Upholstered Bed Frames

New Upholstered Bed frame for a King

The sample given was a nubby cotton linen look in light gray.  Possibly a blend.  Gray seems to be one of the hardest colors to find and even harder to find the light gray. Gunmetal is more popular.  Most grays have no life to them or tend to look 'putty'.  For every 6 books I looked - I might find a gray - but not always pretty in tone or true to color.   So this is the best of the lot. 

customer's sample


Gray Linen Looks

' A'  has a small black thread at times. 

This is the lightest gray I can find. 

compared B color compared to A

A nubby linen - but more expensive. Dry Clean only type of material - Gunmetal 
Please realize the print out is not true to color of your sample. 

Still darker than you want - but all I could find.

A client is replacing this entire bed and purchasing a new USA size King mattress.  They run 76" wide and 80" long.

She would like a low upholstered headboard of 90cm (35.5")  The side tables are only 64cm (25" ) tall.  That leaves only 10" of the headboard showing.  If the pillows are propped up like they are now - the headboard will be invisible. 

My suggestion is to go to the max and anchor the wall with a taller headboard of  54 - 60"as seen below.  Note where the headboard hits the lamp shades. The bed height is probably 30" + lamps of 24" = 54" top of lamp and another 6" above that is the headboard (60").  Your old headboard is probably 50" high. 

INSPIRATION DESIGN

Also a white duvet.  But this is a very monochromatic room - everything is the same brown tone - even the walls. 

The color palette : A soft gray with a sheen.

Gray fabric I've found - and would recommend 'B'. I think the light gray 'A' will fade into the white walls.  $198/yd.  There is ALOT of sheen to these!

THE LOOK

Bedframe:

Height of bed fame base is : 13"

Height of mattress is : 11"

total together = 24"

Bedside tables are 25"

I have this gray velvet - dark on the left and lighter on the right. It's actually a true charcoal gray.  $290/yd


Gray Headboards
 most of these are velvet from the descriptions - there is also a silk. Notice they are all tufted. 

The red side tables have a casual feel to them, but I know you like modern.  I'm suggesting a fabric pattern for the trunk to house in front of the bed to break up all the solid.

Your current lamps will look too small against a king bed and frame. 

How about something larger in the color scheme.

$1340 each

MASTER BEDROOM on CONDUIT RD.

The master bedroom should be a calming and romantic place. 

BEFORE

The client requested a very tall - 72-80" fabric headboard.

Simple enough would be a soft velvet type fabric - and enhance it with tufting and piping. 

FABRIC FINDS in the USA:

This is a HK fabric at HK$350 yd but made in USA!

#305168#2  Romanza 'SPRING"

This I can see with lots of blue and white pottery - sisal rug and a light or dark blue linen curtain. 

find it on line in the USA http://maryjos.com/fabrics/romanza-spring-mill-creek

$14.99

Richloom : Suri Pattern   $20.98    http://maryjos.com/fabrics/upholstery-suria-bluestone-9176

Waverly Olana Oxf Bay Leaf - not sure this color matches - looks more teal.  But look at the inspiration below. 

$19.99  Jo Ann

 Buffalo Check Blueberry, Calico Corners $19.99

IDEA #1

This headboard has to lean between the wall and the bed. There are no supports to screw to the bedframe.  I also have to check your elevator.  It's a heavy linen with nailheads in a medium charcoal gray. 

The gray jumps it to today's look. 

Add more blue in white in pots around the chaise

Gray sisal carpet with navy trim

The bedskirt could be redone in a blue check to repeat the blue in the flowers and the chaise.  The bed is very light in color being all white - light weight cotton - making it difficult to back into a color scheme and select a fabric.   About 5-6 yards.

Buffalo Check Blueberry, Calico Corners $19.99

Change out the curtains to a more sophisticated light gray linen we can line and drop and puddle on the floor. 

Linen keeps it flowing and soft with the gray headboard and sisal. 

IDEA #2

Take the same fabric from the chaise and make a headboard.  Repeating is sometimes easier than trying to match. 

French powder blue mirror and add powder blue light linen curtains

Palis Lapis Calico Corners $19.99 Pillows

Powder blue bedskirt would need 5-6 yards.  Maybe we can find a linen...... in the market place. 

IDEA #3

Use a white Matelesse fabric on the headboard. Since all your bed linen is white - it's very hard to back into it without getting too heavy.  

We use the white matelesse and paint the wall behind it so it stands out. Maybe make a winged style - if there is room on both sides of the bed.  Tuft it for more interest to the design. 

A light wool sisal rug - to keep the look soft. 

matelasse fabric

BEDS IN FRONT OF WINDOWS

DESIGN LIES: 

YOU CAN’T PUT A BED IN FRONT OF A WINDOW

How many times have we been told you cannot put a bed in front of a window?  It’s one of those old school rules that are made to be broken.  Sometime you have no choice, especially in tight city living, than to place a bed in front of a window- but sometimes even in large spaces it’s just the ideal spot and as you can see from the pictures below- it can be a dramatic and fabulous!

First rule:  Make the draperies wider that than the window - to make a dramatic backdrop behind the bed - and tie the area together. 

Second rule:  Bedside tables should be only 2" taller or lower than the top of your mattress.  You need to be able to reach over and turn out the light comfortably. 

Sometimes that rule is broken if you have a really cool side table. 

What if you had a terrible view  - you only need to diffuse the light in the morning. A screen can do the trick.

Side tables do not have to match - but they should be about the same height.  Then balance the look with a pair of lamps. 

LIVING ROOM ON CONDUIT RD

What a beautiful surprise to walk into this flat.  A new client needs a few fixings to finish off her own work. 

I categorize it as the British Colonial Style

British Colonial Style and Decor (BCSD) came about in the late 19th century. Under the reign of Queen Victoria the vast British Empire had reached parts of North and South America, Australia, Europe, Asia, and Africa.


Generally, British colonists and military members enjoyed the travel but often desired to bring the comforts of their homeland with them. They soon found that much of their furniture warped due to the soft wood being unable to withstand the humid tropical climates. Native craftsman began to recreate the British designs using local materials such as ebony, teak, mahogany, rattan, wicker, and animal hide. They would often add their own flourishes such as the carved pineapple. The melding of British, Asian, African and Indian motifs resulted in British Colonial Style and Decor. 

LIVING ROOM

BEFORE AND PERFECT - 

just needs some new lamp shades and somehow hang artwork behind the sofa.  

*Suggestion:  Because it's a rental and the paneling is expensive - do not frame the artwork.  It will add too much weight.  Instead, paint the edges a dark brown to blend with the paneling.  Then use the type of stick ons that are removable.  Use at least 3 -4 because with the humidity - they may fall off. 


*Then replace the shades with a textured silk blend in a mustard color - to match the sisal rug. 


* And not too many different flowers grouping in the same area - spread them out. 


DINING ROOM 

We moved the large Chinese Chairs on both sides of the sideboard.  It anchors the wall under the window and it's a perfect fit. 

Just thinking - since your view is not great from the dining room - what if you hung your screen in the center.  It won't fill it up but will give interest. 

I would move the 2 red lunch baskets from the top of the cabinet - to the living room.  The red on red is too repetitive.  Maybe use them on either side of the sofa with the green lamps. 

Adding a wicker suitcase repeats the British Colonial feel - maybe on top of the large Red Cabinet instead - filling up the height. 

We found these French style cafe chairs stained in a rich chocolate brown with leather seats - they are small enough to have 3 on either side of the table. 

We then anchor the table fabric chairs with piping and nailhead accents.
Here's the design decided on. 

Because the sideboard is not very wide - I think one lamp is best and anchor it with something strong - always a grouping of 3-5 items. 

Small glass jars or crystal for sparkle

possible a retro fan to accent the 40's look - Ernest Hemingway look. 

- Walls don't have to be white, but should be light — sea tones of pale green or blue look great against dark wood.  DONE
- Add textural interest with woven elements, such as baskets or sisal rugs.  DONE
- Intersperse pieces of china, silver or crystal for a look of elegance.
- Get fresh with flowers (pop them in an antique china bowl) or add a tropical palm or fern. Greenery looks great against the dark woods and light linens.  DONE
- Stain light wood darker to capture the richness of mahogany, a wood that was harvested in the Caribbean islands. DONE 

- A three-panel screen can disguise an unsightly door. It was behind such screens that ladies of the day changed their tightly corseted clothes.  DONE - hides the kitchen
- Create "island" touches with reeding (in the headboard and room divider) and wicker (in a night table).
- Add faux leather to provide a touch of richness and Old World grace.  DONE - dining chairs

Now we have to figure out what to do with this alcove. 

90" wide x 28" d x 85" H

Now this is different  and a show stopper if it's still available!

It's 83" wide and 21" deep


To make either of these comfortable - I would add a 2" tufted cushion - maybe out of memory foam - then add a small bolster pillow - which is very in now and would not distract from the beauty of the bench. 

Then add botanical prints in a cluster - a painting above the sofa and prints here.  The glass will give it some sparkle. 

Then find some small accent for drink table. 

There are already garden stools in the living room but I think a another punch of silver would update the look. 

Maybe a small round accent table between the two floral chairs.  Something more substantial for a drink or magazine. This is one I reproduced for a past customer - they are also available in the factory - but they are 18th century, very expensive and very rustic.