French Style Guest Room - Colour & Fabrics

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">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.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I also wanted to use Olive coloured walls, simply because it is a georgous sophisticated colour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Who <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ever would have thought I would combine olive with duck egg blue, but it really works.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><o:p></o:p></span> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwexsPAJoqn2wVMmgv4MQqfsOn-wrJVI2nGfQZvKQTWPTwEahWLTSJO4jwyH7VenUdCLKFFjJrSNwqXgypKD1wNjlzFXjOmu1DsSK9JkIUMTtKckSMeiOTZmiCW6gCe8uXgWE_4N3cPGk/s1600/ColourCollage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwexsPAJoqn2wVMmgv4MQqfsOn-wrJVI2nGfQZvKQTWPTwEahWLTSJO4jwyH7VenUdCLKFFjJrSNwqXgypKD1wNjlzFXjOmu1DsSK9JkIUMTtKckSMeiOTZmiCW6gCe8uXgWE_4N3cPGk/s640/ColourCollage.jpg" width="441" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The feature fabric I've chosen <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>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.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>I love to use beautiful fabrics in my designs and for each client's scheme<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>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.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>

Bedroom Design. Colour Duck Egg Blue. Fabrics Floral French Style Guest room Interior Design Olive 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 g...

Baca selengkapnya »

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.....<br /> <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6ALVNdyKqU-0qQ9dCTF7Lv7zu1nT8MM5zy4JndhYhHyRd1Kx2a8ogZAEZ1hNq6cC7TZYQJCezt4JhbMr-fMtf1wY16slCyUhXjZRCNFbW4y1pXYuyEnAlPk5jqRG2EMYLRqKpFx1cZM/s1600/MoodBoard1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6ALVNdyKqU-0qQ9dCTF7Lv7zu1nT8MM5zy4JndhYhHyRd1Kx2a8ogZAEZ1hNq6cC7TZYQJCezt4JhbMr-fMtf1wY16slCyUhXjZRCNFbW4y1pXYuyEnAlPk5jqRG2EMYLRqKpFx1cZM/s400/MoodBoard1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">French Style Guest Room Mood Board<br /> <br /> Click image for larger view</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">As a starting point to the room furnishings it is a good idea to see what you already have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>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 <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>it is the perfect proportions for this small <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>room and it's crystals compliment the mirrored bedside cabinets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Large bedsides are great for keeping harmonious balance with proportion to beds.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">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. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am using white upholstery, its been scotchguarded and I am prepared to be careful.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">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.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I will be custom<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>making a diminutive version because the room can't fit a full size arm chair.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">This hall table is suitable as a place for guests to put their nick nacks and do their hair etc <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>it also has a <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>shelf for guest luggage and the contrasting timber work provides unity with the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>bed frame.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">In addition to mirrored bedsides I have used two large mirrors to bounce light around the dark space, their <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>white frames contrast beautifully against the olive walls. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <br /> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">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. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>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.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Journey Home can supply custom size<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Sisal rugs in a variety of colours and weaves within 3 weeks, Wool and Art silk rugs take about 12 weeks. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sisal can be made with built in underlay for added softness. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span><br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The hall table's<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>lamp has teal glass balls<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>- 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.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><o:p></o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Forgive me if I've raved on, I am so passionate about furnishings. <o:p></o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"> <span lang="EN" style="color: #444444; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>

Bedroom Design. Colour Custom Rugs Design Tips Duck Egg Blue. Fabrics Floral French Furniture French Style Furniture Guest room Interior Design Lighting Olive Renovation 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...

Baca selengkapnya »