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What to do in here next?

13 years ago
Finally painted over horrible poo-brown walls - painted w SW snowbound. Added a large damask stencil on wall behind my bed in magenta. I'm loving it but unsure what to do next.

I know I need to hang some pictures and am looking for a lower and wider 6 drawer dresser to replace the Ikea one. I'm thinking of also putting in some floating shelves to the right and left side of the dresser. Not sure if that's a good idea?

My biggest dilemma is how to incorporate more magenta (or shades of?) into the rest of the room - if I need to at all. Should I put the stencil on the opposite wall or would that be ridiculously busy? Should I find drapes that have that color or stick to getting drapes in another accent color? What about a rug? Should I stay neutral or go for something with a light/limeish green (my magenta inspiration originally came from flowers with their lush green leaves like this http://www.northcreeknurseries.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/plants.plantDetail/plant_id/236/index.htm). I'm not at all married to this idea.

I'm open to all suggestions but I do love the stenciled wall and do want to keep that. My budget is prob around $500- $700. I'm a good DIY-er so bring on any ideas that way!! Would love any creative Houzzers to
Help! Also through the doors is a sitting room which I'm assuming should flow well with the colors in my bedroom? It hasn't been touched yet And is still the nasty poo brown color.

Thanks in advance!

Comments (76)

  • 13 years ago
    I would paint your headboard & add padding & fabric to the panel areas. Ruffled quilt under $70 at Joss & Main
  • 13 years ago
    @handymam - thanks for the support on the green. I will def find a way to sneak it in to see how I like it. I like ur idea with the bed but I'm also considering painting endtables or finding a rug w some green in it.

    @valvorie- I love that blanket. Now I just signed up for joss and main bc I had never heard of it. I'm just not sure if I painted the headboard white if it woul just be too much white. But adding all the great colorful elements in pillows and chair may just make it the bedroom of my dreams! You guys are the best!
  • 13 years ago
    Joss & Main & One Kings Lane are great. Great ideas for painting furniture. If you use a white coverlet on your bed drape a colored one at the foot of the bed. Here are some ideas about pillows/fabrics.
  • 13 years ago
    Oh, wouldn't that flower pillow be fun?
  • 13 years ago
    Is that a storage chest at the foot of the bed? I would keep it in the room but add a cushion and cover it with that purple/magenta color fabric. I think the walls are a little too stark. Is the light color in the stencil white or cream? If it's a more creamy color I would paint the walls that color.
  • 13 years ago
    And I love the stenciled wall!! You did a great job. And I like the idea of a very soft gray on the walls. Maybe have a nice white comforter and add a soft grey throw at the end of the bed. Add lots and lots of decorator pillows on your bed in you favorite colors. You mentioned lime green, you could add grey pillows, purples, white. Just lots of pillows. They really cozy up a room.
  • 13 years ago
    Oh, and the lamps need to be replaced :). I would get some shiny silver ones, since you might go with purple and grey for your colors.
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks, guys!

    Thanks @bridget for your comments. I may have to reassess the wall color. All the walls are Sherman Williams "snowbound" which is pretty white. That's the color under the stencil too.

    Still gonna find a way to sneak some green into this room!
  • 13 years ago
    You'll need to get a good balance of color around the room. Pinterest has a ton of ideas. Green would look great. You just need to find the right fabric.
  • 13 years ago
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    It'd be nice if you added some chair railing in that color of the base boards. The dark brown would help to finish each of the walls off nicely. I feel like rooms with elegant wallpaper like that, should have chair railing.

    You could consider adding a white on cream pattern, similar to the magenta wallpaper in between the base boards and chair railing like they did here.
  • 13 years ago
    Hay, @jackson! Great idea. Do you think it would look ok even on the wall w the slanted ceiling?
  • 13 years ago
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  • 13 years ago
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    If it were my room I would make everything white (curtains, tables and bedding), remove the tapered lamp shades (replace with more modern ones), add color with a throw or a blanket folded across the end of the bed and replace the ceiling light. I'm obsessed with ghost chairs so if you need setting I would add one and maybe monogramed pillows
  • 13 years ago
    @dallasstudent - great ideas. I actually was obsessed w everything being white but I'm actually craving a bit more color. The ghost chair is great but, again, I'm thinking the chair could provide that pop of color I'm craving to look at when I'm in my bed (since I can't see the stencil!). I do think changing the lamps and/or at least the shade is gonna have to happen and I am currently looking at throws! I did like the idea of putting a cushion on the wooden chest at the end of the day.

    Here's a question- just found a few pics I had taken at home goods last week of a chair that caught my eye and a carpet. The color of the chair doesn't show thru well on the photo - its really more greenish than what it looks like. And do u think the lines of the carpet would clash or be too busy next to the stencil?

    (I've tried uploading 4 times now and it won't work so I will try uploading the pics in another comment)
  • 13 years ago
    Let's try the carpet
  • 13 years ago
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    I like the chair...wondering if the rug pattern is too close in scale to stencil...but could be wrong! The pattern is almost a reverse in color in a lighter/less heavy pattern...maybe? Colors look great!
  • 13 years ago
    I'd go a different direction entirely. I'd put the stencil on the facing wall as well, just to balance it out. It's a heavy pattern but not entirely overwhelming. And I'd then accent with an intense turquoise so that the magenta wasn't overwhelming. I'd probably go white on the windows with maybe just a hint of color swagged over the rod. Keep the bedding light and just accent it. Then it's super easy to change things out because your basics will last you a long time. Also, I like black furniture so I'd consider going all glossy black, it's a super classy look without a huge price tag. You can pick stuff up at Good Will even and just paint it up and it looks like new. Good luck!
  • 13 years ago
    @jayme - that's my dilemma too! Kinda think it could be ok but think it could clash. I think I'll prob keep looking for something without much pattern. Thanks for ur comment.

    @stacy - I pondered stenciling the other wall but am still unsure I want to decorate that wall around the stencil. I feel like I would have more options with it being a solid color. But I'm still considering it. I was also thinking of addin a mirror to that wall to reflect a bit of the stencil back to me as I'm lying in bed. We have a large gold-framed wall mirror right now in one corner. Still feeling it out. It's this one (again not married to it) http://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/art/50135515/

    Finally another question - that "light" you see on the ceiling is actually ceiling fan. I despise it but am unsure what todo with it. This room is on the 3 rd floor of a 100 year old Victorian (which is why I will never paint over the dark wood in this bedroom - its original rare chestnut). It gets super stuffy in this room in the summer and I have a feeling the fan is there for a reason. We just moved into the home in September so I'll be able to assess it better later. Should I spray paint the dark brown ceiling fan pieces? Or just keep it dark? I so wish I could put in a cool hanging lamp!
  • 13 years ago
    I think u could go for an accent chair in the magenta..either solid, or a mostly solid pattern..ie: small dots or something...the other walls are plain, so it wouldn't overwhelm..then maybe a light rug with magenta accents...? Someone already prob. said this all..
  • 13 years ago
    lol @ jayme - yes... great suggestions (that were already suggested) but now the score on the accent chair and a light colored rug are in the lead as "most requested" - believe me - i'm taking notes!!

    gotta find that damn rug now.
  • 13 years ago
    A few ideas for types of rugs...don't know if the colors would match exactly
  • 13 years ago
    The reddish "striped" looking chenille rug was $47 for 5x8 at overstock.com...They were all pretty inexpensive.
  • 13 years ago
    @jayme - I like that striped one. A lot. Thanks for the suggestion! You are also in the camp of adding a light colored or magenta colored rug - I was hoping to add
    A bit of green to the room as an accent color bc I love the way they look together in nature. I'm not sure it would make sense to get a rug w green in it (a light limeish I was thinking)
  • 13 years ago
    Maybe it could work out...the room would be beautiful with solid white bedding, maybe a magenta pillow and /or some patterned fabric with the magenta, white and a dash of the green?....And if the rug and bedding were more of a solid white, I think the green would stand out more...as in placed as an accessory..also can add it into wall art....
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    My thoughts were headed in the same direction as Jayme. The room is that large and it doesn't take a whole lot of pattern to feel overwhelmed. But since you can't see the stencil when you're in bed, you need some magenta/plum combination on the other side that ties everything together. Also, since the walls are white and that makes you happy, and there's a whole lot of chestnut in the room, then white should predominate. Blankets, bed pillows and throws can pick up the color. I'd go for mostly white in the rug.
  • 13 years ago
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    Found a few fabrics..may be too busy-maybe too dark red? The one looks too rusty...looking for a coordinating fabric with green,white, reddish...harder than find than it sounded!!
  • 13 years ago
    That's a cool rug..I like it
  • 13 years ago
    i would rather change wallpaper with aligh pink hazzy patterns also 2 lights each side of bed or 2 small beautiful lights each side of bed inwall also change the cover of bed with apink withalots of flowers and .. and achair beside the window. minoo
  • 13 years ago
    @minoo - definitely going to put a chair in the corner. And it's a stencil that took me about 2 months to complete during son's Naptime so that ain't going anywhere! But thank u for your suggestions.

    Maybe I should see if that rug was snagged up yet. $400 plus tax, tho ... It's gotta be RIGHT. Ya know?
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    13 years ago
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  • PRO
    13 years ago
    The shag rug texture is great.
  • 13 years ago
    @seppysills, I think u can get a similar look, cheaper...check out overstock.com and/or rugs usa...That last plush eagledzines posted is one I post a lot too..looks like a good buy!
  • 13 years ago
    Iam sorry i reviewed images. i think u have nice lights might be better pillows so many colorfull ones a nice pic of birds flying just on papaerwall adjacent to bed. also some planets near your doors so no change in paper wall and no change of lights. so with your budgets it is ok.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    You could bring in the green by using one or two plants.
  • 13 years ago
    @eagledesihns - love all the rig suggestions. Thanks for taking so much time to look! And I am gonba check out overstock and the others later today!

    I absolutely love plants and will def be bringing some house plants in the room for some adds green. I think a bit of green in the throw pillows along with maybe a small bit in a few decorations will be great. A solid white rug (or maybe mostly white), a magenta chair (that's really gonna be the hard thing to find on the lower $$ spectrum), magenta throw and lots of great throw pillows alon w some house plants and I think it starting to come to life in my head. Seriously u guys are awesome
  • 13 years ago
    Pretty neat! If you took inspiration from flowers/leaves, you can add dark green velvety cushions as accent along with dark velvety purple ones.. since your trim is grey I would not recommend grey curtains. Add magenta sheer curtains to balance wallpaper (for lighter yet matched effect), & stretch the curtains height to full room height to deal with room height issue.. Do add an upholstered head board, go velvety dark green/purple/grey with that (grey would be good only if you add the cushions in purple n green). Tutorial out there on blogs for headboard.. Also adding one Upholstered armchair in the corner b/w windows n dresser, would be great, keep it neutral with grey. Place a cushion of dark velvet green with a single solitary embelm just like in the wallpaper. Use grey sheets.. Lay a throw at bed's end, look for one which has long stripes of different colors, all from the room. Rest add glass decor.. Will provide photos..
  • 13 years ago
    Add a grey rug at the foot..
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    What about a fandelier?
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  • 13 years ago
    @kelly - I don't know whether to laugh or cry. I've never seen anything like this! There are actually fan blades in there? This may be the answer of my dreams!
  • 13 years ago
    I just like the name alone...made me laugh!!! Too cool also!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    :)
  • 13 years ago
    Step right up and get your "fandolier".... :)
  • 13 years ago
    Consider painting the doors along with the trim, even if its just the backs. It can really brighten up a room. I like the white walls. Magenta, white, and green sounds like a very cheery and bright room. You could bring some of the grey in to tone it down but I don't think it's necessary. If you want to do a magenta curtain, I would consider a two tone panel or a darker shade so you don't go into pink overload. :-)
  • 13 years ago
    I think you could paint the headboard. Could the clear lamps be filled with something or even painted on the inside to save some money?
  • 13 years ago
    @threeclover - thanks for the comment! I'd paint the wood if it wasn't 100 year old rare chestnut that has never seen a lick of paint in its lifetime. Wish I could but I can't bring myself to do it. I def dont want to go into pink overload! I may add a bit more magenta in other ways (mirror or frames, a chair or just a throw) but I like your idea but keeping the pink in check w a bit of grey.

    Also today I TOTALLY was thinking about painting the lamps to save $$! I looked up some emerald colored lamps and the ones I loved were $200 each so I'm thinking why not just try painting the ones I have. I'll keep u posted on that!

    Thanks for the comments!
  • 13 years ago
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    Saw this pic and reminded me of your post.:) colors borrowed from nature. a visual of the color combinations. It's bright and lively!
  • 13 years ago
    @anne - thanks!!! Looks like someone else besides me thought that the magenta and green would work!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Here's an article on making your own mercury (looking) glass. You could use this effect for the lamps.
    http://www.katiesrosecottageblog.com/2012/02/mercury-glass-family-fun.html
  • 13 years ago
    I am Bookmarking this... Thanks for thinking of me! Looks so easy!