Beautiful Living: Design Ideas for Painted Floors

If you like the look of painted floors, here are some really cool design ideas for any room. Everything from geometric shapes, stripes, diamonds and creative patterns... for your bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bath.

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Beautiful Living: Romantic Bedroom

I would feel so happy every time I stepped into this warm and romantic bedroom, wouldn't you? I am adding it to my Chandelier and Mirror inspiration files.

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Beautiful Living: Colorful Headboards

LOVE this orange Kelly Wearstler imperial trellis upholstered headboard with nailhead trim! and I am definitely a fan of bright orange!

A pop of blue will brighten the room! {the acrylic and polka dot bench is to die for!}

Go for a bold pattern... love this green geometric design...

How about an elegant yellow? So glamorous!

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Cozy Bedroom Nook

From the luxurious linens, to the soothing turquoise wall color filled with art,

this has got to be one of the "dreamiest" bedroom nooks I have seen.

I'll have breakfast in bed, please...

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Rough Luxe Experience

Some of you and myself are fascinated by "rough luxe" - by the style and the term. And the Wall Street Journal writes "the world of interiors gets a new manifesto".

But where does the term "rough luxe" come from ? How has created it ?

I googled - and found the "Rough Luxe Experience Network", a kind of platform for businesses that "share an understanding of a different definition of luxury".

And there I found this room combining colours and beautiful fabrics with existing distressed original walls :

The photos above and below are all showing interiors of the Rough Luxe Hotel in London, "transformed" by Rabih Hage.

What an interesting bathroom !

 Of course I selected all the bathroom photos as I have to do six for our palazzo.

And I wanted to show the rough part of the rough luxe style - the original walls. For me a bit too much (above).

The "Rough Luxe Network" seems to me like a "Charming Hotel" kind of network that is still new and very trendy. I deem their criteria to become member very interesting. 

Read some interior related criteria here:

ROUGH LUXE NETWORK CRITERIA :

* Unique location of the business in an exclusive site or address (maybe our palazzo's guest appartment should participate !?!) 

* Special or unique architectural and/or historical building where the (Rough-Luxe) business is established or operating from.

* The interior and architectural design are based on the mix of old and new elements; showing original parts of the building, preserving the memory of the site and built environment as well as adding new, useful and original elements to the property.

* The design is based on a mix that looks random but in fact is done with a conscious transmission of social and philosophical messages that put intellectual enrichment prior to the physical well being.

* Physical comfort is important. However, it comes second to intellectual exchange of ideas and personal enrichment through the time spent in a Rough-Luxe business.

* Rough-Luxe will only have original art and design pieces (no copies or prints of existing art or design).

* In a Rough-Luxe business: Luxury is original materials with a unique appearance and historical elements not solely rare materials and expensive finishes.

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The red section above is exactly what I think is necessary for our renovation of our 200 + years old palazzo !
 
However the grey sectio above means for the Rough Luxe hotel guest that :  "they might share a bathroom or have a small room or a small shower cubicle, but the luxury is in the choice of the wine, the bed linen, the art on the walls and the people looking after you." (o-tone hotel website).
 
Sharing bathrooms is not really what I like to do when travelling...  but I am fine with the rest.

Stacking bed for guests

There are two popular stacking beds made in Germany. The first and original one is the modular stacking bed (Stapelliege) designed by Rolf Heide in 1966, produced by Müller Möbelswerkstätten.


It is not only practical in a guestroom, but also for a kids room. We decided to take the short version of 1.90 m length for our son's room (because the room is so small). For future sleep overs he can accommodate his friends. Or when we have guests over night his room will transform into a guestroom.


As the stacking bed became so popular for kids the manufacturer now also provides it in colourful and real small sizes:



The alternative to Rolf Heide's 'Stapelliege' is the 'Lönneberga' bed designed by Alexander Seifried in 2007 for Richard Lampert.



At the furniture Messe in Cologne in January 2009 a low budget version in white was presented. It will be available soon:



The overall size of this bed is 2.10 m x 0.95. No shorter version is available.

BTW, the name of this young stacking bed comes from the famous Swedish character 'Emil of Lönneberga', a tale by famous kid book author Astrid Lindgren. All accessories have names from the tale like 'Alfred' the cushion that stores bedding and serves as backrest for a fine daybed.

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This stacking bed is for our home in Germany. I am still busy with the fine tuning of its renovation. But hope to be back to the blog more often now. However I have no news on our 'Palazzo Project' for now. The outside is done. The inside to come.

Bedroom Nightstand

Bedroom Nightstand

With its stylish and contemporary design and finish, a stable of the Z-bedroom collection, this nightstand features a unique cantilever design, custom machined solid aluminum drawer pulls, and smooth high-sheen poly tops. This striking and innovative piece of furniture has extraordinary style, function, and storage capabilities, that make it a perfect fit for any home.

Features:

• Textured black finish
• Brushed chrome trim
• Machine aluminum drawer pulls
• Open shelf and one functional drawer
• Minimal assembly required

Teen Trends Nightstand

This hip and stylish night stand from Powell is sure to dress up any bedroom while allowing for a modern and functional look. This nightstand features a unique design that can accomodate for all of your needs. It also features a full-extension drawer for extra storage and a durable build.

Features :

• Interchangeable drawer panels
• Silver frame and 2 drawer panels (navy and sage)
• Minimal assembly required

Nocce Truffle Two Drawer Nightstand

With a transitional style, this Nocce Truffle Two Drawer Nightstand combines style and function, making it the perfect addition to your bedroom. Made with engineered wood and laminate, and completed in a warm dark truffle finish, this nightstand will be a permanent fixture next to your bed. Add other select pieces from MFI / Nexera to create that a spectacular look!

Features:

• Constructed of engineered wood with laminate
• Warm truffle dark finish
• Two drawers
• Sturdy metal drawer glides
• Ships ready to assemble

Espresso Manhattan 2 Drawer Night Stand

Part of the stylish Espresso Manhattan Collection this beautiful night stand is the perfect addition to any room. This two drawer night stand features solid wood legs and elegant brushed nickel, solid metal knobs. The drawers run on smooth, all-metal roller guides, which feature built-in safety stops. This sturdy night stand is made of composite wood and easy-to-clean Melamine laminate. Additional pieces from the Espresso Manhattan Collection are available separately.

Features:

• Espresso finish
• Made of composite woods and easy-to-clean Melamine laminate
• Furniture style solid wood legs
• Brushed nickel solid metal knobs
• Two full sized drawers
• Drawers run on smooth, all-metal roller glides with built-in safety stops

Portsmouth Nightstand

South Shore's stylish and family-friendly furniture is made of laminated engineered wood, which gives it great strength and durability. They use wood panels entirely made from recovered and recycled material. While they do their share to preserve the environment by conserving our forests, South Shore Industries makes no compromise when it comes to quality and product durability. These quality products are designed for easy maintenance and offered at very competitive prices.

This contemporary Portsmouth Nightstand lends a functional and modern look to any bedroom. Its deep drawers and rich sauvignon finish makes this a truly sophisticated and refined piece of furniture.

Features:

• Rich sauvignon finish
• Two drawer nightstand unit
• Constructed of particleboard with a laminate finish
• Sintec drawer glides
• Ships Ready-to-Assemble

Infinity Nightstand

The sleek, contemporary Infinity nightstand, with its dark chocolate finish, looks fantastic adjacent to any bed. Its single drawer storage space makes this nightstand both attractive and functional.

Features:

• One large drawer
• Sintec drawer glides
• Constructed of particleboard with a laminate finish

Back Bay Collection Nightstand

South Shore's stylish and family-friendly furniture is made of laminated engineered wood, which gives it great strength and durability. They use wood panels entirely made from recovered and recycled material. While they do their share to preserve the environment by conserving our forests, South Shore Industries makes no compromise when it comes to quality and product durability. These quality products are designed for easy maintenance and offered at very competitive prices.

This sleek, contemporary nightstand with a dark chocolate finish looks great adjacent to any bed. Its single drawer storage space makes this nightstand both attractive and functional.

Features:

• 1 large drawer unit
• Sintec drawer glides
• Constructed of particleboard with a laminate finish

home decor bedding

Danbury Premier Queen 9-piece Comforter Set

Update your bedroom decor with an elegant comforter set. Set includes comforter, two shams, . bed skirt, two Euro shams, and three decorative pillows. Bedding features a traditional woven medallion design in charming spice colors

Berkley 10-piece King-size Comforter Set

Update your bedroom decor with a new toile and stripe comforter set. Set includes comforter,. bed skirt, two shams, three Euro shams and three decorative pillows. Ten-piece bedding set is available in blue/brown color option

Deerfield King Comforter Set

Add a rustic feel to your home decor with this king comforter set . Set includes comforter,. bedskirt, and two king shams . Bedding features a deer pattern in shades of brown and blue

Sherry Kline 'Aries' 4-piece Comforter Set

Update your bedroom decor with a comforter set . Set includes comforter, bedskirt and two shams . Bedding features a whimsical floral jacquard with rich color and details

Garden Bouquet 7-piece California King Bedding Set

Rest in luxury on the Garden Bouquet comforter set . Set includes comforter, two shams, bedskirt, and three decorative pillows . Bedding is available in Garden Bouquet color option

Croscill Skyline Luxury Comforter Set

Update the look of your bedroom with a new comforter set from Croscil . Bedding ensemble features a meticulous attention to detail . Bedding set includes one comforter, two pillow shams and one bedskirt

Ysela Gold Floral Crest 7-piece Comforter Set

Add some fun to your bedroom decor with this Ysela Bedding comforter set. Floral 7-piece ensemble contains comforter, dust ruffle, two pillow shams, two square cushions, and breakfast pillow. Bedding features jacquard floral crest pattern

Elk Patchwork Twin-size 5-piece Bedding Set

Redefine style in your bedroom with a comfy Elk Patchwork set. Comforter set features a pattern with chenille, cotton and acrylic. Bedding includes comforter, bedskirt, one standard sham, one Euro sham and one toss pillow

Victoria Classics Aria 8-piece Comforter Set

Comforter set by Victoria Classics will update your home decor in an instant. Luxurious 8-piece set will transform your bedroom. Comforter set showcases the soft colors of pale green and brown in a patchwork jacquard

Modern Luxury Bedding Sets

Cameron 7-piece Olive Comforter Set

Dress up your bedroom decor with a new comforter set. Set includes comforter, two shams, two cushions, bedskirt and neckroll. Bedding is available in olive color option

Verona by DreamFit 10-piece Oversized Comforter Ensemble

Update your bedroom decor with a luxurious bedding set. Set includes oversize comforter, oversize bedskirt, two shams, three Euro shams, and three decorative pillows. Oversized bedskirt features an 18-inch drop

Academy Royal Palace Sage 4-piece Comforter Set

Comforter set is a quick and easy way to update your bedroom decor. Academy bedding ensemble features a sage background with natural trim. Comforter set has a crisp clean look with intersecting edge lines

Croscill 'Sasha' Comforter Set

Comforter sets are a quick and easy way to update your bedroom decor. Croscill Home has created a chic bedding set to fit to your style. Comforter set includes one comforter, two standard pillow shams, and one bed skirt

Academy Rio Red 4-piece Comforter Set

Comforter set is a quick and easy way to update your bedroom decor. Academy bedding ensemble features a red background with natural trim. Comforter set has a crisp clean look with intersecting edge lines

Fontaine 7-piece Sage Comforter Set

Elegant 7-piece comforter set will add style to your bedroom. Cozy bedding includes comforter, shams, bed skirt and accent pillows. Fontaine comforter set has sage with gold accents for a fresh addition to your bedding ensemble

French 7-piece Black Comforter Set

Enjoy a good night's sleep with a new bedding set from Victoria Classics. Bedding ensemble features an elegant floral design in shades of black and gold. Comforter set is sure to complement any bedroom decor

Prescott 9- or 11-piece Deluxe Comforter Set

Let a top-quality comforter ensemble brighten up your bedroom. Comforter has a gold background with large chrysanthemum flowers in colors of bronze and light beige. Comforter ensemble is sure to complement any bedroom decor

Port Augusta 'Jacquard' 7-piece Comforter Set

Add some fun to your bedroom decor with a Port Augusta Bedding comforter set. Seven-piece ensemble contains comforter, dust ruffle, 2 pillow shams, 2 square cushions, and neckroll pillow. Bedding features fashionably elegant pattern

Nikita Luxury 4-piece Comforter Set

Add a touch of luxury to your bedroom decor with a Nikita Luxury comforter set. Bedding boasts a rich paisley pattern in gold on a grey velvet background. Set includes a comforter, 2 pillow shams and a bedskirt

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Mid-Century Chic

Celebrate your love of one-of-a-kind treasures by decorating with vintage finds. This bedroom, outfitted in blue and brown, mixes the new with the old for a look that is truly unique.

Blonde to Brown

The original maple tone of this 1950s chest was too light to fit into the room's palette. Designer Cathy Kramer remedied the problem with a coat of chocolate paint and teal accents. Adding a large cushion to the top allows the storage container to serve as extra seating.

A Dropped Leaf

To get this look, paint the flat surfaces of a tabletop brown, trim the beveled edges blue, and add a stenciled paisley accent. Next, attach it to the wall with brackets for a helpful shelf.

Updated Linens

The room's furnishings may be vintage, but the designer opted for modern bed linens to give the space a fresh, new style. To lighten the look for summer, she chose an icy blue duvet and shams. Easy-to-sew pillows made from the window-headboard remnants pull everything together.

Light Approach

Originally scratched and dented, the lamp was proof that everything vintage needn't be perfect to shine again. To create this look, spray the base a dark, rich brown and then cover the shade frame with a striped fabric. To finish off the shade edges, apply narrow chocolate brown ribbon.

Classic Chassis

Vintage advertisements are a dime a dozen at most flea markets. Choose a set you like, mount the ads in inexpensive discount-store frames, and hang the artwork at eye level. Align the tops or bottoms of the frames, or position them so they appear to hang about midway, relative to the other framed pieces in the room.

Rustic Influence

One single window frame by itself wouldn't have been enough to fill the wall space left by the absence of a headboard. Together, though, they're just right.

Pillow Talk

Add a splash of color and texture to your bedroom with functional and fancy decorative pillows. Detailed ribbon makes for a great pillow accent while geometric patterns add a dash of the unexpected.