A sleigh bed style in leather usually has a masculine feel but by going with Ivory and some well-placed curves, it has a wonderful balance of yin and yang.

When I was in college at Villanova I lived in a 3-bedroom apartment with 6 other girls. Yes 6, really.  It was noisy, messy, and whatever food you purchased was up for grabs.  But the thing that really drove me crazy was the decor, and way back then I wasn’t even studying interior design.  A Pea green sofa AND a mustard yellow one, a colonial dining set and small scatter rugs that seemed to wander from room to room.  To call it a mish-mosh would be an understatement.  My bedroom was a slight upgrade.  I was lucky enough to have a roommate who shared similar taste and we both kept the room pretty neat, but still, it was basically two mattresses on the floor, a desk, a dresser and some Pier 1 shades. 

This iron and brass bed is one of their oldest designs and one of my favorites.

Well, one day I received a catalog in the mail from Charles P. Rogers.  There it was, a catalog full of beautiful beds in every style you could imagine.  Each one allowed me to dream up yet another bedroom where I would awaken to singing birds and sun streaming through lovely white sheers instead of Van Halen from the guys next door and the fluorescent street light glaring in my window.

My childhood bed was similar to this one so it has a special place in my heart. A classic that you can pass from generation to generation.

Charles P. Rogers has been in business since 1855, so by the time I found them in the early 90′s they were well past the experts stage and I am happy to say that they still around with an endless assortment of styles.  Brass beds for Southern Belles, sturdy Wood Beds for Classic tastes and leather beds that range from masculine to modern.  They offer finish samples and swatches so you can make an educated purchase.  Many decorators and designers purchase from them and they also sell to the public.

One final note.  I love that they just do beds.  Nothing else to distract them.  They carry the most popular models for many years and are always adding fresh designs for those on the cutting edge.  You are sure to find a style that will be the perfect centerpiece for your bedroom.

Take a look at Charles P. Rogers!

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