Posts Tagged ‘design’

The Fabric Of Your Life

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Ever wanted to design your own fabric?  Spoonflower makes it as easy as uploading your design!

spoonflower fabric

There’s no minimum order and you’ll pay $16.20 per yard. So easy!

spoonflower

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Metropolitan Chic

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

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!

Metropolitan Chic

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.

Metropolitan Chic

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.

Metropolitan Chic

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

Metropolitan Chic

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.

Metropolitan Chic

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.

Metropolitan Chic

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.

Metropolitan Chic

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

Metropolitan Chic

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!

Build A Better Bed, Pt. 10

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

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…

luxurious bed

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!

custom upholstered headboard

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:

 

montauk white matelasse

2 standard shams and coverlet in Montauk Matelasse, white

rio birch bedskirt

Rio linen bedskirt in birch

 

linen duvet

Dominque cotton/linen duvet 

Olympia linen duvet

Olympia linen duvet cover and two standard shams

rio sham decorative pillows

Rio decorative monogramed pillow in Driftwood

peacock alley linens

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!

bedside lamp

Good night!

 

Mirror, Mirror…

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

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

bathroom by sera of london

Design by Sera of London

 

Black ‘n Woo!

Saturday, August 27th, 2011

Dark painted walls could brighten up your space!

dark painted walls

via inastateofluxe

dark painted walls image

image via inastateofluxe

dark walls in nursery

via ohdeedoh

dark wallpaper bedroom

via decorpad.com

dark painted walls

via designspongeonline.com

Would you paint the walls dark in your home?

 

Holy Ghost

Friday, August 26th, 2011

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

ghost chair

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!

Word To Your Mother

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

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!

The Glow

the glow

the glow

Direct Hit

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

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.

missoni for target official ad

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

 

missoni for target

missoni for target

missoni for target bike

missoni for target luggage

missoni for target

See you at Target!

Build A Better Bed, Pt 3

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

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.

marroquin custom furniture frames

marroquin furniture frame

They hand-turn all of the feet and legs…

hand turned wooden furniture legs

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

marroquin hand tied springs

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

marroquin custom upholstery

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!!

Everything Including The Kitchen Sink

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

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

kitchen in the house of windsor by veranda