Bedroom Inspiration

 

Love the white bedding, ornate bed, and throw blanket. 

Photo: Emily Johnston Anderson

Built-in Bookshelves

Even though I have an ereader I still find myself accumulating traditional books. Every year I go to a few book fairs and I can't help but buy a tote full when books are as cheap as $1. I end up sharing books with friends, but then I end up holding on to them. This would be fine if I had a little more space. Currently I have books everywhere, with no organization. I'm looking forward to the day that I can have room for some bookshelves. Built-in book bookshelves would be especially nice. I think through the years I will cut back a little bit, but I'd like to hold on to my favorites and my hard back Penguin classic collections.
Here are a few built-in bookshelves that caught my eye on Pinterest:

Via iVillage

Via Mark Sikes

Via iVillage

Bed Inspiration

I love all these pretty beds from Rue Magazine. I've decided that my bedroom needs a makeover.

Rue Magazine (Holiday Issue 2011) Photography by Bonnie Tsang. Design by Bri Emery. Styling by Emily Henderson

Rue Magazine (September/October 2010). Decorated by Crystal Gentillello. Photographed by Emily Anderson.

Rue Magazine (Holiday Issue 2011). Photography by Emily Anderson. Design by Rachel Reider

Rue Magazine (September/October 2010). Designed by Woodson + Rummerfield. Photographed by Laure Joliet.

Dreamy hillside home

Loving this contemporary home with gorgeous surroundings. Wouldn't you love to wake up to that view?



Via freshome

Elegant Design

I love this bathroom and this dress. The dark frames of the prints in the bathroom, and the dark borders of the mirror are a nice contrast to the whites and neutrals in the room. I also adore the pretty dark ribbon around the waist of this nude colored dress. So pretty and elegant!

Via Brabourne Farm and Couture Carrie

Chandeliers

We are on the hunt for a chandelier for our dining room. At first I was totally against the idea, thinking it would be too stuffy or old fashioned. But after seeing photos of many different kinds of rooms with chandeliers I have definitely changed my opinion! I fell in love with a couple of small ones at Lowes the other day, but I'm thinking we need a medium sized one due to the size of the room.
Here are some beautiful rooms with chandeliers.

1. wet behind the ears , 2. pink wallpaper 3. abby goes design scouting

The Stirling House

Loving this contemporary home in Sydney, Australia. I especially like the lighting fixture seen in the bottom photo. Loving the shadows it creates.

The Stirling House via The Contemporist

Wendy's House

I love the house of Wendy Burden, featured in New York Times.


That living room is so glamorous! That mirror! The paint color! The drapes! Love, love, love. It's an older home with so much character, so much light. I love all the collectibles she has out throughout the home. I also notice books sitting out in every room-fabulous. :-)

Photos from New York Times by Susan Seubert

Creative Space

Love this bungalow style home-all the bright colors, the open feel of the rooms, and creative use of space. Looks like a very fun place to live, no?



photos via LaTimes

Fulvia Farolfi Hamptons Home

Love makeup artist Fulvia Farolfi's Hamptons home featured over at The Selby.
Looks like such a cozy, happy place! I think I would be perfectly content there. And don't these photos have you missing summer just a little bit?


photos via The Selby

Neutrals

Loving all of these rooms with neutral colors.


photos via sweethomestyle, architecture blog, mi casa es su casa

Ravine Residence

I never used to be into contemporary architecture or interiors. But lately, I'm finding it very appealing. Especially this home, featured on Contemporist.


Designed by Cindy Rendely Architecture, via Contemporist

Closet Envy

How amazing would it be to have a closet like one of these? Or a wardrobe like one of these? I would love to have shelf space for my shoes and purses. Those are always things I can't find adequate storage space for. Having all your clothes organized and clearly visible would make dressing in the morning so much easier!




photos via Instyle, Sweet Home Style, Martha Stewart, Ciccone-youth, Cynthia Leigh