Thursday, January 20, 2011

Bedroom Window Seat



My window seat!
Progress in the bedroom continues with the window seat getting completed.
I used a pale aqua matelasse coverlet for my cushion and skirt.
Matelasse is french for "to quilt, to pad"
 which is fabric woven with two warps
so a puckering and quilted effect is achieved.
The large border edging of the coverlet is what I used to upholster a pleated skirt
on the board platform that the cushion rests upon.
It was heavy to work with, 
but I thought it would be ideal for future machine washings.
A pattern with a finished edge makes this ideal for the skirt.
I stapled the skirt right onto the platform under the cushion.
A silk roman shade in aqua blue is paired with a small tablecloth
that I cut in half to use as a cafe curtain that swags across the bottom half.
I tacked this chantilly lace "cafe" on both edges for a simple and sweet effect.
This is one of the old table cloths I found at a consignment shop in NH.
Lots of ruffles on the white pillows make this an ethereal sitting spot.
The blue on the bench is the palest of shades. 
A small occasional table I painted white holds 
an old lamp on a marble base for intimate lighting.
This table may get an antique glaze someday.
My romantic window seat~
the perfect solution for this narrow dormer alcove.

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32 comments:

  1. Now that I am able to post comments on your blog, First I would like to say that I think your home is just beautiful... I love this window seat and the pleating on it. it look you could sit there all day and daydream. I know I sure would.

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  2. Beautiful. I love the aqua roman shade! And the pillows are so gorgeous!!

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  3. So pretty and feminine. I love Matelasse...it is timeless and works in many applications and decors.

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  4. What a great idea! Looks so elegant, comfy and cozy...how did you pull off all those looks so nicely? Such talent!!!

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  5. Amy, your window seat is so beautiful and so inviting. Can I come and sit awhile?

    Linda from Missouri
    lindarubin@centurytel.net

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  6. This is stunning Amy...Makes me want to come over and get comfortable with a good book and cup of tea...

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  7. Gorgeous! What a perfect place to curl up with a book. I love the cafe curtain & sweet pillows.

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  8. It looks just beautiful, Amy! I love the Matelasse fabric, it looks so comfy! I really am in love with what you did with the window treatments. I just HAVE to try this somewhere! Nicely done!

    XO,
    Jane

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  9. Would love a cozy window seat like this to cozy up w/a book & a mocha! Fantastic spot! xoxo

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  10. The window seat is just gorgeous. I love the idea of using Matelasse fabric. It looks so elegant. The window treatments are out of this world beautiful.

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  11. Your eye for color is so perfect, everything has a soft, romantic, dreamlike quality. I love the silky aqua shade..

    Cindy

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  12. It looks so romantic and inviting! I love window seats, even though I don't have one, I sometimes imagine how I would decorate it! What a lovely spot to sit and read.. just beautiful.. take care, Maryann

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  13. Hi Amy,
    Your window seat fabric is so pretty and I just love your choice of colors. I love everything from the window treatment to the pillows, to the little table (which, by the way, I have one just like it but mine is green!)

    You are an amazing decorator.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  14. This is beautiful! I bet that was thick to work with but it turned out beautifully! Such a sweet spot!

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  15. You did a great job, it looks so cozy !

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  16. Amy, that is so pretty. Such a romantic look. Thanks for linking up.

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  17. Oh...it's sooooo pretty! The perfect spot to sit on a snowy day and read a book. What a pretty little lamp too!

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  18. What a luscious sitting area. I featured this post at stylesson.com.

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  19. How dreamy! You are some kind of talented girlfriend!

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  20. I have always loved Matelasse, this looks so soft and pretty, perfect for your window seat! It all looks so pretty, can't wait to see the final reveal of your bedroom!

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  21. Wow, that's so beautiful, I would love to sit there and read a magazine!! And thanks for the little lesson on Matelasse!!

    Tania

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  22. OMG this is just beautiful, I love mattelesse, I just took some out to cover my next stool. I am your newest follower, just when I think I have found all of the good blogs out there....along comes another!

    Carol

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  23. Very pretty I really like the use of the matelasse ~ and you are so right...is washes and wears beautifully. This is such a pretty and very romantic look. Have a happy weekend!

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  24. Love the window seat and the ruffled pillows! The fabric looks like a mattalese coverlet-so elegant looking-I'm your newest follower-Claire

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  25. You have created a special getaway you will love for years to come!

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  26. Hi Amy~ what a completely beautiful window seat!!! I love the gorgeous fabric you chose- it is perfect for your dreamy look and the ruffled pillows are gorgeous. Love it! Makes me miss the window seats I used to have! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  27. Beautiful and oh so romantic, Amy. Great use of texture with the chantilly lace, ruffles and matelasse! :)

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  28. Oh how pretty! I love ruffles. The more the better. =)

    Blessings... Polly
    p.s. thank you so much for adding our French Cupboard Valentine button to your sidebar (hugs)

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  29. It all looks gorgeous, Amy! Love your window seat and window treatments and all those ruffles on the pillows. I especially love the whispy cafe curtain...so me. You are doing a beautiful job with that room, my friend!

    xoxo,
    Jami

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  30. awwww Amy its so Dreamy!!!

    I love it all! My favorite materials & colors.

    You make everything beautiful!
    Enjoy your new special space.
    Love,
    Joelle xoxo

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  31. Adore a cozy bedroom window seat, and yours is so completely charming!

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  32. Thank you so much for stopping by & thank you for the sweet comment! Your window seat is gorgeous! Love your home, it has such a romantic feel! I'm a new follower, and can't wait to navigate through your blog (smiles)! Perfect!

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