Design Challenge - Parlez Vous Francais?

I was browsing through the May/June issue of Marie Claire Maison , which is written entirely in French and also of which I understand not one iota (okay maybe Oui!). I do this often, mostly because I just love the dramatic flair and style of the European design magazines. I decided I would challenge myself to recreate one of the beautiful pages in this issue - that of a beautiful and simply elegant Moroccan themed bedroom in Jaipur that you see here. Only my challenge was do it on a budget, which I seriously doubt the actual owner of said bedroom had to ever worry her pretty little head about.

So, with my challenge complete, here are the entire contents of this room at a more economical price range (sans the lovely books - I'm sure you have an abundance of your own).

Le Gilded Gold Mirror - found on eBay for $19.00. Wow.


Dark Rattan Penang Tray Table from Pier One Imports - not exactly like the bamboo table in the photo, but still gives the right feel for $150.00.




The batik inspired print, Anna Paisley Bedspread at
Anthropologie, $160.00. This is the most expensive of all the items, but still not too pricey for the dominate piece in the room.


JC Penney Hot Pink Sheets $54.99. Love the color!











Ikea Antifoni Table Lamp, a mere $24.99.












Exotic Ikea Rynkeby Area Rug at 7-10" x 5'-7" for $149.00.








Ikea Matching Antifoni Floor Lamp, just $39.99.










And the Fota Tray Table Stand from Target just $49.99 (I would disguise the blue pattern on top with some decorative scarf or fabric).



And voila! The entire decor for about $650.00. Not too bad...oui!