Room Inspiration

Room Inspiration: An Updated Mid-Century Office

May 8, 2013

This room was inspired by a client’s request for a “Mad Men” style work space with current day sensibilities.  After perusing through these images, Cocoon Home came up with this modern mid-century office. Credenza, calendar, leather chair,  light, desk, rug, task chair and art.

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7 Of The Moment Inspiring Spaces

April 10, 2013

  While creating spaces of your own looking at others’ for inspiration can help define a personal style.  For my own home I am gravitating toward elements present in these 7 images.  Take a look: Which of these spaces appeal to you? 1./2./3./4./5./6./7.

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Kitchen Inspirations

April 3, 2013

Our upcoming kitchen renovation is in full creative swing.  Our newly designed space will blend aspects from each of the above images by utilizing textured materials, Silestone counters, innovative cook tops and, of course, a dramatic wall covering.  Stay tuned and enjoy this little preview: wallpaper, statellight chandelier, flatware, induction cooktop, cherner side chair, water [...]

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7 “Of The Moment” Inspiring Rooms

November 14, 2012

  Cocoon Home was recently commissioned to work on 2 very different spaces, one, a residential home and the other a professional business office.  Using Pinterest, I’ve been collecting images that I find inspiring for each client’s space.  By introducing leather, interesting lighting and a few key mid-century pieces the office will take on a [...]

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Room Inspiration: A Room For My Hubby

October 12, 2012

This week’s Room Inspiration is a result of my husband’s love for Chesterfield sofas.  We’ve been discussing couch options for our family room and even explored the possibility of a tufted leather classic,  but I’m afraid it may not be the right option for that space.  Don’t get me wrong, I love mixing styles and [...]

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Room Inspiration: Vintage Moroccan Rugs

August 22, 2012

This week’s room inspiration was inspired by my most recent obsession:  vintage Moroccan rugs.  Take a look at how a teen’s bedroom comes together with unique color combinations, patterns and style. 1. Cambridge Bed 2. Ryan Bedding 3. Jensen Wood Turntable 4. Brigitta Nightstand 5.  Vintage Moroccan Rug 6. Sliced Pointelle Booties 7.  Barovier Glass Flower Flush Mount [...]

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Room Inspiration: A Calm, Comfortable And Stylish Nursery

April 25, 2012

   Having already selected a crib from Restoration Hardware,  a client asked Cocoon to create a nursery for the upcoming arrival of baby .  Her request was to have a space that would be calming, comfortable and not overly baby-fied.  Opting for a neutral palette, mixing rug and bedding patterns, and adding sophisticated furniture will [...]

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Room Inspiration: Florence Broadhurst Wallpaper

February 7, 2012

Last month, Elle Decor featured an article on Florence Broadhurst.   She was an Australian designer that created vivid patterns for wallpapers and fabrics in the 60′s and 70′s.  Her unique color palettes and flamboyant designs have made her work timeless and memorable.  I fell in love with her peacock feather wallpaper.  Take a look [...]

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Room Inspiration: A Tribal Rug

October 4, 2011

Fall’s popular patterns are not only taking on animal themes but tribal ones as well.    Vibrantly colored geometric patterns are being applied to throws, pillows,upholstery and rugs.  Take a look at how this particularly graphic one  inspires a living room. Thiebaut sofa @ SOM (south of market) Urban Outfitters Samsara pillow concrete lamp Lamp: [...]

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Room Inspiration Part 2: Monkey Wallpaper

August 30, 2011

Originally, this De Gournay monkey wallpaper adorned a dining room in my last Room Inspiration.  It now decorates a teen’s bedroom, one with an eye for color and slightly overbearing,  design obsessed parents (who could that be?).  Hung on one wall, behind the bed, this colorful wallpaper creates a whimsical and glamorous setting.  By mixing modern and traditional [...]

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