So reader Cynthia wrote me with a question regarding her bedroom suite and using it to create the look she's going for:
"We are in the process of moving into our new house and I was wondering if you could help us with the decoration of our bedroom? We have an antique white colour bedroom suite (same as the photo attached but the only difference is ours is antique white in colour).
We would like our room to be cosy and elegant,with loads of neutral colour and loads of dark wood. Our main inspiration is from the house in "Something's Gotta Give". We are just worried that it might look out of place with the white bedroom suite and that would throw the whole scheme off.."
Here is the style of her bedroom suite - but her's is antique white.
Here are shots from the home in "Something's Gotta Give, " to get an idea of the look she's going for
So lots of neutrals, creams, and dark wood accents. The floors are also a dark wood.
Movie shots via Hooked on HousesPretty much, I think the look Cynthia is going for is totally possible with the white bedroom suite that she already has. The important thing is to keep in mind the proportion of lights and darks when decorating the space. So Cynthia might want to balance out her white bedroom suite with some furniture pieces in dark wood - such as lamps, a side table, chair, etc.
This room has white furnishings but dark wood beams and a dark piano.
via Living Better Together
The white furniture in this room is kept from being too matchy-matchy be the addition of the brown leather chair.
via House to Home
3 above via DecorPad
via Ideal HomeThe three images above all display a casual balance or white and/or neutrals, and dark woods.
This room is a mix of so many styles but still gorgeous
via DecorPad
via The Lennoxx
The four images above illustrate how even with dark walls white furnishings can be integrated with dark wood; just make sure you supply adequate lighting.
2 above via CocoCozyWell, I hope I was some help Cynthia - or atleast provided some eye candy. If anyone else has some advice for Cynthia please comment!
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So lots of neutrals, creams, and dark wood accents. The floors are also a dark wood.
This room has white furnishings but dark wood beams and a dark piano.
The white furniture in this room is kept from being too matchy-matchy be the addition of the brown leather chair.
3 above via DecorPad
via Ideal Home
This room is a mix of so many styles but still gorgeous
via The Lennoxx
The four images above illustrate how even with dark walls white furnishings can be integrated with dark wood; just make sure you supply adequate lighting.
oh...this is so me... natural wood tones and white
via the beautiful blog, this is glamorous
West Elm(top)/Pottery Barn ( 2 bottom) via Material Girls
via Home Decorating Reviews
Tropical island architectural genius! I love the use of stone! It must make the home feel so cool when coming in from the beach.
