It's been a crazy couple weeks. I can't believe this is my first post for June...yikes. My goal is to do one a week so I've got some catching up to do. Last week I had a great trip to Detroit. I now know the Michigan Design Center inside and out. It was a great design center but I have to say they were missing two of my favorite fabric lines...
Osborne & Little and
Quadrille! They would have been perfect for my client to check out. Not too big a deal. I sent her lots of samples once I got home.
I'm currently working on a design plan for a master bedroom and bathroom for a beautiful historic home in Annapolis. I would love to incorporate a bed canopy into the design. A canopy seems so luxurious. But they are also cozy. Almost like they give you a big hug when you are in bed. Some even remind me of being in some faraway land or better yet on vacation. I'm not planning a four poster bed canopy but an abbreviated version to cover only the headboard and and pillows which works great for a smaller room. I found some great examples that I wanted to share.
Here's a great use of pattern. I really like the valance fabric with the pretty blue ceiling.
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| Southern Living |
So soft and pretty and using one of my favorite colors. The stripped bolsters are adorable.
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| Southern Living |
What a great canopy for a little girl's room. I don't think it's possible to have a nightmare while sleeping in this bed.
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| Canadian House & Home |
Another serene room in green. It looks like the wall lights are coming out the sides but they must be on swing arms coming from the back wall.
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| Canadian House & Home |
Interesting shape for the upholstered valance. Very fun.
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| Veranda |
A simple canopy with gorgeous embroidered bedding.
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| Meg Braff |
Great embroidered detail on the valance. I like the subtle pattern on the inside of the canopy.
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| Coastal Living |
Love the simple contrast banding on the valance and panels. The designer really packed in a lot of goodies for such a narrow room.
The green lamp shades are very cool against the all that pattern. I like the use of hardware up top and on the sides.
I like seeing the artwork or mirrors displayed in front of the panels.
Exotic.
What a gorgeous canopy for a daybed. One of my favorites.
Ooh la la...so very french.
Oh...just in case you didn't hear...I just started blogging for the Severna Park Patch. Check out my first post here...
8 Design Tips for the Active Family. Please leave a comment!
Have a great week!
