Design Notebook: Beautiful Bedrooms

I can't sleep. Most people would probably watch some TV. But I'm hoping that looking through beautiful bedrooms will help me get more quickly to dreamland....

[caption id="attachment_298" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="From Hooked on Houses"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_289" align="aligncenter" width="499" caption="From Tobi Fairley"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_290" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="From Chichi and Luxe"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_291" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="From Dreaming in Pink"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_292" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="From DIY Ideas"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_293" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="From Canadian House and Home via Never Without"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_295" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="From Decor Pad"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_296" align="aligncenter" width="460" caption="From Country Living"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_299" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="From Flickr"][/caption]

I came across Country Living's Bedroom Ideas Guide and found so many more design inspirations. But for now....I think I'll retire in one of my own.

[caption id="attachment_301" align="aligncenter" width="502" caption="By Michelle @ Design Palate"][/caption]

Color Pairings: White on White (With a Dash of Chic and a Splash of Romance)

Amidst DC's snowmageddon, there were moments of serenity and quiet.

This picture taken just outside the front of my home inspired the search for these chic and romantic white interiors....(with some ideas for designing with white)!

[caption id="attachment_84" align="aligncenter" width="360" caption="From Country Living"][/caption]

Tone it up. Use varying shades of white, from bright porcelain to deeper white shades with hints of truffle, gold, or bronze to create depth.

[caption id="attachment_85" align="aligncenter" width="390" caption="From City Sage"][/caption]

Add warmth with wood.

[caption id="attachment_87" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="From Dress Design Decor"][/caption]

Soften with subtle pink and gold hues.

[caption id="attachment_88" align="aligncenter" width="344" caption="From Reed Davis Photography"][/caption]

Play with visual and actual textures.