Bedroom Updates with Color & Accessories

One of my readers contacted me about a some ideas for her updating her bedroom. She has a pink damask duvet but wanted to create a new look her in bedroom using some fun pillows in different patterns! I created a few boards for her using her pink damask paired different colors, pillows and accessories. When updating a bedroom Etsy always has great pillows in assorted colors! I think places like Home Goods, Z Gallerie, and Ikea, can make fun place to treasure hunt for inexpensive lamps and fun colorful accessories.

Pink & Orange Bedroom 

Pink & Teal Bedroom 

Pink, Teal & Yellow

Pink, Yellow & Gray

Pink & Gray

In my guest bedroom which is one of my favorite rooms in my house, I have a white matelasse coverlet and 2 large scalloped matching Euro Pillows, then from there I can add fun pillows, blanket or duvet folded at the foot of the bed. This is another way to update a room but keep existing duvet you have and work around it.

Here the white matelasse coverlet is used with the folded duvet at the foot of the bed by Katie Rosenfeld Design

Colored matelasse with printed duvet at foot of the bed from Tobi Fairley

Another example of printed duvet folded at the bottom so the print is not as overpowering from Coastal Living

Caitlin Wilson Textiles

I have been excited to see the great designs from Caitlin Wilson Textiles as I have followed her blog for years, even when she was living in Hong Kong and then making her move to Dubai. Now she is back in the US and has brought some fun, colorful and reasonable prints inspired by her international living taking us from scallop scales in South China seas to architectural inspirations from Byblos, Lebanon, one of the oldest cities in the world.

The beautiful designer, Caitlin Wilson

Most of the fabrics come in pillows 14x20, 16x26, 20x20, 24x24 and 26x26. This pattern is one of my favorites the Souk Trellis which is a twist on the trellis style with an exotic Arab type pattern found in markets and mosques. 

Peacock Scallop fabric inspired by the strong scales of the scallop evoke images of the South China seas.

Tangerine Lotus fabric that carries you to the exotic water gardens of tropical Asia

Jade Byblos fabric inspired by one of the architectural elements in Byblos Lebanon, one of the oldest cities in the world.

Navy Fleur Chinoise inspired by Asian blooms

Coral Tall Chevron inspired by her mesmerizing city experience in Dubai

Orange Accents

Since it's starting to feel like Fall, I am seeing a lot more orange now. Whether it's the orange pumpkins, orange pansies and mums or more orange accessories in the store. Here are some orange decor inspirations.

 

This orange door looks great with these green pots from Things She Loves 

 

I don't think I have ever seen an orange door in person, yet her is another one from Simple Dwellings

 

Orange accent wall in the kitchen from Traditional Home

 

Orange book inspired  tablescape with some brown accents from H&H home

 

Or you can just wrap your own books in the same color paper for color specific look from Tobi Fairley 

 

An orange accent mirror provides a pop of color against the traditional blue and white here from Living Livelier 

 

Orange accents in this bedroom with pillows, throw and flowers from decorpad

 

Orange headboard with orange trimmed bedding from Massucco Warner Miller

Orange and white chevron tray made from baking sheet, fabric and glue DIY at Martha Stewart

 Or since I blogged about finials the other day, an orange finial from Chic Shop

 

Moroccan Orange leather pouf from Marrakesh Trading House

Color and Coral and Books, Oh My!

I came across this designer from a photo on House of Turquoise, and loved her sublte use of color through accessories, and her use corals, books and flowers. Check her out..Emily Ruddo of Armonia Decors. 

I absolutely love this!

I am a big fan of corals and coffee table books.

I love the subtle use of orange and using only blue books as a balance on the shelves.

Notice the Natural Curiosities octopus on left wall, and subtle pink using a book and throw.

Tobi Fairley

I was first drawn to this photo by the coral pillow and Natural Curiosities book, which we know I love! The designer, Tobi Fairley was named one of the Top 20 Young Designers in 2009 by Traditional Home magazine. Tobi's look is described as "fresh and simple combining colorful, large-scale prints with classic furniture styles for a beautiful and functional result." I am drawn to her unique use of color, and some use of coral/shells. Hope you enjoy these as much as I did. Check out Tobi's blog.