Room Inspiration

Similar to "cocoon," "nest" evokes feelings of coziness and warmth.   This week's room inspiration is brought to us by a phoebe chick nesting in a friend's outdoor shower in Brooklin, Maine.  While it waits for the strength and courage to fly I was able  to get close to admire the beauty of the bird and the detail of the nest.  Hence, the below room inspiration.  The same way a bird mixes twigs, leaves, grass, feathers, and string to make its nest we mix different materials in creating a home office.

Oversized Sawhorse table from South of Market.  Plenty of room for a computer, light, frames and organizational accessories.

Pottery Barn's Wingate Swivel chair.

This Angela Adams rug adds a modern twist to the room while keeping with the earthy tones.

Dwell Studio's long pillow reminds us of where the inspiration for the room came from.

A polished brass lamp to balance the rough desk top.  Rowan Pharmacy task lamp form Restoration Hardware.

Ochre's Snooze chair lets you take a well deserved rest in style.  The leather adds  softness to the space.

Back to basics for storing work papers, love letters, or future blog entries.  Steelcase cabinet found on ebay.

A  place to display the nest or other natural curiosities.  Cloche from West Elm.

Let me know what you think and please send me photos of your home office.

Room Inspiration

This week's room inspiration comes from this incredibly cute hand sewn sock owl by Jen Rossi of Katchen, a Cambridge based company.   No owl is ever alike, but each offers beautifully picked vintage fabrics, colorful yarns, and  signed and numbered tags.    Truly an original gift.

Below is a child's space.  At Cocoon Home Design our approach to creating a child's room is similar to any room we're asked to transform.  Meeting the needs of the space while maintaining the style and aesthetic of the home is always our goal.  Making sure that it's functional for nursing, sleeping, playing, as well as admiring the little one,  IS important. Never overlooking the fact that the room needs to be comfortable, cozy and a bit whimsical.  We choose pieces that can grow with your child and your home.

Take a look at how we do it.

This Peacock Dark  rug is the foundation of the room.  Creating a beautiful scene to walk and play on.

I love this hand painted chest of drawers from Restoration and Originals.  You can use the top as a changing table and conveniently store diapers and creams in the first drawer.

I found this Storkcraft convertible crib at Walmart. I love the traditional lines, the expresso color and the functionality of it.  See how it transforms from a crib to a daybed to a full size bed.

I love these sheets from Oilo in brown stripes.  They remind me of camp sheets.  Now add a vibrant colored blanket from Hudson and make a statement.  See below.

A place to settle in and read to the little one.  The Lunet Chair from Anthropologie.

Kartell's Stone Stool works as a table and extra seating while adding a contemporary touch to the room.

A soft touch for the lighting, this chandelier from Anthropologie reminds me of the legs on the owl.  Remember to use dimmers for all the lights in all your rooms, especially in the  baby's room.  Add a few book shelves and the room is set.  Let me know what you think.

Room Inspiration

These Rosanthal Vases at Reside are this weeks inspiration for a room.  Take a look.

Presidio sofa from Williams and Sonoma upholstered in Performance Velvet color wheat.

The glass top on the Powell coffee table shows off its curving metal rod base.   Table from Clayton Grey Home

Two of these Grayson chairs from Williams and Sonoma placed opposite the sofa.  The large  Ikat fabric adds a punch to the room.

Every room needs a bit of glam.  Here it is with the Conit Chandelier from Clayton Gray Home.

A place to display the inspirational vases.  The Ikea Trollsta side board is so well priced at  $349 it lets you splurge on the chandelier.

The Rug Company's Cityscape rug under it all to add a contemporary touch.  Let me know what you think.

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Room Inspiration

I pass this tree everyday when dropping my son off at preschool.  I've always liked smoke trees for their  bold foliage and feathery blooms.   The colors in this one would make for a pretty room.  Dusty rose and light green.  take a look at how a room could take shape....

A graphic wallpaper with soft tones from American Wallpaper and Blinds.  A great site to find inexpensive papers. Be forwarned,  there's a lot  you'll need to sort through before you find the right one.  It's worth it... oftentimes the rolls are between $20-$40.

Bungalow 5 3 drawer side table in lacquered moss.

Serena & Lily damask fabric for a duvet cover.

I originally had another lamp picked out until i saw yesterday's Cococozy blog.   This IKEA pendant lamp was featured.  It's a perfect match for the feather blossoms of the smoke tree.

Paint colors that reflect the tones in both the flowers and the stems.

Finding inspiration for your space can come from anywhere.  Let me know what you think.