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.


37 comments:

la cabeza de maria antonieta said...

I really love the first room!!!!

Jules said...

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

Semi Expat said...

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

Susie @ Maddie G Designs said...

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...

jules @ The Diversion Project said...

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

jules

Ange said...

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

Kate said...

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!

Carole said...

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!

Vanessa@decor happy said...

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

Cassandra said...

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.

Jody said...

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

Erin @ SYL: Slipcover Your Life said...

I love when people have the guts to mix patterns!

AnnaVallance said...

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

labyrinthine said...

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.

Deb's Country Crafts said...

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!

custardbydesign said...

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...

Anonymous said...

oh they are lovely and inspiring

Hamptontoes said...

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

Villa Anna said...

The first one is my favourite also. Absolutely gorgeous!

Anna :)

Unknown said...

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 :)

Beauty Is Diverse said...

Love the 1st room.

chichunters said...

loving the sleigh bed!

www.chichunters.blogspot.com

La Dolfina said...

two lovely bedrooms, indeed!

City Living Girl said...

Love these liberty and petite prints mixed together - lovely.

myletterstoemily said...

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

myletterstoemily said...

i accidentally erased my comment!

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

thank you for sharing.

Von said...

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!

samia said...

Great inspirations!!

Cara said...

I love the frames in the first photo, gorgeous!

KellyMellyBoBellyBananaFanna said...

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

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

kelly

leslie.jones said...

Beautiful.

Ashleigh Weatherill said...

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).

jenna said...

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

72 and sunny said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Olivia Pennartz said...

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

Anonymous said...

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.