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.....
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French Style Guest Room Mood Board
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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.
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