Earlier this year, Apartment Therapy took a peek at the bathrooms in Chicago's hip new Longman & Eagle Hotel; now we're turning to the bedrooms. The thing that sets this Logan Square boutique hotel apart is its down-to-earth decor — there are plenty of ideas here that could easily translate into an apartment bedroom, particularly if you're on a tight budget.
- The exposed clothes hanger (bolted to one wall in photos 1 and 2) is such a simple but useful idea. All you need is some pipe from Home Depot to make your own industrial chic valet for clothes you don't mind keeping on display.
- Reclaimed wood walls are a trend we've seen a lot of lately. In a modern space, a hodge-podge of worn and weathered planks can do a lot to warm things up.
- I love the idea of an accent wall of inexpensive prints (photos 3 and 4). If you're someone who likes collecting posters but isn't sure how to display them, a pin-up grid is one way to get them up on the wall.
- Take a tip from photo 8, and paint the door for an unexpected infusion of color. If you really want to take the hotel look to heart, stencil an oversized number on the door.
- Think beyond the bedside lamp, and try hanging a pendant in a corner or using directional sconces behind the bed. If you rent and you're unable to hardwire a light fixture, check out our shopper's guide to lighting for renters.
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I installed Tiffany-style wall lamps on either side of my bed during my ongoing MBR reno; best idea EVER. If I could stand looking at my clothes all the time I'd do the exposed pipe, but I want to be able to close a door on them, so I'm looking for a an IKEA-style wardrobe. (I live three hours from the nearest store and don't want to rent a truck to lug an 8-ft tall armoire down I-95, then have to put it together.)
Very nice - although, nice in an "I'd love to have that as my loft" kind of way, not an "I'd like to pay a lot of money to sleep there" kind of way. I wonder who pays to stay there?
And what is going on with the TP on a rope?
What is that chair that keeps appearing in the photos?
I LOVE how they combined wood with brick...my favorite combination..very earthy. Wouldn't stay there...too expensive...but love how they decorated. Very jealous.
wow this hotel is beautiful, I love the deep blue duvet and dark wood combo!
I love getting inspiration from budget hotels like the Ace Hotel, would love some feedback, I wrote about it here:
http://bit.ly/hg0asP - Ace Palm Springs lobby
http://bit.ly/a1ga6U - Ace NY bedroom
the chair is the "Hudson" chair by Jon Martin of Mode Carpentry in Chicago.
@apartmentzombie: YES! The TP on a rope! What's up with that?
anyone know where the bed comes from?
Yeah.. the open coat hanger is great, but it'll be hard to see yourself in the mirror when anything is hanging there.
@frugalmat: Just clicked over to check out your blog. WOW! Really loved it!! Bookmarked it immediately.
I kind of love the TP on the rope idea.
@spiffyadam - beds were also designed and built by Mode Carpentry.
@princessavi - thanks so much, glad you love the blog!
The ass wipe on a rope ruined it for me.
I love that rounded mirror in photo #2!! This is such a great inspiration for my open closet. I was going to install the standard white plastic closet system, but after seeing this, I decided to go with a reclaimed wood and pipe look. Any ideas on where to find a similar mirror though?
I've been looking all over for a bedspread with that rich blue color. Any idea where to find one?