søndag den 24. juni 2012

Decorating Ideas: Beautiful Neutral Bedrooms

A touch of glamour is added to this Florida showhouse master suite by the mirrored bedside tables with curvy legs that flank the bed. The bed, upholstered in a taupe cotton velvet, is positioned in a carved-out niche. The elegant chandelier with a dramatic silhouette serves as a focal point for the room. Swags of tiny beads in a gunmetal finish hang from concentric frames, creating a graceful drape.


In the master suite sitting room, knotty pine paneling was painted charcoal gray, creating a sophisticated backdrop for the sink-in armchairs. “It’s a very peaceful room,” says designer Amy Morris.


Bold blacks against cream and gray offer a pleasant contrast in this master suite. A soft Roman shade is made of a damask fabric from Dedar USA. Antique intaglios hang above the Lewis Mittman bed.


In this master bedroom, highly patterned elements—the headboard, covered in "Dora" fabric by Andrew Martin, the "Richelieu" bedskirt by Holland & Sherry, and the "Damask" rug by Michaelian & Kohlberg—continue the home's blue-and-cream palette.


Julio Quiñones designed this master bedroom in a fashionable Dallas home. Michael Jon Designs mohair plush covers the custom headboard. An antique sunburst mirror decorates the grasscloth-covered wall above it. Bedding is Horchow Home. Rose Tarlow draperies are finished with trim from Samuel & Sons. Velvet on the bench is from Coraggio.


A damask from Scalamandré dresses the new custom headboard in this master bedroom. Bold burnt sienna stripes at the windows match a luxurious throw on the bench, which is upholstered in the same floral damask. Buttery walls tie the fabrics together.


Designer and homeowner Skip Sroka wanted a restful and practical master bedroom. The soft bed linens are by Frette, and the ottoman at the foot of the bed is custom-designed by Sroka. The focal point is a striking fireplace with tile by Michael Berman through Walker Zanger. The strié wall finish by Monkton Studios is paired nicely with an antique round mirror.


This master bedroom was designed from scratch, with its palette set by the gorgeous atmospheric painting by Miriam DeHority. Silk striped curtains key into the colors of the art.

Dark woods prevail in the master bedroom but are balanced by soft colors, delicate lines, and soaring proportions.


The French doors in the master bedroom open to the back patio. Wheat-colored upholstery on the chairs adds nuanced hues to the space.


A beautiful canopy cascades down to meet a plush waffle weave bedspread. An elegant chandelier and parquet flooring add gravitas to the stately space.

Designer Kay Douglass created this iron bed for the master bedroom, which is draped in white linen organza. She also fashioned the bed pillow from a French vintage burlap bag.


The subtle French details don’t end at the bed pillows. The bedside tables are antique jelly cupboards from Paris.

Designer Annie Kelly describes the design of this 1914 Los Angeles home as “true to the character of the house, but in a fresh, more modern way. We established a period—the 1940s and 50s—as the time frame that felt right.” The Art Deco mirrored table was snagged from a Pasadena antique mall. A gold bolster pillow and iridescent headboard add a touch of glamour.

    A canopy bed offers a luxurious nest in this master bedroom. The rich wood of the bed frame and neighboring furniture complements the caramel hues of the satiny linens.


    A small portrait of the homeowner as a child hangs above the bed. Its colors blend with the soft oranges and golds throughout the bedroom.

    Crisp chartreuse and cool blues on the bed pillows make a statement against the fair backdrop.

    A newly remodeled master suite overlooks the home’s beautiful courtyard. “True Moss” from Benjamin Moore covers the walls, providing the perfect balance for the room’s warm woods and understated sheens. The four-poster bed and chairs are from Hickory Chair. Lamps are from Restoration Hardware.

    Soft colors are paired with luxurious textures in this master bedroom. A close-cropped chenille fabric covers the walls, while the headboard is upholstered in velvet. A 17th-century French chair stands at the foot of the bed, lending antiquity to this exquisitely cozy space.

      When designing a room, James Mohn asks “how light, air, well-edited space, and an eclectic mix of objects” can be used to shape a room. In James’s own home, a shaggy wool throw on the bed, woven basket chair, and sisal carpet all add rich texture to this master suite. Light pouring in from an oversize apex window, along with golds, camels, and other buttery colors, also make for a restful space.


      Delicate details on the pillows, a studded silver table lamp, and a waffle bedspread all contribute to the textural variety that homeowner Keith Recker was aiming for. “I’m much more of a texturalist,” he admits. “Actually, I’m a textile freak.”

      Designer and homeowner Barbara Glazer says, “I’m not a cookie-cutter anything.” The same is true for her personal style, evident in the design of her own master bedroom. A luxurious throw plays counterpart to the vibrant silk bolster pillows.
      One of the most compelling design components of this master bedroom is the presentation of art above the bed. The repeating mini-squares are framed rubber ducks—a bit of humor that packs a wallop of strong graphics.


      A custom chaise deepens the bedroom’s blues picked up from the antique Tibetan rug.

      Clean, contemporary lines in khaki and white blend harmoniously in this peaceful master bedroom. An antique mirror pulled from a French church and the dark four-poster bed bring some sophistication into the airy space.



      Feminine elegance sparkles at the opposite end of the room, where a small mirrored table stands beneath a mirror and framed artwork by the homeowner’s daughter.
      The natural hues continue at the fireplace, which is surrounded by stone, seashells, and bleached-wood walls.

        In this showhouse bedroom, unique patterns lend interest on the bed sheets as well as the base of the flowing wool felt drapery. A satiny bedspread and upholstered woven-rope lounge chair cushion introduce a pleasant sheen.



        A warm wooden blanket chest grounds the ethereal blue space. Floral fabric from Nancy Corzine covers the chair, reflecting the soft blue flowers on the duvet.

        Creamy beige and soft sage play the starring role in this bedroom. The clean lines of the bed offer a tidy counterbalance to the twin bookshelves on either side. A tall headboard and matching sconces frame a cozy spot for reading.


        The bedroom’s sitting area introduces a touch of gold to warm the space. Tall French doors allow ample sunlight to illuminate the room, while gauzy drapery provides privacy.

          Delicate embroidery at the bed complements the golds and greens throughout the rest of the bedroom.

          The guest room takes a modern and masculine twist with dove gray and charcoal black. Crisp lines maintain a smooth, timeless appeal. Sisal carpet and corals on the window ledge create an organic feel, while bedside tables, lamps, and straw ottomans maintain symmetry.

            A mélange of pretty fabrics gives this master bedroom visual interest. Silk panels over embroidered sheers at the windows, a quilted coverlet and plaid skirt on the bed, and a cut-velvet upholstered bench all work together for a serene ambience.


            A sofa in tweed cotton sports soft cotton pillows.

              A generous chaise anchors a sunny corner of the room that looks out on to the private veranda.


              A fireplace in the corner displays artwork both in its hearth and on its mantel. Its unblemished surface harkens to the white sand beach that lies outside.

              Rope at the window curtains add a rustic flair while maintaining a natural color palette.

                The colorful upstairs bedroom has playful touches that say "all boy" while still maintaining the sophisticated tone that is featured throughout the rest of the house. Custom turtle pillows and the draperies hung with nautical rope complete the beach house room.


                Draperies fashioned from a blue-green and ivory linen fabric from Carleton V inspired the color palette of this beautiful suite.


                Warm wood tones are introduced through the serpentine bedside table. The pair of tables is from elFurniture, a Chicago-based business that uses sustainably harvested woods and non-toxic finishes.

                In the sitting area, plush armchairs upholstered in organic cotton-and-bamboo fabric provide an inviting space for relaxation. Behind the mirrored doors of the Hickory Chair armoire is a mini-bar.

                A California home inspired by the architecture of Florence and Tuscany is filled with classic lines and timeless palettes. In the remodeled master bedroom, the muted pink bedspread blends seamlessly with the creamy taupe walls and velvet upholstery. An antique stone fireplace surround is accented by a custom-made fire screen.


                Silk draperies from the Silk Trading Company frame views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the ocean.

                  Here, clean lines, a restrained palette, and antiques create a restful haven. The custom headboard features Grey Watkins fabric. Signed Murano glass lamps complete the bedside symmetry. Schumacher silk goblet-pleated draperies on gold-leaf traverse rods from J.L. Anthony add quiet pattern. Artist Kelly Cutter’s quartet of tulip paintings hangs over the bed in mirrored frames by Trowbridge Gallery in England. An antique crystal chandelier illuminates modern chairs by TRS Furniture & Textiles.


                  Wheat-colored bed curtains add height and drama to this master suite. Coffee tones balance bright whites in the light-flooded space. A painting by Christina Marie Long mirrors the color palette.


                  Intricate patterns enliven the bed pillows, while sweet button details lend casual elegance to the bed curtains.

                  Serene earth tones keep this space simple and relaxed. Gauzy fabric from Coraggio Textiles cover the cloud-like canopy, while snowy linens cover the bed beneath. The room and the bed were both designed by Julio Quiñones.

                  Designer and HGTV host Monica Pedersen was chosen to design a guest room for the 2011 Lake Forest Showcase House in Illinois. She focused on comfort, incorporating layers of wool damask, silk fabrics, and a soft sisal rug underfoot.


                  Pairs of ceramic lamps, nesting tables, and lounging chairs from Baker with matching ottomans are placed symmetrically around the lavishly appointed bed to enhance the soothing space.

                  When asked what the key element in a comfortable guest room is, designer Annie Kelly says, “Beautiful fabrics, period. Fabrics are paramount to a space where you want guests to experience a level of pampered luxury that exceeds anything they have at home.” Here, lovely silk buds from Scalamandré line the window seat pillows.

                  A cool palette of soft blues and blanched wood make this guest bedroom seem restful and inviting. A tufted head- and footboard keep the space looking classic, while simple walls, carpet, and draperies add a touch of modern sensibility.


                  A taffy-colored striped chair offsets the cool hues of blue and green throughout the rest of the guest room.

                  Lavender, cream, and seafoam make up the soothing palette for this showhouse bedroom. Chairs from Hickory Chairs sit in symmetry at the foot of the bed, reflecting the shape of the dominating poster bed. Lamps are from Circa Lighting. Bed linens and duvet are from Beacon Hill, and the quilt is from Oly.

                  “I like mixing collections and finishes within a space, then pulling it together with common fabrics,” says designer Ron Fiore. “It doesn’t look like it came out of a can.”
                  The sitting area of the master bedroom, calm and quiet, acts as the ultimate neutral zone between the artist’s studio and the sleeping space. Fabric on the “Leigh Armless Sofa” from Hickory Chair is by Groundworks from Lee Jofa. The “Elliott Wing Chair” and “Amsterdam Dining Chairs,” both from Hickory Chair, are covered in a fabric from Beacon Hill. Wall paint is from Benjamin Moore, and the rug is from Serena & Lily.

                  This showhouse bedroom offers a breathtaking view of San Francisco Bay, inspiring designer Cathleen Gouveia to model the bed after the Golden Gate Bridge. She suspended the bed using manila ropes fastened to the ceiling. “I wanted guests to feel immediately relaxed and experience the serenity of sitting on a dock—feeling the tactile, organic surfaces, the movement of the sea, the waves, and the kinetic forces of nature,” Gouveia explains.

                    Sunlight streams in through windows dressed in a floral fabric from Clarence House. Cheerful linens from Eileen Fisher for Garnet Hill cover the bed, matching tones from the area rug.


                    A plush chaise longue sits in a corner near mirrored closet doors.
                    pictures and text : Traditional Home

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