Bedrooms - Light and Dark

I was looking through my files of bedroom images and noticed that they all gravitate toward light and dark. Not many are middle of the road. Most are high contrasts. This mixture seems the most comfortable for me.

Even though this is a small room, the dark walls with the thick white mouldings and the touch of sparkle in the chandelier make the room seem ample.


Now, swap out the dark walls for a dark bedspread and black lampshades and you get the same result.

This room is very similar to the first room. The bed in this room is white and there is more light entering the space through the windows and doors. This is a larger room, too.

There is some contrast going on in this room, but not quite enough, IMO. I would probably not sleep well in this room. I would paint at least one wall a contrasting color.

I don't love the proportions in this room, but I love the dark (is it black?) wall. I would sleep well in this room but I would want to change the proportions of the furniture and the objects on the wall. Ilove the mirrors, just not floating where they are. Plus, I like to have a headboard.

Another view of the same room...the fireplace in the corner is so beautiful.

More super dark walls (and ceiling)...The white tufted bed, the white bedside tables, and the white lampshades pop against the dark walls and ceiling. Check out the white chandelier in the mirror, too. Perfect!

The photo on the right shows a bedroom with softer contrast. This would be a nice guest room.

Another beautiful, soft contrast room...The soft orange chair and the soft turquoise desk are nice compliments to the high contrast drapes. Very nice.

This bedroom was featured on Cote de Texas a few weeks ago. I LOVE the color in this room. Even though the walls are light, there is high contrast going on with the draperies, the headboard, and the dark furniture. I LOVE THIS ROOM. (The only thing I don't like is the teeny tiny light fixture.) In fact, this whole post is one of my favorites. Check it out if you haven't already.

This room is too soft for me. Plus, I think loads of books in bedrooms are a bad idea. Books attract and hold DUST. I would have an asthma/allergy attack in this room. The bookshelves are lovely to gaze upon but not practical for me. I love the large window in this room, but I would like to see some dark color on the walls.

Aahhh...I love this room. I love the wall color. I love the cactus lamp. I love the crisp, white linens. I love the fur throw. I love the simple leather chair. I love the black lampshade. I love the useful bedside table. AND I love the marble topped dresser. A+

Sleep tight!

eBay Friday 12

My new eBay strategy is to take items from random photos that I have saved and find similar items on eBay.

1. This pair of blue Murano glass lamps or

this pair of blue, brass, and crystal antique lamps

alongside this antique French iron daybed or

this wooden antique daybed

looks very similar to the items featured in this gorgeous room photographed for Southern Accents magazine. I love the soft color on the ceiling and the white cowhide rug. Beautiful...

photo via Southern Accents

2. Aren't these inlaid chairs gorgeous?

This set of Egyptian inlaid chairs are just as pretty.

Notice how similar chairs are used in this seating area. I like how they hung the chandelier just behind the couch. I also like how the room isn't centered around the fireplace.

photo via Southern Accents

3. This genuine fox throw is the ultimate in luxury.

Another fox throw...

This Suzani textile is circa 1920.


Now mix the Suzani and the fox throw together...

photo via PointClickHome

4. Victorian bamboo and antique bamboo pieces have really escalated in value. I like this bamboo chair.

This piece would be useful in a bathroom.

An antique bamboo chaise like this one is really cool.

I was looking for an antique bamboo bookshelf like this one but couldn't find one at this time. I have one in my powder room.


5. This sliding chalkboard would be great in a kitchen as a pantry door or in a child's room as a closet door.


Chalkboard paint was used on these cabinet doors in this kitchen (photo via Southern Living).


Goodbye!

eBay Friday 7

I know, today is Sunday, not Friday, but I found some really neat stuff on eBay to show you.

1. I love these inlaid tables. They can be grouped together or used alone. The pattern is so beautiful and neutral that they can be used in almost any interior.





Check out this photo from PointClickHome - there is a tiny inlaid table next to the chair on the left.

I love the inlaid chests from Wisteria in this Cottage Living Idea House.

2. This antique artist's model is just 16 inches tall. Again, it could go modern or traditional or shabby chic or cottage or whatever.

3. This is a limited edition miniature Eames chair. Neat.

4. I am loving these Moroccan lanterns. I want some for my lanai.

5. I need (hahaha) this Louis Vuitton trunk in my bedroom. I could store things in it and use it as a nightstand.

6. I like this Goyard trunk, too.

Here's a Goyard trunk with black trim - both are vintage. These would be great stacked and used as a nightstand.

7. Many people are collecting vintage and antique globes now. It is interesting to see how countries are here and then gone and then back again.

This one is a celestial globe.

A 1936 globe.

8. The Wire Fox Terrier doorstop is a favorite of mine because I have a real Wire Fox Terrier - Skipper.

I like this Boston Terrier doorstop, too. It has some crazy eyes.

9. I still like these antique ship chandeliers. We went to Vizcaya in Miami this past summer and there was one hanging in the formal breakfast room. They are just so cool and timeless.

10. And last, check out these vintage zebra salt and pepper shakers. I will be bidding on these as soon as I am finished with this post.

Bu-bye!

eBay Friday 6

It's Friday again. They seem to be getting closer together.

1. I found this beautiful Japanese screen. I would love to have this for my bedroom, hung over the bed.

2. This vintage Russian samovar is interesting. I think they are beautiful. If I had another house to keep them in, I would like to collect these. I would have them displayed on a loooooong wooden antique hall table.
3. I attended a black tie event last weekend and sat with a fabulous woman who carried a fabulous vintage Judith Leiber minaudiere (purse). She sat it down before her plate and it stared at me all evening. I think it may have spoken a few words, too. How about this foo dog? I would not use the strap.

This elephant is my FAVORITE!!! I love elephants and this one goes with everything.

This one is okay. I would take it if someone gave it to me but I wouldn't be in love with it.

I like this one more.

This one is in honor of my old black kitty cat, Cicero. I loved that cat. Meow.

I like this one as much as the elephant. It is gorgeous.

4. Moving on. Isn't this a beautiful Murano glass lamp? It would really make my office look better.

These would be nice as bedside lamps.

I like these even more. I love the marble base.

5. I love this chandelier.

6. While looking for the samovar, I ran across these antique Russian icons. I hate to see the antique treasure of a country for sale on eBay, but that is just how it is. These are beautiful.

7. I was looking for the beautiful painting that I found last week, but could not find it. I did find this painting from Israel that I like very much.

Shalom!