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 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.

 

 

6. French Style Guest Room - Let the decoration begin.

 

 

A funny moment on the job .... Some one asked me referring to my bed crown

 

Why are you installing a shower curtain in a bedroom?



Bed crown purchased at Madura in France

You might also ask whether I  am removing that ugly electrical conduit & point, the answer is no because I am avoiding construction costs to this room,  the drape behind the crown will hide this. 

I am elated as  the olive paint colour is applied to the walls, It feels warm & cosy already.

 

 

French Style Guest Room - Renovation problems revealed and solved.

Warning!  Demolition in progress!

The old wardrobe is removed revealing cracks in the walls and cornices.

Plaster will fix that.

demolition in progress

Oh dear! the old carpet has been removed and the floor stained, however there are fuzzy remnants of carpet stuck to the skirting due to the method of carpet installation back in the 60's .



Fuzzy Skirting

To avoid reskirting this room and risk damage to the walls and newly stained floor we've covered the furry part of the skirting with a new timber bead.





New skirting makeover in progress.



Now we have a step in the clean skirting 







Skirting problem resolved.

 

 





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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. 

French Style Guest Room - building luxury in a tight space & budget

Bearing in mind long term plans to one day turn this bedroom into my dream formal dining room,  I want to keep construction costs to a minimum and do the most of the work with furnishings.  

 To create a new French style guest room my plan is to remove the old wardrobe, polish the floors and paint the walls and ceiling,  I won't restore the current windows or repaint them and I will stick with the original door giving it a fresh coat of paint and new hardware.   

 

To resolve the first mentioned issue of the bedroom's location off the kitchen I do have a space planning solution up my sleeve but I will detail that another post.

Plans for the French Style Guest Room are as follows.




Floor Plan or new Layout.

 

View 1 of new room layout

View  2 of new room layout

 




 

I would NOT recommend that clients squeeze an armoire into such a tight space.  However my guest room is temporary and I am prepared to live with the trade off between extra storage and spaciousness so I am including the armoire in the plan.  I have checked that the armoire door swings will not hit the bed. 

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 - 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!

Front Guest Room - How about Tan?

My first first option for the room's colour scheme is Black and Tan with Toile Brown and here is a little inspiraton for this scheme.

From Nancy Corzine's Glamour at Home

What do you think do you love the tan?






















or a Navy Blue scheme.

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Front Guest Room - Contruction Begins

Arhitectural Elements I will be looking for the room

Contruction begins, hello new wardrobe.

The old veneer cupboards and dated carpet are removed leaving the walls, skirtings and cornices in an icky state.

New built-ins robe was constructed on a smaller foot print to make space for furniture The extra space opens the room up and yet there is still ample storage for a guest room and my ironing. Due to the existing ceiling battens, you are always going to realise that the wardrobe was retrofitted, so I chose not to cornice the new wardrobe, the goal was to make it look smart and tidy, which it certainly does.

I would have prefered to keep the original doors however they were heavily damaged so when bedroom door was replaced we took the opportunity to change the swing direction to open up the view of the room from the hall way making both the room and hall way feel more spacious. Gotta love those floral door handles.

2 new additional power points have been installed in the room for lamps and other modern day appliances. It would have been rather costly to move the light switch out from the behind the new door swing, we've installed the fan light remote on the side of the door for easy access. I chose to mount the remote onto a traditional switch block for consistency. It's the details that count.

Front Guest Room - A starting point

Before Photo

As I would do with clients I like to set out a brief for the space which includes both function and style.

Our guest room at the front of the house needs to cater to our guest requirements such as sleeping, luggage placement and dressing, using a computer, reading and childs play. It will also be used as a quiet place where we can use a desk, and hang the ironing.

Building Constraints & Issues to resolve:
The room has a dated dark veneer wardrobe. Low window heights are a consistant issue around the house but I have solution for that so stay posted. As with many of the rooms in older houses the door swings into middle of the room, The room has only one power point making placement of lamps difficult with no spares for charging mobile phones or running a computer or the vacuum. In terms of climate control this room is anticipated to be the hottest in the home due to it's north west aspect at the front of the house. Street privacy could be an issue. Existing furniture includes two existing single extra long ensemble beds which can be reconfigured to a king size bed.

New Floor Plan of Front Guest Room

Style Quest: The existing elements of our 1930's bungalow style home in Canberra will blend beautifully with the British Colonial Style and masculine feel I am going for in the Front guest room.

Room concept Sketch - Facing South East

Room Concept Sketch - Facing North West