tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post5222745969074434835..comments2024-03-20T04:40:45.292-07:00Comments on More Ways to Waste Time: Design Dilemma: What's Black and White and Blue All Over?Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587662940285887833noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-11598749656119935352008-07-18T11:08:00.000-07:002008-07-18T11:08:00.000-07:00I just have to say this this post is awesome. I re...I just have to say this this post is awesome. I read a lot of design blogs and this is the first time I've seen a blogger help out a reader in this way and I thought it was really thoughtful and interesting. The pictures and suggestions were great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-70477383551984167082008-07-11T22:51:00.000-07:002008-07-11T22:51:00.000-07:00Definitely I love the ideas already posted and I g...Definitely I love the ideas already posted and I give kudos to finding so many gorgeous photos to share. WOW! <BR/><BR/>I am going to second the painting the bed out and the curtains for sure, as well as changing out the duvet for a white one and maybe I would put in a white bolster that runs the length of both pillows with a print right in the center. Easier to find with a black design, but if you can swing a lighter version of blue that is on the walls, even better. If you can't find one readily, try putting up a note on Etsy's Alchemy page. You just put up a description of what you need and people bid to do it for you and you usually get a sweet deal! It is a brilliant way to "shop"!<BR/><BR/>I would add substantial white lamps and something mirrored as well to bounce light around. I have never seen one, but a mirrored hope chest for the foot of the bed would be brilliant. <BR/><BR/>The post regarding anything with an organic feel is bang on. What I think would be more fun than a print on the wall would be to find a gorgeous piece of driftwood that is fairly large and has lots of shape. Then paint it out in a glossy white and attach it to the wall horizontally over the bed. You can even use it as a sort of shelf as long as you are careful what you put up and how you put it there. Adding little hits of a secondary color will bring the space to life. I have done this is a living room over a sofa and it is like sculpture for you wall that is fairly cheap and looks amazing. We actually placed books at one end and attached a simple vase at the other. It was gorgeous. It definitely won't be generic!<BR/><BR/>I hope you post after photos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-89719563768208211632008-07-11T17:56:00.000-07:002008-07-11T17:56:00.000-07:00We have the same bed and the saturated blue walls,...We have the same bed and the saturated blue walls, so I know first-hand how hard it can be to make the room feel warm and inviting. We added in white cotton curtains with a linen look on all of our windows behind the bed, black iron sconces with white shades, white and very light blue bedding with some other colors (reds, pinks, greens) and white dressers. We had black dressers and it was just TOO MUCH. The white dressers make it so much lighter and fresher. We also added in some mirrors to bounce the light around the room, some plant life and some very colorful photographs and I love the room so much more now.casacaudillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737547597204258314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-43432720517867410312008-07-11T09:04:00.000-07:002008-07-11T09:04:00.000-07:00wow, all those inspirational photographs...i have ...wow, all those inspirational photographs...i have only practical advice to offer: if you opt to paint the bed, you will probably have to find someone who does powder-coating because that is most likely the original finish...definition below.<BR/>http://www.finishing.com/Library/pennisi/powder.html<BR/>also, a great resource for images:<BR/>http://www.polishposter.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-2271758014747285422008-07-11T08:41:00.000-07:002008-07-11T08:41:00.000-07:00Leah-- You are a gold mine of wonderful suggestion...Leah-- You are a gold mine of wonderful suggestions-- your collection of suggestions is amazing. What a resource!!Modern Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12419665611713739802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-18048518870531889272008-07-10T23:55:00.000-07:002008-07-10T23:55:00.000-07:00So generous of you! You are a treasure.So generous of you! You are a treasure.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860313079227199741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-20617091204616614512008-07-10T20:43:00.000-07:002008-07-10T20:43:00.000-07:00Hey everyone, thank you so very much for all your ...Hey everyone, thank you so very much for all your suggestions! For the first time I really feel like we have a direction (not to mention some seriously inspring rooms!) for this project. <BR/><BR/>Oh, and for the record, the IKEA art is DEFINITELY not my doing! :)Jacquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12121530943860283570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-78366556992053376812008-07-10T19:30:00.000-07:002008-07-10T19:30:00.000-07:00Leah, all of your suggestions are fabulous! How lo...Leah, all of your suggestions are fabulous! How long did it take you to find all those perfect supporting pictures?! That lavender and blue bedroom is making me salivate. I almost squealed when I read that you also thought that painting the metal bed frame white would be a good idea. To be validated on the internet, is there anything as priceless? ;) It's my first visit to your blog and I've a feeling I'll be wasting "a little bit" more time here. <BR/>Jacqui, you have a great room - beautiful floor, great pieces and your blue walls are very distinctive.Daydreaming Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11626447637567583240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-17583439333919015192008-07-10T14:00:00.000-07:002008-07-10T14:00:00.000-07:00I agree with the suggestions. Love the blue and th...I agree with the suggestions. Love the blue and the patterned blanket, but they aren't popping as much as they could. New, lighter bedding, more substantial light fixture and window treatments would add so much to this room!!Pretty Little Things for Home & Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468068715388849915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-81177572437930544682008-07-10T13:44:00.000-07:002008-07-10T13:44:00.000-07:00Fabulous suggestions with GREAT supporting photos....Fabulous suggestions with GREAT supporting photos. Wish I could think up a good design question now just to see another terrific response!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-36152735932118664622008-07-10T06:33:00.000-07:002008-07-10T06:33:00.000-07:00I think all of your suggestions were fabulous. I'...I think all of your suggestions were fabulous. I'd ditch the generic Ikea print as well. You can add some nudes or other sensual art as well to bring some romance in. I love the idea of a collage. White bedding would do wonders in the space and lighten it tremendously. My initial thought was to tell her to add pops of red throughout, but after seeing the plum against the blue that is what I'd do.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00860206491925165997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549907091994594204.post-87211799443335647872008-07-10T06:29:00.000-07:002008-07-10T06:29:00.000-07:00I like the blue you have, Jacqui, and I like the b...I like the blue you have, Jacqui, and I like the black and white with it. But one thing this room seems to be missing is anything organic. Most of the shapes in the room are squares and straight lines, and what gives the bedrooms Leah pictured some life and interest is the mix of shapes. The branches in the vase, the squiggles on the sunburst mirror, the fresh flowers on the coffee table -- these things make the space feel fresh and lived-in. It wouldn't be hard to grab a beautiful vase and throw in some beautiful branches, or to pot a hard-to-kill plant in a gorgeous planter, and I think it would be a good step in making your bedroom look new again.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06991728675399174262noreply@blogger.com