Wednesday 3 February 2010

Two Lovely Bedrooms




I was on the Living Etc. website today and I came across these two bedrooms I love. The top one in particular is my favourite. I love the thrown together mix of patterned fabrics and vintage pieces. This style of decorating always looks unique and individual. The thing I like best in the bottom room is the cabinetry...fantastic idea for a small room don't you think?! I even love the idea of installing bookcasing around a bed in this same way.


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37 comments:

  1. la cabeza de maria antonieta3 February 2010 at 20:48

    I really love the first room!!!!

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  2. Jules3 February 2010 at 21:11

    can I pinch the photo for my file? I also love the cabinetry and the idea of bookcases is wonderful my husband would scream!!!

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  3. Semi Expat3 February 2010 at 21:11

    Relaxed simple and yet so comfortable.. these rooms look wonderful - totally agree...

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  4. Susie @ Maddie G Designs3 February 2010 at 21:15

    I love the idea of cabinetry or bookcases surrounding a bed...I have a few images in my inspiration files. I am new to blogging and wish I had found your wonderful site earlier...we were in Brisbane in November and I would have loved to see your store. Next time...

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  5. jules @ The Diversion Project3 February 2010 at 21:24

    Both gorgeous, i would love to have that bed in the second image!

    jules

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  6. Ange3 February 2010 at 21:54

    I'm a big fan of loads of storage and if it can look as good as that cabinetry does, then all the better.
    Angex

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  7. Kate3 February 2010 at 22:39

    Thanks to you, I'm embracing empty photo frames. Love, love love the way it's been used in the top pic. Stunning room - very you!

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  8. Carole3 February 2010 at 23:23

    Nice images Anna. Livingetc is my favourite magazine. The rooms never look contrived or over-decorated. A look I strive for but never quite manage!

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  9. Vanessa@decor happy3 February 2010 at 23:54

    I love the mix and the vintage pieces in the first image as well.

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  10. Cassandra4 February 2010 at 00:03

    Both really lovely bedrooms - I really like how the stool, cushion and throw brings to life a relatively simple roo. Great mix of colour, ethnicity and texture.

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  11. Jody4 February 2010 at 01:09

    lovely. thanks for the inspiration. I have bedrooms on my mind, too.

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  12. Erin @ SYL: Slipcover Your Life4 February 2010 at 01:14

    I love when people have the guts to mix patterns!

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  13. AnnaVallance4 February 2010 at 01:21

    Yes I love the first photo. The dresser and everything else looks loved.

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  14. labyrinthine4 February 2010 at 01:22

    I completely agree! I love the top photo especially, but being surrounded by books when you go to sleep at night and wake up in the morning has got to be heavenly.

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  15. Deb's Country Crafts4 February 2010 at 02:03

    LOVE, love the top bedroom too I agree with you totally! I wish my bedroom looked like that! Your blog is so pretty, love the colors and the cheerfulness of it. Take care!

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  16. custardbydesign4 February 2010 at 04:16

    i'd lie up in the 2nd one alright but the first one just isnt me...

    living etc is always great fro inspiration isnt it...

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  17. Anonymous4 February 2010 at 07:40

    oh they are lovely and inspiring

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  18. Hamptontoes4 February 2010 at 07:43

    I love the screen behind the bed...it's gorgeous! The blue/gold frame is striking too!

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  19. Villa Anna4 February 2010 at 08:13

    The first one is my favourite also. Absolutely gorgeous!

    Anna :)

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  20. Unknown4 February 2010 at 08:54

    Hi Anna,

    I'm new to your blog and I love it! It is beautiful & inspiring! These two rooms are quite charming and look relaxing. Your dog, Ned is super cute, too! Glad I found you :)

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  21. Beauty Is Diverse4 February 2010 at 09:47

    Love the 1st room.

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  22. chichunters4 February 2010 at 11:14

    loving the sleigh bed!

    www.chichunters.blogspot.com

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  23. La Dolfina4 February 2010 at 13:02

    two lovely bedrooms, indeed!

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  24. City Living Girl4 February 2010 at 13:08

    Love these liberty and petite prints mixed together - lovely.

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  25. myletterstoemily4 February 2010 at 13:12

    i really love the top room, too! so old and comfy,
    yet beautiful

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  26. myletterstoemily4 February 2010 at 13:15

    i accidentally erased my comment!

    really love how old, comfy, and beautiful the top room
    is.

    thank you for sharing.

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  27. Von4 February 2010 at 14:40

    Ye-es...Love the cabinetry but I have a strong averion to anything jammed against a wall like the chest of drawers in the top photo, looks so cramped and mean I always feel.Just my personal pickiness.
    Pretty blog!

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  28. samia4 February 2010 at 22:02

    Great inspirations!!

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  29. Cara5 February 2010 at 01:18

    I love the frames in the first photo, gorgeous!

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  30. KellyMellyBoBellyBananaFanna5 February 2010 at 02:40

    i've thought quite often of doing that with bookcases, too!

    that first photo is delicious. i'm not even sure why.

    kelly

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  31. leslie.jones5 February 2010 at 15:20

    Beautiful.

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  32. Ashleigh Weatherill5 February 2010 at 16:34

    I love both, but the first thing I thought of in the first room is how unusable the room looks...so cramped**...how do you access those dresser drawers? But other than that, the colors, textures and patterns...so lovely.
    **I know cramped, I live in a super tiny older home (really old).

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  33. jenna7 February 2010 at 16:38

    Love them, especially the first one. I wish my room loved like that.

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  34. 72 and sunny8 February 2010 at 16:56

    living etc is SUCH a great resource for interesting rooms, isn't it?

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  35. Anonymous9 February 2010 at 04:26

    The first bedroom IS GORGEOUS! i have to say that is my dream bedroom wow! outstanding.

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  36. Olivia Pennartz11 February 2010 at 13:03

    I absolutely love the dresser in the top picture...especially the details on the sides! These are great bedrooms!

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  37. Anonymous13 February 2010 at 16:51

    that is so true anna...the cabinetry in the bottom bedroom is such a good idea. thoughtful consideration for my own bedroom. i am in love with both bedrooms, but the top is my fave.

    great finds anna, i love living etc. too.

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