Tufted Beds and More à la Room Service

I love tufted upholstery, especially tufted beds and headboards. The texture and softness that tufting creates pairs particularly well with more rigid or tailored elements like contrasting cording or nailhead trim. Because of the pretty shape and the tufting + cording, I've long crushed on the York Headboard from Pottery Barn (although sadly, the current version doesn't have the contrasting trim) and the Woodhouse Bed by Jonathan Adler. I also love the Rafael Bed from Z Gallerie for its tufting +nailhead trim.

A few years ago, I discovered Room Service in Los Angeles and was pleased to find that they make a few styles that are similar to the ones above (albeit less conservative). Room Service has tons of customizable bed designs, many of which are beautifully shaped, tufted, and have nailhead trim. Their style is definitely trendy and playful, so the fabrics used on the pieces in their showrooms are often pretty daring and bold. Anyhow, check out these tufted, statement-making beauties...

Besides fabulous beds and headboards, Room Service also makes plenty of other gorgeous furniture and they carry an eclectic set of home accessories. I love that Room Service creates a large percentage of their product line in the US and that most of the furniture is designed by husband and wife owners John and Taryn Bernard. At their operation in California they produce upholstery and cabinetry and have metal fabrication capabilities, so if you can dream it up...it's likely that they can make it.

Pretty cool stuff, isn't it? Room Service has stores in LA, Newport Beach, or San Francisco, so be sure to stop by one if you are ever nearby. Just prepare yourself for some serious visual stimulation...there is a lot to take in!

Shopping and Sarah's House

Had my own little Sarah's House marathon last night. Like my decor magazine backlog, I have lots of episodes piling up on the DVR and felt the need to carve out some time to catch up with my TV friends.

It's one of the few shows on HGTV that doesn't get on my nerves...most of the others either have annoying hosts or effuse a really poor design aesthetic. Sarah and Tommy (add him to my loooong list of gay crushes...Tim Gunn, Jeff Lewis, Nate Berkus, Tom Ford, etc.) have a fun dynamic and in general, add great style to the spaces they work on. Here are two of my favorite rooms from Sarah's portfolio:

Anyhow, I browsed the interwebs while watching and ran across some cool new stuff that I wanted to share. Et voila...

Fretwork Mirror from Horchow

Zig zag rug from Clayton Gray, kinda Missoni-esque but with a price tag that's easier to swallow

Such a unique chandelier from Home Decorators...love the whimsical shape.

LOVE this sofa from Z Gallerie with the power combo of tufting and nailheads...great price too!

Martha puts her stamp on EVERYTHING these days from dog stuff to this outdoor rug

Oh Lord, I wish this table would work in our entry which is also from Clayton Gray.

Credenza a la Room Service Home...love that piece of artwork above it too!

Ignore the ugly rug and pillow and focus on the cool bamboo chair and the blue garden stool.

Hope you all have a wonderful, safe holiday weekend. Happy Independence Day!

Who doesn't love Room Service?

One of my favorite indulgences at a hotel is ordering room service breakfast. I love the over-the-top touches like fancy pressed butter and tiny jellies that I would never have at my own house. The Room Service store in LA is another indulgent experience...full of fabulous things you might not have at your own house. Their stuff is fun, decadent, and cool. It's the kind of place where you can buy just a few things and instantly add style to a room.

They seem to worship the gods of nailheads and tufting like I do :)

 

 

These kind of case goods can make a room.

 

 

I adore their upholstered beds.

How cool is this curved sofa?? It's very Mad Men.

Stylish sectional complete with nailhead trim and white lacquer feet!

Windsor Smith pillows

Nailheads even on that little chest!