A Punch of COLOR Never Hurt Anyone!

 Its amazing how well this room is put together with just the right amount of crazy.  But there sure is a lot going on... the rug, chair, pops of yellow, bamboo nigh stand, the pouf, headboard, screen divider... and it goes on!  I don't know if I could pull off this much layering.... 

what do you think?

Quirky Love - From the personal file

I love quirky-ness.  I love pieces that make you do a double take and this room is filled with so so so many. It's a room filled with show stoppers and I love that!  Every piece can stand alone.
Let's begin, shall we?
1. The rams' heads coffee table base
2. The black and white rug
3. The bright yellow sofa
4. The gold side table
5. The crystal chandelier
6. The horse painting
7. The black with gold detailing credenza
8. The horn accent table
9. The khaki/grey wing chair

and the list goes on... and on.... Amazzing!

image via Rebecca June

Rugs at Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters has some good and cheap rug options. I am especially liking those sisal/natural looking ones.

www.urbanoutfitters.com

A Cool Room

Wicker + Chinoiserie + Bamboo + Flame Stitch + Raw Hide + A Forest for Wallpaper = Way Cool.

I picture an uber-cool hipster couple living in this space.

image via http://www.houzz.com/

Greek Key

The Greek Key Motif has always been a popular pattern - never to trendy, but always on point with whats in style. It's modern, yet classic and traditional and adds great character. Thomas O'Brien Greek Key sheet set - www.target.com These look luxe and expensive to me (and they are so not!)

www.zgallerie.com

image via www.pinkwallpaper.blogspot.com Love the subtle touch of the border along the table cloth.

image via Material Girls. Great masculine chic-ness

image via www.houzz.com I love everything about this room!!!

www.horchow.com What a great accent table. I adore this!

www.frontgate.com

That Black and White Striped Rug....

You see this black and white rug, below? I keep running into it. First, I saw it with Nate Berkus last year on the cover of House Beautiful, then I saw one at Ikea, and then finally; the lowest image below. Its quite an interesting piece that plays a little trick with you. It's more than just a traditional striped rug, it has an edge.

I also like that this rug can act as a neutral, yet completely play the part of front and center. This rug will be easier to use then you expect, and also will match a ton! This is an easy one as well as a bargain. Double Wammy! www.ikea.com

www.nateberkus.com I originally fell in love with this room for those gold bamboo chairs. But, then the whole thing just called to me and I adore the whole feel.

Super dramatic with the black and white stripe and the cheetah bench. This screams Hollywood to me.