Posts Tagged ‘modern rustic’

Bedroom Makeover and 5 Restful Tips

Saturday, April 28th, 2012

The worst advice we’ve received since beginning work on our home? Do the bedroom last. If we had a do-over, making the bedroom livable would be first on our list. Happily, we’ve made some progress and are now enjoying restful nights with just a few changes. Tip #1: Unless you hate blue, it’s really the best color for rest. We picked Ralph Lauren paint in Indian Sky.

Tip #2: Get a bedside table with lots of storage to keep your clutter and top it with interesting objects you love. We found these danish stereo cabinets at a local vintage shop. Books and lots of other things are hidden away. Lamps: Ikea Jonsbo Gryby and vintage linen shades. Vintage African Kuba cloth in Crate & Barrel frame. Vintage wall paper in ikea Ribba frame.

Tip #3: Buy crisp all-cotton bedding in a sturdy low thread count. They hold up to hot washings so you suffer less during allergy season.  Get three sets. One set on the bed, one set in the linen chest, one set in the wash means you’ll never have to wait for clean sheets. We found the Thomas O’Brien sheet set and pillow cases  in white stripe at Target. The duvet cover is Ikea Benzy in blue plaid. The shams are homemade from a soft Japanese indigo cotton fabric I found online.

Tip #4: Windows should filter light softly and be made from the fabric that’s best for your facing exposure. Our windows face northeast and the unlined homemade linen shades let in just enough of the indirect light, mellowing the room .  Tip #5: Arrange a place to sit. I moved this comfy Milo Baughman vintage chair we covered in natural linen canvas upstairs from the living room and threw on an Ikea sheepskin.

 

Cottage Industry

Saturday, March 10th, 2012

Elle Decor featured Commune Design team member Steven Johanknech’s skillfully curated California cottage for the March 2012 issue.  Johanknech gives the firm’s signature modern rustic look a decidedly sophisticated and gentleman-like air here. Glossy black floors and glints of chrome harken back to his Manhattan roots. See more photos and read the story at the Elle Decor site.

Inspiration: Robert Stilin

Monday, February 6th, 2012

While searching for fabric to complete my most recent restoration project (see previous post on our Milo Baughman recliner) I looked to one of my favorite elle decor photos for inspiration.  I’m working on bringing the varied wood and leather hues and the warm rust and mustard  in designer Robert Stilin’s sitting room into our own living area.  I think the Knoll “Red Fox” boucle is a good dupe for the deep, weathered patina on Robert Stilin’s leather chair.

 

Inspiration: Commune Design LA

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Officially hooked on Commune.   Earlier we took a look at Roman Alonso’s place.  He heads up the firm’s design team. Here are a few photos of a Silver Lake, LA residence that Commune took on a few years back.  I am so very enamored with the design firm’s rustic modern look and their use of african textiles and mid century furniture.