Pillow Obsession: 7 Black and White Pillows

Black and white pillows provide a great way of adding contrast to a space.  Whether on a sofa or a chair, these color opposites add depth to both bright and neutral palette rooms.  Take a look at 7 of my favorites:

Click here to see interesting spaces that utilize black and white pillows.

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Roof Deck Reveal

Whether reading, eating dessert or playing with bubbles our new roof deck has proved to be well worth the effort and wait.  Take a look at how our family has been utilizing this new space as an additional outdoor room.

Two West Elm double loungers with Ikat pillows provide cozy seating for the whole family.

Found during a Maine beach hike,  the driftwood was planted with succulents.

To see the deck before the transformation click here and for a full house tour check out Apartment Therapy.

Pattern Prediction

The intricately embroidered medallions of traditional Suzani tapestries continue to grace modern day interiors.  As bed and pillow covers, even rugs,  these Central Asian works of art will surely make 2011 a more beautiful year.   My favorites are the ones with very dark, almost black, silk threads mixed with bright oranges, pinks and reds.  Their color combinations seem to be endless just like their beautiful designs.  Find the ones you love and share them with me.

Take a look at some retail links that feature Suzani prints on Cocoon's Facebook page.

Room Inspiration

This room inspiration stems from an array of pieces that I've had my eye on for quite some time.   Of course, by now they all have found a spot in my imaginary mansion.  Take a look at how a tassled banquette, a sunset rug and an industrial tool chest can work together to create a colorful,  playfully inviting sitting room.

Above Richard Shapiro's armless banquette is rich in elegance AND warmth.

Ever since I posted Sunset with Angela Adams , I've  been wanting to place this vibrant rug somewhere in my home.  It's both bold and daring and paring it with a warm velvety brown can ground it without taking away any of its dramatic appeal.  Angela Adams

The geometric outline of the bonaire coffee table adds a modern twist to the room.

I don't often match or use full furniture sets in a room,  but I just love the armless banquette and these club chairs together.  The room takes on a 1930's LA glamour feel.

The Thomas Paul maple tree pillow brings the room back to modern day by adding color and visual interest.

Restoration Hardware's industrial tool box console's rough and stuctured form provides contrast to the soft banquette.  Placed behind the banquette or against a wall it will provide yet another element to my imaginary space.

Two hot pink turned wood table lamps on the console offer a pop of color.  Graham and Green

Lastly, From Esty, Moroccan tea glasses for tea or cocktails.

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Heavy Metal-Copper

Today's post is the second  in a series exploring how to incorporate metals, other than stainless steel,  into your space with accessories, textiles and lighting.  Take a look at some copper examples and check out the first Heavy Metal post.

Above,  Tom Dixon's copper shade pendants add sophistication and glamour to any space.  Use alone or grouped.

Jocelyn Warner's wallpaper's psychedelic pattern can add excitement and allure to an interior.

Owl tree pillow by Michele Varain combines linen and metalic threads to create a whimsical scene.

Copper conveys warmth as well as feelings of nostalgia.  The Redsmith chair, above,  does all that and more...

Try adding a little copper to your space.