tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post4637325320660651724..comments2024-03-28T01:39:53.154-04:00Comments on The Peak of Chic®: Snug Sleeping QuartersThe Peak of Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-80502484690226378162010-09-04T18:15:21.343-04:002010-09-04T18:15:21.343-04:00I have long loved french day beds and have one suc...I have long loved french day beds and have one such bed in our guest room. It is difficult to manage when we have 2 guests, but I just turn the bed and add a nightstand and lamp to the other side. <br /><br />Charlotte Moss's Kips Bay Room last year is a great example. I often dream of such a NYC Studio apartment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-87391753424824565972010-09-03T10:15:35.716-04:002010-09-03T10:15:35.716-04:00I stopped to think about the significance of alcov...I stopped to think about the significance of alcove beds in the living space when I visited my daughter's rural Polish in-laws and their friends. The idea of a bedroom as such seems to be alien to them. My albeit limited experience of them was that they prefer to sleep on sofa beds in the living room or rooms rather than dedicating them to our idea of a bedroom. One thinks of those traditional little wooden cottages with curtained alcoves..Rose C'est La Viehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193872186283731567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-77190146065560610992010-09-02T15:26:42.184-04:002010-09-02T15:26:42.184-04:00Don't forget Jeanne Lanvin's room! The bes...Don't forget Jeanne Lanvin's room! The best bed niche ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-38999002192794142282010-09-02T14:00:16.502-04:002010-09-02T14:00:16.502-04:00I think the built in bed niche is perfect for gues...I think the built in bed niche is perfect for guest room/office. The bed is out of the floor space, tucked away, not the center of attention....and how fun to cozy up in there!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18342939244592589843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-14244951745572995692010-09-02T13:06:21.999-04:002010-09-02T13:06:21.999-04:00We just bought a new house and I think an alcove b...We just bought a new house and I think an alcove bed would be perfect in one of the rooms! Love the look!Ashley's Always Entertaininghttp://www.ashleysalwaysentertaining.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-82279640633043882812010-09-02T03:35:36.572-04:002010-09-02T03:35:36.572-04:00Your book source is one of this old soul's fav...Your book source is one of this old soul's favorites! Isn't it amazing the quantity of alcoves it contains? The50-60s were probably their last heyday, when people were still so concerned about Dreaded Drafts!gésbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18094108253356167918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-17402989034891994862010-09-02T01:07:44.705-04:002010-09-02T01:07:44.705-04:00These look so inviting and cozy. Lovely!These look so inviting and cozy. Lovely!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-17698048058973413642010-09-02T00:05:33.488-04:002010-09-02T00:05:33.488-04:00This type of bed has long been traditional, from r...This type of bed has long been traditional, from royal France to Puritan New England; a practical choice in an era of poor heating, it was also a graceful way to tuck the bed to the side, in days when ladies frequently received quests while in bed (again, a French custom, often misunderstood as licentious by the English)<br /><br />I wouldn't want to share such a bed, but as a child's bed, a single person's bed or a guest bed, it is eminently practical and inviting.Quatorzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16337746034416005462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-28599154909261925442010-09-01T22:47:44.974-04:002010-09-01T22:47:44.974-04:00Never slept in one, but they always seem like the ...Never slept in one, but they always seem like the perfect place to hide and read a book, or for children to play house.balsamfirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12347379810451503618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-43616312339954789622010-09-01T21:40:36.301-04:002010-09-01T21:40:36.301-04:00my fav "bedroom" of all time was a stran...my fav "bedroom" of all time was a strange little hall between the living room and the den -<br />it had a closet and was the size of a single bed-<br />and depending on season and visitors i would close either the door to the den (summer) or the door to the living room (winter)-<br />it was very cozy <br /><br />john in ncAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-49915546548228101982010-09-01T13:22:14.479-04:002010-09-01T13:22:14.479-04:00Love all of these shots! I've always wanted an...Love all of these shots! I've always wanted an alcove where I could put a daybed and cozy up there on rainy days for reading;-)Leigh Chandlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15242127360607251435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-3556634484862294292010-09-01T11:15:36.819-04:002010-09-01T11:15:36.819-04:00With more than a bit of claustrophobia, it amazes ...With more than a bit of claustrophobia, it amazes me how I am drawn to tented spaces. By using the smallest of our four second floor bedrooms as the place to house our bed, we ended up with an intimate cocoon of a space with room for both of us to made our trips to the loo. Best of all worlds!home before darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272062955786414729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-18889016181783075602010-09-01T10:35:50.974-04:002010-09-01T10:35:50.974-04:00The first photo reminds me of Cruel Intentions.The first photo reminds me of <i> Cruel Intentions</i>.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454114357977846319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-6052659311098495832010-09-01T10:18:17.033-04:002010-09-01T10:18:17.033-04:00I frequently employ a bed alcove, more often in a ...I frequently employ a bed alcove, more often in a renovation rather than new construction, as a way of adding extra closet space. (But I locate the bed in the nontraditional but more practical placement with the head against the back wall). And speaking of necessity, there was an instance where I placed an emergency water closet in one such arrangement.John J. Tackettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-30073330482345218642010-09-01T09:24:44.180-04:002010-09-01T09:24:44.180-04:00I've always loved the idea of beds in alcoves-...I've always loved the idea of beds in alcoves--so cocoon-like :) <br /><br />The greek key detailing on the top sheet is<br />FAB-U-LUZZZZ!!!! It was also my favorite element of the room --I was to replicate it asap ;)<br /><br />AndreaAll The Trappingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10584000124995511278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-56835808599886948772010-09-01T09:17:57.050-04:002010-09-01T09:17:57.050-04:00I love this look. You have security, comfort and ...I love this look. You have security, comfort and if done well, a fabulous focal point for a smaller bedroom.Jane Kilpatrick Schotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13180782161704403156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-3420147981566216752010-09-01T09:10:59.697-04:002010-09-01T09:10:59.697-04:00So, so pretty. Love the sheets too. The children...So, so pretty. Love the sheets too. The children bedroom is precious.<br />TeresaSplendid Sasshttp://www.splendisass.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-14899262953927003312010-09-01T09:03:48.673-04:002010-09-01T09:03:48.673-04:00I love a built in bed niche like these -however,I ...I love a built in bed niche like these -however,I think my favorite is at Thomas Jefferson's monticello where it is open on one side to his study and on the other to his bedroom. Not as confining then either.ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-9132259215370060572010-09-01T07:48:27.258-04:002010-09-01T07:48:27.258-04:00The Childrens room came out perfect.
I happen to ...The Childrens room came out perfect. <br />I happen to think it is a great way to use a small room. Just do without a closet.<br /><br />yvonneLa Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-83138574709521113482010-09-01T07:26:13.953-04:002010-09-01T07:26:13.953-04:00Alcoves have long been a favorite of mine and chil...Alcoves have long been a favorite of mine and children really seem to love the snugness of them.<br />Thomas Jefferson had his bed in an alcove between two rooms and thus open on both sides. Perhaps losing some of its coziness.Kerry Steele- Design du Mondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13066816712379181399noreply@blogger.com