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The Red Bedroom Two Ways: Modern and Romantic

CasaSugar — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:30:51 -0800

Your bedroom should be a sanctuary, and for most of us, that means decorating it to fit our needs and personal tastes. Most of us see our bedrooms as a place to relax, unwind, and seek a little romance. With those needs in mind, I've put together two different looks using a color palette of red, white, and black.

For the first look, I used modern, clean-lined furniture, such as the Modernica Case Study Easy Chair and the Queen Bergere Bed. Some quirky artwork above the bed gives the room a needed sense of whimsy.

For my red and romantic look, read more.

For this look, I chose venetian mirrors, a Jason Black Velvet Napoleon Chair, and a decadent, gorgeous chandelier. I love the moody, feminine feel to this room.

What's your style? Are you more of a red romantic, or a red modernist? Or is red not your favorite color in the boudoir?

Ask Casa: A Color Palette Query

CasaSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:47 -0800

Hi Casa,

I am moving into an apartment soon with roommates and want some help decorating. I get my own room and can style it any way I want but can't decide on the color palette.

I love dark moody lounge type colors (dark grays, reds, purples, etc.) and bright bold colors for furniture, but the room is not that big. I'm scared the dark colors would shrink it even more. Not a big fan of light pastel colors since most of my rooms in the past has been light blues and such but I love different shades of white. I'm aiming for a space where I can dim the lights and put on some music and chill but at the same time can transition into a workspace. Any suggestions? Thanks, Tiffany

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Hi Tiffany,

What a great question for Color Theory month! If you remember my post on cool colors, the hues that range from blue-green to blue-violet, including gray, you know that cool colors tend to recede, which has a calm and relaxing effect. Warm colors, the hues from red through yellow, browns and tans included, on the other hand, advance, with a more stimulating effect. So to achieve the effect you're looking for, you should paint your walls in cool colors.

Take note, cool vs. warm is not the same as light vs. dark - it's about the actual hue. That's not to say you can't use dark colors. But if you do, just pick one that's more blue, green, or gray, or a purple that's more violet, instead of a dark red or brown.

Then, you can use lighting to turn your dark and moody bedroom into a stimulating workspace. Obviously your workspace should be bright, whether your set your desk near a window or just have proper overhead lighting. But you can actually purchase tinted bulbs, for instance soft pink, to bring warm colored (stimulating) tones to your workspace.

I like your concept of using bright bold colors on furniture. Whatever dark moody wall color you choose, just choose complementary colors (on the opposite side of the color wheel) for your bold furniture pieces.

Hope this helps!

Cheers,

Casa

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Link Time!

CasaSugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:00:46 -0700

This house is full of delightful pops of orange and red. - AT:LA
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Find a throw blanket made from a vintage sari. - Re-Nest
Get some ideas for green tricks and treats. - Danny Seo
Tour a cozy Paris apartment. - Decor8
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Check out 20 great bedrooms. - The Nest

Chelsy Smiles With Royal Pals at Chinawhite

PopSugarUK — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:58:26 -0700

Royalty, socialites and music stars all gathered in London last night to celebrate the re-opening of Chinawhite. Natalie Imbruglia wore a red lace dress from Pearl Lowe's Peacocks range, while Princess Beatrice combined red with blue, black and white. Chelsy Davy went for an all-black ensemble as did Jo Wood, Leah Wood and Sara McDonald, who looked like she was having great fun with Noel Gallagher! Chelsy has plenty of reasons to smile, as she's back with Prince Harry and her father has bought her a £1.65million two-bedroom flat in Belgravia.

To see more pictures of the partygoers, just read more.

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Inspired: Fall Colors

CasaSugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:30:11 -0700

Turning leaves, golden grassy fields, and frost-crisped trees all help me to get into the Autumn spirit. But why leave that inspiration outside in the cold? Instead, transfer those colors to the coziest room in your house: the bedroom. With orange, red, yellow, and brown bedding, you can truly get into the Autumn spirit.

Start with these Marimekko Mojave Sheets (on sale for $19.95 to $99.95). Designed exclusively for CB2 by Marimekko designer Erja Hirvi, this Scandinavian take on Autumn leaves is crisp, cozy, and perfectly appropriate for the season.

Want more bedding that celebrates Fall colors? Then read more.

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On the Market: Spend Some Green on this Green Day House

CasaSugar — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:57:25 -0700

While Green Day lead singer and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong may hail from working-class roots, his Bay Area home, which is now on the market for $4.85 million, shows that he's certainly not living on a boulevard of broken dreams.
I wouldn't read anything into the decor of the house, or Armstrong's punk sensibilities (or lack thereof), since I'm sure that this house has been staged within an inch of its life. Whoever staged it seems to have taken a little too much inspiration from Napa Style, Pottery Barn, and a really unfortunate mix of poorly sourced Moroccan influences.

The house itself isn't bad, though it's certainly not one of my favorite celebrity homes. To see why, and to view lots of interior and exterior photos, read more.

Located in the swanky Upper Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland, the Mediterranean-style five-bedroom, four- and two-half bath home spreads across 7,000 square feet on a nearly 1/2 acre double lot. Built a little more than 10 years ago, the home features a pool, pool house, and professional music studio.

The listing for the property notes that the "original Julia Morgan steps [are] intact." Armstrong's house was built on the site of Red Gate, a gorgeous mansion built for Charles Wells by one of my favorite architects, Julia Morgan. The home apparently burned down in the 1991 Oakland fires. And while I'm sure that Mark Becker, the architect commissioned by Armstrong to build his home, is a fine designer and builder, hardly anyone can, in my opinion, compare to Julia Morgan's sublime style.

The home is being shown this month by appointment only, and if you have the dollars and the down payment, you can make an appointment here.

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Learn to Love: Watermelon

FitSugar — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:32:43 -0700

I was accused of being unpatriotic when I expressed a distaste for watermelon at an Independence Day barbecue a few years ago. My hostess forced a piece upon me, and I have been eating the melon ever since. Which is a boon to my diet, since there are so many healthful reasons to love this melon.

For starters, this red and juicy melon is one of the few foods high in the cancer-fighting antioxidant lycopene, along with tomatoes and pink grapefruit - remember, antioxidants also provide color to fruits and veggies along with phytonutrients. Watermelon is also a low-calorie food and one cup of melon balls contains just under 50 calories. Being 92 percent water, the melon makes for a great post-workout treat on a hot day since it will help replace fluids lost through sweating.

Considered a cooling food, the yellow variety of watermelon might help you heat things up in the bedroom. Research out of Texas (the largest producer of the seedless variety of the melon) indicates that watermelon has an effect on the human body similar to Viagra. Learn more.

How-To: Get Into Albert Hammond Jr.'s Bedroom

CasaSugar — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:00:25 -0700

The bedroom of any member of The Strokes is something that millions of girls (including Yours Truly) have dreamt of seeing. So, it's my pleasure to announce that you're all one step closer to Albert Hammond Jr.'s sheets - but not if I beat you to it. Hammond has put his 1,200-square-foot, two-bedroom, 1.5-bath East Village apartment on the market for $899,000. The property was originally listed for $1.2 million last August, but you know how the housing market is these days. Even though the guitarist and solo artist may not come with the deal, I'd be happy to own his digs (if not his heart). Bright, oversize windows and high-beamed ceilings give it a loft-like feeling and terrific views of the hipsters in Alphabet City. I'm loving the retro red bar stools and blue kitchen tile. Fabulous California Closets, used to store the menswear designer's extensive collection of three-piece suits, are also a plus. Oh, and aspiring rockstar girlfriends, there's bike storage in the basement to keep your fixed-gear safe. See pics when you read more.

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On the Market: San Francisco Multi-Story Mansion

CasaSugar — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0700

Need some space to spread out in San Francisco? Then check out this four-level home in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. The home has already dropped a few million dollars over a few weeks, and is currently offered for $9,995,000. While this is likely way out of most of our buying ranges, it's still fun to window shop.

The Georgian home's exterior features neo-classical ornamentation and a red brick façade. Over the home's four levels you'll find formal living and dining rooms, breakfast and family rooms, five to seven bedrooms, five baths and two half baths, fireplaces, a study, a wine cellar, and in true SF style, a "meditation room" (formally an au pair's quarters). Outside, you can drool over the gorgeous views from the garden roof deck, or dine al fresco on the terrace or near the rose garden. If you're tired of taking the stairs, you can also take the elevator.

This home was designed and built 99 years ago by architect Nathaniel Blaisdell, who designed numerous homes in this neighborhood. It was selected for the 2009 Decorator Showcase, a fundraising event for San Francisco High School, and the photos reflect the different styles of the designers chosen to decorate each room. Tell me which room is your favorite when you read more.

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Ask Casa: Serena van der Woodsen's Bedroom

CasaSugar — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:00:28 -0700

Hey Casa,
I was wondering if you could give me some tips on how to get bedroom décor like Serena van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl!
Thanks!
amloveaffair

To hear my suggestions for amloveaffair, read more.

Hi amloveaffair,
That's a great question! I love Serena's room. I don't blame you for wanting to get the look. I've covered snippets of Serena's bedroom before (here, here, and here) in my Get the Looks, but never in its entirety. So, thanks for giving me the opportunity!
Here are a few more items that will help you recreate Serena's posh bedroom!
The Pier 1 Vercelli Chest ($499) is a red, Asian-inspired, hand-painted dresser much like Serena's. Check out this widget for wallpaper, bedding, and lighting like Serena's.

Hope that helps!
Cheers,
Casa

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notNeutral NotNeutral Season Reversible Quilt - $70.00	Missoni Home - jenny bedding collection by missoni home - $90.00
Twinkle Living Lego Brown Bedding - $52.00	Organic Fiore Reverse Print Quilt - $239.00
Pure Beech® Bedding - Brown - $14.00	Marimekko ® mojave sheet sets - $29.95
Sferra - $90.00	Kajsa TrÄd Duvet Cover And Pillowcase(s) - $29.99
Paolo Bed Linens - $29.95	Kajsa Sten Duvet Cover And Pillowcase(s) - $49.99
Cote d'Azur - $19.99	Gambela Duvet Cover by B. Smith, 100% Cotton - $69.99
Caracas Sheet Set by Amy Butler, 100% Cotton, 400 Thread Count - $69.99	Wallter Swoop bedspread & shams - $204.00
Beata Tistel Duvet Cover And Pillowcase(s) - $14.99	Driver Silk Sham - $129.99

Graham and Brown Barbara Hulanicki Wallpaper - Diva pattern - in Oyster - $60.00	Graham and Brown Hemingway Design Wallpaper - Macintosh Rose pattern - $60.00
Wallter Onion bedspread & shams - $204.00	Patina Silk Pillow by Chris Madden® - $19.99
Du Barry Quilts & Sham - $125.00	Wimberly - $275.00
Gold Sequin Pillow - $350.00	Pebble/Silver Collection - $14.00
Mirrored Dresser - $1,298.00	Somerset Striped Hand Painted Cabinet - $699.00
Kartell Bourgie Table Lamp- Clear - $362.00