Introducing Hotel Reed...

I should preface this whole endeavor by saying that I really have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to interior design. I basically just find pictures of other people's houses and spaces that I love, and put them together in a way that works for Patrick and me. Generally, my house is a blend of Kyle Richards', (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills-please don't judge me), Heather Debrow's (Real Housewives of Orange County-still try to resist judging me), Rachel Zoe's (if this is getting to be too much to handle, I understand...), The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas, and a few others sprinkled here and there.

Speaking of Las Vegas....now on to our bedroom.

This room is our pride and joy. Patrick and I love being in Vegas more than any place in the world, and our favorite place to stay is the Cosmo (that's how the cool people refer to The Cosmopolitan Hotel) because the rooms are awesome. We love how much fun we have and how carefree we are when we are there, so we thought, "Why not feel like we are in Vegas all the time?"

Look how carefree we look when we are in Vegas (and this was before I even had bangs!)... Wouldn't you want to capture that feeling?

So carefree, even without bangs.

Never want to leave.
(But also clutching onto my purse for dear life...
this is Vegas...)

Thinking about how relaxed and carefree he his.

Personal note: I look so much better and more carefree with a spray tan

The Inspiration:

These photos show slightly different set-ups of the Cosmopolitan based on the actual room, but the main elements remain pretty consistent.

Bedroom area (Cosmo):

Bar area (Cosmo):

Desk area (Cosmo):

Lounge area (Cosmo):

Here is how it turned out:

Bedroom area (Hotel Reed): 

I wanted all white bedding for the hotel vibe, and I found a navy pillow and blanket to add a touch of Cosmo flair to the bed. I also found the perfect nightstands, added some hydrangeas, had wall lamps put in, and the bedroom area was ready to go. I still need something for over the bed and a leather trunk for the end of the bed. To be continued.

Bar area (Hotel Reed):

Our favorite part of the room is the bar we designed a la Cosmo. It was a little tricky to find a wood type/finish for the cabinets that was "orangey enough to not look brownish." I used very specific and expert terminology with the designer. We ended up with a finish that they did not have a sample to show us before we purchased, but they assured me it was what I was looking for. Needless to say, I had anxiety every day for the six weeks prior to receiving them. They turned out perfect. Phew!

We like to keep 2 Fiji water bottles, which we obviously don't drink, and a can of peanuts on the bar, which we obviously don't eat. Everyone knows you don't eat or drink anything from the hotel minibar (who do you think we are, The Rockefellers?).














I may have also stocked up on Cosmopolitan napkins and coasters when we were there last.

 Desk area (Hotel Reed): 

We found a match to the Cosmo leather desk chair online, and the desk from Crate and Barrel. We picked a damask wallpaper to frame around the desk area. Patrick did the black molding himself. I could barely watch for fear of it turning out crocked, but he knocked it out of the park. The TV above the desk is mounted on a rotating mount so we can watch from the bed or the lounge area. If you've been to our house, you are well aware of that fact because Patrick likes to demonstrate this product of engineering genius to everyone that comes over.

Desk complete with Cosmopolitan paper and pen. 

Lounge area (Hotel Reed):

A blue velvet couch was a little too risky for me to get behind, so instead I found blue velvet ottomans and kept the couch neutral. I bought the artwork over the couch while shopping online in my Vegas hotel room. This artwork popped up on a flash sale website, and I looked up from bed to see that it was a perfect substitute for the art in the actual hotel room! I spent way more on it than I normally would have if I wasn't probably still a little drunk, but I think it was well worth it, and it sets the tone for the whole room. I have also never been so excited in my life to find the little orange accent table that replicated the one in the Cosmo lounge area.

The overall picture (Hotel Reed):

Patrick hanging out in the lounge area.

Hanging out in the bedroom area.

That's all for now. Sorry for the ridiculously long post. I normally try to keep them shorter, as I think we can all agree that I don't like to go overboard.


Cheers!