Between the Sheets with Courtney Giles Interiors

For our first installment of "Between the Sheets" I'd like to share Tangerine Dream by Courtney Giles Decker of Courtney Giles Interiors.

We asked Courtney to design a dreamy bed for our front display window. We provide the linens and she provides the inspiration.  We couldn't be more thrilled with her vision of a Tangerine Dream!  It's a perfect combination of soft and serene with bold and bright.  Stop by the shop to take a peek in person.

We asked Courtney to share some of her design tips for creating an inspiring bedroom.  See her responses below:

Gramercy:  Please share your thoughts on a Serene vs. Vibrant palettes for a bedroom

CGD:  My current bedroom is very serene with a mix of white, flax, and pale blue.  I find it very calming and easy to relax in this environment, but I love vibrant, graphic spaces as well.  My guest bedroom is orange, black, and white with charcoal walls.  The rug is a zig zag pattern by Madeline Weinrib, and it gives the room a fun, young punch.

Gramercy:  Which team are you on - white sheets or color and patterns?

CGD:  I have to go with a great clean and crisp solid white sheet.  They are my personal favorites.

 

Gramercy:  Do you or don't you duvet?  

CGD:  I love a beautiful duvet folded at the foot of my bed, but I constantly battle with my husband over it.  He thinks the duvet is too heavy, and I'm guessing our next bed will be duvet free.

Gramercy:  Who rules your home - the King or Queen?

CGD:  I think this depends on the size of the room.  I currently have a queen.  We will be moving soon, and we will be upgrading to a king then b/c the bedroom will be bigger.

Gramercy:  Euro shams,standard shams, or no shams.  What is your decorative pillow preference?

CGD:  This varies for me from job to job.  My bed has two Euro shams, two regular shams, and one custom long pillow I had made.  I usually add a bolster, a long pillow, or two square decorative pillows for my clients.  I try to mix it up as opposed to having the same formula for every client.

Gramercy:  Bedskirts - yay or nay?

CGD:  I love tailored bedskirts with a nice tape on the bottom hem.  They have nice clean lines, and the fabric adds softness to any room.

Gramercy:  How do you feel about pets in the bed?

CGD:  Even though I swore I would never allow pets in the bed, my two Maltese share the bed with us.

Gramercy:  How do you cast the best light in a bedroom?  

CGD:  I love a pretty chandelier in a bedroom, but again it depends on the space, ceiling height, etc.  I also use matching lamps b/c I like the balance it adds to a bedroom.

Gramercy:  What is your preference on bedside tables?

CGD:  Again, I like matching tables for the balance, but I also love a great desk as a bedside table if the room has enough space.

Gramercy:  Do you allow for a TV in your sleeping space?

CGD:  Yes, I have one in my bedroom, but I rarely watch it.

Gramercy:  What other pieces of furniture do you like to incorporate into a room?

CGD:  I do not have a desk in my bedroom, but I do have an antique armoire and chest.  The armoire houses my television and serves as storage.  I also have a bench at the foot of my bed so I have somewhere to sit down and put on shoes, etc

Thank you to Courtney for her inspiring design and words of wisdom on creating the perfect bedroom!