"Where You Live" -- Master Bedroom and Bath Inspiration

 A Winner in My Book;

A Look I Can Get Comfortable With . . .

6 jammed-packed "I likes:"

1. I like the nice, large-scaled trunk at the foot of the bed that brings in a rustic homey feel along with some deeper hues, which anchor what is, otherwise, a serene color palette. The red trim around the pillows is a nice unifying touch. The bolder, albeit faded color of the trunk enlivens the space.

 2. I like the massive gray-colored bed frame alongside an airy bedside table. It's not too heavy despite the ironwork. I also like the subtle mix of patterns on the bed skirt (love that check print!), the carpet and window coverings.

(This photo is smaller, because it gets a bit more grainy as it enlarges.)

3. The owners bought the iron-framed mirrors at a local nursery. (There is another matching mirror and sink -- on the other side of the tub.) Again, I like the calming effect of this rustic charm alongside complementary, decorative sconces. I also like the chipped mirrored surfaces for an old-world look. I like the clean, inset cabinetry.

 

4.  I like the mimic of the old glass and ironwork (yes?) in the inset cabinetry. Nice detail for continuity and purpose. I also like the relaxed and fitted window coverings, which introduce another soft color and pattern in this space.

5. I like the stand-alone linen cabinet. And having coffee immediately at hand in the mornings offers strong appeal -- especially when the kitchen is far away.

6. I like the surprise of seeing a patterned tile in the stair riser . . . .

Hope you enjoyed this tour, this source of inspiration. After I visited this lovely home, I ran across some hanging garden baskets. They're like the iron mirrors above except with a basket in front, san glass. I borrowed their idea and had them backed with glass. Of course, it was going to cost a lot more to antique the glass so that it looked old and worn. I'll do that myself -- one day.

Comments are welcomed and appreciated. Take a moment.... 

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Oh,oh, oh . . . check out some of my new blog departments. It might be a great time to beat the heat with this freshing blackberry-wine granita; the recipe you'll find in 

"Eating Cheap and Healthy." 

 This link will take you there -- to the blackberry-wine granita recipe.

 Something more to whet your appetite....

Also check out the blue kitchen (above) -- and others -- in

"Design in the Kitchen."