Room Inspiration: A Calm, Comfortable And Stylish Nursery

April 25, 2012

Having already selected a crib from Restoration Hardware, a client asked Cocoon to create a nursery for the upcoming arrival of baby . Her request was to have a space that would be calming, comfortable and not overly baby-fied. Opting for a neutral palette, mixing rug and bedding patterns, and adding sophisticated furniture will ensure the baby's room fulfills Mom's wishes and be as stylish as she is as well. Take a look at this week's Room Inspiration and keep posted for its reveal.

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Lately, I've been playing with Photoshop and tried it for this post. I'd love to know if you prefer seeing Room Inspiration presented like it is today or more like this?

p.s.: I will get better at it...

Thanks for taking the time to comment,

Debra

Room Inspiration: Florence Broadhurst Wallpaper

February 6, 2012

Last month, Elle Decor featured an article on Florence Broadhurst. She was an Australian designer that created vivid patterns for wallpapers and fabrics in the 60's and 70's. Her unique color palettes and flamboyant designs have made her work timeless and memorable. I fell in love with her peacock feather wallpaper. Take a look at how a room comes together around it:

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Room Inspiration: A Tribal Rug

October 4, 2011

Fall's popular patterns are not only taking on animal themes but tribal ones as well. Vibrantly colored geometric patterns are being applied to throws, pillows,upholstery and rugs. Take a look at how this particularly graphic one inspires a living room. Thiebaut sofa @ SOM (south of market)

Urban Outfitters Samsara pillow concrete lamp

Lamp: Rough Edges Design

Ettore console: Anthropologie

Donna Karan's wood vase: Bloomingdale's

Truss coffee table: Anthropologie

I try not to get too caught up in seasonal trends, but this scarf would complement my Fall wardrobe nicely. Having said that, what I would really love to own is this. Do you think it's too much?!

Are you ready to introduce a few ethnic/tribal prints to your closet or your home?

Room Inspiration Part 2: Monkey Wallpaper

August 30, 2011

Originally, this De Gournay monkey wallpaper adorned a dining room in my last Room Inspiration. It now decorates a teen's bedroom, one with an eye for color and slightly overbearing, design obsessed parents (who could that be?). Hung on one wall, behind the bed, this colorful wallpaper creates a whimsical and glamorous setting. By mixing modern and traditional pieces, the space becomes both classic and current. Take a look:

The Gigi nightstand provides great hideaway storage and a big pop of color.

Blu Dot's full size Nook bed adds a modern touch to the room.

Satellite rug: CB2

The Edland dresser from Ikea has a more traditional look offsetting the ultra modern bed.

A cluster of West Elm industrial pendants hung in the center of the room replicate the wallpaper's color scheme.

Need I say more......everything old is new again.

Philippe Starck's Bo Chair

Ok, now that you've seen the monkey wallpaper used in two very different settings tell me which one you like best. Click here to see the dining room.

Can't wait to see your picks!

Room Inspiration: Monkey Wallpaper

August 18, 2011

Since I haven't been able to get this wallpaper from House Beautiful out of my mind, I decided to create a room around it. Actually, two rooms. This week you'll see how this paper inspires a dining room and next week how it inspires a child's bedroom. Take a look: