7.09.2009

Bedrooms in the Hue of Blue

This traditional bedroom in the Hamptons was designed by New York's Steven Gambrel. The lovely tufted headboard with wood trim is my favorite element in the room.

Florida-based designer, Phoebe Howard created a lovely seaside bedroom retreat in this Johns Island home. Howard pulls several different shades of blue into the color scheme beautifully. The dark wood elements contrast nicely with the soft color palette.

This lovely bedroom was designed by Texas' Jan Showers. "An element of glamour is always necessary in a room, whether it be silk, glass or books--what is more glamorous than being surrounded by books?" says Showers. Although there are no books in this image, the Claudette Bench from Showers' furniture collection is glamorous!

This tranquil bedroom by James Michael Howard is my favorite in the series. Howard successfully mixes contemporary and traditional styles in this space. The lovely bed takes center stage under the gilded star-burst mirror. The pattern in the rug and quilt coordinate nicely. And the crystal chandelier adds a touch of glamour.

It's another gorgeous room by interior designer, James Michael Howard. Howard is known for his lavish application of color, texture and pattern and this bedroom is a great example. The color scheme - dusty blue, tangerine and a splash of yellow - flows beautifully through the quilt, throw pillows and artwork above the bed.

Which "blue" bedroom is your favorite? Also, drop by Julia's Hooked on Friday's blog party for more home inspiration!

*images from Jan Showers Interiors, James Michael Howard, S.R. Gambrel, Phoebe Howard

14 comments:

  1. Blue is such a calm and relaxing colour for a bedroom.

    I love the throw (is that what you would call it too?) on the end of the last bed.

    Hi from N Ireland, hope you can drop by and say "hi".

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  2. These are all so beautiful! They look so relaxing. It's hard to pick a favorite. I like them all.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    Jane

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  3. What beautiful, soothing retreats! It's hard for me to choose but I would say two and three are my favorite. Happy Friday!

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  4. I want them all....but if I had to choose, it would be the one with the four poster.

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  5. Beautiful! I like the first one from James Michael Howard.

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  6. my bedroom is a greyish blue and i just love it. it will be a color i will always have somewhere.

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  7. I like the one by Phoebe Howard. Is there a way to find out the source of the wall color?
    Visiting from Julia's.

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  8. I don't know which one I'd choose. I like elements of each. Probably the last one. As that appears to be a quilt at the end of the bed. And that just screams cozy to me!
    Brenda

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  9. Gorgeous pics -- my favorite is probably Phoebe Howard's room though...I'm a sucker for some navy/white stripes.

    I'm going to bookmark these as inspiration for my master bedroom. I love a blue bedroom!

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  10. Blue will always be my go-to color. I like picture #2 the best!

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  11. These are all wonderful.

    I am on a white tone on tone maybe a lil blue jag these days.

    My pocket book will be empty too soon!
    TTFN~~Claudia ♥

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  12. BTW - The paint color in Phoebe Howard's room is by Sherwin Williams - Top Sail - 6217.

    xo,
    cristin

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  13. Can you tell me the paint color for the James Michael Howard bedroom wall? Thanks

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  14. @Shapiro - I don't know the paint color used in the JM Howard bedroom. So sorry, I can't help you!

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