Dear Master Bedroom – You’re cool with Coral, Stripes and Gold…Right!?
Irrational thoughts start buzzing in your brain. You instantly put a price tag on said item that is WAAAAY more than you would ever dream of paying, JUST so when you actually hear or see the amount, you can justify buying it, because it’s “much lower than you had thought it would be in the first place!” ???
As you can guess, for me, 90% of the time that “thing” falls into the home decor category. The other 5% is children’s clothing and the leftover 5% is baked goods. Judge me not.
The faux animal hair and gold accent pillow was actually one of the very first things that I picked up at HomeGoods, and I’ve been using it as a “style guide” for everything I do in this room. For some reason, it’s the thing that melts me and Cason’s “feel” for the room together perfectly. The hard and soft, the raw/masculine with the dainty/feminine vibe… there’s just something about it that inspires me; not to mention that the texture it has is AWESOME!
Alicia says
I am a rug on carpet gal too. I agree with the notion that all rooms get a boost from the perfect area rug, carpet or not!
Leigh Anne says
Love it!! We are about to add on a master bed/bath and I've got to get my ideas nailed down. I am on the hunt for the inspiration piece or fabric to tie it all together…..like your awesome pillow! Can't wait to see it all come together ๐
Stacey says
Love it! I'm always going to pat someone on the back when they pick pretty colors. ๐
kelly says
just a thought about matresess, we bought one at costco since that's just the easiest and cheapest way to do things. within one year we were hurting! it was sagging and my husband was dying of back pain. we went to american matress company. i'm not recommending them per se but just that going to a matress store is worth it in the long run. he asked about our sleep preferences and made us really lay there with pillows and test them out. they are always going to be a little softer in the store than when you get them. we chose one a little firmer than i prefer but after a few nights i was used to it and loving it. just my thoughts… can't wait to see it all done!
Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says
I am having a moment much like the one you describe here and am pretty sure I cannot live without that fabric. Plus we are getting ready to move in a few months so I am all abuzz with decorating ideas for the new house ๐ PLEASE tell me you know the maker of this fabric. Please!! I may perish of despair if I can not find it. (half kidding) (half not)
bree johnson says
Chaing mai pillow? I have a version of these in my house..absolute fav thing in my home! Glad you splurged love that you mixed the darker gray with it
bree johnson says
Chaing mai pillow? I have a version of these in my house..absolute fav thing in my home! Glad you splurged love that you mixed the darker gray with it
Tricia | 724SouthHouse says
I'm obsessed with that pillow. Who makes it and do you know the name? Can't wait to see the room come together!
carterpolo says
Shelley: I emailed you awhile ago about my husband disliking carpet on carpet, for the reason that it tends to wear out the carpet underneath. But carpet is extra durable these days, and since you don't walk on it non stop, no worries…..and it looks fantastic! I was just in The Black Goose at the end of August when I was in Utah for Swiss Days. Love it there and the ladies are so kind.
Hannah says
That is the pillow to end all pillows – totally worth the squeal. I love it!!
A says
Would you ever consider doing a 'look book' post about bedding? I am just so struggling with it right now, I can never find what I want and have a hard time layering. Any awesome ideas? Cant wait to see the final results!
Lydia @ This Marine Wife says
Love it!
Kelly {Centsible Life} says
I love the pillow! We have some pieces of our bedroom in place, but the bed is lacking. We need it all mattress, sheets, quilt, etc. I find that to be the hardest thing to buy! Both the mattress shopping (why is it sooo confusing?) and the fabrics. I need to find that one piece to start from.
lynne says
I am a great fan of stripes! Love your headboard, can't wait to see it with the footboard.
Paulette Fletcher says
I love that rug! where did you get it? I am loving your inspiration board for your room. Can't wait to see how it turns out.
Unknown says
That pillow is pretty much amazing. As is the gold one. Love them both!
Lisa says
I love the white bedding! I have been ogling some from Pottery Barn. But, they are kind of pricey.
Unknown says
It's going to be beautiful! I can't wait to see the final reveal!
Right now we have a rug on top of carpet in our living room. We're planning to replace the carpet with hardwoods, but the rug is what makes the room come together by defining the space and adding color and texture. We'll still have carpet in the main hallway and bedrooms….and I'm wanting to add rugs in there too. They're not just functional! ๐
Pam says
Very very nice and crisp…I love carpet on carpet. Looking forward to Christmas
Pam M.
Jen Jensen says
Looks great! I have a rug on carpet in my master bedroom too ๐
Gina Kleinworth says
I'm totally laughing because I thought that I definitely should have an image of myself with the happy face to show my readers just how excited I am about certain things. Then I thought- oh I would be using it WAY too often. That being said- seeing that tells me that we would have SO MUCH FUN shopping together. ๐ LOVE the color scheme.
Gwen, The Makerista says
Love that rug! Looking forward to seeing it all come together.
carterpolo says
We inherited a floor covering business from my husband's father, which he started in 1946. We live in the SF Bay Area. I am convinced no one knows floors better than my husband since he has laid carpet since he was 12 (he's still on the right side of 60). Carpet on carpet is what wears the bottom carpet out because of the stiff backing. Rugs are usually soft, but still cause friction when you walk on them and they are on carpet. Carpet is pretty indestructible nowadays, and the backing is less stiff. Still it makes my husband sweat bullets when he sees carpet on carpet. Probably his knees reminding him how miserable it is to lay carpet in the first place. All hail to floor coverers….carpet or anything else. It's very very difficult and takes a skilled hand and brain.
beth says
love the whole look! Did I miss it, I really love the gold/tan blanket /quilt thing in the top right hand corner. What is it and where did you find it? Thanks so much.
beth says
Love the whole look! Did I miss it? I adore that gold/tan blanket/quilt thing in the top right corner. What is it and where did you find it? Thanks so much
House of Smiths says
Yay! Rug sistas! ๐
House of Smiths says
I know, that's the hardest part, but once you find the RIGHT inspiration piece, things really come together ๐ Best of luck!!!
House of Smiths says
Thanks for your input Kelly! ๐
House of Smiths says
I think it's a Robert Allen fabric, if I remember right ๐ bit.ly/19rMXMP But I DO love the Chaing mai pillow covers as well. They are FABULOUS!
House of Smiths says
I know it was Robert Allen, I just can't find the exact name, but I'll keep looking. ๐ bit.ly/19rMXMP
PS: SO happy to see your BHG feature on Instagram just recently! Congratulations girly! That's a dream of mine! I bow to your awesomeness!!!
House of Smiths says
Hey Tricia, I know it's Robert Allen, but I can't quite remember the fabric name. bit.ly/19rMXMP
House of Smiths says
Oh yeah! I remember! I loved your insight and appreciated it, Thanks!
๐ I DO worry about how my carpet will compare after having a rug down for a very long period of time, but I haven't needed to worry about that too much, since I'm changing my mind with home decor like I'm changing my underwear! (that's a lot by the way) ack! LOL
House of Smiths says
HAHA! I love you Hannah! A girl after my own heart! ๐
House of Smiths says
Oh! Maybe breaking down the bedding layers and such into individual topics, so people know what to look for and buy when they're dressing a bed!? If that's what you mean, then I can sure try! I'm no expert, but I will definitely share what I've done ๐
House of Smiths says
I know! Bedding is SUCH a hard choice, because it's SO defining, and you want to buy quality stuff, so you're comfortable… right!?
ACK! the house decorating drama! ๐
House of Smiths says
The rug was ordered from The Black Goose, but you can get it from Dash and Albert! bit.ly/GOskjA
House of Smiths says
Ooo! They have good coupons, have you subscribed to their emails? That's how I bought my lights for our bedroom. They had a free shipping coupon (saved me $40) and then they were on discount!
House of Smiths says
Nope, we're still trying to put everything together ๐
The gold blanket is from Target. It's SO NICE and I found it on clearance for like $24.99… but ONLY in the gold color (?) The blue and white versions were still $59.00. Weird right?
srpprcrftr says
What's wrong with a rug on carpet? In the winter it sure makes the floor feel warmer. I know from experience. Your rug looks great with all your new goodies, what fun for you. Who knew it took so much deciding just to dress your bed?
The carpet we inherited is awful so one of first things I did was put rugs over it as much as possible. I have summer and winter rugs for living room and our bedroom. They feel great under bare tootsies.
Our mfg. home doesn't have a foundation under it so in winter the ceramic tile floors are so cold I put rugs anywhere I can put one but especially over the ugh carpets. I'd rip it out and just have the rugs on the floors but hubs says no. But why? The carpet really is awful.
Enjoy making your room pretty, it sure is fun isn't it? Will look forward to seeing the final result.
102 Lismore Street says
Hey! I think this fabric pattern is Eliza's Garden in Salem Red. I've been stalking this fabic. ๐ Would you call it more of a coral or red? Red scares me a bit but I loooove coral.
I'd also seen the gold blanket on super sale the last two times I was in Target. Stopped in there last night, and it was no longer there. Boo! And it's $49 online…so weird!
Micah says
For some reason, they get a bad rep…but give Sleep Number beds a whirl next time you're near a store. You can EACH have your own desired firmness and can sleep like babies next to each other. In the SAME BED! They are more affordable than we originally thought, too. Check them out. Hopefully it will solve all of your worldly problems!
Unknown says
My husband and I chose our mattress nearly 12 years ago when while staying in a W Hotel…the Heavenly Bed mattress. When it came time to buy a mattress for our king size bed, we knew exactly what we wanted. If you can, stay in a W and try the mattress…you wouldn't think of buying another mattress ever again. We've had ours for 8 years and it is still as if it is brand new. Love it!
Hannah says
HA! Thanks! I love your blog. I've been checking it every day now after being a casual reader. Thanks for all the inspiration!
Unknown says
I think I found the name of this awesome fabric. Elizas Garden in salem red, and it is fabulous… robertallendesign.com/trade/fabric_detail.aspx
Abby Lawson says
Oooh girl, I love that pillow too! So glad you went for it! Beautiful, beautiful plans for the room– can't wait to see how it all turns out!
~Abby =)
Unknown says
Yeah, there are somethings you glance at a store and you know you must have it, especially for the bedrooms such as linens.
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