1997 Decorators' Show House   Lady's Bedroom

Inspired by a European excursion, the Lady's Bedroom incorporates elements of French, Monegasque, Italian, Swiss and English design while addressing the home's architecture.  The tole chandelier was found in a Paris flea market.  Water gilt on the Italian chair-frames recalls examples seen in Monaco's Royal Palace and at the Vernissage(Opening Night) of Basel's European Fine Arts Festival.  Upholstered walls were inspired by a Left Bank hotel.  The printed linen is available through Osborne and Little.

Other contributions-a cozy English Adam-style pine mantel, French-glazed millwork, draperies mounted outside the window to frame the bed and add volume, Chinese export porcelain, a lady's necessities box and a botanical screen-add feminine touches.

These combined elements form an American statement in lively, happy, soothing colors of yellow, green and blue.  The ribbon-pattern carpet from Shaw Industries' Expressive Designs collection brings the design home again.  

To read more about this bedroom, click to see an article from Traditional Homes Decorators' Showhouse magazine.