Joan Rivers' Bedroom

Just spotted this in my files.  many years ago before pinning and blogging I scanned these images of Joan River's bedroom that from memory was featured in Architectural Digest.  So pink, so sophisticated and definitely lux,  what a delight.  What a pity she is gone.

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)

http://purestylehome.blogspot.com.au/2010/12/reality-check-what-does-it-cost-to.html 

 

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.

 

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

French Style Guest Room - Furniture Installation day

If you have an interior designer that turns up on installation day wearing heels, then you should be worried.

 

Because I work on project basis we have an installation day where the Journey Home team delivers, unpacks, assembles and installs all the new furniture and window coverings, under my onsite supervsion to transform the room.  Just like on TV.

 

 

Mirrored furniture - you have to be careful , very carefull, my

eight years as a furniture wholesaler are paying off.

Dean installs the Bed crown.

The little things are done so that everything is perfect

AND now and please take note of this  because this is important!,  we remove all the packaging so you are not left with this.

 

 

 

 

French Style Guest Room - Furniture Mood Board

Apologies if my last two posts lacked the excitement that comes with  new products, colour and inspirational images but sometimes renovation is about getting through the hard yards to arrive at a point where design flair beings.....



French Style Guest Room Mood Board

Click image for larger view

As a starting point to the room furnishings it is a good idea to see what you already have.  I had the large ceramic bedside lamps which I've been moving around the house to find a home for and I pulled the chandelier and bed crown out of storage , lucky for me  it is the perfect proportions for this small  room and it's crystals compliment the mirrored bedside cabinets.  Large bedsides are great for keeping harmonious balance with proportion to beds.

 

The French sleigh bed is mahogany finished in a golden oak stain that will age beutifully over time and I've upholstered it in an off white velvet with antique brass studs.  Yes,  I am using white upholstery, its been scotchguarded and I am prepared to be careful.

 

I've chosen to use a fully upholstered chair instead of a timber framed chair to avoid adding another different furniture finish to the room and to help keep it relaxed which is aided by the slip cover.  I will be custom  making a diminutive version because the room can't fit a full size arm chair.

This hall table is suitable as a place for guests to put their nick nacks and do their hair etc  it also has a  shelf for guest luggage and the contrasting timber work provides unity with the  bed frame.

 In addition to mirrored bedsides I have used two large mirrors to bounce light around the dark space, their  white frames contrast beautifully against the olive walls.

It is important to have something soft underfoot as you get out of the bed especially in the cold Canberra climate so a cosy rug is essential.   The room is nearly a square shape so standard rug sizes will leave large gaps on the floor this will be resolved using a custom made rug.  Journey Home can supply custom size  Sisal rugs in a variety of colours and weaves within 3 weeks, Wool and Art silk rugs take about 12 weeks.  Sisal can be made with built in underlay for added softness.

 

The hall table's  lamp has teal glass balls  - I will have to physically check the colour of the glass before it is purchased but so far it's looking perfect and after many moons of research I am very happy with my selections. 

Forgive me if I've raved on, I am so passionate about furnishings.

 

 

French Style Guest Room - Colour & Fabrics

It is likely that my girlfriends in Sydeny will most likely stay in this room so I definately wanted to create a femine feel so I've gone for a duck egg blue feature colour.  I also wanted to use Olive coloured walls, simply because it is a georgous sophisticated colour.  Who  ever would have thought I would combine olive with duck egg blue, but it really works. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The feature fabric I've chosen  really stood out when I noticed it in the showroom, It  is so beautiful that I was compelled to use it and it forges the colour scheme for the room. 

 

I love to use beautiful fabrics in my designs and for each client's scheme  I hunt down the best selections available by visiting all the fabric houses  rather than relying on an inhouse collection of sampling. It means my clients are getting the latest, most fashionable and most beautiful fabrics for their home. 

Front Guest Room - Fabric and Wallpaper

Fabric and Wallpaper  are probably most peoples favourite part of renovating, here are my selections for the curtains, upholstery and wall paper.

Clockwise from top left:
Trellis Fabric - Main curtains and bed valances.
Grass cloth wall paper, navy velvet - Bed heads. Commercial grade velvet will insure years of wear and easy cleaning.
Check - Desk chair and perhaps some cushions later.
Tweed - This gorgeous woollen herringbone tweed will make great throws in winter.
Beige and white broad stripe sheer linen fabric for the sheers for a touch of privacy and sun filtering.

This will be the last post on the renovation and decoration of the  Front Guest Bedroom until the big room reveal at Journey Homes Charity Showhouse event in 2013 - stay tuned for details.

Essential "Ingredients" for a Luxurious Guest Room

My French Style Guest Room renvoation series continues, so here is a check list of must have items for a luxurious Guest room that I will endeavour to include in the space planning for my French style guest room.

• Most important - somewhere to put a suitcase.
• Rug or carpet as you step out of bed.
• Quality Queen Size Bed
• Bedside Cabinets
• Bedside Lamps that you can read under.
• A wardrobe to encourage guests not to live out of a suitcase on the floor.
• Chair for some quiet space or putting your shoes on.
• Mirror
• Desk / Dresser for somewhere to put their nick nacks.
• Adequate Lighting
• Accessories such as an alarm clock & I pod dock. Placing a hair dryer in the guest room can help ease congestion in the bathroom when guests visit.
• Quality Linen & towels.
• Books to read

Monica Pedersen designed this guest room for the 2011

Lake Forest Showcase House in Illinois.



Great bedding is a must for styling and there is something about sleeping in freshly washed crisp sheets so I offer clients the choice of embroidered cotton satteen, pure linen or silk sheets for their bedrooms.

Flaxfield Linen is avalable through Journey Home.



Front Guest Room - Accessories

It is time to choose accessories for the front guest room, so far these are definately being included:

Port Hole Mirror

 - available from Journey Home contact 02 6156 2379 or email nadine@journeyhomeonline.com.au

Brass Jars
 - available from Journey Home contact 02 6156 2379 or email nadine@journeyhomeonline.com.au

I am also on the hunt for Bahamas Inspired art such as this water colour by Frances Schultz.

I might use this print I found at the Rocks Markets in Sydney.

Would love to find a home for these colourful postcards from my last trip to Spain. (Mr Journey Home shall we call him,  is Spanish)

I found this great little feaux bamboo picture frame at Down Memory Lane Antiques, Fyshwick ACT.

I will change the cushions around regularily but here are two I hope to use at some point.

Linen in gold and brown. It's subtle and works against the navy bed head.

Seagulls

I use either ready made cushions or  custom made cushions in client projects, depending on budget and necessities.

French Style Guest Room - Inspirations

Bedroom of the Stark Carpet Family residence.  

Hotel room overlooking the White house

 by  famed Interior Designer  Thomas Pheasant. 

  10 years on these rooms are  about to be refurbished.

White and Gold theme by Ralph Lauren - Plaza Collection

 

Front Guest Room - Flooring and Furniture

Starting at the bottom.

I will be working with the dark timber stain I've used throughout the house. I am custom making this trellis patterned carpet rug in an off white which is made from recycled plastic water bottles. It is extremely stain resistant and surprisingly affordable.

Time Tip - Custom made rugs take around 12 weeks no matter which supplier we use so if you are decorating for a special occassion it's another reason why it's advisable to book us in allowing time for bespoke options.

I've selected the following furniture items from the Hamptons, Carribean and even French styles to add to the British colonial feel of the room.

Fully upholstered twin bed heads in navy blue velvet with brass studs.

Extra wide bed side table with feaux bamboo details and brass trims.

Black stained timber mirror.

Versatile French style bureau provides both desk space and drawer storage.

Simple desk chair that is quite modern for a little balance.

Even if you are not a client of Journey Home Interior Design you can still access this great furniture through Journey Home contact us on 02 6156 2379

French Style Guest Bed Room - Getting Started

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Brief:

The renovation and decoration of this room starts with a few issues that need resolving.

1: it's location is off the kitchen which is not ideal.
2: it feels cold and dark.

3: it has a crumbling old built in wardrobe and carpet.

Bedroom is to the right off the kitchen

 

 

 

In the long term I would like to convert this room into a formal dining room which would better suit it's proximity off the kitchen and lounge room, and when this dream extension happens I will replace the windows with French doors and create the following dining room layout.

Formal Dining Room Layout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Until such a time, the room will continue as  bedroom and my design will meet the needs of our overnight  guests. 

I would like to bring out of storage a lovely bed crown I had purchased in France and a chandelier I bought to style an apartment, plus  I've always wanted a French sleigh bed hence  a Classic French Style guest bedroom will be the mission for this renovation.

 

 

 

Lighting is like jewellry for your room.

Here is what I intend on using in the British Colonial style guest room.

The fan light like those at the Raffles Hotel in Sinapore adds to the British Colonial theme and helps our climate control for the hottest room of the house.

Quirky desk light

Reading lamps for each bed.

Georgous glazed lamp with linen shade.

All the lamps can be purchased through Journey Home to make enquiries telephone 02 6156 2379 or email nadine@journeyhomeonline.com.au

Front Guest Room - Navy Wins

My choice of Navy was cemented by a Navy velvet sofa with brass studs I saw in New York.

I am drawn to Blues mixed with natural wood tones. Fortunately Navy is huge right now so fabric suppliers are offering plenty of choice, here are a couple of swatches from one of my suppliers.

Spoiler Alert - Navy will also be used in other rooms throughout the house so it makes sense.

Front Guest Room - Consider Navy

My second colour scheme option for the Front Guest Room is Navy. Show me someone who doesn't love Navy!