarded emails; this one titled "Stuff You Didn't Know You Didn't Know".  Reading it resulted not only in me trying to lick my elbow (impossible!  Who knew?), but also in me learning the origin of the phrase "sleep tight".

Apparently, in Shakespearean times, mattresses were secured to the bed frame using ropes.  Pulling the ropes would result in the tightening of the mattress, making it firmer to sleep on.  As such.... "good night, sleep tight" came about.

Reading this snippet about mattresses and rope reminded me of how many beds I've seen lately suspended by ropes (different concept for sure, but this is where my mind took me).

I think it's a great look for a guest room in a casual beach or lake home... very nautical and rustic, don't you think?

The look is also whimsical and fun for shared kids spaces...

Here's hoping those are some sturdy ropes!

Hope you slept tight this weekend!

Deb

Loving: Neutral Twin Symmetry

I just love this image of a neutral, understated bedroom with twin beds.  The gentle curves of the wooden canopies work so nicely against the boxier angles of the ceiling, gallery wall, and bedding detailing, don't you think?  And the absence of any predominant color lets the symmetry and shapes take center stage.

Here's a round-up of some other fabulous rooms featuring twin beds, lots of symmetry, and all around textured neutral loveliness.

Hope you had a great weekend!

Deb

Upholstered Bed Obsessions

How sweet is this image from my bedroom inspiration files?  Love, love, love!

I've had my heart set on the Serena and Lily Pondicherry Bed with Nailhead trim (below) for my own bedroom redo, but all of a sudden I'm having cold-feet about its height and total curviness... and I really want the exact one from the image above!

Closest I can find so far is the Woodhouse by Jonathan Adler... it has the same top central curve coupled with two right angles on each side...

Here it is in some various room settings...

And some rooms with similar beds...

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As an alternative to the pricey Jonathan Adler, this one from Pottery Barn is good bang for the buck.  But it's just a headboard, not a bed, and the colors available don't work with my design.

And here we have a slighter subtler version from Restoration Hardware... and it's on sale!

Restoration Hardware also offers it in leather, which doesn't interest me but might interest you!  Something you don't see everyday...

And then there's this one I found online from a random spot in NJ.  I'll call for the price today...

What do you think?

Deb