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Black, White & Whatever You Like
As someone who’s passionate about color, I actually love black and white spaces…
…because you have the freedom to add any accent color you desire. So which hues work best with black and white? Well, because this combo creates such a dramatic effect, muted and soft colors won’t get much attention. Go bold and bright with your accent color, and it will surely stand out. Here are some of my faves:
{orange}
1. ceramic lamp, 2. juicy clock, 3. set of 3 vases
{yellow}
1. chandelier pillow, 2. lamp, 3. flower pillow
{purple}
1. glass vase, 2. fern pillow, 3. chandelier
{aqua}
1. side chairs, 2. chandelier, 3. telephone
{lime green}
1. chest, 2. side chairs, 3. accent table
{red}
1. candles, 2. picture frame, 3. bubble lamps
black and white bedroom: csnbenches.com
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Decorate Your Bedroom With Floral Bedding
Flowers have always had an influence on home decorating, especially this time of year when real flowers start to emerge.
Floral patterns are always a great way to add color to a room. If you’ve been thinking about sprucing up your bedroom this spring, begin with bedding. Then you can easily select complementary colors. I’m loving this emerald green wall color (above). Not only is it a great shade of green for the bedroom, but it allows the pink and aqua in the bedding to really pop. {Rooftop Terrace bedding by Tommy Hilfiger at homedecoratingco.com}
Big Blooms bedding by Tracy Reese at beddingstyle.com
Hydrangea by Bergman bedding at ajmoss.com
Woodland Organic Bedding at potterybarn.com
For the tweens – Flowers for Hanna bedding at pemamericaoutlet.com
Ottavia Jacquard bedding at cuddledown.com
Garden Party bedding from overstock.com
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Fashion-Inspired Bedroom Colors
These photos are from the Fall 2009 Baby Phat/KLS Fashion Show that took place earlier this week in New York. I love how the ‘Kimora Lee Simmons Clan’ was adorned in shades of pink, purple and black. Simmons’ adorable daughters, Aoki Lee, Ming Lee and beau — the incredibly talented actor Djimon Hounsou, all looked very urban chic wearing fuchsia, violet and black. Not sure why Ms. Simmons wore beige, but none the less she looked radiant.
Looking at these couture colors reminded me of two gorgeous bedrooms that I’d seen using the same palette. If you like the clothes, you’ll love these spaces:
This pretty bedroom (livingetc.com) was designed using different tones of purple, accented with pink. This is a good example of how you don’t have to be so matchy-matchy when using one color. Pictured below is a stylish teen bedroom that my blogger-friend Helene Blonsky designed for her daughter. Helene did a marvelous job combining pink and purple with black and white — all very hot color combinations right now. Mmmm…she must be on to something. Click Here to see how this space came together.
Photos from the Fall 2009 Baby Phat/KLS Fashion Show: seventhsquare.com
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Bedroom Wallpaper
Wallpaper seems to be making a comeback in the bedroom. I’m also noticing that wallpaper is being used to create a statement wall behind the bed, while the other walls in the bedroom are painted with a solid color. A statement wall will also make an ordinary bed look grand. Use wallpaper with bold colors if your furnishings (i.e. bed linens, furniture) are neutral or do the opposite. The new wallpaper trends include bold prints and metallic patterns. We can gather inspiration from boutique and modern hotels such as the space pictured above (designhotels.com) at The George Hotel in Hamburg, Germany. Maybe its time for a vacation…
For more ideas, visit ‘Ideas for Bedroom Wallpaper.’
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Really Cool Bedrooms for Malia and Sasha
This week, Malia and Sasha Obama visited the White House to tour what will be their new bedrooms. This must be a very exciting time for Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, but I wonder if the soon-to-be First Kids are also a little nervous, too. Fortunately, when moving to a new place (even if it’s the White House), nothing erases a child’s jitters faster than having a new room to decorate. According to a former Chief White House Usher, the girls can decorate anyway they wish — even if they want to paint their bedroom walls fuchsia! So, of course, I’m more than happy to give my professional color advice.
Now, I don’t know the Obama sisters’ favorite colors, but I can take cues from some of the beautiful outfits they and lovely mom Michelle have worn on the campaign trail. I’m going with pink, red, black and purple. My suggestion is to begin with the bedding, such as the pink and black C’est Chic ensemble (top of page) from poshtots.com. Because the tastes of young girls change rather quickly, I would avoid ‘character or celebrity bedding’ (i.e. princess, Betty Boop, Hanna Montana, etc). Save that for accessories you can easily change. I also love the ensembles pictured below:
Below is an old photo of the East Room in the White House, which will soon belong to one of the incoming First Daughters.
With such high ceilings, I’d choose a warm, youthful wall color such as any of these selections from Sherwin Williams, from left to right: Cheery, Free Spirit, Hopeful (very appropriately named), and Valentine (great for an accent wall color).
I’m sure whatever colors and patterns that Malia and Sasha choose, their designs will be reflective of their lively personalities (and their mother’s guidance). It will be so refreshing to have these adorable girls take up residence in the White House. They remind me a lot of my sister and I when we were that age. Although my mother would say that the Obama sisters behave better than we did.
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