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My Privacy Unfolds

So this is my private sanctuary. I can say that my room is a filipino-japanese inspired bedroom.
My bed is a simple bed without a headboard. For so long, I am looking for something that can act as a headboard. Finally, i got to passed by a small antique store in San Juan Batangas and became curious on his items. I found the capiz window panel which is slightly bigger than my bed and was a perfect size for a headboard. I eventually purchased, cleaned and stalled it! And voila, a simple but great headboard. Now my bed becomes the focal point with the help of the capiz panel.
I am still in the limbo if i will replace my entertainment system with just a small side table/night table with table lamps. I really wanted to have that look but since im a room person (i can stay on my room the entire day just watching dvd's), its harder for me to just give up what i want to do in my room. In fact, the component was my first purchase from my first salary and the television set was my sisters first purchase so they already have some sentimental value on me.
I added green throw pillows to break the monochromatic color scheme. I noticed that brown is so abundant in the room and i really wanted to bring some color and adding green accents is a perfect choice. Two rattan stools were placed near the windows as an additional sitting. Same pillow case was used for continuity.
The built-in cabinet which was painted with same color as the walls is now painted white. Its a personal choice because i really wanted a white cabinet. It lightened up the whole room and ties the colors together. Picture frames of japanese women and warriors are added on the cabinet doors as a little detail thus making the cabinet more interesting and not boring.
Large frames are installed over the headboard for a more balance look. Just like the samll frames on the cabinet doors, the large frames are japanese inspired and truly reflects an asian feel. Several pieces which are flea market finds are also added like the bamboo wooden frames above the two large frames and the smiley suns on their sides. A small laundry box on the bedside acts as a side table for some of my books.
I know that in the days to come, Ill have some improvements on my room. But for now, im enjoying my private sanctuary and hopefully find some more inspiration to let everyone know who am I as a young and amateur designer.

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  1. Linda LeybleJuly 8, 2010 at 4:25 AM

    Hi - I love your room. It's beautiful and very personal. Maybe it's the photograph, but your walls look like that have a decorative finish on them - a Venetian Plaster or metallic finish. Does it? Great job!

    Linda Leyble
    www.studioofdecorativearts.com

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