After my post last month of my newest colour crush of coral and turquoise, I have been thinking about the direction I want to take my dressing room.
Obviously, at the moment, our focus is on the kitchen but it doesn’t mean I’m not allowed to dream about other rooms, right? (We are talking about kitchens still, right? Oh good.)
So, I thought I’d share what I’ve been thinking about so far, all within a fairly reasonable budget. So we’re not looking at total pie-in-the-sky stuff here or items that I can’t actually purchase in the UK.
So starting with the walls, I’m thinking of contrasting wallpapers – two walls in a deep rich turquoise with gold branches by Osborne and Little…
and two walls picking up the same gold, but in a graphic geometric design like this one from Romo…
I need a new mirror as well and this one from Graham and Green has taken my breath away. It’d probably be my biggest splurge for the room at Β£295 but it’s show-stopping don’t you think? I’m dying over the little fleur-de-lis and the antique gold is the perfect finish to accent the gold in the wallpaper. We are talking mega feminine glamour here.
To soften the blow to my wallet after the expensive mirror purchase, my plans were always to use two of Ikea’s legendary Billy bookcases to stand proud on each side of the window to hold shoes, bags and other items that may look pretty on show.
I was also thinking about painting a lovely chest of drawers a gorgeous coral colour like Janell’s from Isabella and Max Rooms for a serious splash of colour.
Yummy. |
I’m thinking I’ll even change up the knobs with something a bit more fanciful. Perhaps the top knobs will be these beauties from Anthropologie which will pick up the turquoise colour of the wallpaper…
And the bottom knobs I’ll replace with these beautiful dollops of gold and white, also from Anthropologie.
Of course we can’t forget a few accessories…
Like this beautiful jewelry holder from An Angel at my Table…
And also from An Angel at my Table, this lovely gold tray.
Of course, I need somewhere to hang my scarves so I thinking about a set of antlers for a bit of interest.
And to pick up the coral in the dresser, maybe this fabric for a roman blind? Too much? Not sure yet on this one, will continue to look.
Even though this is from a US website, they do ship to the UK! |
But to finish it all off, add a bit of surprise and to give it a bit of an edge, I am loving this limited edition illustration by artist Estra Roise I discovered via Inspire me Juju.
I realise it wouldn’t be for everyone and quite possibly W may end up hanging out in the dressing room a lot more than he normally does just to check out the hooters on show (and then after, he might even have a look at the girl in the illustration above! Oh, I kill me.). I do love it though. Sexy rebellion. Yes please.
I might wrap it all up in an ornate gold frame just for a bit of madness.
Of course, there’d be other things to consider but that’s as far as I’ve got so far, so don’t hate on me just yet.
What do you think? Any suggestions for improvements so far? Anything else I’ve missed? Are you dreaming of a new space to decorate? Maybe you have your very own ‘lady cave’ as Michele likes to call it?! (I know you posted that days ago, honey, but it’s still making me laugh!) Any colour combinations you’re crushing over? Do tell in the comments…
Hmmm. Somehow my comment disappeared! In any case, I love, love, love what you've got planned for this room. It's going to be so dramatic and funky and feminine and, well, swoon worthy! I love the mirror, the dresser, the wallpapers, the colors, the trays, the antlers. I love it all! The only thing I'm wondering about is the two wallpapers on two walls each. Will they be on adjoining
Wow! There are so many fabulous ideas, I cannot wait to see this dressing room! I love the mirror, the antlers, the silver tray and the wallpaper.
this is going to be one lady cave with style. i think i am as excited about the dressing room as i am the kitchen!!! girl, you got style. i think if you spring for that jewelry holder i'll need to send you some vintage bling for it, yes? and the print framed or not is going to rock the room. your idea for the bookcases is brilliant, and i'm so glad you mentioned the billys because i may
am loving your inspiration, and im the same as u, not one room finished and am dreaming of the next one, well i say its good to dream, keeps us sane and gives us something to look forward to and work towards x
Absolutely love it. You have great taste! xx
You have the loveliest ideas, darling! All your inspiration here is fabulous and I'm very excited to follow the journey on this room :-) <br /><br />Thank you so much for your lovely birthday wishes – ponies, glitter, sunshine and rainbows! I got the latter 3 :-) Now to get myself back into the swing of things… <br /><br />Love to you, sweet lady! <br /><br />Meera xx
All of it, please, up through the gold tray. Seriously, the tray and everything before it is madness. I would be so jealous. I have to share a walk-in closet with my hubby. All the walls are full of shelving, so there's no room for anything pretty.
That gorgeous mirror needs a new home right here with me! :)