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Showing posts with label black and white. Show all posts
Showing posts with label black and white. Show all posts
Friday, February 21, 2014

ROOM IN CHECK - ROOM TO LOVE 2.21.14

gingham check checkered fabric covered walls in a living room

Am a huge fan of fabric covered upholstered walls...am also a huge fan of anything in a gingham check.  Imagine my delight when I found this little gem of a room...where everything from walls, to windows, to furniture is covered in a black and white gingham check.  Sounds like it would be too overwhelming...but in reality it looks so cute and cozy.

Note to self (and TE)...in future, take a small room and go completely gingham style!

gingham check checkered vichy upholstered walls drapes chair

Design non-sequitur...found this adorable knit top and skirt by Narciso Rodriguez to match the room.  Camouflage of sorts for a gingham check room!


Shopping source:
Narciso Rodriguez check knit top
Narciso Rodriguez check knit skirt

Happy Friday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  Just realized I still haven't shared photos from last weekend in Ojai with my guy TE.  Will get to it  this weekend or next week!

Photos: Prue Ruscoe
Thursday, February 13, 2014

BLACK & WHITE DIAMOND RUG DELIGHT - CHEAP TO CHIC


I am a fan of decorating with black and white.  Simple and striking.  Came across this photo of black and white rug in sort of a modern version of Turkish Kilim carpet.  I like.

So today I bring you some modern reproductions of a classic Kilim rug diamond design in black and white!

Turkish Kilim reproduction from West Elm 5'x8' - $299
2. Flat weave Black & Ivory rug 5'x8' - $399

1. Black & Ivory Hexagon Wool Rug  8'x10' - $521
3. Madeline Weinrib Jordan cotton carpet 6'x9' - $1079 (above)
Happy Thursday!

xo
Coco
Photo: Adore Magazine
Monday, January 20, 2014

CLEAN LINES & SIMPLE DESIGN



White minimalist living room

As this first month of 2014 races by...I am thinking about ways that I might streamline the interior decor in my tiny little cottage in the Hollywood Hills (to see my house click here). My home is pretty neutral in tone...I have lots of texture and pattern going on. While I probably wouldn't remove all of the different prints (very COCOCOZY Collection to layer patterns)...might I consider going the clean line, simple design route. I love my home...but something to consider. Just spent last night shredding documents from 2005! Oy vey. Have to organize today.

Anyhooo... I love this all black and white home from Anna Leena's Home blog. The cleanest of clean lines and a monochromatic design scheme. No frills, no fuss. Refreshing. Leaves room to think.

White minimalist living room with black accents

Minimalist and industrial staircase

Minimalist kitchen with stainless counter tops and a black board

What do you think of this super super minimalistic design and decor?

Happy Monday! Happy Martin Luther King Day!

xo
Coco

P.S. Taking a moment today of course to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King and all of the amazing things he did for our country. People like him, who have a vision about making things better for everyone, are truly truly inspiring. Happy b-day MLK!

Photos: Anna Leena's Home
Thursday, January 9, 2014

BEAUTIFUL B&W BATH

Black and white bathroom with square tiles and a French door

Now this is an adorable white and black bathroom I think...with just the right touches.  Inspiration for my dream bath for sure.

White square tiles on the walls and wet surfaces...a cute small discreet black square tile detail acting as trim of sorts...neatly giving this white bathroom a hint of character. A place to repose...relax...dress...primp...preen...soak...in style.  Doesn't hurt to have the wonderful french door leading out onto the balcony too.  Nice.  Really nice.

Black and white bath with black tile trim

Black and white bath with black and brown accents

Black and white bath with black accents and french door leading to patio

Follow me on COCOCOZY Pinterest and go to my Beautiful Baths board to see my latest picks for a delightful bath!

Happy Thursday!

xo
Coco

Photo:  Residence
Thursday, December 5, 2013

MIRROR MAGIC - CHEAP TO CHIC

Small bathroom with black and white cement tiles, arched paneled walls and a simple wash basin sink and arched mirror

Love this little bath designed by Jessica Helgerson.  The black and white cement tiles, the arched detail in the paneled walls, the simple wash basin sink, and the mirror!

I love the arched gold mirror above the bathroom sink. So elegant and simple.

This one inspired me to bring back CHEAP TO CHIC as I went in search of the perfect bathroom mirror.

Gold lead mirror
Zanzibar Gold Leaf Mirror - $573

Gold mirror
Barclay Butera Golden Mirror - $720

Vintage mirror
Vintage Jay Spectre Mirror - $1,175


Small bathroom with black and white cement tiles, stand alone tube and white pendant light

Which of these mirrors do you like best?  Do you like this bathroom look?  I love it!

Happy Thursday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  Had a great dinner last night with best of friend AT who is visiting from London...she brought along the very sweet VP who I worked with years ago.  We went to the Soho House.  Had such a great time.  Our evening ended up in a full blown photo shoot inside the photo booth on our way out.  The photo booth is there for people to take just a few photos with their friends to commemorate a night out.  We took about 30.  We couldn't quite get our pose right!

Photo: Jessica Helgerson
Thursday, October 3, 2013

BLACK WHITE RED COUTURE - COLOR WATCH

black white kitchen subway tile backsplash island pendant light checkered floor

Love this black and white with a dash of red as a color scheme.  Makes a bold statement.  Love this glossy modern but classic kitchen from uber interior designer Steven Gambrel.  So stunning.

Fashionable interior design...mirrored on the runways for fall 2013.   Some high style catwalk finds too!

Chanel Fall 2013 Ready to Wear (above)


breakfast nook red banquette bench seating woven chair tulip table kitchen black white

Burberry Fall 2013 (above)



Rag & Bone Fall 2013 (above)

Happy Thursday!

xo
Coco

Photos: S.R. Gambrel
Monday, August 19, 2013

ALL WASHED UP - FLOOR TO CEILING BATHROOM TILE - THIS OR THAT

Black and white marble floor to ceiling bathroom tile and a small robot

 Who doesn't love a bathroom bathed in tile?  If you are out there, raise your hand.  I'd like to hear why not.  Don't be shy.  You might have good reason.  For me, if done right, a fully tiled bath can be quite beautiful.

I love the idea of making a dramatic design statement with tile.  Covering a bath area in tile from floor to ceiling.  Creating a room with a uniform interesting surface.  The look can make any bath feel like one big wet room.  I like.

Okay...here are two baths...fully tiled from head to toe...which of these two looks do you like better?  The bold and brash black and white marble tile bath above OR the showering room with arched ceiling, white porcelain tile with dark black grout?  Yoohooo...which one?

White bathroom floor to ceiling marble tiles arched ceiling

I think I would pick the first bath...much to even my surprise.  I think it would be cool to do one smaller bathroom in this look.

Which do you like best?  Do tell in the comments below!

Happy Monday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  Am in NYC for a few days.  Visiting with best of friend AM and her hubby JE and their kids.  AM, her kids, her friend AHC and I drove out to the Hamptons this weekend - JE had to stay behind to work.  Of course was a thrill to get to spend time with AM...and also have known AHC for years and enjoyed road tripping out the Hamptons with him too.  AM, her family and AHC have rented a barn house in Watermill for the summer.  A rickety cool old house filled with vintage farm themed  collectibles.  It is kind of cool and very spooky at the same time.  Anyhooo...I took this photo below through some vintage pressed metal item hanging on the window overlooking the pool.  That is AM in silhouette!  I'll post a few more photos of the house itself on COCOCOZY Instagram...so make sure to follow me on Instagram @COCOCOZY!

Vintage pressed metal window covering
Abstract photo overlooking the pool at best of friend AM's house in the Hamptons (above)
P.P.S. Today among other things I plan on stopping by the NY Now trade show.  I have a few collections of COCOCOZY home furnishings showing there including my new line of embroidered COCOCOZY Pillows and COCOCOZY Bedding.  So excited to see my designs on display!

Red and blue COCOCOZY embroidered linen pillows from Peking Handicraft
My new COCOCOZY embroidered linen pillow line from Peking Handicraft will be launched at NYNow trade show this week in NYC! (above)

P.P.P.S. I got a press pass this time for the NY Now trade show so I could freely take photos of cool market items I find to share with you!  Here is the bad news...my Canon Elph broke over the weekend!  I took it to the beach with AHC one day...left it face down in the sand while watching him take an afternoon swim and now it doesn't work....ARRRRRGGGHHHHH!  Once again...a critical moment in my life as a blogger and I don't have a camera!  Oy va voy va voy.

P.P.P.P.S.  Am looking forward to seeing some cool things at market ...even though I do not have a camera.  Especially love stopping by the Made Goods booth at these shows.  They make so many cool furniture pieces and home accessories.  I saw these cute boxes covered in tribal cloth from the Philippines in Atlanta...love them...hope to see more from the Made Goods guys today!

Made Goods green, blue and white upholstered boxes
Emily green blue and white  upholstered decorative boxes I spotted at the Made Goods showroom in Atlanta...love! (above)

P.P.P.P.P.S.  Remember to weigh in on which bath you like the best!

Photos: Unknown source (please let me know if you know the source of the black white marble bath); Jonas Ingerstedt; Coco of COCOCOZY

Saturday, August 3, 2013

FEARLESS HOME DECOR

hot pink living room classic architecture crown molding decorative panel windows
An all hot pink living room! (above)

Fearless home decorating...would you be able to take the plunge and dive right in and decorate rooms like this?  Makes an incredibly powerful statement...rather playful and fun too.  But could you actually imagine daring yourself to design without fear.

A hot pink living room,  A bathroom bathed in black and white even in the sink bowl basin.

"Wow" is all I can say!

Very eye catching (an understatement really).  A little scary to actually imagine taking design risks like these.  Could you do it?

black white floor to ceiling mosaic tile bath bathroom vanity ceramic wall faucet
Black and white tiled bathroom with a twist. (above)

Are you design daring?  Could you do it?  Please weigh in on comments below.

I wish I had 4 houses.  In one of those houses, I would definitely be fearless (have the decor outlined for the other 3 already!).  As of right now, I simply have one very tiny cottage in the Hollywood Hills...so cannot completely put fears aside...but I can dream.  I would do the black and white bathroom.  Would leave the hot pink living room for my best of friend AM!

Happy Saturday!

xo
Coco

Photos: Agent Bauer/Lo Bjurulf