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Bachelorette Pad: Design Ideas for the Self-Made Lady
Reflect Your Personal Style With Color, Texture, and Welcoming Details
We hear about the bachelor pad, but single ladies need design, too. How do successful bachelorettes maintain a chic and functional space that reflects their personal style—without having it be too feminine for their gentleman callers?
Start with a simple shell, a unified paint color and a bit of texture. Then layer on your stylish designer selections through artful accessories, thoughtful details, luxury lighting and fabulous fabrics. Not only will you, the bachelorette, enjoy the space, you will find others do as well.
Start with a simple shell, a unified paint color and a bit of texture. Then layer on your stylish designer selections through artful accessories, thoughtful details, luxury lighting and fabulous fabrics. Not only will you, the bachelorette, enjoy the space, you will find others do as well.
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For a dramatic scene, darken walls and layer drapery to match. Nubby whites and beiges can keep the space light while personalized pillows show attention to detail. The addition of a leather ottoman and nailheads rounds out the look and keeps it stylish.
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Details such as monogramming and perfume bottles appeal to a woman's softer side, but this room's overall style remains simple.
by Kerrie L. Kelly
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If a woman is self-made, you can bet her office is beautiful and hardworking too. A centerpiece desk and plenty of storage and light contribute to this inspirational space. Add a little red tone-on-tone wallcovering, and suddenly the feeling is feminine and sexy, too.
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| A gal's space must respect her assets. Treat clothing and accessories just like a department store by using closet inserts for organization and visual beauty.
Budget tip: Visit IKEA for do-it-yourself closet systems. They come in three colors and will change the way you get ready each morning. |
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| More detail on the boutique feel of the perfect ladies closet. Give every piece its place. You deserve it! |
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| Dark walls provide a dramatic look for key art pieces and curvy furnishings. Soft swirls in the rug, chair arm and fabric provide a softer side to a sultry room. |
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Glass tiles can add a shimmer to even a contemporary bathroom. Clean lines offer a sleek look that is appealing to men and women alike.
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Lighting can define the look and feel of a room. Dramatic styling and coloration can take a bedroom from sleek to ultra chic.
Tip: Use chandeliers in lieu of night stand lamps for a feminine look and more nightstand space.
Tip: Use chandeliers in lieu of night stand lamps for a feminine look and more nightstand space.
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Tassels and red accents say amore in this otherwise tailored bedroom. Sheer drapes behind the headboard create a soft feel without being fussy.
Budget tip: Part of the success of this look comes from the hotel bedding. This type of bedding is now offered in "bed-in-a-bag" sets for less than $100.
Budget tip: Part of the success of this look comes from the hotel bedding. This type of bedding is now offered in "bed-in-a-bag" sets for less than $100.
Shots of color in an otherwise neutral scheme reflect a punchy personality and stimulates conversation.
by Donna Frasca
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Mix and match bedding nests a cozy environment while a glitzy mirror shows style sense.
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| Open and airy always feels approachable. A soft toned wall color with tailored fabrics set the tone for a relaxing afternoon or evening. |
by Judith Balis
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The simple addition of throw pillows in a modern floral pattern satisfies a gal's style gene without being fluffy.
Tell us about your bachelorette pad! And we'd love to hear your luxe-for-less ideas, too.
Tell us about your bachelorette pad! And we'd love to hear your luxe-for-less ideas, too.
Comments
Erin Acuna I love the feminine touches of chandeliers, accent decor, lush fabrics and sparkle in these "bachelorette" pads... it's the fine details in all of these spaces that bring them to life.
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fountainhead Oh. I love this ideabook. I was just thinking the other day that there are plenty of ideas for bachelor pads but not too many for the lovely ladies who choose a single lifestyle. Thanks for reading my mind. I especially am swooning over the salle de bain
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Ideabook published on Dec. 22, 2010.
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