Bedrrom Help and Advice

14 years ago

My bedroom has an irregular shape because it was originally 2 bedrooms converted into one. The back window that rests behind my bed is off center. In a previous post someone recommended draping the entire back wall with a track system which we are still very interested in doing. Since then we have purchased new furniture and are really looking for some help in decorating the room. On top of the two dressers it was suggested to put 2 matching mirrors which i like this idea. My husband says he would like some more input. Ideally this is my FAVORITE room, i love everything about it and this was also the inspiration for our bedding:

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3430411

My husband says he does not want an all gray room or he is just being difficult :)

Anywho suggestions with paint and lamps are greatly appreciated as well as any other ideas for furniture placement or statement pieces.

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Stacey

14 years ago

last modified: 14 years ago

I would install wall to wall drapes behind bed in linen to create seamless backwall and flank opposite window with 2 more panels to create cohesion...move two pieces from either side of door to be new 'side tables' and use organic larger (possibly wood) lamps for either side of bed. Your bed will read more as statement. paint color? I'd recommend a warm taupe or warm white (simply white from ben moore). On wall where two dressers came, I would lean a large dark framed wooden floor mirror. On the other side, for balance, i would purchase a tall dresser in dark wood, hang your art over, then bring in a punch whimsy with beautiful vases, mercury glass for shimmer, or bring in a fresh vase of flowers...West Elm, Crate & Barrel, Anthropologie Home have great pieces that will speak to your (his and your) personalities. ....More color or texture can be brought in with a throw at end of bed. This can make it more sexy -think chunky cotton or luxurious cashmere- or mix it up with an off beat choice- perhaps choose something your husband will respond to, you may want to see a little of him in there! I've attached images....

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Jason
Original Author
14 years ago
More photos
carlycc
14 years ago
warm white lightglobes, donkey grey walls, lush taupey rug, giant mirror, your husband and you can both choose a cushion each and agree on the third, ideally have a window each! x
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Jason
Original Author
14 years ago
a window each?
Leslie Kreger
14 years ago
My thoughts...wall to wall grey (linen?) drapes behind the bed & leave the rest of the walls white; pull the carpet out from under the bed more (so its not under the nightstands); a second piece of (similarly sized) artwork over the second dresser; pull a couple of colours from the artwork and buy toss cushions for the bed; perhaps a large standing/leaning mirror in the corner near the door?

Good luck--love your inspiration room and your choices so far!
carlycc
14 years ago
yes, any chance of refitting the window over the bed so there is a window over each bedside?? good fung shui ! xx
2dogssashatess
14 years ago
I must say I'm with your husband in not going for grey. It looks dull to me
tekom2000
14 years ago
I have the same window problem. I created the illusion of balance by creating a fake window with drapery. I just draped them as if there is a window next to the real one and the change is fabulous. I like the gray but I would use very elegent fabrics with texture and shine to create sort of glam look. Gray is dull just by itself. If you are staying with the monochrome scheme remove that print from your wall because it has color and seems out of place. Replace with lush black and white photos or prints.
Jason
Original Author
14 years ago
We like the monochrome idea, going with the gray curtain behind the bed. We will be removing the frame on top of the dresser. ideally I would love to put a large floor mirror in the corner near the door but this means it would be leaning on the curtain. This might not work but I definitely need a mirror somewhere in the room. If this does not work we were thinking of putting a nice large statement chair (west elm has quite a few).I thought of putting 2 matching mirrors on the dressers but my husband thinks this would not look right. I also would like to put something under the TV maybe a table.
Jason
Original Author
14 years ago
Friday Bump!
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Vikrant Sharma Homez
14 years ago
I'M with your husband as it looks very drab , the last picture is the best and you can transform it to that , its easy
Jason
Original Author
14 years ago
any ideas for all that open space by the TV?
Jason
Original Author
14 years ago
Stacey: What do you mean by: "flank opposite window with 2 more panels to create cohesion"
Stacey
14 years ago
On the wall opposite your bed I would use the same panels as behind your headboard to create an cozy, cohesive look. Then on the wall to the right (as you look at your bed) I would hang a collection of frames (possibly of same wood as lamps) with pictures- family, you & your husband, and also include a shadowbox with an item or collection of something that is special to you two. Seashells, driftwood, postcard, love letter- whatever with the art in a frame you already have. To keep it from going 'cold' use lots of textures like chunky throws, organic wood, reflective surfaces....Hope that helps!