Favorite Nook: Brick City Love

Today's favorite nook comes from Carrie of Brick City Love. She is one half of a renovating pair who have taken on a row house in NJ. These two have great style mixed in with plenty of elbow grease. If you haven't already, definitely check out their blog to see more of their wonderful home.


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This is my side of the bed. It's where I blog, study, read, snuggle the dog, watch TV, and {obviously} sleep.
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The master bedroom is the first room in our 1880's rowhome that's D.O.N.E. done. We have 2 box rooms, ill-fitting furniture in the living room and renovation tools & supplies in our dining room pantry. When the entire house is in chaos {which is more often than not} the master bedroom is our retreat. It's clean and done. It is our place to escape the dust and awful paint choices of the previous owner. Have I mentioned it's done? Sweet sweet victory.
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This space is full of little things I've done myself but my proudest DIY is the headboard. That diamond tufted headboard took me FOREVER to finish and was such a labor of love. I'm still working on getting the instructions together, but will eventually post a "How To" on Brick City Love. I also made the pillowcases and nightstands. The Kramare wall lamp is from IKEA {CFL bulbs keep the metal shade cool to the touch} & the organic matelassé duvet is from West Elm in slate. We painted the radiator orange and installed theatrical drapes {salvaged from an old theatre in California!} to block out the light.
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I'm still working out what to do on top of the tall dresser in the bedroom. You don't see it in these pictures but it's what I face when I'm sitting in bed. I've got some of my doll mold collection sitting on top of it now but I think it would be more useful with a lamp and vintage fan. Even though I'm still working out what to do in that area, I'm considering the room done. Got to leave room to grow & change!

Thank you for having me, Stefanie!! Brooklyn Limestone is one of my very favorite stops on the internet and has been the source of incredible inspiration.
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26 comments:

  1. I love this! The paint color on the walls is perfect for a bedroom. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. I love Carrie's bedroom so much. She is a meticulous renovator, and her posts are helpful and inspiring. Another wonderful Guest post!

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  3. incredible. I would love to know about those pillow cases. And the orange rad...divine...thanks so much for the look. I'm going over to your site...

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  4. This nook makes me curious to see the rest of the home. I love this series that you're doing on nooks.

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  5. I agree with the previous comment, I'd now like to see more! Love the headboard...Janell

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  6. This room is gorgeous, I'm quite crazy over the headboard!

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  7. I love that orange radiator. so cool!

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  8. That bed looks so comfy. I just want to sleep right now.

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  9. LOVE those pops of orange...just so dayum...perfect. Off to check her out. new to me!

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  10. I didn't even notice the orange rad, until I saw the others comments. Very nice! Great pops of color, and great balance of dark and light.

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  11. the orange radiator has me swooning and the pillows and cushions are amazing too!

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  12. I've never seen a more chic radiator! Great room!

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  13. I love this room! Heading over to her site now. Thanks!

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  14. Love that room.. that fabric is incredible

    Michelle

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  15. AMAZING headboard! And the orange! Love!

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  16. I have always dreamed of a city chic abode but instead live in a cute Southern home in the suburbs. I love Carrie's style because it's so urban, so chic, and so sophisticated, while simultaneously young and fresh. She is pretty amazing!

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  17. I can't decide what I adore more...the pops of orange, that tufted dream of a headboard, or those fabulous wall lamps. Or the fact that you repurposed & DIYed most of the elements in this space. Brilliant & gorgeous!! Off to see more of your blog!

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  18. Jacqueline7:08 PM

    I know the feeling... we have one room (bathroom) that is done! It's a brilliant feeling.

    Gorgeous room! x

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  19. I'm drooling over that headboard.

    Enjoying your nook series...such variety and they're all so beautiful/intriguing!

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  20. I really love the tufted headboard - its so beautiful!! Very fun with the orange, too!!
    xx-Gina

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  21. Thank you for having me, Stefanie!! I love this series too.

    And THANK YOU to all the commenters. I'm blushing. Seriously. Hot.Pink.over here. You're so sweet to say such nice things!

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  22. Nice room and what is not to love about a tuffed headboard. WOW, and you did it yourself. I bought mine from Target online. I would not even tempt that project. Kudos to you:)

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  23. Now I know what color I need for a coverlet in my bedroom. I love the headboard!

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  24. That headboard is simply heavenly! What a great job! I love that lots of the bloggers have featured their beds as their favorite nook because its mine too! This is such a fun feature taking a look into how other people live! This nook is beautiful, the headboard, the bedspread and gotta love that radiator!!

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  25. Oh. My. Gosh. That headboard is AMAZING!! Like seriously...wow...I am speechless.

    INCREDIBLE job!! :)

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  26. I love the tuffed headboard! Oh I need one of those!

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