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11 years ago
Hi! first of all thank you to everyone who helped me with my living/dining room!! The very last room is my bedroom. We just purchased this bed. we don't have much room and wanted a queen size so we went with the IKEA Tarva bedframe. We have no room anywhere else for an office so Computer has to stay there. the glass door will be moved (belongs to my living room piece) I don't know what to do with the black filing cabinet...no room anywhere else.

here are my questions:
1.) Artwork - what do I do? Once again I have an award walk. my husband can basically print ANY piece of art and put it on canvas, glass frame, framed canvas etc. So any ideas are fab!

2.) Should I move the bed near the window? It won't be center but then I wouldn't have an award long wall to fill.

3.) I am not 100% committed to my bedspread so I'm down with Webster with any suggestions there too

4.) The rug - is walmart LOL 5x8 and I don't mind it. I have another rug as well, it's a Persian silk rug with blues and reds. so I can bring that out if need be.

5.) Curtains! need help with those too.

Thank you!

Comments (166)

  • 11 years ago
    more photos
  • 11 years ago

    I like the new nightstands a lot. Do you?

    I do like centered beds, if possible. If you move the bed to the center, will you have enough room to sit/work at the computer desk and walk between the back of the chair and side of the bed? I'm assuming the dark piece with the lamp on it will be removed.

  • 11 years ago
    That's our file cabinet. I don't know where else to put it. I have to fine space somewhere....I'll move the bed now and take photos.
  • 11 years ago

    Any chance the file cabinet could fit in the corner of a closet? I know it can be tough to find spots for items you need but they don't really work with the decor, especially in a smaller home.

  • 11 years ago
    Okay just moved the bed now, now I have to move the wall lamps over. should I put them above the side tables or slightly above the bed - which I kinda like.
  • 11 years ago
    Ann, I have a big closet in my son's room. I'll see if I can move it without the kids wanting something and everything all at the same time lol!
  • 11 years ago
    And I think I definitely want the white covers now. I think it'll look so sweet and cozy.
  • 11 years ago

    good progress, now the bed area is well defined being separate from large desk, and cute small Ikea tables.

  • 11 years ago

    I like your progress too! I think the new side tables work very well. I like the desk in its new spot. I like how the size of the wall lamps looks near the smaller scale side tables. As far as where to hang the wall lamps, I'm thinking outside the width of the headboard, but not sure if they should be centered over the side tables or a little closer in (sort of above the space between the top of the side tables and edge of the headboard. Let's see what others say.

    Rebecca Rakusin thanked Ann
  • 11 years ago

    maybe we can hunt groveraxle down to work her magic haha. I dont want to make to many holes

  • 11 years ago

    and what do i do in terms of wall art over bed and computer desk wall

  • 11 years ago
    I really like how the desk is separated now. I think leaving the bed where it was and getting a shelving unit I mentioned previously over where the desk used to be will work well for ur work area and bedroom overall.
  • 11 years ago

    Yes, you don't want any extra holes in the wall.

    I saw Grover on another dilemma and mentioned you'd like it if she'd stop by here, so we'll see if she sees that comment and stops by:)

  • 11 years ago

    I'd wait to make any decisions about art over the headboard until you figure out what will replace the too small chandelier. You might not need art if you go with something like the Ikea light discussed earlier.

  • 11 years ago
    Also, if you don't need storage, then you definitely need some large artwork either over the bed or on the space between the washroom and the bed.

    However, if you do need the space and will put some storage solution on the large wall, I wouldn't hang any additional art on that wall, but would do a nice collage on the small wall over the desk as I mentioned before.
  • 11 years ago

    You'll want to find a way to conceal the cords under the computer desk. Maybe something as simple as stapling felt to the back of the desk (making a desk back out of a large piece of felt).

  • 11 years ago
    I guess we are all commenting at the same time. lol. Just to clarify, I'm rooting for a shelving solution next to the washroom (on the big wall) and a collage above the desk. See my previous comments. Sorry, texting from work on a break. :)
  • 11 years ago

    Cute new nightstands. I didn't read all the comments. I assume this is what you wanted to see.


    Rebecca Rakusin thanked groveraxle
  • 11 years ago
    thank you all! azotova87 what shelving? I think it's to much furniture already? I don't think I want more furniture in already have a lot. can you give me an example? Ann, my husband doesn't want to buy a new chandelier right now. to be honest I'm not to happy with the room right now. maybe because I'm tired and hungry LOL. I think I'll get new curtains, a brighter fresh color and new bedding...maybe that'll make me happier with the room.

    I would like to use my perisan rug, it's got torqoise and gold and red. maybe i can get drapes a torqoise color. then maybe a white bed set. move the lamps over? it's exhausting lol
  • 11 years ago
    and what do you all prefer regarding wall maps? closet to the headboard or close to the night stands.

    Ann, good idea with hiding the wires. I have a thing piece of mdf I can close up the back of the desk and cut a small hole to pull wires through.
  • 11 years ago

    Rebecca, it can get exhausting. Maybe best to figure out where to place the lights and then take a little break until you're feeling more cheerful about it. I think you're actually making nice progress and you'll realize that in a few days. You've made some wonderful changes to your home in a short amount of time. It's fine to step away from time to time and enjoy how far it's come.

    I think I prefer the wall lamps over the nightstands, but was hoping a bunch of others would chime in, because I'm just not sure.


    Rebecca Rakusin thanked Ann
  • 11 years ago

    I'll weigh in. I prefer the lamps over the nightstands, too.

    Rebecca, have we ever seen this rug you want to use? The one with the turquoise and red? Is a photo of it buried somewhere in the previous bazillion comments?


    Rebecca Rakusin thanked groveraxle
  • 11 years ago
    I will post pics of the shelfing options when I get home (I'm chiming in on nursing breaks at work. lol). If you move the bed back where it was (closer to the window) you actually have space for some office storage that doesn't look so officey (if that makes sense). The space where you have the filing cabinet now. You can utilize the wall space to store papers and other things you guys need for your office. In my opinion, it will be a headache going to your child's room to get some papers you need while working. You should have all that stuff neatly organized in close proximity to each other.
    Rebecca Rakusin thanked Alexandra
  • 11 years ago


    Hi Ann, I just had a loss in my family, I lost my babies at 3 months of pregnancy (identical twins) and I have been trying to make my house into something that doesnt resemble what it used to when I lost them. Of course I have loads to live for and I completely adore my son and daughter to absolute pieces and I mostly enjoy making the house look better for them. But sometimes I look at a room and Im like..."hmmm well it still looks like it used to - I don't care anymore..." But I am trying to move forward! My husband totally agreed to get new stuff in the house...I'll post before photos as well.

    But seriously you have all been such a help! I look forward in complementing this room and finally relaxing a little. We don't have much extra to spend so I am trying to slowly add new inexpensive pieces and using some of the stuff I have at home etc. I like the lamps over the night stands as well.




    Grover, here is the Rug, It is a lot brighter now, I have hand washed it! Its extremely soft and in amazing condition. Its 5ishx8ish.




  • 11 years ago

    Oh, Rebecca, I'm so sorry about your loss. I understand your wanting to stay busy busy busy and to change things up. Just keep experimenting and eventually you'll have a look you love.

    Any chance of pulling out the Persian rug and draping it over the bed so we can have a look at it in the room?


  • 11 years ago

    I'm really sorry for your loss. That must really suck. Everything happens for a reason. Sometimes we don't understand why and it seems so unfair. I'm sure years down the road you will look back and see the purpose of loss and mourning. There are brighter days for you up ahead.


  • 11 years ago
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    Here are some shelving options. I would probably go with something that attaches directly to the wall and allows ventilation for the heater below. In addition, I would pick something more narrow to ensure there is space between the shelf and the night stand, for visual separation.

    You can use one shelf for files, one for bathroom towels, put a basket in to hide other small stuff that can look cluttered on its own. Basically, customize it how you wish.

    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00278578/

    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80303437/

    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80298718/

    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80241454/#/20154591

    This Algot line is very customizable:

    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/search/?query=algot

    this one is great too:

    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/bedroom/19087/



    You can even work with the current filling cabinet and just add floating shelves above. Maybe something like this?

    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S29903838/

  • 11 years ago

    By the way, Ikea has some great wire solutions. I bought some white tube thingy in Ikea that only cost me a couple of bucks and you can cut it and customize for your needs. I stuffed all of my wires in it and you can't even tell it is there. You can even paint it the same color as your walls!

    Not sure why they don't have it online, but here is the link to some wire solutions they offer online:

    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/business/16195/

  • 11 years ago
    Thank you groveraxle, it's almost 10:30 pm now so I'm going to tidy up and go to sleep. I'll take a pic tomorrow when it's sunny out.

    Thank you azotova87! I'll look at all of these tomorrow as well
  • 11 years ago
    Thank you groveraxle, it's almost 10:30 pm now so I'm going to tidy up and go to sleep. I'll take a pic tomorrow when it's sunny out.

    Thank you azotova87! I'll look at all of these tomorrow as well
  • 11 years ago

    So sorry to hear of your loss Rebecca! Many, many years ago, I had the same experience twice. I wasn't carrying twins though. I remember how down I was for some time after. I did have two children I carried to full term (as you have) and they have been a joy, as my 4 grandchildren are also.

    Don't worry about your bedroom. It will come together nicely. Look how nice the living room turned out!

  • 11 years ago

    Really really sorry Rebecca. It is scary. I had twins but had bleeding and was in bed the last three months of pregnancy. It is not easy, but you are smart to be moving forward as best you can. My daugher had a pregnance the month before she was to have her IUD replaced; they had to do a D&C and my daughter was pretty devastated. But a year to the day she miscarried she found out she was pregnant and Oliver is now 5 months old and an angel of a baby. Sadness here but great job too.

  • 11 years ago

    On the bedside lamps, I have them and I thought I measure correctly but sometimes they are just so bright in my eyes. I am sure there is a google answer for correct height for wall scones in a bedroom by a bed, but I think one of you has to sit on the bed and one of you has to 'adjust to the best height for both people and come to a height that works for the shortest person......arrgh. Have fun...haha. You are doing an amazing job!

  • 11 years ago
    thanks everyone and I'm so so sorry for anyone has gone through this! I had absolutely no support from my mother, she said "eh things happen" I "delivered" the babies in my kitchen and not knowing it was twins was devastating to say the least... but I am feeling much better today! spent the day with my kids at a water park and we went for lunch to dim sum!! I am putting them to nap now, I'll send a photo of the Persian rug ontop of the bed like groveraxle suggested and I am going to purchase curtains and bedding today! so will definitely need you guys advice. I have a $24.68 on an ikea gift card so I'm going on their website to order. will send pics in a bit!
  • 11 years ago
    You have to grieve and then you move on. My daughter was pretty devastated to have to have a d&c when she found out. It took her a very long time because she knew were it not for the iud she would not have to abort. Crazy things happen but you have your health and you sound like you are on the upswing. Now about that bedding! Lol
    Rebecca Rakusin thanked Susan Davis
  • 11 years ago

    here is the rug i was telling you all about, this instead of the one i have now under my bed.


  • 11 years ago

    sorry for the mess, my husband seems to miss the laundry basket next to our bed everytime..hmmm...


  • 11 years ago

    Soosun, Im so sorry for your daughter, Im sorry for you as well! Must have been hard to see that tragic thing happen to your daughter. But yes we have to all move on forward! And bedding...i attached the photo along with the drapes I want :)


  • 11 years ago

    what does everyone think? The i can get some artwork that pulls off the rug and drapes.

    I also want to go to the fabric store to get faux fur throw. I sew really well so Instead of spending hundreds on a throw i can buy fabric and whip it up myself in about an 1 or so.

    faux beaver fur

    faux bear fur

    off white shag

    arctic white shag

  • 11 years ago

    http://galaxyofgraphics.com/index.php Basically this is all my husbands art work, so he can get me anything from this site!


  • 11 years ago

    OK found some artwork! basically these can be made any way in almost any size - stretched vertically or more horizontally, cut into 3 pieces and them stretched canvas, framed with or without glass, or framed canvas.










  • 11 years ago

    I like the bedding you have in mind. I also like the drapes but if you replace the neutral rug with the oriental, the color of the drapes wouldn't work well. If you keep the current rug, those drapes are nice. With the blue drapes and the neutral rug and white bedding, I like art piece #3 and 5. I'd go with a single piece of horizontal art, 3/4 the width of the headboard. But, make sure you decide on the rug first, because I think you'd want to take a completely different direction with drapes, art, and possibly bedding if you choose the oriental. It would look nice but need different pairings than these blue and white options.

  • 11 years ago
    thanks Ann! I really like the bedding and drapes, if you think they look good with with rug I have no I'm ok with leaving it!

    another question...what should I do in that akward corner there? I don't think I want to put more furniture in that room.

    thanks!
  • 11 years ago

    I'd need to see pics of it again, but probably nothing. Decluttering almost always looks nice and with the bed centered, I think nothing in that corner might be just fine. If it looks empty, maybe a vertical pair of art that looks really great with the future headboard art. I'd say no furniture.

  • 11 years ago
    thank you! I'll get to work then :D
  • 11 years ago


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  • 11 years ago

    Replace your file cabinet with this:


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  • 11 years ago
    groveraxle! I'm in love with those colours! where are the curtains from?
  • 11 years ago
    Soooo pretty! Just keeps getting better and better!
  • 11 years ago

    Rebecca, click the "More Info" link under the curtain photo and it will take you to a page that has the link to the curtains. I think they were from Overstock.


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