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Steal This Look: A Bedroom in Natural Materials in Veracruz, Mexico

May 7, 2024

A while back we profiled Maison Couturier, a 19th-century estate turned hotel in San Rafael, Veracruz. We’re still drawn to the bedrooms…You, too? Here are some ideas for re-creating the look.

the estate is made up of limewashed walls and original brick floors. the mix of 17
Above: The estate is made up of limewashed walls and original brick floors. The mix of vintage decor is a nod to the French immigrants who built the estate in 1833. Photograph courtesy of Maison Couturier.
a bungalow with brick floors. photograph courtesy of maison couturier. 18
Above: A bungalow with brick floors. Photograph courtesy of Maison Couturier.

Materials

the original walls of the farmhouse in veracruz are limewashed. for a diy on ho 19
Above: The original walls of the farmhouse in Veracruz are limewashed. For a DIY on how to achieve the same look, see our post DIY Project: Limewashed Walls for Modern Times.

Lighting

there are dozens of options for a mercury glass table lamp. seen here is the ma 20
Above: There are dozens of options for a mercury glass table lamp. Seen here is the Martina Aged Mirror Table Lamp Base for $49.99 at World Market. We also like West Elm’s Glass Jug Table Lamp for $134.99, the Cabrillo Mercury Lamp for $179 at Pottery Barn, and the 19th C. Vintage Mercury Glass Short Table Lamp for $195 at Restoration Hardware.
the tom dixon mirror ball multipoint pendant is \$\2,537 at ylighting. 21
Above: The Tom Dixon Mirror Ball Multipoint Pendant is $2,537 at YLighting.
the minka aire artemis ceiling fan in maple ranges from \$550 to \$\1,\250, dep 22
Above: The Minka Aire Artemis Ceiling Fan in Maple ranges from $550 to $1,250, depending on size at Lumens. Another option is the Pireos 48-Inch Ceiling Fan for $298 at YLighting. For even more options, see our post 10 Easy Pieces: Ceiling Fans.

Furniture

the  hamilton bed, shown in factory white, is inspired by early \20th cent 23
Above: The  Hamilton Bed, shown in Factory White, is inspired by early 20th century iron bed frames. It’s available in twin, queen, and king sizes, starting at $1,399 at Schoolhouse Electric. Another option is the Parsons Bed for $999 at Room & Board.
lacoste indoor outdoor lounge chair from woven shop 24
lacoste indoor outdoor lounge chair from woven shop 25
Above: The Lacoste Indoor/Outdoor Wicker Lounge Chair has a similar laid-back air; $895 from Woven Shop.

Fabrics & Linens

the narrow stripe classic cool cotton percale sham in navy is \$\29 from the co 26
Above: The Narrow Stripe Classic Cool Cotton Percale Sham in Navy is $29 from The Company Store.

the lauren manoogian baby alpaca double wide blanket in white is \$4\20 at jenn 27
Above: The Lauren Manoogian Baby Alpaca Double Wide Blanket in white is $420 at Jenni Kayne.
the rectangular washed linen pillowcase in blister beige is \$4\1.65 at merci i 28
Above: The Rectangular Washed Linen Pillowcase in Blister Beige is $41.65 at Merci in Paris. For throw pillows in a gradient of tan/neutral colors see the Stacking Pillows from Sophie Buhai.

Accessories

source a vintage rotary black telephone like this one for \$35 from etsy store 29
Above: Source a Vintage Rotary Black Telephone like this one for $35 from Etsy store MM Vintage Store in Bulgaria. Alternatively, Bold Old Phones sells an array of 1960s and 1970s phones in different colors.
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N.B.: This story originally ran on February 18, 2020 and has been updated.

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