We've gotten a lot of compliments on the upholstered platform bed in our bedroom, and we really do love it. It's beautiful and comfortable, simple but not boring, versatile and budget-friendly. We got our bed from West Elm (on sale & with a coupon code) and we're very happy with it...but since we made that purchase, I've come across several similar versions that are even more budget-friendly. So I thought I'd share with you guys, in case any of you are shopping for one too! I can't vouch for the quality of the other beds, but they all look really great for the price.
3. Britney Upholstered Platform Bed, $468 for a queen from Hayneedle / image via Little Green Notebook
5. Dean Upholstered Bed, $295 for a queen (!!!) from Living Spaces / image via Emily Henderson
Here are all five beds in one graphic, for the sake of easy comparison:
What do you think? Some pretty great budget-friendly choices, right? Wood or iron beds can be really beautiful, but in my opinion an upholstered headboard is a must for the master bedroom (so much comfier). And platform beds are awesome because they don't require a box spring, which gives your bed a modern, low-profile look!
I haven't posted our dining room since we moved in, because not much has changed in there...yet! But it's on my list of rooms to tackle this year, so I thought I'd remind you what it looks like now, and share what I'm thinking for the future. I've been craving spring, so I laid down a breezy white linen tablecloth and arranged some fresh flowers to go on the table. I don't usually go for roses, but I think all the Valentine's Day vibes at the store nudged me toward them. And I'm glad--they smell so good! Fresh flowers are THE best way to make a room feel cheerful and beautiful, which is especially necessary this time of year. So don't wait til Valentine's Day--go get yourself some flowers now!
Here's our dining room currently. It's the first thing you see as you enter the house (see how it connects with our entryway here). It works for everyday family meals, but it's pretty cramped but for larger gatherings and we can't extend the dining table fully in this space. It's also kind of annoying to have a big table blocking the French doors when you're going in and out of the backyard.
My plan is to put a smaller round table here instead--one that will take up less space and be easier to navigate around. I'm thinking the round table will become our "casual" dining room, for family meals, games, and kids' crafts/coloring. I want to keep the Eames chairs here and get a white table with a flat surface that's easy to wipe (maybe a Tulip table?). And we need new lighting. Ben likes the fan in here, but eventually I want something prettier!
I still love our current table, and I want to move it once we remodel the kitchen. It will go in between the kitchen and the living room, so we end up with one big great room (similar to this layout). I'm thinking of getting some black Windsor chairs for this table. I realize that's a really trendy look right now--but Windsor chairs are a classic silhouette and they're pretty dang affordable, so I don't care. I haven't decided what to do about lighting, so if you have an opinion on this, please let me know! We already have a Sputnik pendant in our living room and I want to hang pendants over the kitchen island too. I'm worried that adding another fixture will make it look busy and cluttered...but I also love beautiful lighting over dining tables! And I wonder if the dining room will feel unfinished without any lighting. If we do anything, I like the idea of a linear pendant that matches the proportions of the table. Do you have an open concept space? If so, what's your lighting situation?
I'm also curious what you think about dining room rugs. I think they look great, especially in open concept spaces. A rug can really help to define the dining room as a separate area from the living room and kitchen. But Ben thinks a rug in the dining room would get nasty really quickly, what with crumbs and spills (especially since we're going to have two young boys pretty soon). And I have to admit, he's probably right. Do you have a rug in your dining room? And if so, what kind of rug is it and how is it holding up?
I'll end with a couple more photos of our current dining room. I made cinnamon rolls the other day, and I finally found a good recipe for big fluffy ones that don't require you to spend all day waiting for the dough to rise! Add some cream cheese frosting and some red raspberries, and it feels like a festive Valentine's Day breakfast. So easy and yummy.
And I love having fresh flowers in the house, especially in the winter when there aren't any flowers to enjoy outside. This arrangement was super easy to put together. I just criss crossed the stems of some eucalyptus, then added the roses. A combination of greenery + one type of flower (in one color) is the easiest way to create a floral arrangement that looks good...at least if you're a beginner like me. This took me no time at all! I'm going to leave the roses out so we can enjoy them with our meals for as long as they last. But the tablecloth, to be honest, is already gone. With a grabby toddler, it's just not realistic. :)
I always love getting your feedback, so tell me--what do you think of my dining room plans? Do you think it's too much to have a casual dining space, a kitchen island, AND a rectangular dining table? Would the dining room feel naked without lighting? And should we give a rug a try (or heck no)? Gimme all your opinions!
The Home Depot provided me with product and compensation for this post. All opinions are 100% my own.
For today's post, The Home Depot challenged me to create a room that exemplifies "west coastal style." Being from Washington, I'm sure my version of that is a little different than someone from California, but overall, I think of the west coast as laidback, casual, and in touch with nature. When it comes to houses, the east coast and the south are full of stately, historical homes that lend themselves to traditional decor. In the PNW, the quintessential house is more like a cool modern home or an A-frame cabin in the woods. And with less history to be mindful of, there are less rules to follow when it comes to decorating. Colors drawn from the outdoors, natural elements like wood and stone, and a overall a more minimal, modern, and relaxed aesthetic all say "west coast style" to me.
I purposely kept the decor simple and minimal. Since it's our bedroom, I want it to be relaxing and easy on the eyes. I have to admit it probably won't always be this tidy...but I'm trying not to add clutter with unnecessary decorative accessories. Soothing and restful is the goal.
I'm really happy with how the master bedroom is coming together and I would say it's mostly complete now. I'm still hunting for the perfect mirror to go above the dresser (the round one here is actually from our entryway--I just borrowed it for photos), and I need to figure out what to do with the pillows. I hate having extra pillows that are just for looks; they're a pain to move every night. But a king size bed just doesn't look right without a WHOLE bunch of pillows. It's my only complaint about having a king! I know there are king size pillows that would fill up the bed more proportionately, but I've tried those. They're huge and floppy and annoying to flip over at night. So, I'll just have to play around with it and figure something out.
It feels good to have more color and pattern in here than we did a few months ago...and I like that this room still has a serene, calm vibe that feels right for the bedroom.
It's interesting to think about how the place we live influences our design choices. I have to say, I am definitely a Northwest girl. You're way more likely to find me in jeans and Converse on any given day than a dress and heels. And when it comes to interior design, I do find that I'm drawn more to clean lines and a laidback, mix-and-match approach more than elegant curves and matching furniture sets.
What about you? Where do you live, and do you think your decorating style reflects that?
Roman shades are my favorite choice for window treatments. They're simple and streamlined, so they look good in modern homes and don't distract too much from the view. At the same time, they're sophisticated and elegant, making them a good fit for more traditional homes too. Little by little, I've been replacing the builder basic blinds in our house for Roman shades, and they feel so luxurious in comparison (beautiful and functional!). In the process, I've done a lot of research and learned a few things. Today on Bali Blinds, I'm talking about all the different options you have for Roman shades (everything from style, to liners, to lift options and more), and when you might choose one over the other. Go check out my guide, and let me know if you have any questions!
In our living room, we have classic Roman shades in the "flat" style. We decided to do an inside mount so we could layer drapes over them, and we chose no valance for a cleaner look. Since we have a toddler and another baby on the way, we upgraded to cordless lift for safety and peace of mind. We're so happy with these shades! The only thing I might change for future rooms is trying seamless tailored shades (no horizontal pleats).
P.S. There are a lot of cheaper readymade options, but if you have room in your budget, custom Roman shades are sooo nice. They fit your window perfectly, and the quality and attention to detail is much higher. With items that are purely decorative, I'm all about saving some dough. But for a window shade that needs to function well, pull after pull, day after day, and year after year...spending more upfront to get a high quality shade from a well known company like Bali can be well worth it in the long run.
Original article and pictures take www.athomeinlove.com site
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