Software
Houzz Logo Print
erasistible

Need a little help with my bed wall

11 years ago

Ready to do something with my bed wall but a couple of things are making it hard for me to decide what to do. I want to place a round mirror above the bed but wonder if I will have too many shapes going on. The headboard has a frame, the lamps have a quatrefoil shape, and the lampshades (I could recover them I suppose) have a geometric design. I have kind of a traditional glam thing going on. I know It still needs tweeking but I am concerned with the bed wall at this time. I am considering upholstering the bench and I painted the night stands gold (and they look fab). The wall pocket thing may go or be re-done and placed above a dresser. Everything else stays!

Bedrooms · More Info

Bedrooms · More Info

Thanks for your help.

Comments (102)

  • 11 years ago
    I think the blue of the drapery and throw would be a nice accent but not with a heavy textured or patterned wall paper. Add a couple pillows in the same solid color. A small oval or sunburst mirror could echo the night stands. Your walls need some art in frames that fit with you other decor. Choose subjects you enjoy with some of the colors of the room.
  • 11 years ago

    I found a Louis bench for $170. It sure is nice. Might blend in too much with the bedspread. One thing leads to another, doesn't it? Best price I have seen for one though.


  • 11 years ago
    Just opened pictures more to see your paintings. Beautiful. Yes! Get them on the walls.
    erasistible thanked kathleen MK
  • 11 years ago

    Kathleen MK do you think this would be too dark and too much texture?


  • 11 years ago
    you could change the shades on your lamps to color similar to the color of the blue throw on the bed.

    I would not put anything above the headboard.
  • 11 years ago

    erasistible, I would frame it and hang it. also paint a couple for above your nightstands. They are very good. That is exactly what I mean by hanging some art that means something to you. I would also get some wallpaper and create a "wall frame for the bed"

    like this but just a rectangle over the bed. I like the blue against the lamps

    The Upward Bound House by Vanessa De Vargas · More Info
    Riverhouse · More Info


    Nasha Dasha · More Info


    Who Says the Suburbs Aren't Glamorous?! · More Info


  • 11 years ago

    is one of your night tables taller than the other?

  • 11 years ago

    No but it could be the floor or my lack of a tripod.

  • 11 years ago

    I was considering a wall frame but wasn't sure how far across it should go. I was thinking just a tiny bit past the night table and about the height of the drapes.

  • 11 years ago

    I like the bench.

  • 11 years ago

    I do too. I think I am going to spring for it. I can place the one I have someplace else. What do you think of the wallpaper?

  • 11 years ago

    could you inverse the pillows on the bed? the ones like the comforter on the bottom, blue on top?

  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    I think you were asking others, but I'll pipe in and say that if you have all you have the wallpaper is too much texture.

    erasistible thanked everdebz
  • 11 years ago

    I like the wallpaper. Wonder if it would be too dark? The texture though is right. You are giving me ideas now.


    The new bench would fit the decor very well and not a bad price either.

  • 11 years ago

    I would do a texture wallpaper painted in the color of the wall. tone on tone.

  • 11 years ago

    Sadly, the bench is too deep for my small room. I will worry about the bed wall then see If I need to change the bedding. Then I will upholster the bench is something that will look nice against the bedding.

  • 11 years ago

    Everdebz I don't think there is any navy. Just a darker grayed blue.

  • 11 years ago

    It's funny how one person likes something and another person doesn't. It's all input to help me decide. If I used the wallpaper, do you all think the bedding should go? Would that be because of the pattern?

  • 11 years ago

    It looks like the common opinion is against mirrors, but I really think a golden sunburst mirror is the way to go. I think it would be a lovely addition to tie in the metallic-ish curtains, the gold holdbacks, the mirrored nightstands, the gold chandelier, and the gold and white lamps. I just made a silver sunburst mirror, below, was super easy, if you made that in gold maybe on a smaller scale, I think it would be the perfect complement and tie-in.


    erasistible thanked Stacey Parrish
  • 11 years ago

    The wallpaper is shown as a closeup. Might look different from more of a distance. I will order a sample and see.

  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Stacey Parrish I pinned that mirror on one of my boards. It is beautiful! Is it your tute?

  • 11 years ago

    First please change the pillows. I have a feeling the bed looks weird because of the pillow covers are the same as the cover. one more layer of color, the artwork, and I think you are done. try first, pleeeeeeease!

  • 11 years ago
    I would change the wall color to cashmere grey by Benj.Moore.
    Paint ceiling cloud white. Change curtains to a natural linen color.
    Take down flowers. Do large picture above bed or pretty wallpaper.
    Good luck.
    erasistible thanked hmarney
  • 11 years ago

    I could switch them. I just liked the blue against the headboard. I will get some Euro pillows for the back, then place the shams that match the spread, and top it with my bed pillows.

  • 11 years ago

    Curtains stay. I had to hire the painting done so it stays too.

  • 11 years ago

    do you have another set of pillowcases or shams we could try?

  • 11 years ago

    no but I could fake it with the throw--just to see the color. I'll be back in a few minutes.

  • 11 years ago

    I have some taupe-y ones but I don't like the way they look against the headboard. What would you like for me to set up and I'll see what I can do.

  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Remove throw and maybe solid shams. If you add a beautiful dot of a mirror you might not need new bench.

  • 11 years ago

    Thanks Erasistible! I'm new to doing tutorials but I just threw together one for my mirror above. Here is the link. http://easydiybystacey.blogspot.com/2015/03/staceys-diy-sunburst-mirror.html

    erasistible thanked Stacey Parrish
  • 11 years ago
    Oh yes I would hang them. They look good leaning too just on a smaller table. You've got great talent.
    erasistible thanked Kristi Traynor
  • 11 years ago

    just for a try, change the blue in front and the others against the headboard. I just need to see if my idea is right.

  • 11 years ago

    if it does not work I'll get photoshop to do some changes. But Inever bought the updated one, so I have to go to my old computer for it.

  • 11 years ago

    be back in a bit.

  • 11 years ago

    Stacy that is really cool.

    Saca you have great ideas!

    I am new here and it is rather fun watching this come together.

  • 11 years ago

    You are right. Maybe not exactly this shade, but on the right track.

  • 11 years ago

    YESSSSS!!!!!!

  • 11 years ago

    llens1, thank you it is fun.

  • 11 years ago

    yep. I would do a fake fur throw. Homegoods has good ones


  • 11 years ago

    I think nothing is wrong with the wall. it was the pillows. Cheaper to fix too ;-)

  • 11 years ago

    Yes the blue accent pillows will make quite a difference. Sort of draws the eye toward the great headboard.

    I am on the HELP SAVE THE ORIGINAL BENCH side. : ) Something about it seems special.

    I do think it can be refinished and really work well since it is the right size for your room.

  • 11 years ago

    maybe painting the bench and adding a bench cushion.

  • 11 years ago

    I am all for re-using as much as one can

  • 11 years ago

    your room is fine and I really like the flowers. I'm always afraid if I hang something above the bed, it may fall on me! I would remove the breakfast pillow and throw on the bed and bring in another breakfast or small oblong solid pillow (and maybe throw) with that blue color. No more patterns.

  • 11 years ago

    Any decisons yet?

    I liked the blue pillows probably in a grayish blue?

    I liked the starburst mirror for the pocket decor hanging.

    Oh of course, I liked the bench with updating to blend in with everything.


    : )



  • 11 years ago

    I am leaving for work in a few minutes. I am going to see about darker blue pillow cases. I am also going to replace or recover the lampshades. I am considering a bedscarf instead of the throw. I may also put fur on the bench. Getting ideas for making art to hang where the wall pocket is. NO MORE PATTERN. Ha! You all have a groovy day

  • 11 years ago

    I love your lamps shades. did you look at the gold pillowcases I posted? that will go with the glam

  • 11 years ago
    I never liked the shades very much but they came with the lamps. They are the same motif as the lamp base. Too much of a good thing. I don't think gold goes with my bedding. But thanks!
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    you are welcome.