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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Budget break down on an Art Decor Inspired Bedroom

 Art Deco Inspired Bedroom Suite
 When clients ask for "Classic Modern" the above is a style that comes to mind. 

To take these stylish transitional pieces from this studio photograph to a stunning real life master bedroom I would choose a warmer tone for timber or carpet flooring and use a larger rug.

Items pictured above are:
  • Stacked chest of drawers with textured fronts and loop handles.
  • Bedside cabinets with textured fronts and loop handles.
  • Queen size upholstered bed head in textured duck egg blue & sage fabric
  • Carver chair
  • Rug -which I recommend in the larger size of 243 x 305cm 
  • Solid crystal based lamps
  • Empire style Swarovski Crystal Austrian Chandelier - this piece is one of a kind in Australia.

  • Other items I would recommend to complete this setting are:

    •  This elegant bed end stool (space permitting) which would be upholstered in a luxurious feeling fabric


    • Beaded Mirror

    • Decadent bed linen 

    
    
    Queen size quilted duvet and pillow case set +
    Queen size sheets and pillow case set with silver grey embroidery.

    • A very plush queen size ensemble at the top end of commercial bedding featuring a 10 year warranty and all the creature comforts.  

    • Window furnishings - For this setting I would specify both sheer and block out curtains in a simple elegant style like this...
    Beautifully made curtains are an essential Bedroom component.
         
    What is the cost to decorate and furnish a main bedroom to a high standard?

    As a designer we can work to almost any reasonable budget but to give clients an idea of what they can expect to pay to completely furnish a bedroom to a high standard with quality furniture and accessories such as the ones shown above,  here is a break down of the costing.

     Room Item Break down:

    Cost Qty
    Bed head  $       1,499 1  $       1,499
    Bed  $       1,500 1  $       1,500
    Bedside Cabinets  $          999 2  $       1,998
    Chest of drawers  $       2,799 1  $       2,799
    Mirror  $          800 1  $          800
    Bed end stool  $       1,200 1  $       1,200
    Chair  $          800 1  $          800
    Chandelier  $       8,000 1  $       8,000
    Bedside Lamps  $          700 2  $       1,400
    Large Rug  $       2,060 1  $       2,060
    Bed linen Set  $          950 1  $          950
    Window Furnishings  $       1,000 2  $       2,000
     $     25,006
    OR:

    With a mid priced light fitting in lieu of chandelier 
     $     19,906
    Budget Includes: Interior Design advice and administration, delivery and installation.  Budget does not include: Paint / wall paper, flooring or trades.






     
    For further information on why and designers need to know your project budget and how they use it have a look at this blog entry by Pure Style Home (USA)
     
    All of the above items pictured are available for purchase through Journey Home, or call for a bedroom design tailored uniquely to you (02) 6156 2379.
     




    Thursday, March 14, 2013

    French Provincial Bedtime Stories

    French Provincial in Antique White

    
    
    Black glamour & distressed finishes

    
    
    Deep buttoned upholstered bed head in natural linen


     


    Journey Home can create your own personalised bedroom collection.
    Contact Nadine on 02 6156 2379 or nadine@journeyhomeonline.com.au

    Tuesday, March 12, 2013

    Windsor Chairs and Modern Family Dining

    The room image in Journey Home's recent advertisement in the Reid Residents Association newsletter didn't print too well, so I am posting the picture here on the blog.

     
    This transitional family dining room, caters to today's modern lifestyle and fashionable elements using traditional design elements.  In fact I would like to create our own family dining room with similar architectural design features and Windsor chairs.

    More about Windsor Chairs

    Originally of English design, they were evolved by furniture makers in the early years of European settlement of the USA and are still a design staple for American designers today.  Black was a popular choice both then and now.  A well made Windsor chair is highly comfortable and will last for generations. 

    Windsor Chairs are again highly fashionable in the traditional genre of design so about two years ago  I developed two lines of Windsor chairs for my old furniture manufacturing business.   They are manufactured using traditional hand made techniques and feature comfortable contoured seats.

    Journey Home can supply them with both the square and round design, either with or without arms. A selection of finishes is available including custom painting in bright colours.

    Windsor Square - Mahogany





     

    Windsor Classic in Mahogany

    Mid 20th Centry danish furniture classics by HAY, produced in solid Oak tree in colours: black, white, grey and coral red.





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