MiY 4b: Feminine Moorish

We’ve already seen the first look (striking stripes and polka dots) in this fourth edition of Making it Yours, and now we’re on to the second. I love that this one is so different, yet we’re still using the same bed, lighting, seating, tables, and even the same sheets.

MiY 4b: Feminine Moorish

The rug has a moorish tile design, yet it’s done in a cheery coral and the bedding picks up on that. The curtains also echo the shape in the rug, but on a smaller scale. Creamy white paint, a white pillow with feminine details, and the photography keep the look light and sweet.

Next time, we’re drawing inspiration from the fresh produce section.

Comments

47 responses to “MiY 4b: Feminine Moorish”

  1. K. Avatar
    K.

    very nice. good work!

  2. Tatyana Avatar
    Tatyana

    Love the rug!

  3. mrs boo radley Avatar

    Yes please to the studio sofa!

  4. Averill Avatar

    I think this is my favorite iteration yet! I love the coral with the green!

  5. Sugar Avatar

    I absolutely adore this room inspiration. LOVE IT.

  6. Brooke Avatar

    I love the color palette! The coral and green mixed with the brown is so playful and cheery.

  7. Victoria Avatar

    i´ve been following your blog since 3 weeks ago, and I love it!!! I am from argentina and I am a fashion designer. I can´t wait to see your next post.
    xoxo

  8. Sarah S Avatar
    Sarah S

    This is so, so lovely. Is it naptime yet?

  9. Susan Avatar

    I love this one!!!

  10. beth Avatar

    i love this making it yours series so far.

    i’ve been reading your blog for a while now, and i have to confess: i hate pink. :-) but i love how completely and totally YOU your house is: that’s what a home should be! thanks for the great ideas and inspiration: i always look forward to your posts.

  11. Danielle Avatar

    I love the pop of color with the peachy, pink rug!

  12. Bailey@peppermintbliss Avatar

    I love this series, esp this version BECAUSE of the challenging green couch. It is a great piece and shows how masculine furniture can be more feminine and vice versa, great for couples decorating or ANYONE for that matter!

  13. luuve Avatar

    i could totally pull this off in my bed room..thanks for the inspiration! :)

  14. Natalie Avatar

    How pretty! That rug is just divine.

    Question: I’d like to hang a panel from our patio door like you did in your stairway. However, I’ve never hung cafe rods before. We rent, so screwing them directly into the door isn’t an option for us.

  15. Natalie Avatar

    I guess I never got around to the question! haha :)

    The question is, how can I hang up the panel without damaging the door?

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      You can hang thin hooks over the door, or maybe use these wire Command hooks, and then use a thin rod to go across. In fact, you may want to pick up a set of café curtain rods to use for parts – they’re only about $5 at the Big-Box stores.

  16. Brigite Avatar

    I adore this series…I’m jealous I didn’t think of it first! :)

  17. Kathy Avatar
    Kathy

    I have been eyeing the blue version of that rug, and when I saw it on here today, that sealed the deal! This coupon gave me $50 off too (since I ordered the 8 x 11′): G9KMENT – what a deal! Thanks for the inspiration!

  18. Redlilocks Avatar
    Redlilocks

    I have never ever liked the colour coral – I think it just seemed too wishy-washy, neither orange nor pink. But I adore it in this combination, it’s gorgeous! Love this one!!! I so wished that bedding shipped to the UK… *sigh*

  19. Allison Avatar

    I’ve been searching for a rug just like this for a year. Thanks!

  20. Tracy Luinge Avatar

    I’m really liking the bedspread!

  21. Emma Avatar

    Oh you are making me so jealous Nicole – because most of that stuff can’t be shipped internationally! LOVE the bedding. Your mood boards have inspired me so much I’ve started doing them for rooms in our little cottage in rural Australia – my latest for our master bedroom I blogged here:

    http://littlemissemmadesign.blogspot.com/2010/01/bedroom-plans.html

    P.S. Eleanor – too cute and growing too fast!

  22. Liz @ It's Great To Be Home Avatar

    You’re right, this one is SO different from the last! I love this bedroom, it’s so beautiful without being too sweet.

  23. Lucia M Avatar

    I love all those colors! Especially, those bed sheets are amazing!

  24. jules @the diversion project Avatar

    Wow, stunning ideas. The colours are just fabulous. Really loving this one in a BIG way.

    jules

  25. The Zhush Avatar

    The table and the sconces are amazing! Also, I think I need to learn photo shop, or whatever it is that you use to make these cool posts!

  26. colie Avatar

    this is my kind of girlie, not too sweet with strong lines in the bed, not to tough with tons of pink. Great board!

  27. Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife Avatar

    This is definitely my favorite! I love it!

  28. Jessica at Lavender & Lilies Avatar

    Okay I am going to need that rug. Beautiful!

  29. Nicolette Avatar
    Nicolette

    Oh, this is so fresh… and lovely! It’s inspiring dreams of springtime!

  30. Pathom Avatar
    Pathom

    This is really pretty – and totally do-able. Great job.

  31. Cecilia Avatar
    Cecilia

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  32. Emily A. Clark Avatar

    I love those Ballard Designs panels. I’m trying to find somewhere in my house to use them in the persimmon :)

  33. rachel Avatar

    ooo. I love this one. That duvet cover is beautiful. Gonna go check out Garnett Hill now…

  34. Lydia, Clueless Crafter Avatar

    I grew up with heavy, rich textiles and have been thinking about how I could incorporate the beauty of them in a more modern way and in my way.

    I don’t want to ditch the pieces, especially since they will be handed down, but I truly see that I can incorporate the rug above or the panels in a way that will still honor the aesthetic.

    A true thank you for this!

  35. Sara Avatar

    I love, love, love this! I am such a fan of the moorish patterns. It’s great to see them more and more in the stores.

  36. Nuit Avatar

    this is definitely my fave! love-love-love the palette!

  37. lana @ make a house a home Avatar

    love the rug! you always pick out the best rugs!

    xo
    lana

  38. Jennae @ Green Your Decor Avatar

    This is beautiful! It’s feminine, but not so much that a man would feel out of place. I never thought I’d like these colors together, but the bedding gives you a point of reference to use them throughout the design. Gorgeous!

  39. Joi Avatar

    I think I need that duvet. I adore this series!

  40. Natalie Avatar

    GREAT idea about the hooks and using the cafe rod! Thanks so much! :)

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  42. Cheryl Avatar
    Cheryl

    Love the duvet cover! so much so that I ordered it, after much thought. yum colors and I like the energy in them and yet they are soft enough for a bedroom.

  43. In Honor Of Design Avatar

    beautiful hues! Its great to find a fun print in the duvet and go from there!

  44. erica Avatar
    erica

    DONT BUY THAT COUCH!! my husband and I did, we were so excited to get it (in the ikat pattern). We assembled it and he sat down and the casters popped right off. the whole construction was poor, so we returned it. it is really cute- I originally saw it in Vogue, but it was a heart break to have it not work out.

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