Bed Facelift with Auto Body Paint

I just got the old wooden bed back from Again & Again and it sure does look pretty now! MAJOR improvement over the old look...it used to have a cheesy rustic/distressed finish and now it's all glossy and sleek. I chose to go with an aqua auto body paint color like I mentioned in this post. It turned out great and I love that the color plays nice with the painting on the nightstand. It was painted by my grandmother in 1934.

I'm so glad that the old bed could be revamped. It's always nice to be able to use what you already have! Here are some shots of the bed...I played around a bit with different pillows and throws. I think I like the last one best with the duvet. What about you?

Here is the bed made up with my beloved COCOCOZY throw...

Then I played with some of the pillows from the living room...

Finally, here's the duvet that I've had on the bed...

What do you think of the bed? I think it's super fun and breathes new life into the room. Thanks to Again & Again for doing such a great paint job!

New Nightstands + Bed Paint Color Selection

I picked up some snazzy nightstands for the front guest bedroom. They are lacquered black and have fab polished nickel hardware. I spotted them at Again & Again and just had to have them for myself. Here are some shots of one of them...

Since they are much more sharp and sophisticated than the old wood bed in the room, I've decided to give that a facelift with some auto body paint. I'm brainstorming colors now. First I considered mimicking the Farrow & Ball lacquer on this desk from Kimberly Ayres' office...

Image via Kimberly Ayres Interior Design

Might look sorta like this...

Other ideas...

My bluebird blue

Navy

Kelly Green

Yellow

Hot Pink

Any favorite colors? Keep in mind that the orange accent pillow can easily change! I thought about just doing ivory, but I want to do something bold and fun. Besides the aqua, I like the idea of doing a rich kelly green.

Also, you might have noticed that the rug is whited out. That's because I'm selling my suzani rug so that I can use a wider rug. I plan to put the suzani rug on Ebay or Craigslist soon, so email me (kylestandeferknight at gmail.com) if you're interested in purchasing it. It measures 65" x 94" and is hand-tufted wool...the price is $900 + shipping if applicable. Here it is in action...

Finally, what do you think of the nightstands? I really love them and they were a bargain. Thank goodness for Again & Again!

Sleep Number Lyocell Sheets + Giveaway!

I am such a lucky girl...last week I received a set of Sleep Number® Lyocell sheets to try out. I was asked to review this product and in all honesty, I have nothing but great things to say about it!

I am very particular about bed linens and I doubted that the Sleep Number sheets would be as good as the ones I already have. I typically sleep on Sferra Egyptian cotton sateen sheets and they feel amazing, so my bar was set pretty high.

After washing them and testing out the Sleep Number set for a few nights, I was delighted to find that the all-natural lyocell was just as silky and soft as the Egyptian cotton sateen. I think it breathes a bit better too because I haven't gotten hot during the night since sleeping on the lyocell.

The Lyocell sheeting comes in six pretty colors and I chose "Diamond," which is a classic white. As you can see here, it works perfectly with the euro shams that I already had.

The sheets are with equipped Sleep Number's SmartFit™ and Logic™ Label system which is designed to make bed making quick and easy. These clever features ensure a secure fit through fully elasticized edges and corners and these cool anchor bands that keep the corners from popping off. Putting a fitted sheet on my king-sized bed can be a frustrating task, but with these helpful touches, it was fast and hassle-free.

To sum it all up, I really love these sheets. They are super comfortable and the quality seems to be fantastic. Plus, they are made in the USA (with "imported materials") and I definitely appreciate that. I'm excited to be sleeping on them tonight!

I want you to be able to experience the fabulousness too and Sleep Number has graciously offered to giveaway one Lyocell Sheet Set! 

Enter to win now via this link!

Also, if you're in the market for a new mattress, don't miss the Sleep Number Sleep Better Chat on September 23rd. Participants are eligible to enter and win a Sleep Number bed!

Finally, Sleep Number is having a huge sale right now and among other things, the Lyocell sheets are 50% off! Here are the details...

Room Recipe

I've gotten lots of questions about where some of our furniture/decor comes from so I thought it might help if I break it down, starting with the master bedroom. Exact items that are still available for purchase are linked below...keep in mind that I got every single thing in this room on sale, so it pays to be patient.

1. Bed - Z Gallerie - Victoria Sleigh Bed
2. Table lamps - Restoration Hardware - Crystal Banister Lamps
3. Nightstands - Bombay Company
4. Mirrors - Ballard Designs
5. Linens - Restoration Hardware - Italian Satin Stitch Bedding
6. Bench - Ballard Designs - Simone Bench
7. Rug - Jonathan Adler
8. Vanity Mirror - Wisteria - Embossed Bone Flower Mirror
9. Floor lamp - Local store
9. Chandelier - antique
10. Vanity and Chest - antique

Some of our stuff is no longer available or is an antique/hand-me-down so I've listed budget-friendly substitution ideas as well. I went as cheap as possible, because I know that most budgets are super tight. Just keep in mind that I'm not vouching for the quality. 

I'm a big believer in high-low, however, there are certain pieces that I'm willing to pay more for. In this room, those items included the bed, crystal lamps, and linens. After I pulled the trigger on those, I filled in the gaps with cheaper finds. On bargain items, I like to see/touch before purchasing or make sure that returning the item is an easy option (for example, Target stores accept returns). The last thing you want, is to receive something that looks cheap and it ends up being too expensive to ship back. This factor is what makes thrifting/antiquing worth it...plus you can usually bargain with sellers.

Bed

Target - Seville Tufted Headboard

Nightstands

Pier 1 - Hayworth Bedside Chest

If you're over the mirrored furniture thing, this would be a great alternative!

Pier 1 - Wycliff Chest

Crystal Lamps

Pier 1 - Serena Table Lamp

Mirrors

Ballard Designs - Kenton Chain Link Mirror

(Spray paint ivory, if you don't like the mixed metals look)

Linens

Overstock.com - Hotel Collection

I really like the platinum color or black.

Bench

Target - Dwell Upholstered Storage Bench

If you want more flexibility with the rug options, go with a solid instead of a stripe

The Company Store - Tufted Skirted Storage Bench

Rug

West Elm - Circles Rug (this one could go with the striped bench)

IKEA - Stockholm Rand

Vanity Mirror

Ballard Designs - D'Orsay Mirror

Chandelier

Overstock.com - Maria Theresa Chandelier

Floor Lamp

Target - Floor Lamp

Vanity

IKEA - Edland Dressing Table

Stool

PB Teen - Bella Vanity Stool

The quest for a well-appointed guest room

I hate that we don't have a real bed in the big guest room (it's just a mattress/boxspring on a bedframe currently). So that item has been on my list for a while.

I love this bed...now I just need Ethan Allen to put it on sale for about 60% off.

Can't decide which I like better!! This one's from Z Gallerie

 

 

And wouldn't one of these rugs be a nice change for the room?

Jonathan Adler customized, hand loomed wool rugs

After getting rid of the chest of drawers and moving the bookcase, I'd also take a pair of these:

 

This one was from Pier 1 but I don't think they have it anymore...I have seen something similar at HomeGoods though!

Battle of the Beds

Luckily, my parents decided to upgrade to a Tempurpedic and they were kind enough to haul their ex-mattress down to Big D to live out its existence in the Knight residence. I am thrilled to have a king-sized bed to offer up to guests--now I just need to buy a headboard or bed and start getting that room moving in a coherent direction. It's kind of a cluster of random pieces right now so the bed needs to be dynamic enough to serve as an anchor. Lots of fun (and cheap) options to consider:
HSN - $350HSN - $450 Thanks Nate Berkus for the two above!!
Target - $420JCP - $499 - I would probably paint the wood...maybe something fun like robin's egg blue.

Target - $470
Target - $660
Target - $699
Target - $700
Target - $710

West Elm - $329
West Elm - $449
HSN - Pewter - $299
From Roche Bobois...so it's probably not going to land in the guest room budget! Had to throw it in here because it's so pretty and fun.