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An Subtle Equine Theme

10 years ago

We redid a spare room... I wanted a subtle equine themed room. No expert help, the hubby and I did it all.

What do you think?

Before: Baby pooh brown walls

After a coat of gray paint (Elephant Skin by Benjamin Moore)

After the barn board head board and some accessories:

We had some wood left over so we made a picture frame:

I also had an old hunt horn that I incorporated as art:

Just need some finishing touches: faux bamboo blinds, another side table and lamp and a new ceiling lamp.

Right now there is a purple pillow just to add a pop of colour but I'm hoping to find one the colour of 'ice blue'. If I'm really lucky it will have a small horse head or something on it.

Anywho, not too bad for a DIY weekend warrior...

Comments (17)

  • 10 years ago

    Big improvment. Try tossing an inexpensive saddle blanket over the footboard to add to the theme & get some color.

  • 10 years ago

    Thanks for the tips! I do need some more colour in there!

    I was also thinking a small crystal chandelier? Or do you think a wrought iron pendant of some type? Thoughts?

  • 10 years ago

    http://scoutmob.com/p/Snaffle-Bridle-Bit-Round-Mirror-october?ref=shoppe_pin1_pdp 


    ps- love the paint color! Does it feel dark to you? I have a similarly sized guest room I need to paint

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Love the update! Great job!

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Such a contemporary feel! Love it!

  • 10 years ago
    So much nicer!
  • 10 years ago

    Ceiling feels a bit low for a chandelier. Maybe you could find a carriage lantern for on the desk or dresser.

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    Another motif to keep in mind is a fox or a fox hound, either of which might offer some little touch, like a doorstop or bookend. (Can't really tell what's on the fourth wall here, or whether there is other furniture in the room to accent.)


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  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Nice, but add (same wood) border around your headboard, maybe a darker brown, because it is too small for the width of the the bed.

  • 10 years ago

    Thanks for the comments everyone! ACM, I love the horse sculpture!

    I just don't want to overdue the equine theme and have it become kitschy. My philosophy is 'less is more'. I do agree that a few accent pieces are still required though!

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    You did a great job!

  • 10 years ago

    Great job! Do you have the resources and energy to cover that entire wall in the reclaimed wood? Would be stunning!

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Great job! Just try to use that wood accent as an actual head board!

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Looks great! Good job.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Nice color change! Looks wonderful!

  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    The room looks great and I would also go easy on too much equine or your don't have a themed room. I'm wondering if the art is too small for that wall...maybe place the horn and the art side by side? Would have to play around with them. Any type of fixture you use (chandelier or semi-flush), a rustic feel would compliment and I also think the lamp next to the bed feels a bit on the small size. In a room like this, I think heavy/large is more impactful than dainty. Adding a bench at the end of the bed would a great addition (and handy) and when adding pillows, don't just go with solids - really mix it up for a fun/country look.

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  • 10 years ago

    Great job on the room! I have loved horses my entire life!

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