DEB'S TOP THREE: SPRUCING UP THE BEDROOM

I love small, unique accessories around the house. In a bathroom, you can incorporate some interesting décor items too.

1. Old bottles: antique medicine bottles have that old fashioned pharmacy look. I love the old blue bottles in the window. These are usually easy to find at flea markets or antique stores and you can also use them as small vases.

2. A large jar of shells. So simple and easy to showcase shells in a glass jar. In my case I have a lot of them, but even a few shells in a jar in the bathroom give it some sea side charm.

3. A fringed hand towel. I like a fringed hand towel over the sink because it has a relaxed look. This one sits on top of a couple of other towels and is personalized with a “D” on it!

USING OLD BOOKS IN DECOR

Stacks of old books can add character anywhere in your house. They don’t necessarily need to be packed away in a bookcase. I’ve always got a few books stacked here and there, they can help add height when you need it for a display area.

The above is on a dresser in a bedroom.

Below are a couple of rooms by Darryl Carter with stacks of books on display.

I also love how these random stacks of books look next to the fireplace in this room. (image from lonny.com)

INSPIRATION: SHIPLAP

I’ve always liked textured walls, these days “shiplap” walls are turning up every where. Really they are rooms with wooden boards on the wall that run vertically or horizontally, of course I love them painted white. I have white vertical boards in the room on my third floor, like you see above. These are original to the house and the boards range in size but most are around 5 - 6” wide. There are also boards on the ceiling so it really completes the look.

 Here are a few spaces that I find very inspiring - showing the white painted horizontal shiplap!

I have a cool ship lap DIY idea coming soon!

INSPIRATION: SHADES OF BLUE

One of my favourite colours is blue and I love the range of blue shades from the very pale blues to a brighter, deeper turquoise and navy. Even in small doses like the image above, a bit of blue is a great accent.

Here are a few other blues I love:

Navy blue grass cloth: recently used in a clients living room and I love how this turned out!

I’ve also used a very light blue linen on a sofa and have to say it’s a beautiful look.

This wall painted with two Farrow & Ball colours really works, it’s a combo of pitch blue and lulworth blue.

The vintage Indian dhurrie area rug by Madeline Weinrib is still a personal favourite. I love the look of faded blue rugs.

DEB'S TOP THREE: BEDS!

Having the right type of bed can really make the room. A bed frame or headboard really isn’t necessary, but it does certainly add a finished look to any room.

Here are a few of my faves!

1. RH slipcover – this would be the one I’d get today! I love the versatility that a slip cover gives you. You could change the fabric on this and totally change the look of your bedroom décor.

2. Cane bed by Serena & lily – such a classic look and paired with some pretty bedding it just gets even better!

3. A more modern low bed is the Matera from Design Within Reach. The walnut wood looks great and the fact that It has storage on the sides makes it very functional.