Thursday, April 22, 2010

One Room, Two Ways

Ugh, I can't decide which room I like better and, as you've probably noticed, I really dislike the feeling of ambivalence. 

The vintage suitcases and mannequin are perfection in the first shot, but I really like the pop of pink and the sweet sea foam dresser in the second.  This is definitely a great example of what a little styling can do to really define a space.  Do you prefer one over the other? 
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35 comments:

  1. CatApril 22, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    I would have to cast my vote for white...it is always so peaceful looking to me and just conveys a fluffy, restful sleep :)

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  2. FB @ FabulouslyBroke.comApril 22, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    The first white room.

    But with that solid pink bedspread

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  3. Mrs. DeRapsApril 22, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    I'd take the pink duvet and move it to the white. I love the suitcases as bedside table. Brilliant!

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  4. Helena - A Diary of LovelyApril 22, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    difficult decision indeed, i love the pink accents!

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  5. Moments and ImpressionsApril 22, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    I love the second room - I can imagine it in a east coast home with the small town and ocean nearby. Love that dresser...

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  6. naphtali April 22, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    I like the white room though would love to add that fantastic dresser to it!

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  7. Moments and ImpressionsApril 22, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    OOHH the heels on the table - just saw them and love it.

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  8. Maggie RoseApril 22, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    I like the furniture in the second, but the bedding in the first!

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  9. LenoreNeverM♡reApril 22, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    I always prefer the all neutral look for the bed room~ so dreamy&calming~~~
    xo

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  10. LaShauneApril 22, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    voting for the 2nd. I love the mix of color and the idea of using the bike basket for flowers is just perfect!

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  11. Caroline @ The Feminist HousewifeApril 22, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    I don't usually even like pink, but I'm LOVING the second room. It seems more alive, though not overbearing. They are both gorgeous, however!

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  12. TERI REES WANGApril 22, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    You can easily have both.

    I see the same room twice, switched up seasonally to meet our mood.

    Cheers!..to having it all.

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  13. Melanie's RandomnessApril 22, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    I like the second one better! The pink is really beautiful!!

    Thanks for the comment too! *hugs*

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  14. TrishaApril 22, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    Definitely the one with the bike in it. :) Pretty pictures! I think I'd sleep well in either room.

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  15. AnonymousApril 22, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    I love both for what they each bring to the room, a natural lightness from the white room and a fresh and sweet pop from second room.

    Great taste.

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  16. drollgirlApril 22, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    dang it! you are making me think.

    at first glance, #1 all the way. but then again it might be a little tiny bit drab. but #2 is too much pink for me. OR IS IT? HAHAHAHHAHAH

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  17. UnknownApril 22, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    The first one, definitely. Also suits man & woman ...not just a girl. And, I love it. :)

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  18. KatieApril 22, 2010 at 5:06 PM

    How about #1 with the sea foam dresser?

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  19. KarenaApril 22, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    I would do the 1st and then add smaller shots of color in art & accessories.

    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  20. carolina @ patagonia giftsApril 22, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    oh I'm so much coveting pink lately that I would surely choose the second one... if... I hadn't to share my bedroom with the huz... ha! xo

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  21. tape_queenApril 22, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    I am in favor of the white room! I feel like it would be much easier to add to a white room than to a room that already has a strong pink personality. I also prefer the clean and calming soft whites in the first. :)

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  22. SamApril 22, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    Gee - that's a tough call! They are both lovely in their own way. Can't I have both? :0)

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  23. ######April 22, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    ohhh me likey both of these.

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  24. Claire KieferApril 22, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    I like the second one. I think it's cheerier. I also get so confused by how people manage to have white rooms and not ruin them with coffee/wine/ink stains from writing in bed at night/etc. What's the secret?? I can't even wear a white dress. :|

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  25. Callie GraysonApril 22, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    love the first, all white with a hint of natural!
    serene and cosy!
    xx
    callie

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  26. ginaApril 22, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    Love the second one. I want to paint my dresser that color....

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  27. Heather KApril 22, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    I love the second room. The splash of bright pink is fabulous. The dresser is just the right hight and the color is so great. Everything gets lost in the sea of white in the first one.

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  28.  VivApril 22, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    The first for me. I want to starfish dive onto that bed and never leave that room.

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  29. MoosetteApril 23, 2010 at 1:01 AM

    I love white rooms - feel so relaxed and simple - but I do really love the pop of color with pink and the unexpected teal dresser... ahhhhh - I didnt help much!

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  30. Iva MessyApril 23, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    I love love love pink. HOWEVER there just is something so strong about #1. I love it!!

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  31. SamanthaApril 23, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Wow. Great comparison. I would have to go for the first one for sure.

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  32. abigail's treasureApril 23, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    the top one definitely, beautiful.

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  33. beauty commaApril 26, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    i've actually prepared a post with the first bedroom in it, but the second one is really cute, too...

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  34. Melissa AApril 29, 2010 at 1:03 AM

    Definately the pink brightens it up a bit.

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  35. AlexisApril 30, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    I love the first room but, if I could combine, I'd put the suitcases under the typewriter and add in the side table of the pink room. :)

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