Striped Drool-Worthy Bathroom

By now you may have realized I have a soft spot for B&W stripes (if you no idea what I'm talking about then click here).

This striped bathroom paired with the black and white livingroom and office in the below post is just simply my idea of B&W decor heaven! :)

This bathroom can be found in the NYC J. Crew store.

What do you think about this room?

K.

via Lonny

Hotel Keppler, Paris

I likey!!

I want these rooms as my livingroom and office! Check out a couple of Pierres-Yves Rochon designer rooms found at the Hotel Keppler in Paris:

I would've thought the heavy, dark toile pattern on the walls would be too much but it looks great paired with modern touches throughout the rest of the room. And, of course, I love the black and white striped window treatments!

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Photography by Tim Walker
Images via Fabulon

Alkemie - A little taste of Design Heaven

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If you want to see some of the most beautiful designer rooms out there then you must pop on over to Alkemie.

Perusing Karen Olivia's blog is a full out "designer-studded" event saturated with beautiful photos with colour, style, and texture for all tastes. And it's not only a great resource for home decor inspiration but she also links to other fabulous blogs to do with art, fashion, books, and event planning (to name just a few).

In keeping with my "Ode to Stripes" post earlier today, here are some photos Karen posted here of designer David Carter's 40 Winks boutique hotel in London.

One of the guest rooms at 40 Winks

We also share a great love for the colour purple! Below are some examples of GORGEOUS contemporary, eclectic, and glamourous purple rooms that can be found here at Alkemie.

The bold printed carpet looks spectacular with the dark purple walls. The yellow
definitely adds a lot of punch as well.

Lovely accessories.

LOVE this! The purple walls and natural linens are a gorgeous combination.

So pretty

Purple is the colour of royalty - would you not feel like a Queen sleeping in
this room?!



LOVE IT!



In love with that headboard! It's a room for a princess :)


Many shades of purple...


I think I've died and gone to Purple Heaven!!!

To see more delicious designs - of all colours - be sure to visit Alkemie

K.

All images via Alkemie - to see the original sources click here.

An Ode to Stripes

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I am really loving stripes right now - especially bold black and white stripes! Stripes on the walls, stripes on the floor, stripes in the fabric, stripes on the facade. Depending on the look you're looking for, they can be paired with pretty florals for a romantic vibe or with bright solids to make them pop.

Bold black and white stripes carried onto the ceiling elongate the height
of this nook.

via Elle Decor (I think!)

The lovely Sassafraz in Yorkville with its striking yellow facade and striped awnings.

via Sassafraz

Who can resist a baby pink house with striped awnings?!

via Absolutely Beautiful Things

The legendary Fashion Crimes in Toronto. My favourite - black and white stripes
with hot pink! Their window displays are also to die for... if ever in the area
(located on Queen W) be sure to drop by - glamourous party dresses from floor to ceiling!

Such cute socks :)

via Merimekko

Max Axria's (of BCBG) living room. LOVE the funky chair and ottoman!

via Harper's Bazaar

The mirrored surfaces and lucite are stunning in combination with the stripes.

Joseph Abbatti design via Alicia B Designs

HOT shower!

via Eric Cohler

Horizontal stripes help to elongate a room and make it appear larger. I love the
primarily white furniture with dashes of colour carried out throughout the space to
accent the walls. And the cushions are gorgeous!

via Manolo Home

And of course, here is the charming room we stayed in at the Captain David
Kelley House in Cape Cod. Since the post is an ode to stripes I just had to use this photo
again to showcase its darling periwinkle stripes with floral bedding.

via Captain David Kelley House

What are your thoughts about stripes? How would you use them in a room? Do you ever wear them?

K