if Cranes designed rooms

This well-tailored bedroom reminds me of a crisp piece of stationary. The orderly atmosphere is really attractive. The hanging streamers (tapestries?) add life and depth to the room, breaking the line of sight without making a barrier. I could definitely sleep tight here; I like neatness, and this achieves that without being dull in the least. I'm especially liking the classical colors used-- it seems like they've gone out of style a bit lately, and it's good to see them employed in an elegant way while still being interesting.

Image Source: Eddie Ross

an orderly music

I'm drawn to the warmth of this setting. I like the way the books have been lit and silenced at the same time. It appears they've been lined with paper to unify the spines. I like the look that creates: it's calm without being boring in the least. The polished piano holds the promise of a good song, with a classic lamp to light the pages of music and the other books in the library. I don't see anywhere for an audience to be-- the only chair isn't a bench. This room is for the pianist alone.
Classic, intimate, and tailored to the musician. I want to create a space that fits me this well.

Image Source: Nathan Egan Interiors

a room art wrought

This room is more than a living space, it's a wonderful mixture of elements that have made a work of art. Rich chocolate hues are punctuated most immediately by the oriental blue dogs on the table, but the soft gold of the curtains, echoing the traces of gold paint in the paneling, is what really sets it alight.
I don't know what section of the house this photograph captured, but I would imagine it best situated at the end of a short hallway, with a bedroom's entrance as one turns left. It just seems too richly quiet to be a place for public traffic.

Image Source: photo by Frances Janisch

a living wall

Doesn't this look peaceful and bright? This seems like the perfect way to eat breakfast and wake up fully.
These colors are normally ones I avoid, but the work beautifully in this room. The turquoise and the vivid dapples of orange make the nature outside all the more lovely. The table and chairs are fine, but obviously not the center of attention in this gorgeous setting.

Image Source: from Cote Sud (?), posted by MLN at Interior Divine

by morning light

I just want to be there. It looks like a perfect place to work on the various projects that just pop up in life (I'm thinking giftwrapping, but that's just because Christmas is on my brain). The small table makes it a little odd to be a dining room, but it would certainly work for that purpose if you wanted an intimate setting.
There are several things I really like about this room. The high ceiling, the intricate trim, the paneled mirrors, and the lovely chandelier give the room an elegance that feels Parisian. Mellow colors keep it from being too standoffish, and the furniture, while formal, looks comfortable enough to actually use. The modern art doesn't do anything for me, but nor does it detract too much from the atmosphere.

Image souce: Veere Grenney Associates

Introduction

I'm diving into the fray of interior bloggings. I'm not exactly an expert on this, but I enjoy looking and I enjoy sharing. Let's see what happens.