Sexy Bedrooms and Spa-Like Bathrooms

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I thought I'd post some of the most beautiful bedding and spa-like bathrooms I've seen. I tell you... it's a good thing my bedroom doesn't look like one of these, because if it did, I don't know if I'd EVER get out of bed!



A couple things to note... stunning bedding can be a simple, white matelasse coverlet, a colorful and detailed comforter, or something subtle and sweet. The real question is... Where do you want your focus to be? The bedding, the view, the bed, an antique mirror, a fireplace in the room? Choosing the right bedding will help draw your eye to the focal point in your room (whatever element that is) and not compete with it.


The window treatments coordinate well with the bedding.


Simple bedding causes the eye to gloss over it, and notice other elements in the room - the brick wall, the shutters, the bed.


A beautiful antique french mirror used as a headboard and simple matlassae coverlet.


Note the crisp white roman shades - I like adding fabric and rugs to a bathroom for softness and warmth.


Simple bedding causes the eye to gloss over it, and notice other elements in the room, like the brick wall and the embedded arch detail.


Bedding can be the focus, with a sunny, colorful and detailed look with another beautiful antique mirror as a headboard.


Note the use of what's called a 'mosaic carpet' around the bath tub. It's an area that's been tiled under the tub, then surrounded by the wood floor. It gives the appearance of an actual rug under the bath tub. Ingenious!


Note the exceptionally long length of this gathered duster. What eye-appeal and drama!

Bedding photos courtesy Country Living
Bathroom photos courtesy of Velvet & Linen

Vintage Inspired Bedding - Bamboo Sheets!

I came across this Vintage Inspired Bedding. I really like the clean lines, the texture and believe it or not, it's eco-friendly. And are you ready for this... it's made from bamboo! Doesn't that seem like it would be scratchy and uncomfortable?



Naturally silky soft and exceptionally comfortable, bamboo sheets and bedding are antibacterial and eco-friendly. The structure of bamboo provides superior ventilation and wicking that keeps the user cool and comfortable when hot and warm when cold. 250 count construction gives bamboo sheets unique high comfort and performance not found in higher count sheets. Coverlets and shams have a brick quilt pattern with 2 ounce polyester fill. Featured in the Wall Street Journal and the TODAY show for Earth Day 2008. Easy care and machine washable.




Also Vintage Inspired - Nice tone on tone




Love this waffle weave set - 100% bamboo fiber. 250 count twill weave




Bamboo sheets! - Naturally silky soft and exceptionally comfortable, bamboo sheets. Top hems and pillowcase cuffs are sewn with a sherry stitch. Sheets and bedding are oversized to fit high loft mattresses. Easy care and machine washable.

HSI ~ Home Source International, Inc

Got Guests? Help Them Feel At Home - Create A Guest Bedroom They'll Never Want to Leave!

It's the holidays. For most that means a flurry of parties, entertaining, food, family and friends. If you've got guests coming, take a look at this video for ideas on helping your guests feel at home and comfortable while staying with you.

10 Easy Tips For Bedded Bliss!

Many moons ago when I discovered down comforters, I became a big fan right off the bat. One of the first things I discovered is how easy it is to make the bed. Just fluff and smooth and you're done. Secondly, I learned how simple and inexpensive it could be to dramatically change the look of the room by changing the bedding. I change mine out with the seasons and sometimes for no reason other than I'm bored with what I've been using! I like to use varying combinations of duvet covers, throws, shams, beautiful blankets and more. Take a look at the bedding tips and tricks below to help inspire you to make your bed (and your room) beautiful every day.

1. Simplify the bedding: Skip the top sheet and use a down comforter with a duvet cover. Give the comforter & the pillows a quick shake and a smooth every morning.

2. Use a spritz of a nice linen spray: It's a treat to slip into a fresh smelling bed.

3. Freshen your pillows: Once a week fluff them in the dryer on a low or no heat setting.

4. Even if you share a bed, make your side: I bet your significant other will soon follow suit.

5. No dual duty pillows: Make sure your decorative pillow shams have inserts that are made-to-fit the sham, then leave them there. Try not to use the same pillow to sleep on at night, then hurriedly try to stuff it into the sham when making the bed in the morning.

6. Time yourself making the bed: I bet it takes under 3 minutes. A blink in time even on a rushed morning.

7. Backtrack to your bedroom: After you've made the bed, go back to your room and take a check of your mood. The sight of your room will give you a little spring in your step.

8. Treat yourself to great linens and have them professionally pressed once in a while: There's something about crisp, freshly ironed sheets that makes the bed feel a bit more luxurious.

9. Consider this longstanding French tradition: To ensure the longevity of your bedding rotate your sheets, with a set in the closet, a set on the bed, and a set in the wash. This ensures that no one set receives more wear than another.

10. Add fresh flowers: Like fresh linens, fresh flowers make a room feel a little more lively, inviting and decorated.

For more information or to schedule an in-home appointment to talk about luxuriating your bedding, call 949.494.3345.

© 2008 Barbara Deckmeyer

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