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Hi everyone! I’m Jessica with Arcadian Lighting, a website and blog where I get to write about beautiful lighting fixtures and inspiring interior designs. I’m excited to be guest posting for Kelley today because The Hidden List is such a wonderful blog for stylish, inspiring things. I knew this was the place to share a few metropolitan chic interiors. Enjoy!

Is there anything more chic than an expansive room with floor-to-ceiling windows, stone columns and funky furniture? It’s all the more sophisticated when you know that Paris is just outside.

Crisp white walls and dining chairs look extra chic against the black accents in this room. The abstract artwork and blue porcelain lamps really stand out as well.

This chic Park Avenue apartment is full of elegant antiques and eclectic artwork. The modern furniture is a nice contrast to the ornate décor.

I love the mix of antique velvet upholstered furniture in powder blue with the aged damask wallpaper in this living room. A modern abstract painting and white floor lamp help update the scene.

The warm tones in this Downtown Portland loft are perfect for creating a chic, comfortable home. A stunning array of lights keeps the space well-lit and cozy. I especially love the bare bulb pendant light at the center of the room.

The stunning, rich blue cabinets in this chic London flat are a daring choice, but it works beautifully. Black countertops, lighting and dining table allow the bright blue to take center stage.

The heavy, black wall color in this apartment in Berlin is surprisingly elegant thanks to the chic white bedding and nightstand.

A complete contrast to the last bedroom, this one goes for all-white color palette with grey and black accents. The result is a calm, yet utterly chic escape from the bustling streets of London outside. Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

What do you think of Metropolitan inspired interiors? They’re all about modern designs and crisp lines. Don’t forget to check out Arcadian Lighting for fresh inspiration every day!

I can’t believe it was the end of July when I wrote the first post of my Build A Better Bed series!  That’s when I started the process of creating a luxurious bed. As I worked with Peacock Alley, I learned that dressing our bed is much like dressing ourselves.  We started with the underwear (the sheets) and ended with the accessories.  Hopefully you enjoyed the journey and learned a few things along the way.  Today I’m happy to show you (with my very unprofessional photography) the bed that I created…

After determining that Peacock Alley products were the luxury linens for me, visited their gorgeous design studio in the Dallas Design District and took care of what’s beneath the sheets, I focused on my bed’s underwear.  I chose Peacock Alley’s Lyric collection in white…an amazing crisp 500-thread count Egyptian cotton percale.  Pure heaven!

I also chose Marroquin Upholstery to make a custom upholstered headboard.  I’ve never worked with such amazing craftsmen.  They did a fantastic job on my tufted velvet headboard.  It was exactly what I wanted and I think it’s beautiful!

It was important to me to chose linens that I could mix, match and change with the seasons.  To follow are links to the choices that I made:

2 standard shams and coverlet in Montauk Matelasse, white

Rio linen bedskirt in birch

Dominque cotton/linen duvet 

Olympia linen duvet cover and two standard shams

Rio decorative monogramed pillow in Driftwood

Now I need to remove the ceiling fan above my bed and replace it with a pretty vintage chandelier, determine whether or not to add a backdrop behind the bed (in front of the windows) and replace my old bedside tables.  For now…I look forward to bedtime every night and feel like a Princess!

Would you put panels, a curtain or something else behind the bed?  I would love to hear your opinion!  Please weigh in and I’ll keep you posted on what develops!

Good night!

This bathroom has to be one of the prettiest I’ve ever seen!  The chandelier…the mirrored dresser…the marble…the door…Amazing, right?

Design by Sera of London

Dark painted walls could brighten up your space!

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Would you paint the walls dark in your home?

Chances are, this is a ghost you’d gladly welcome in your home!

The original Philippe Starck Louis XV version can be a bit scary for many at around $400.  This knock-off from Dymas, found here on Amazon, is only $117!  A boo-tiful alternative!

This new site, The Glow, “is a glimpse into the world of inspiring and fashionable moms.
Here you’ll find their styling ideas, go-to gear, multitasking secrets, and enviable decor.”  Beautiful!

Mark your calendars for September 13th!  That’s the day that Missoni for Target will unveil their 400 items including a range of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing as well as accessories, homeware and luggage.

The prices will range from $2.99 to $599 and includes a bicycle and patio set!

See you at Target!

Since I’ve decided to commit to building the bed of my dreams, this requires an equally dreamy headboard, right?  I knew I wanted an upholstered lightly-tufted look and couldn’t seem to find one anywhere with all the right curves…

I liked the curves of this headboard…

with the tufted touch of this one…plus I wanted a nailhead trim approximately 2.5 inches from the edge…oh, and I’d like that in a soft creamy velvet!  Is anyone having visions of the scene in “When Harry Met Sally” where Sally is ordering at the restaurant?

A custom headboard seemed to be the solution for what I want and Marroquin Custom Upholstery in Dallas is THE place for quality custom-made furniture!  Jesus Marroquin, the owner, has 40 years experience in exclusive upholstery and old world craftsmanship.  His attention to detail is beyond compare, as he personally inspects each piece before it moves out the door.

When I brought in my inspiration photos for my headboard, Ivan, Jesus’ son, gave me the grand tour of their large production facility.  This operation is packed with some of the finest craftsmen around.  Each custom-made frame is built in-house to ensure a quality foundation.

They hand-turn all of the feet and legs…

and standard construction features old world 8-way hand-tied springs individually placed to provide the highest level of quality and durability.

You don’t find this type of dedication to quality of detail anywhere else!

I observed Jesus’ brother studying the fabric design and carefully laying it over each piece to make sure that the pattern is cut and matched perfectly.  Here’s an example of the perfection in the end.

Amazing, right?  I’m so excited to work with them to make my headboard!  Ivan listened carefully to the details of what I had in mind and began to sketch and take notes…

I’m confident that he knows exactly what I want and will make sure that every detail is considered during the construction process.  He’s even promised to take pictures during the stages of construction so that I can watch it being built and share with you!

The next time you need a custom piece or the finest quality upholstery available, contact them here.  They will assist in getting the information needed to put together the headboard, chair, couch, etc. that will last a lifetime!  Marroquin has clients all over the world, so you don’t have to be in Dallas to work with this amazing company.

Don’t forget…today’s the last day to leave a comment to win the resort throw from Peacock Alley!  Hurry!!

Is anyone else lusting over this sink in the House of Windsor by Veranda like me?  Be still my beating heart!