
I painted the walls Benjamin Moore, "Slip" and had the
bed wall papered in a Phillip Jeffries jute for texture.
Any time, you can add a large rug (and go as big as you can), the room will feel much bigger.
In the old version of our room, I changed up the paint every few years, but for most part, our room hadn't evolved much in 10 years. I made tiny updates, working with what we had.
BEFORE
bed wall papered in a Phillip Jeffries jute for texture.
Any time, you can add a large rug (and go as big as you can), the room will feel much bigger.
In the old version of our room, I changed up the paint every few years, but for most part, our room hadn't evolved much in 10 years. I made tiny updates, working with what we had.
BEFORE
I chose the gray version of an antelope for the rug. I had it custom cut and serged to fit the space. My theory (and I'm sticking to it) is that animal prints are great neutrals and they never go out of style. I have had antelope and leopard in my home for almost a decade and it still makes me happy. This gray hue is a toned down version and makes my room feel cozy and much larger than the previous scatter rugs.
This show stopper takes center stage and adds romantic lighting (don't tell Read about the romance part, don't want him to get any ideas).
Beauty is in the details...
I recently met with a client that asked me how to make up a bed and I wanted to pass along some tricks. I love to layer with light weight blankets, on top of high thread count sheets, finish off with a coverlet. This particular one is from Overstock! If you shop around you can get great deals. I tucked it in, to give it a hotel feel and then finished it off with a stuffed duvet from Pottery Barn.
Oh, and for extra warmth or to curl up with a good book, don't forget the throw! This cable knit is from Pottery Barn and is one of my favorites. It's lined in faux fur. Of course, with spring approaching, change out your throw blankets accordingly.
And now onto the pillows. Always, layer and use down (if you can). There are great down alternatives if you have allergies, but down adds a softness that makes a bed look less "made", which I love. I start with a back row of Euro shams. Three for a king size bed and two for a queen. I chose gray linen piped in satin to add another texture. The more textures and layers in a bed, the better! You want to make sure you are mixing it up. I found three different throw pillows (yes, with a little metallic and some more fur) to add some glam.
Add subtle details any chance you can and a pop of unexpected color. I couldn't ditch the pink completely!
Read is thrilled and we are loving spending time in our new retreat. It now feels like a grown up space for, dare I say, grown ups?
bye bye birdie...
-H

4 comments:
...love love love and love some more...that beautiful light fixture...can you give us info?
Is the Philip Jeffreys wallpaper color 'plum'? It is awesome!
Kimberly Torpey, the light is from Solaria. It comes in a gold interior finish and a silver leaf option.
Can you share who the carpet manufacturer is of your antelope rug? The color is fabulous.
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