WEEKEND PHOTO

Hope you have a happy restful weekend!

This bedroom is simple bliss.  A striped bed spread, diaphanous white drapes, a decorative mirror, pitched ceilings with exposed beams, lots of light and that is it.

I like.

xo
Coco


Photo: unknown (if you know source please let me know and I'll add!)

THIS OR THAT: STRIPE TYPES FOR RUGS!

Stripe Type 1 - A bold black and white stripe rug in a modern living room provides lots of visual interest. (above)

I like a nice striped rug in a living space. I think stripes are always a classic. Not all stripes are alike however.

In today's THIS OR THAT, I bring you 4 living rooms with 4 different stripe rugs on the floor...you decide which of these striped rugs looks best!  Pick your "Stripe Type"!

Stripe Type 2 - A library reading area in a home features built in book shelves, gray velvet upholstered wing back chairs and a black and white rug to finish off the decor. (above)

Stripe Type 3 - A woven ottoman sits atop a blue and white stripe rug in this cozy living room.(above)

Stripe Type 4 - Wide stripes on a dark blue and white rug, plaid walls, worn in leather chairs, and a large stone mantel combine to make a cozy living room in this French home. (above)

I am liking Stripe Type 2 and Stripe Type 4 the best I think.  These flat weave rugs seem to blend well with their respective spaces...also the color and tone soften the bold stripe pattern.

Soooo...which of these Stripe Types do you like best? Do you even like a stripe rug?

Please weigh in on the comments below.

Happy Thursday!

xo
Coco

P.S.  Had a lovely dinner at Cecconi's here in West Hollywood last night.  Had their truffle pizza for the first time.  Can I say awesome?!?  The restaurant is just beautiful in the evening with all of the sparkle lights on the patio.  Check out COCOCOZY Instagram to see the photo I took.


Photos: Bo Bedre; Diane Bergeron; Jean Louis Deniot

DESIGN IDEA: BACK IT UP IN THE KITCHEN!

I like what Australian design firm Doherty & Lynch did with the backsplashes in these two kitchens.

In the first, they painted a kitchen wall with a blue ombre style stripe on the wall and then installed floating shelves. In the second kitchen below, black and white graphic wallpaper is applied to the wall and then covered with either clear plexi or glass.

Both have big visual impact and are very unique.

Good DESIGN IDEA in my view. Take a look.

What do you think of these desing ideas for backplashes? Like or dislike?

Happy Tuesday!

xo
Coco

Photos: Doherty Lynch

FRESH!

Fresh.

Need I say more about this cozy living room?

I can't help myself though...I must say a bit more because, as you know, I have a bit of OSS (Over Sharing Syndrome - a term coined by me and my college friends).

Anyhoooo...love the neutral color palette or white, the black trimmed windows and doors, the natural jute or sea grass rug, and most of all I love the striped accessories - pillows, throws and all.  There I said more.

Enjoy!

What do you think of this cozy fresh living room?  Like or dislike?  Is it too white for you or are the stripes just enough to break up the blank canvas?

I like...what about you?

Happy Thursday!

xo
Coco

Photos: John Merkl