Well-Traveled Bedroom
A bedroom can cultivate more than sweet dreams. Take this inspiring retreat put together by designer Courtney Barton for her Houston home, and which is featured in the new book Carolyn Westbrook: Vintage French Style. “I don’t believe in going to a big-box retailer and buying a bunch of stuff that has no history just to fill a space,” says designer Westbrook. Illustrating that point, Barton filled the room with eclectic finds from her travels: a colorful patterned rug from India, fabric shades that suggest French ticking, block-print pillows that nod to the Greek isles, and Federal-style beds unearthed at a New York estate sale.
Here, stylish wares for an in-home getaway of your own.
Four-Poster Bed
No heirloom twin-bed set? Search Craigslist.org and Chairish.com for well-priced vintage beds. Alternatively, if you have the skills—or know someone who does—consider crafting your own, as Norm Abram did on The New Yankee Workshop, modeling it after this 19th-century antique.
Turned Post Bed plan, Item 411, $15; newyankee.com
Graphic Rug
Around the world, some of the most vivid sights are underfoot. This wool rug, handwoven in India, shows off an artful geometric pattern that grounds any space.
From $78; Jill Rosenwald
Punchy Pillow
Add a bit of casual Mediterranean chic with cushions covered in a Santorini-inspired block-printed indoor/outdoor fabric that resists sun fading—and spills.
From $60; Caitlin Wilson
Handsome Dresser
Mimic the homeowner’s 1930s steel Simmons chest with this sturdy wood model, with smooth-gliding drawers and oil-rubbed bronze hardware.
$180; Jet
Grasscloth Walls
Charcoal grasscloth echoes the dark window trim and wraps the room with warm texture. In hard-wearing vinyl, it’s also worry-free.
$18 per roll; Norwall Wallcoverings
Streamlined Sconce
Swing-arm lamps allow readers to position light where they need it. Made of steel and aluminum, this hardwired option emits a cozy, candle-like glow.
$249; Restoration Hardware
Rattan Chair
A sturdy cane chair evokes exotic locales and adds a tropical touch to a traditional mix.
$98; Anthropologie
Relaxed Roman Shade
Simple, tailored window coverings don’t compete for attention; in gray and white, these striped fabrics recall French ticking.
$362 per custom 28-inch-wide-by-54-inch-long shade in fabrics shown; Calico
Indigo Blanket
There’s no homier touch than a blanket at the ready. This cotton one—in yarn-dyed indigo with rugby stripes—adds a dose of Americana and is light enough for all seasons.
From $40; Bed Bath & Beyond