Who says that libraries aren’t allowed in the bedroom? If you are a book lover, why should you not be able to bask in your favorite passion.....reading? First let's get one thing straight, a bedroom is NOT intended for office work but for relaxation only. If, at the end of an exhausting day, reading becomes a relaxing routine that you do before going to bed, then by all means brush your teeth, wash your face and indulge in books at arms length right there in your own small bedroom library. This blog post will show you how practical and aesthetically pleasing a bedroom library can be. All bedroom styles from modern to English cozy can benefit from the addition of book shelves so enjoy the images and tips for creating one of your own. heartfireathome.blogspot.com Some people love co-existing with books and creating a literary space in their bedrooms is a perfect idea. This is especially true for a bedroom which is no longer merely functioning as a place to sleep. You can even choose to color coordinate your library. apartmenttherapy.com Utilize any extra space in your bedroom and install bookcases that can hold all your books. What can beat a comfy bed, lots of blankets, and many, many books close at hand. Should your significant other be a biliophile, that is icing on the cake! If you really want to feel totally surrounded by your collection, position the bed in the center of the room like this. imgfave.com This bedroom library, with fabulous French bed, looks absolutely ideal for those days when all you want to do is stay in bed and read surrounded by your favorite antiques and artwork. Precious Moments. Mary Louise Gow (1851-1929). weheartit.com The best part about having a bedroom library is that you won’t have to wander into another room looking for a good read when you are relaxed and ready to jump in bed. myfavoriteandmybest.com To avoid seeing scattered, dust covered books on the floor of your bedroom, incorporate some kind of book case or shelving and let your collection become the focal point of your room. House Beautiful Magazine Be sure to keep your books well-arranged so that it won’t be hard to find what you are looking for. Providing a ladder for reaching top shelves is also a good idea. Atilio Baccani’s ‘Lady Reading a Book’ (1876) instagram.com stephaniestokesinc.com There are several ways to display a book collection in your bedroom library. Having floor to ceiling bookshelves custom made to fit your bedroom is the ultimate luxury item for any book lover. elementsofstyleblog.com If you have the space for it, a matching set of bookshelves on either side of the bed is a good choice. mynottinghill.blogspot.co.uk Or you can purchase a few ready-made bookcases and anchor them to the wall. divinetheatre.blogspot.ca While I think custom built ins are a wonderful way to display cherished volumes, I prefer a free standing bookcase like the one in this gorgeous French space designed by Andie Pauly. Francois Boucher's Portrait de Madame de Pompadour (1756) 1stdibs.com Can't you just visualize this French beauty in your bedroom library overflowing with your favorite books? I would love to make a library from several of these, all similar yet mis-matched. antiques-atlas.com Don't forget to think outside the box and make your bedroom library unique. There are so many lovely cupboards and antique shelves that can provide another wonderful way to create your bedroom literary space. bluepueblo.tumblr.com Attic bedrooms are perfect for turning into small libraries. Fill up the nooks and crannies with cupboards or shelves. InspirationSeek.com Use your books to add color and beauty to your bedroom space. It's a chance to display your prized possessions in your own relaxation place. Albert Bartholomé, The Artist's Wife Reading, 1883 splendidsass.blogspot.com I love how this impressive personal collection of books is situated behind the twin beds in this bedroom library. The display certainly becomes a lovely backdrop and takes on the look of a large headboard. Axel Vervoordt Just because you have a library in your bedroom doesn't mean you HAVE to read in bed. Make sure you have a comfortable chair like this simple wingback or even a small loveseat or rocker......anything that will work well for you when it’s time to relax and immerse yourself in the pages of your book. elledecor.com A home library in your bedroom will go a long way in impressing on your children how important books are. Stephanie Stokes You have to admit shelves of books make a bedroom look cozy. They are great accessories! Francis John Wyburd - Portrait of a Girl in Green reading traditionalhome.com The owner of this bedroom library has opted for a different way to display their books.....spines to the wall. If you prefer a neutral background this may work for you. Bloglovin' The look of a well stocked library brings a touch of classical elegance and history to more modern bedroom styles. housebeautiful.com For many people, settling in with a good book is the best way to end the day. A bedroom library puts them right at your fingertips. That way, you can be more comfortable and linger in the bedroom reading. Young Woman Reading, Samuel Melton Fisher nunomalmeida.wordpress.com The great thing about the bedroom library is that it also works for people who like to display objets d'art, personal photographs, and other treasures alongside their book collection. frommoontomoon.blogspot.com A great boho style bedroom library that looks to be located in Paris. I love the curved shelving and how walls of books seem to give a bedroom an intimate feel. cococozy.com This image definitely presents a strong case for the bedroom library. apartmenttherapy.com theentertaininghouse.com You might want to transform a ho-hum guest room into a sophisticated library bedroom by adding shelving on both sides of the door. leslielinsley.com I had to include this cute guesthouse bedroom complete with well stocked book shelves. Girl with a Book by Pietro Antonio Rotari 1707 elledecor.com Fooled you....it's wallpaper. This is perfect for bookworms that want the look but are allergic to dust!!! Click here to see the previous post http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2017/08/decorating-with-french-tapestry_10.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer
I like a kitchen that has style. I have seen huge kitchens loaded to the rafters with all the latest counters and appliances and back splashes that contractors will tell you that you must have in today's kitchen. Usually they come off cold and antiseptic....not what a kitchen is suppose to be at all. Plus when you go next door, there it is all over again. I am not a trend driven person, in interiors or fashion. I am impressed by a sense of style not cookie cutter looks, especially in kitchens. The focus of this blog is the rustic country style kitchen....a unique kitchen that reflects it's owners charm and personality. Also there will be some country kitchens that give you a ‘vintage’ feel with their overall style, one that fits with an earlier time. I hope these images will give you ideas on how to make your rustic kitchen as authentic as possible. Always warm and inviting, never without style, these unique kitchens are delightful and will have you falling under their spell in no time. traditionalhome.com Any signs of age only add to the charm of the room. You don't want your tables and chairs to be in pristine condition. The checkerboard painted floor and the sunny yellow trim all add to the warmth of this kitchen. indulgy.com Most rustic kitchens create a feeling of comfort. Exposed beams are one of the quickest ways to set the stage for the rustic kitchen. Stone floors will also add to the look, however I think a rug would warm up a space like this that can tend to look cold. 4himglory.tumblr.c Baskets, buckets and a butcher block all add to the warmth of this country kitchen. atticmag.com The white rustic kitchen is my personal favorite! White exposed beams are a wonderful design element for the rustic kitchen. Look for an unique work table, shelving other than the conventional kind, and metal lighting. Dry some herbs for a delightful accent of scent. home-designing.com Of course rustic kitchens can be colorful! The beauty of the farmhouse kitchen is in the use of furniture for storage instead of modern kitchen cabinets. villalerose.com I suggest tables that can double as work tables instead of islands in a rustic kitchen. countryliving.com Bakers tables are always nice. desiretoinspire.net A kitchen this rustic is for someone who appreciates wood and stone. The more natural stone used in a kitchen, the more rustic the feel. pinterest.com What a wonderful space!!!! It would be so much fun to cook in here. cdn7.buildingmoxie.com www.canyoncabinetry.com This rustic kitchen is softened by the addition of gingham and ruffles. Notice he curtain treatment of the class cabinet doors. Axel Vervoordt Touches of a rough-hewn material such as a wooden pantry door or pine island complement this welcoming, and comfortable environment. The touch of blue and white make this kitchen especially pretty. google.com Consider yourself very luck if you have a fireplace in your kitchen. A long harvest table is a must for the rustic farmhouse kitchen. greigedesign.blogspot.com www.houzz.com This kitchen features an antique baking table, a hood framed with antique beams and a bold stone and hardwood floor. The long wooden trough looks lovely filled with flowers. Also try something different with lighting....like these wire baskets. brabournefarm.blogspot.com A collection of crocks is a great addition to the rustic kitchen. dreamincream.blogspot.com sandykoepkeinteriordesign.co If you like chippy decor, the kitchen is the perfect place for a piece or two. lh6.ggpht.com Who wouldn't like to cook in this wonderful kitchen? acquiredobjects.blogspot.com kellyharmondesigns.com In the farmhouse kitchen you don't want to hide everything behind cabinet doors. persephonesbox.com A rugged and colorful kitchen. Kitchens should be fun.....after-all you spend much of your time there. source unknown veranda.com I love furniture like armoires to be used as kitchen storage. It makes for an interesting and authentic rustic kitchen, sphotos-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net sphotos-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net The door, exposed beams, stone floor and whitewashed walls all set the stage for this kitchen. Now add in the right accessories.....wrought iron chandelier, pottery bowls, cooking utensils that are exposed instead of hidden away, terracotta flower pots. All this adds the charm to the rustic kitchen. countryliving.com pinterest.com Rustic kitchen come is all styles. This one has a nautical feel. architecturaldigest.com Remember you are not looking for perfection in the rustic kitchen. The paint on these beautiful cupboards is not in pristine condition. This is the charm of the rustic kitchen and you must enjoy the patina of age to be happy with this style of kitchen. To see rustic French kitchens click here French Kitchens....Keep Them Authentic Click here to see the previous post! http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/11/decorating-your-home-with-pinkgreen.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer
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Sure, a large home library is a wonderful luxury and you are incredibly blessed to have one. However, sometimes just to have a comfy chair and a good read in a cozy old world space where books are the main attraction......well that's just like Heaven on Earth. The purpose of this blog post is to give you some ideas on how to create a cozy old world reading space in your home. You probably have a space begging to be turned into a reading nook. Hopefully this post will help you in creating a space that radiates the warmth and charm you read about in that last English novel. ana-rosa.tumblr.com Taking time for yourself to relax is so important. For those of you who define relaxation as a good book, why not turn an unused area of you home into a cozy old world reading space in which to take a break and have an adventure. chintz-of-darkness.blogspot.com See if you can't come up with a nook, corner, or other small get away from the public areas of your house to create your own private literary space. remodelista.com Create an intimate cozy old world style reading nook within a larger room. Maybe a corner that is a bit out of the way. thevirtualbuilder.tumblr.com I like how the bookshelves divide this old world reading space from the dining room. The backs of the comfy chairs are presented to the rest of the room as if to say "private, do not disturb". I could definitely sit here and read to my heart's content. houzz.com Use you stair landing to create an entirely new space that meets a need in your household such as a cozy reading space. theinspiredroom.net Landings are usually overlooked but they can be great reading spaces. Most are large enough to accomodate a cozy chair and some shelving for books. robert-hadley.tumblr.com I love this cozy spot to read. Porteries are perfect for creating a private space. They can then be pulled back when you put down your book and come up for air. aestheteslament.blogspot.com If you want to create a cozy old world reading space but are short on square feet, a decorative screen can be your best friend. A room dividing screen will create a smaller intimate space and yet allow the room to flow. via Pintrest There are a few "must haves" when creating a cozy old world style reading space. First find yourself an extremely comfortable chair. nttreasurehunt.wordpress.com You know.....the kind you can curl up in and let all the tension disappear between the pages of a good book. theglampad.com loveisspeed.blogspot.com A chair is not always the answer though. Some of you might enjoy a daybed to read in.This cozy old world reading space beckons you to enter, relax, and lose yourself in a fabulous adventure. theveryinstantthatisawyou.tumblr.com Or maybe your idea of comfort involves a chaise lounge. My kind of wonderful colorful and cozy reading area complete with French chair and chaise. lady-gray-dreams.tumblr.com lord-of-hahn.tumblr.com Keep some plump comfortable pillows on hand in your old world style reading space so you can prop up, snuggle with, and get that warm, cozy feeling while you are adventuring. teachingliteracy.tumblr.com Plus the pillows are there in case your cozy old world reading space becomes a much needed cat nap spot. bibleofbritishtaste.com IF you can find it available!!!! eyefordesign.com Make sure your reading space has good lighting. housebeautiful.com This great old world style reading space in an interior designed by Allesandra Branca, has the kind of lighting you need. I love the way the chair just snuggles back into the mini library surrounding the reader in volumes. instagram@stampsandstamps Of course a sunny window is also perfect for reading. This cozy English style reading space has great lighting which makes it a pleasure to read. Plus it is so warm and inviting ......just begging you to relax a bit. domino.com If you have available space, put a bookshelf near your reading nook so you can have your favorite titles close by. maisonboheme.blogspot.com In this old world reading nook the way to keep your reading list at arms length is by making a mini bookcase on your window sill. I like this! victoriamag.com reddit.com Here is a cute idea if you are limited for space. A vintage steamer trunk can make a mini bookcase. This would be a cinch for some of you DIY pros. via Pinterest Another book case idea for a cozy reading space. myinteriorinspirations.com Also remember to have a throw handy for when it's a bit cool. A small tea table is also a plus for an old world reading space. Designers Marshall Watson and Kate Reid stampsandstamps.com Choose colors that you find especially calming for your old world style reading space. That way you will feel cozy and relaxed. thefullerview.tumblr.com Choose a big upholstered ottoman to place near your comfy chair so you can prop your feet up while you read. via Pinterest Use an ottoman to rest your feet or even to store books on. This piece of furniture never goes out of style. via Pinterest There are a lot of options when it comes to ottomans. Choose one that provides the utmost comfort while you read. Another plus is that with an ottoman you can bring in another simple touch of pattern to your decor. storeboard.com Of course a window box is a great place to stake claim to as a cozy reading space in your home. Perfect with built in bookshelves. readitforward.com Your reading space doesn't necessarily have to be for reading but can double as a cozy space to relax and unwind. hgtv.com Wherever your old world style reading space is........ make it your own! Click here to see the previous post https://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2019/03/decorating-with-neoclassical-relief.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer
I simply adore harlequin floors. I have one in my kitchen that I have loved for years. I want one in the foyer of my next house! The harlequin pattern originated 400 years ago on Italy's theatrical stages, where performers who had honed their acts on the street would engage in improvisational comedy. Harlequin was a "servant" who wore brightly colored diamond-patterned tights and a mask. The pattern has been associated with clowns ever since.There is something altogether comical about this design, though it can also be quite classic. Thanks to the history that is mentioned above, these diamonds are now something of a sophisticated design. The overall design looks particularly spectacular when it is used as flooring. Furniture painted in a harlequin pattern is also popular. Enjoy these pictures and be inspired to try a bit of this pattern in you home. pinterest.com pinterst.com Harliquin floors are associated with the elegance and classical refinement of past ages. However today they can be brought into many different styles of interiors. pinterest.com Kitchens are perfect rooms to bring in some harlequin to your interior design. liakeyes.tumblr.com google.com google.com Entryways are my favorite spaces for harlequin flooring.. bhg.com This is a beautiful outdoor entertainment area. Not everybody has a stone floor But if you have smooth concrete porch, why not paint it in a harlequin pattern and seal it with polyurathane. sherimartininteriors.wordpress.com thezhush.blogspot.com stylecompass.1stdibs.com Remember it is not written in stone that the pattern has to be black and white!! georgianadesign.tumblr.com google.com contentinacottage.blogspot.com oldhouseweb.com The picture on the right shows how a painted floor can cover a multitude of sins. This floor doesn't match up and has different lengths and widths. The harlequin pattern evens things out. google.com tubler.com Gorgeous! hviturlakkris.blogspot.com Grey and white harlequin is lovely in this shabby chic kitchen. google.com This and the following picture shows the elegance a harlequin patterned floor brings to a room. williamreubanks.com http://thecolorfulbee.com/venetian-plaster-fact-fiction/ Harlequin painted walls are trendy in today's homes. heystudios.com You can find a number of furnishings and accessories in home decor stores today. erasofelegance.com liakeyes.tumblr.com You can choose variations on the pattern. This still gives you the impression of harlequin. google.com This kitchen floor has a larger pattern. Something for every taste. torontodesigners.com A fabulous contemporary twist on the harlequin pattern. pacificheightsplace.com Baths are great spaces to try out a bit of harlequin. desiretoinspire.net This patterns works well with certain other patterns. Just select carefully.
Come take a look at some things I find most wonderful!! Lovely! Forgotten beauty! From the hydrangeas to the shutters...this is a beautiful outdoor entertainment area. A hot air balloon ride over the Château de Chenonceau, France. What a treat! A perfect place to be alone, or have a secret rendezvous! I love everything about this room. I feel like an imprisoned queen....with a great view! Two views of a bedroom that I adore. I love interesting wall treatments and this one is particularly lovely. Mirrors in the jardin. I love the idea! We should use mirrors outdoors more. Lovely chandelier! A beautiful room in a French chateau. The Washhouses of Pontrieux in Brittany, France (by Yann Le Biannic). I love harlequin floors! This one in an old chateau is beautiful even with it's missing pieces. I think this is a lovely bedroom. The lavender coverlet is sumptuous! And the architectural element behind the bed...well need I say more? Tulips are one of my favorite flowers. View of a garden through Gothic arches. Please visit again!!
Come take a look at some things I find most wonderful!! Lovely! Forgotten beauty! From the hydrangeas to the shutters...this is a beautiful outdoor entertainment area. A hot air balloon ride over the Château de Chenonceau, France. What a treat! A perfect place to be alone, or have a secret rendezvous! I love everything about this room. I feel like an imprisoned queen....with a great view! Two views of a bedroom that I adore. I love interesting wall treatments and this one is particularly lovely. Mirrors in the jardin. I love the idea! We should use mirrors outdoors more. Lovely chandelier! A beautiful room in a French chateau. The Washhouses of Pontrieux in Brittany, France (by Yann Le Biannic). I love harlequin floors! This one in an old chateau is beautiful even with it's missing pieces. I think this is a lovely bedroom. The lavender coverlet is sumptuous! And the architectural element behind the bed...well need I say more? Tulips are one of my favorite flowers. View of a garden through Gothic arches. Please visit again!!
Come take a look at some things I find most wonderful!! Lovely! Forgotten beauty! From the hydrangeas to the shutters...this is a beautiful outdoor entertainment area. A hot air balloon ride over the Château de Chenonceau, France. What a treat! A perfect place to be alone, or have a secret rendezvous! I love everything about this room. I feel like an imprisoned queen....with a great view! Two views of a bedroom that I adore. I love interesting wall treatments and this one is particularly lovely. Mirrors in the jardin. I love the idea! We should use mirrors outdoors more. Lovely chandelier! A beautiful room in a French chateau. The Washhouses of Pontrieux in Brittany, France (by Yann Le Biannic). I love harlequin floors! This one in an old chateau is beautiful even with it's missing pieces. I think this is a lovely bedroom. The lavender coverlet is sumptuous! And the architectural element behind the bed...well need I say more? Tulips are one of my favorite flowers. View of a garden through Gothic arches. Please visit again!!
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I love the style and exuberance of Iris Apfel. Later in her career she has become know more for her fashion sense than for her interior decorating While I admire her as a fashionista, (some refer to her as the queen of boho chic), it is her decorating that I want to focus on in this mini tribute. I want to invite you to tour her New York apartment. Born Iris Barrel in Astoria, Queens, New York, Apfel is the only child of Samuel Barrel, whose family owned a glass-and-mirror business, and his Russian-born wife, Sadye, who owned a fashion boutique. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin’s art school, she wanted a career in fashion. However, she went to work for an interior decorator who Iris said " couldn't decorate her way out of a shoebox". But this lady had a talent for scavenging from junkyards and flea markets the kinds of furniture and fabrics that were fabulous. Iris caught the decorating bug and the loved the thrill of the hunt. She decided she could be better than her employer and realized she had found her calling.Her eye for unique furnishings and objects, as well as her facility with color and texture, brought her instant success. “I don’t do run-of-the-mill stuff,” she says, “and I don’t do minimal.” Most people know that other than French County, I design in a multi-layered and textured style and love interesting objets d'art. So it is natural that I would love and admire the decorating style of Iris Apfel. I just wanted to share her with those of you who may not be aware of her talent and fabulousness! "My mother wore a lot more makeup than I. She was a totally different type. She had more of the look of the Duchess of Windsor—she was very put together, and she was very very picture perfect. There was never a hair out of place. Her clothes were more feminine, and very ladylike—very elegant." Iris studied art history at NYU before going to work for Women's Wear Daily and later for interior designer, Elinor Johnson. In 1948, she married Carl Apfel and launched the textile firm, Old World Weavers which they ran until 1992. Their clients included the White House during nine different presidencies. (The Apfels sold the company to Stark Carpet in 1992.) Her fabulous apartment. Pictures of Iris Apfel's apartment are from Architectural Digest. Known for her eclectic mixing of haute couture with costume jewelry and exotic baubles, Apfel has inspired bold developments in the fashion industry through her spirited irreverence and pitch-perfect taste. She burst into black type in 2005, when an exhibition of her colorful and extravagantly accessorized wardrobe was a sensation at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. "Coco Chanel once said that what makes a woman look old is trying desperately to look young. Why should one be ashamed to be 84? Why do you have to say that you're 52? Nobody's going to believe you anyway, so why be such a fool? It's nice that you got to be so old. It's a blessing." “Getting older ain’t for sissies, I’ll tell you. It’s very funny. You have to push yourself when you’re older, because it’s very easy to fall into the trap. You start to fall apart—you just have to do your best to paste yourself together. I think doing things and being active is very important. When your mind is busy, you don’t hurt so much. Thank God I love to do things". "At ninety, I have all these new careers—a makeup collection with MAC, working on glasses for Eye Bobs, I’m on Home Shopping and on YOOX, and I do a big program with the fashion school at the University of Texas at Austin—they made me a professor". BRAVO IRIS!!
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Whether you are an avid reader or a collector of beautiful books, creating a home library is a fun way to display your interests while establishing a special space for reading.Your conception of a home library may be leather-bound books, wood paneling and classic yet comfortable furniture. But home libraries can be a dynamic expression of the owner's personality. The pictures below are for inspiration and hopefully will give you an ideas or two for decorating your own library. That place that does contain My books, the best companions, is to me A glorious court, where hourly I converse With the old sages and philosophers; And sometimes, for variety, I confer With kings and emperors, and weigh their counsels; Calling their victories, if unjustly got, Unto a strict account, and, in my fancy, Deface their ill-placed statues. Beaumont and Fletcher The Elder Brother, Act I, scene 2, bookshelves.tumblr... Yes, this is my dream library! If my old home had just one more room....... quintessenceblog.com While it might be difficult for a book lover to spend money on something other than books, at some point, you will need some bookshelves. There is a variety of way to store and display your collection. beautiful-libraries.com Recessed, or built-in, bookshelves can provide floor-to-ceiling storage and space savings. pinterest.com A house that has a library in it has a soul. - Plato flickr.com alfayed.com A prized antique can be home to a small display of treasured leather bound classics. kelleymoorecreative... img.over-blog.com What can I say except this homeowner is lucky to have these wonderful Gothic style book cases! tumblr beautiful-libraries.com Sting's home library. I love how books are displayed in different styles of old bookcases. They are still a cohesive unit because the wood is stained the same color. This is probably my favorite because of the interest it adds. markdsikes.com "I cannot live without books," declared U.S. President Thomas Jefferson to his friend John Adams. sixflightsup.blogspot.com I love, love, love this reading nook!! chintz-of-darkness.... flightynaty.blogspot.com Small but very decorated library. I could read here for hours! If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. -Cicero scalaregia.blogspot... Yves Saint Laurent's beautiful library stephanieswrittenwo... google.com g-ec1.apartmentther... While modest, this home library is big on style! tumblr.com loveisspeed.blogspo... “No man can be called friendless who has God and the companionship of good books.” ― Elizabeth Barrett Browning la-belle-vie.tumblr... Don't forget a library is a good place for an office too. beautiful-libraries.com We all need a chair like this to read in. Seriously though make sure your library has a super comfortable chair or sofa to read in. 3.bp.blogspot.com Don't think toy have to have expensive leather bound books.......these rooms are examples to inspire you to create YOUR home library. Hopefully you will come away with some good ideas....like lamps on columns!! searchingforstyle.b... A lovely library. Your shelves can hold other objets d'art and family pictures. All the things that make you happy!! Actress Christina Ricci's home library. Libraries are best when tucked into quaint spaces. decoratinggallery.b... A great reading nook! 3.bp.blogspot.com I like the built in seats for reading in this hallway library. google.com They can be tucked under staircases or other out-of-the-way spaces. womenreading.tumblr... “I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! -- When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.” ― Jane Austen pinterest.com centeredlibrarian.blogspot.com Definitely original and very artistic. elledecor.com Library by designer Kelly Wearstler. cindysbookclub.blogspot.com privatelibrary.typepad.com tumblr Madeleine Castaing. There are different kinds of bookcases as this library so wonderfully reminds us. flavorwire.com Keith Richards's home library. wakeupinfrance.tumb... And who wouldn't love a secret door!! beautiful-libraries.com “Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.” - Groucho Marx Click here to see the previous post! http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/06/tropical-british-colonial-interiors.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer
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I believe there is a place occupied by a swing in all our memories. It may be grandma's porch swing, a tire swing lovingly strung over a tree branch by our dad or a board swing tied to the tree that also hosts our tree house. Every yard or porch needs a swing. They are so relaxing and today, with more emphasis on visual appeal that in days gone by, they can be beautifully decorated additions to our porches and gardens. I hope this post brings back old memories as well as offers new inspiration on how to use swings in your exterior design. Enjoy SWING LITTLE GIRL by Charlie Chaplin Here is the traditional white slat back swing with a comfortable seat. This style brings back memories for many of us. Remember you can paint them any color. Even thought I love using pillows, I think this is too many. Alot of pillows send the wrong message about a swing. You want people to sit down and enjoy the experience of swinging not just looking at it from a decorative perspective. These are beautiful backyard swinging areas. Trays, flowerpots, and dishes all add to the dynamic element of the porch swing design. It would be a crime not to have a swing here!! Wonderful advice! A strategically placed swing is a great place to contemplate life's mysteries. A tray bearing refreshments add an elegant touch to any porch swing design. A framed etched glass window or an architectural element wall hanging are perfect additions to a porch area. Very pretty but once again...too many pillows for a swing. Decorate your tree swing with ribbons. Accent pillows and a throw blanket during cooler weather make this a serene and inviting place to relax. I think flatter pillows are the best choice for a swing. This is perfection! A beautiful distressed swing, blanket and flowers. Who could ask for more. Maybe some cider!! I love this swing made from old doors....beautiful! So clever for a kid's swing Looks like Heaven to me. The chandelier is a fun idea for night time swinging Wicker swings have ALWAYS been popular. This pergola is perfect to put a swing under. Swings have been a favorite of every generation. The bright colors are so pretty in this shaded area. For a cottage style appeal, you can paint the swing with a white or off-white distressed antique finish. In addition to your porch swing, you can add some supplemental chairs and accent tables. These can also be painted or distressed to match the swing or you can paint them a solid color for some contrast. A soft cover is pretty as well as helpful against splinters.
If you like a place to nap or read that has a wonderful cozy-cave feeling, the alcove bed is for you.These beds are natural space saving solutions because they usually occupy corners or other "not the most practical" parts of rooms. Alcove beds are a very beautiful and also quite popular type of bed. This is surprising especially since alcove beds can't be bought. They have to be built and custom-made. The thing that separates these beds from your average curtained bed is the fact that they're more fully enclosed, as opposed to standing in the middle of a room. Typically, they have three sides closed in by a wall, with the open side covered with a curtain. I have an alcove bed in my old home and love it....except for the fact that it is hard to make the bed when you are surrounded by three walls. That is the only drawback and I feel obligated to give you all the facts so you can make a good decision. Just make sure that your bed looks great even if it is unmade.You can do this by using beautiful sheets and voluminous layers of beautiful bed dressings. Some are classic, others modern, but they're all great and cozy beds. If you are looking for some inspiration on designing your own alcove bed, take a look at the creative and beautiful ideas in the images below and start creating. digitalgallery.nypl.org In France it became fashionable to place beds in alcoves, The alcoves were usually decorated with lambrequins and side curtains held back with rope cord or rosettes. tumblr.com picasaweb.google.co... Alcove beds provide an elegant yet cozy appeal. zoearcher.tumblr.com apartmenttherapy.co... They can be as elaborate as your style dictates. google.com The placement of curtains can give an area an alcove appearance. www.elledecor.com 25.media.tumblr.com a-l-ancien-regime.t... wakeupfrankie.com This looks like a place I would like to curl up in with a good book. ourhouseinpictures.... Alcove beds are sometimes called cupboard beds. monpompadour.tumblr... omnia--vanitas.tumb... Thomas Jefferson's bedroom featured an alcove bed which he adopted from France after a visit. He could access his study from one side and his chambers on the other. splendidsass.blogsp... linxy-zn.tumblr.com This is a different but none the less lovely alcove style. greystonecourt.4orm... inspiracionline.blogspot.com midnightpoem.tumblr.com Not exactly an alcove but this was so pretty I included it anyway. www.relais-des-rois.com ivyclad.com vi.sualize.us justbesplendid.tumb... Your built in alcove can be customized to your interior. itiebitiebrittney.t... google.com This one has great storage underneath the bed. theplanc.wordpress.com Alcove beds are a fabulous concept for saving space in your home design. They are inviting and fun and create a very intimate space to curl up and enjoy! shabbyinlove.blogsp... lh3.ggpht.com Bed nook in home of Reese Witherspoon, by Kathryn Ireland cemayawindowsinteriors.blog... This is a fabulous space saving idea. www.ivyclad.com grannemedselma.blog.. google.com A wonderful multi-patterned space to relax in. franciskasvakreverd... An alcove bed can create an unusual bedroom design because it maximizes a narrow space and makes them into cozy beds. houzz.com Another example of how curtains can create an alcove. This can be done to give the effect without have to build an alcove. pinballmind.blogspot.com This one can be closed in with doors. Catalano Architects google.com.au allmyownnow.blogspot.com Use you imagination with this kind of bed. This style bed can range from elegant to fun and funky! Click here to see the previous post! http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-elegance-of-canopy-beds.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer
The attic room......no longer a place associated with neglect or punishment. Quite the contrary!!! Attics usually consist of low ceilings, tiny, odd nooks and alcoves that many time have no rhyme or reason. However those are the very same things that make an attic room so appealing in the first place. When people comment on my 115 year old home, the word “character” is always used. What they are often referring to are original elements such as the old arched windows, hardwood floors, and decorative moldings, mantles and tall ceilings. But this term can also be used to describe some of the quirky spaces like the old winding back stairway that leads to the attic bedroom and game room that we created for our son. They love the raised nook that his bed fits in and the slope of the ceilings. In fact more people ooooh and ahhhh over his unique quirky space than they do my antique filled more formal rooms throughout the house. Whether it's a hangout for your kids, an extra bedroom for overnight guests, or your own master suite, a cozy attic room might just steal the show in your home too.While designing it can prove challenging, I guarantee you that visitors will always comment on the room’s character. Here are some pictures to help you with ideas for paint selection and furniture placement. Be sure and pay special attention to lighting and you too will have a cozy attic room of your own. mydesignchic.wordpress.com Attic rooms can be transformed into some amazing spaces. theberry.com Don't fight an awkward sloped ceiling -- it's not going anywhere, so use it to your advantage when you situate the furniture pieces louboosandshoes.blogspot.com Who wouldn't want to cozy up here with a good book? You want this space to be particularly inviting!! tumblr.com Consider a mural type wallpaper as opposed to an overall print. Look for interesting rugs, they can make a world of difference as proven here in this wonderful attic room. maisonetdemeure.com This rustic attic bedroom is given a boost of energy from the bright red rug. google.com Remodeling an attic can give you a lovely loft and added valuable square footage. google.com Perfection!! For coziness in an attic room be sure to mix pattern. source unknown According to an annual study by Remodeling magazine, you’ll get most of your money back by converting your attic into a bedroom. In fact, the folks over at Remodeling magazine crunched the numbers and discovered that, in 2012, people who added an attic bedroom wound up getting 73% of their money back! lonnymag.com The quirky spaces are what you embrace in attic rooms so place your furniture accordingly pinterest.com Make the most of interesting nooks and crannies in you attic is what gives it the character you desire. lorilangille.blogspot.com houseandhome.com Texture isn't always about fabric. Sometimes its an exposed chimney or exposed beams. This sweet room has both! decorfeed.com theinspiredroom.net kathrynireland.com Knee walls, the low walls that join with the slanted roof line, are excellent spots for furniture that you use while seated or lying down. gardenhomeandparty.com Remember to pay attention to details. This is a wonderful space even with out the gingerbread inspired beam. But what a difference that one little detail makes!! designyoutrust.com The exposed beams in this attic bedroom add texture, definition and instant warmth. aquieterstorm.tumblr.com For a cozy Victorian or English cottage look, envelop the room in a pretty floral pattern. home2s.com Functionality aside, an easy way to add cozy to your attic bedroom is to create a window seat. It’s perfect for reading, surfing the web, relaxing and added storage. tumblr.com If you are willing you can make these attic spaces absolutely enchanting!!! flickr.com Attic rooms are perfect retreats for the kids. decorfeed.com Upholstered chairs, loveseats and beds are perfect for tucking under a knee wall. 2.bp.blogspot.com bhg.com Attic bedrooms are quite romantic and can even be better places to relax and have a good night’s sleep than traditional ones. There is just something about the coziness of them. adorable-home.com An attic room is a great way to solve your “awkward attic” dilemmas. man4getthesehaters.tumblr.com pinterest.com To get that cozy warmth be sure and load your bed down with layers of pretty linens. www.decoist.com This is a fabulous attic remodel!! homeofmine.tumblr.com Bright and cheerful! They have made a very functional room out of little space. houzz.com Remember this is one room that doesn't have to be serious. It should be fun, quirky, and cozy! Click here to see the previous post! http://eyefordesignlfd.blogspot.com/2013/10/decorating-with-zebra-rugsa.html This blog post was published by Lisa Farmer
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