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Den
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
We are still getting used to the new caigslist danish sofa in the den and I think I’m starting to really LOVE it. It is very, very, very low and not made for the comfort of tall peeps. For us mid-height folks its perfectly lovely. Much more comfy and loungy than the stiff white sofa.
Slowly, I’d like to find a few new (well old, come on all my crap is old) pieces for the den. Perhaps a marble coffee table, white cowhide rug, maybe a new chair…did someone say Safari, Larsen, or something a little more leather and chrome?
For now the den is functional. It’s the little oasis in middle of the chaos of the guest bedroom remodel (but crap is starting to creep in there as well. ugh.). The house is strewn with furniture, art, tools, dust and random linens and shiz I haven’t seen in years that all need organizing or donation. I don’t know how couples make it through MAJOR remodels, the chaos is just so depressing.
Even with all our extra stuff there is still a lack of a few perfect pieces needed in the guest bedroom decorating extravaganza. Headboard, dresser, lights, rug….ect.
Does the shopping ever end? Do I want it to?
No.
Guest Bedroom – Three Ways
Monday, October 26th, 2009Fantasizing about decorating the guest bedroom is much more fun than dealing with the reality of cash and space limitations (BTW, the bedroom is only 12′ x 12′).
I hit up good old 1st Dibs to drool over dream pieces that would fulfill the list of items required to furnish the bedroom comfortably.
The List:
1. Chandelier
2. Pendant light (pair)
3. Headboard/bed frame
4. Nightstand (pair)
5. Rug
6. Chair
7. Bench
8. Credenza
9. Pillows
Below are my three imaginary mood boards that would be options for the bedroom if money and space were unlimited. These boards, even though they aren’t really options – still give me an idea about the direction (texture, mood and palette) I’d like to try and go for…as much as it’s realistically possible.
Option 1:
1. Italian 1970’s Star Ceiling Light / $1,424
2. Pottery Ceiling Lite / $1,800
3. Harvey Probber rosewood headboard / Sold
4. Warren Platner Knoll Marble Side Tables / Sold
5. Shaggy Tribal Moroccan Marmoucha Rug / $3,975
6. Arne Norell leather chairs / $8,900
7. Dunbar Bench / $2,200
8. George Nelson credenza / $2,800
9. Mongolian Fur Pillows / $225
Option 2:
1. Stilnovo 1950’s Flush Floral Bouquet Chandelier / $3,800
2. French Ceiling Lights in Orange and White / $2,512
3. Headboard by George Nakashima / contact dealer
4. Decagonal Side Tables by Harvey Probber / $3,200
5. Vintage North African Rug / contact dealer
6. Sloped Steel Lounge Chair By Kipp Stewart / $4,800
7. Les Arcs Bench / $3,200
8. Knoll Rosewood cabinet / $5,200
9. Coyote Fur Pillow / $450
Option 3:
1. Italian Five-Arm Brass Chandelier / contact dealer
2. Beat Shade Stout by Tom Dixon / $1,140
3. Geometric Chrome King Headboard / Sold
4. Walnut & Ceramic Side Tables by Jon Van Koert for Drexel / contact dealer
5. Cow Hide Rug / $750
6. Papa Bear Chairs with Ottoman by Hans Wegner / Sold
7. 1970`s Chrome Bench / Sold
8. Burl Olivewood Credenza by Milo Baughman / $8,500
9. Vintage Fabric Pillows / $425
Delicious. Expensive. Impossible.
And hey, we didn’t even go into the bed linen’s, wall color or window coverings…well I guess with a budget this unlimited we would redo the closets, put in new floors, add a guest bathroom or just move to a completely different house in a vibrant and culturally exciting city (that obviously isn’t located in the Inland Empire).
