https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:21:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1628875 Sun, 13 Mar 2016 18:58:00 +0000 rebekahphoto 1628875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ooh I love the dovetail detailing! my dad is a woodworker &amp; taught us all about wood &amp; craftsmanship &amp; Ive always loved a handmade piece. nice that they reclaim the wood </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1628830 Sun, 13 Mar 2016 16:49:16 +0000 annagybe 1628830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I found something I like. Locally made reclaimed wood</p> <p><a href="http://www.theshakercraftsman.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.theshakercraftsman.com/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1627499 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 17:22:25 +0000 rachylou 1627499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw this on West Elm: <a href="http://www.westelm.com/m/products/mid-century-chifforobe-white-h1411/?pkey=e%7Cwhite%7C352%7Cbest%7C4294967200%7C3%7C15%7C%252Fwhite%252Ffurniture%7C10&#038;cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH" rel="nofollow">http://www.westelm.com/m/produ.....DUCTSEARCH</a></p> <p>I admit this isn't quite my idea of midcentury modern, but depending on the carving on your bed may be an ideal direction. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1627379 Thu, 10 Mar 2016 13:33:09 +0000 viva 1627379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not a guru but just chiming in. I really love the idea of a white dresser with really clean midcentury lines as a double contrast to your dark, ornate bed. Maneera's second picture, Mary's second link -- I love these the most.</p> <p>And I'm so inspired by everyone's ideas here. I know where to come when it's decorating time!</p> <p>PS I have a small chandelier in my office and I love it, Anna. It's a great way to add interest and light in a place other than over a dining room table or in an entryway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1626711 Wed, 09 Mar 2016 02:12:58 +0000 MsMary 1626711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Painted wooden furniture is really having a moment right now. For my bedroom I got an old (antique-ish) one on Craigslist and painted it coral with a gold top. This was my inspiration: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/151503974939931906/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/151503974939931906/</a> Something like that might be fun with your natural wood bed.</p> <p>I also love this look with the outside painted gold and the drawers white: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/151503974940460387/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/151503974940460387/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1626518 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 16:41:47 +0000 rebekahphoto 1626518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i like the idea of the contrast with a modern dresser &amp; your antique darker bed. I think legs give it a lighter feel floating a bit off the floor</p> <p>this one has modern clean lines &amp; a touch of steel:<br /><a href="https://www.eq3.com/us/en/productdetail/bedroom/storage/dressers/edward-double-dresser.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.eq3.com/us/en/prod.....esser.html</a></p> <p>This is a beautiful handmade solid cherry piece, maybe too long?<br /><a href="http://woodrevivalstore.com/products/modern-dresser-1" rel="nofollow">http://woodrevivalstore.com/pr.....-dresser-1</a></p> <p>this one is more traditional, Swedish style that could feel a bit of that western touch:<br /><a href="https://www.bassettfurniture.com/Traditional-Gustavian-Double-Dresser-DZ40506.asp" rel="nofollow">https://www.bassettfurniture.c.....Z40506.asp</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1626366 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 10:09:10 +0000 Maneera 1626366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the shout out, Mochi!</p> <p>Anna, I really like the dresser you've linked to.....would you buy it in the light wood or the walnut? </p> <p>From a totally design perspective, I agree with Jules. When it's hard to match wood finishes in the room, white is a fail-proof choice....especially if your walls are white or ivory. A dresser in white will fit right in without fighting for attention, and your four poster bed with the chandelier above it can then take centre stage. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1626255 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 23:05:48 +0000 Mochi 1626255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no idea whatsoever, but when I had a designing dilemma some months back, I got amazing feedback and advice in particular from&nbsp;<b>Maneera.&nbsp;</b>I hope she'll chime in.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1626188 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 19:27:33 +0000 Jules 1626188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know how sometimes a bit of expert advice sticks in your head, one that is stuck in mine is the idea that every great room has a bit of black and/or white in it. And it does seem to ring true when I break down design photos. We focus on the colour scheme and wood, but there is almost always some black and white incorporated that you might not notice at first glance. It doesn't stand out but that's precisely why it works, it just fits in. And since internalizing this I have found that black or white works in almost every room, especially when I'm feeling like there's too much going on.<br />So.... a beautiful lacquered piece in black? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1626150 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 18:27:52 +0000 kkards 1626150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i'd go more art deco with a mirrored set of drawers....it adds some lightness, and you don't need to worry about the woods competing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1625988 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 12:33:48 +0000 Lucy 1625988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure if I'm a guru! But I really love the one you have linked too. As you can't match the bed, I think you want something that has a bit of an edge, but blends in colour wise. So good choice. Nice clean lines, to keep the focus on the bed and chandelier :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1625920 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 06:00:04 +0000 Marmee 1625920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about this Redford House highboy? It comes in 28 colors. Mine is being delivered this week! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1625870 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 02:41:19 +0000 Jules 1625870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe something art nouveau? A bit of drama to play well with the bed and chandelier. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1625794 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:17:41 +0000 Neelie 1625794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about a mirrored piece to add a bit of sparkle? &nbsp;Will go with any wood...and then will go with the chandelier whenever you install it... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1625741 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:22:22 +0000 rachylou 1625741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like that piece a lot. Has both simplicity and refinement... And legs! Do you have a pic of your bed? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1625737 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:12:34 +0000 JAileen 1625737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the piece you linked to. Modern, yet classic. Initially I thought of a painted piece so different woods aren't competing for attention. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1625718 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 18:51:32 +0000 annagybe 1625718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Something like this? A bit old fashioned, but somehow still fits. Like the furniture is a bit of mixed inherited.</p> <p><a href="http://www.roomandboard.com/catalog/bedroom/dressers/vermont-artisan-dressers" rel="nofollow">http://www.roomandboard.com/ca.....n-dressers</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1625716 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 18:41:50 +0000 Angie 1625716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Head over to Daniel at Area 51 in Capitol Hill (Pine Street) for inspiration.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1625698 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 17:52:17 +0000 rabbit 1625698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with <b>rachylou</b>. &nbsp;Unless you happen to find something in a similar dark color that picks up some aspect of the beds shape (spindle feet?) while still being clean-lined, and that's hard to do. &nbsp;Mixing and matching eras and colors deliberately works better I think as long as the other parts of the room are harmonious in terms of colors and shapes. &nbsp;Maybe use a mid-century inspired bedside lamp as well or something.</p> <p>My decorating aesthetic has been mid century modern (teak colors) meets world market textiles for awhile now, although I'm ready to go for more minimalist textiles now.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1625686 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 17:38:42 +0000 rachylou 1625686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could go for a midcentury high boy or cabinet of some sort. Something Scandinavian. Teak if you feel rich. I'd go for a lighter wood colour. Dark to match the bed would end up looking like a mismatch instead of a deliberate contrast, I feel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/home-decorating-gurus-a-question#post-1625679 Sun, 06 Mar 2016 17:26:42 +0000 annagybe 1625679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I've decided that the dressers I inherited from my mother aren't really cutting it. Some of drawers are really difficult to open &amp; close. They hold no sentimental value.<br /> My ideal style is more fake mid century modern, with possibly a bit of western. With cleaner lines. Some Dania pieces, etc.<br /> However my bed is an antique dark wood four-poster bed that I inherited from my grandmother. It is sentimental. It has some ornate carvings. But not overly frilly, for lack of a better term. I plan on eventually installing a small chandelier over the bed; there is no central lighting in the bedroom. So over all the bedroom is more feminine I guess. I'm fine with that. I also have a cedar chest in there.<br /> So what style dresser should I look for? Needs to be taller than wider. 6 or so drawers. Searching online hasn't lead me to any clues. I'd prefer real wood or plywood, not particle board. </p>