Master bedroom (work in progress)

10 years ago

I think I've made some progress on my master bedroom and just want to do a sanity check before I keep going in this direction. What do you guys think of it so far? Is the panel above the nightstand too glitzy?? I just bought a 2nd one that I need to go pick up at Pier 1 tomorrow. Will post pics once it's up. Not sure what to put above the bed. Or what kind of seating / chaise to get for the corner. (Right now it's 3 IKEA tables with a throw blanket)

Would love to hear your thoughts on this so far. Also, does the floral arrangement work or should I return it ?

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visualizemaven

10 years ago

Hi Elina - you are off to a good start but yes, some editing and big decisions need to be made.

As everyone said above, it is your bedroom so get the look and vibe you want!

If you want to go glam/feminine/sensual (which you really have going on now) then I say the panel works well with the night stands and the headboard and comforter. But that glam does not coordinate well with the two natural squares over the headboard. Try removing the two squares over the bed and hanging the glitz panel horizontally over your headboard- just 6-10 inches above the headboard top edge. This will help add interest and begin to balance things.

You have a lot going on - too much I dare say. I am advising you to edit, edit, edit. Only keep what you really LOVE and brings you pleasure. Resist the urge to fill every corner and every wall.

The dark sway window treatments adds softness to the room but they need to drop all the way to floor and puddle for even more drama.

Remove the rectangle bench and pillows under the elephant print. The elephant print looks too big for that corner. Consider a large high backed occasional chair for that corner and maybe a lady like small round ottoman as your reading lounging chair.

For your makeup vanity - the best lighting for that function is scones which are mounted to the side of the mirror- not too high as to not cast shadows.

Your instinct to return the flowers and vase is good - reads dated.

Pick up some throw pillows with bling on them to pick up the bling in your chest at the end of the bed. Teals, grays, white and sparkles!

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Comments (21)

Elina R
Original Author
10 years ago
This is the panel
Bev
10 years ago
I believe you need a ceiling light because the two lamps flanking the bed are not enough at night. That's why your bedroom looks so much better in the daytime. As long as you like it, that's whats important!
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Elina R
Original Author
10 years ago
I actually have a ceiling light but the bulb needs to be changed. I'll try to get that done and post more pics, Bev.

But, I do have an issue with the lighting for my makeup vanity table (which is across from
The bed). Not sure what to do about that one...
printesa
10 years ago
What matters is what you like. If it were my room, I would remove that panel,,it is too glitzy and too much with the nightstand. I would also get rid of those fake plants in the vase. I don't know if the sheers are there permanent or not, but I don't think they work, especially that gray part.
Elina R
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks visualizemaven! That is a lot of great advice! I love the idea of the high back chair. It never really crossed my mind.

I'll try editing and posting revised photos
Irene Morresey
10 years ago
Get your other panel to put above nightstand, I like them. When you get that up you will find you won't need much in that corner where you have elephant print, might be too much, throw those pillows on the bed along with two big White ones at the back.
Not sure about the curtains twined around rod, think it would look better with long straight curtains. Ditch the flowers. I think a few small prints above headboard like in pic would look great.
I think you have done a great job, a few minor tweaks you will be right
Elina R
Original Author
10 years ago
Some updates.

Are the frames in the middle an okay size? I have a ton of these... Should I do 5? Or 6? Or find something a little bigger?

I kind of like it more without the lamps. May need to think about alternative lighting options.

Thanks!
Elina R
Original Author
10 years ago
I'd probably do black and white inside the photo frames above bed
printesa
10 years ago
I wouldn't use anything above the bed. Here is a example that is similar to yours. You can look for mirrors on each side and you will get results similar to what you are going for here

Hollywood Regency Master Bedroom · More Info
decoenthusiaste
10 years ago
I think you've gone overboard with things hanging on the walls, and they don't relate or have anything in common except they have hangers on the back, and few of them work with your tailored, tufted headboard. Are you going African, Hollywood Glam, Moroccan, Kitchy, Mod or what? The mix of decorative elements is jarring to me, and the multitude of square, boxy pieces is staggering! I see you have taste, but you don't know when enough is enough. I'm not being as polite as some above who tried to suggest you edit, edit, edit. They're right. If you love all this stuff, you don't have to use it all at once and can switch things out seasonally.
Elina R
Original Author
10 years ago
Okay I removed the elephant and the corner bench.

I'm still lacking bedside lighting though. I attempted to hang the capiz pendent things back up to try to make it work. Not sure if it is.

Where do I go from here?
Elina R
Original Author
10 years ago
Here are some more photos.
I tried to remove as much stuff as I could to basically start over.
Elina R
Original Author
10 years ago
I still also have this capiz shell dangly chandelier... It doesn't currently have a light attachment but there's a hole to to add one in
Elina R
Original Author
10 years ago
This is the ceiling light in the room. It is not bright enough so additional lights are needed in the room.

I also have this mirror with some lights hanging by the door.

I agree that it all looks so much better in the natural
daylight.
carolyngarland
10 years ago
Panels don't work with your night stands. Lights are the wrong feel, need modern. Swags are not modern but dated. Headboard is nice. Don't need two benches.
decoenthusiaste
10 years ago
Fan lights are never to be considered the source of light for a room. They provide ambient light - just enough to see how to get into the room in the dark and turn on the accent and task lighting, before turning the ceiling light off or at least dimming it.
visualizemaven
10 years ago
Hi Elina- the lighting you have now (capiz) is not the best choice - not only do they get lost against the background, they are not coordinating well with the large panels. There is enough going on around the headboard and bed now. I am advising you against installing lighting near the headboard.

Check out an arc floor lamp for the right corner or a torche floor lamp. Will send images shortly.
visualizemaven
10 years ago
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visualizemaven
10 years ago
http://www.lightingdirect.com/all-the-rages-lf1002-elegant-designs-3-light-floor-lamp-with-hanging-crystals/p2269302
visualizemaven
10 years ago
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