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Finishing bedroom

We added a new window to this room and we are trying to finalize everything. New rods and curtains will be going in this week. We ordered a new duvet as well (textured white). I having a hard time figuring out art placement and type as well as creating a more layered look. Paint still needs some touch ups, color is SW Olympus white. And possibly a new ceiling light option.



Curtain rod

Curtains


Duvet (PB honeycomb)


Comments (29)

  • 9 years ago

    Because you don't have much space between the bed and the curtains, I'd opt for wall sconces for bedside lighting. You can get ones that don't have to be hard wired. I can't tell how much room you have on the other side of the room or where the ceiling light will go, but from what I can see, I think I'd get a decorative flush mounted one. i'm wondering how prominent the dark metal is going to be on those plates for the curtain rods. You might have to consider that when you choose your lights in terms of metal and how fancy you want to go. Art work is pretty open because your other colors are neutral. Depends what mood you want and what colors you want to bring in.

  • 9 years ago

    I do like the idea of wall scones but all the outlets are across the room and I don't want to have to run wires along the floor. I think I would go for a darker color for lighting hardware to match the curtain rods. They aren't very viable singe they are curved vs having finals.

    The room is small and it is off to one side to make way for door clearance. There is about 25in on the left of the bed and about 5 and a half feet on thE right side of the bed.

    Here is another picture of right side of room. Between window and door is a another place I thought art could go. And the. something above the bed and dresser.

    I do have this mirror and watercolor hanging around and both are substantial in size but I was also thinking of possibly doing a round mirror instead and some botanical prints.

  • 9 years ago
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    Great bones in that room! Do you mind sharing a source for your curtain rod?

    It seems you are going with a clean, tranquil theme -which I love too. I think you can easily add some texture to the room (like you have with the rug), and still keep the look you're going for. Are you intending to use the new duvet with anything else? You could make the bed with it and then fold something interesting across the lower third of the bed. Alternatively, you could make the bed with something else, and fold the new duvet across the lower third.

    Just as an example, you could do something like this across lower third of the bed: Chunky blanket:

    Or you could do a textured blanket, throw, etc. Rough linen textured:

  • 9 years ago

    I can't tell by those pictures what's really going on in that room. It looks to me like that dresser is too close to the foot of the bed. And why isn't the area rug under the foot of the bed. You need to figure out your furniture and it's placement before you worry about hanging art and layering.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    I would do something meaningful above the bed, one large/substantial framed item should work well. Good luck on the room, I hope you will be pleased with the outcome.

  • 9 years ago

    Cpaul-this room is super frustrating. There is no other place for the dresser to go. Every other space has either doors or windows. I took pictures of the two other walls so you can see.

    We can move the rug to be centered under the foot of the bed but have it currently set up so it covers more of the open space to the right of the bed

  • 9 years ago

    You mentioned that you might be selling soon. If/when you do, I'd consider replacing the dresser with a smaller one. You don't want to highlight potential issues with furniture placement.

    It's a very pretty bedroom with what looks like a great view.

  • 9 years ago

    Soccer-we definitely need a new dresser (and side tables) and we're just contemplating if we should buy them now or wait till we find our next home so they fit the new space better. Although we could buy a smaller scale one now and just transition it into our one of our daughters room's once we move.

  • 9 years ago

    Bestyears-sorry I didn't see the rest of your comment earlier. I plan on getting some different textured pillows or euro shams (I think) and a throw blanket. I really like the two you posted!

  • 9 years ago

    Er-I do like the mirror hung vertically there. Do you think it looks alright or is it too matchy? The current art needs to go. I'll update again once the window treatments and new duvet are on. My husband finished painting the wall tonight.

    On another note, my husband says I should paint the dresser. Thoughts? I think that's a lot of work for something we don't even like. He thinks it would make the room look a lot better till we find a replacement.

  • 9 years ago

    Could you try the dresser from the nursery? And put this dresser, painted in a cute chalk paint or milk paint color in the nursery?

  • 9 years ago
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    How do you feel about painting your current mirror? I wouldn't paint the dresser. Painting the mirror would be much easier and just as effective.

  • 9 years ago

    Er-I think I'd rather just buy a new mirror vs paint it. This one is so heavy too and hard to hang.

  • 9 years ago

    I got my new duvet in but I'm still waiting on my cutrain rod). So this is just a mini update. You can't really see the texture to well in my pics. I have these two different of euro pillows but I'm thinking maybe a navy linen euro would be better? Or maybe an extra long lumbar pillow in front?

    close up of patterns, I also just have plain white sheets

    And I tried the mirror and painting over the bed. I think mirror goes better size wise but I know my husband hates hanging this mirror so it may be a no go. Painting would be hung higher (just using previous hook).

  • 9 years ago

    I thought I'd post one more update photo with rods and curtains in. Any suggestions? Art or wall decor above the bed?


    Any other small changes I could do to add to this room?

  • 9 years ago

    Looks great! Did you remove the curtains to the right of the bed? I don't think you need anything but if you're wanting to add, you could move the art from above your dresser to above your bed.

  • 9 years ago

    Er- there is now only 1 curtain on that window. The window is small and due to it being close to the corner we couldn't hang the rod very wide so it just made sense to have 1 on there (although I like the idea of 2 but it was just too much fabric to pull back).

    In your photo, I do like the size of the picture above the bed but I'm wondering if the colors go with the room or if it would work?

  • 9 years ago

    Bad lighting pic, I still need to hem the bottom.

  • 9 years ago
    I would place your wedding pic above your bed. How come you haven’t used the same curtains at the side windows also you can move your bed a little more towards the window on the same wall of the head of the bed it doesn’t necessarily have to be centered with your dresser knowing it’s a smaller room
  • 9 years ago
    What is the size of this room
  • 9 years ago

    Maybe some crystal sparkly pendants hanging from the ceiling on either side of the bed and then go crazy with deep blue for accessories; pillows, pictures (Target has some new blue pic collections done in trios), side tables or chinese stools, a blanket under the cover but peeking out on the turn back. lamps or lampshades.

  • 9 years ago

    I'd paint the dresser and add crystal knobs.

  • 9 years ago
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    The room is aprox 10.5x13 feet.

    I am contemplating paintING the dresser and nightstand until we buy new ones. Would you use spray paint or roller?

    I was thinking of using a navy blue in there. I'll have to check out target new series. I've also been looking at antique shops for art but haven't really found anything I love. I did find a beautiful antique 4 panel screen that I thought would look pretty behind the headboard but still a little unsure on that.

  • 9 years ago

    Maybe some black and white prints above the bed. This blue lumbar pillow is on sale at PB, then a throw across the bed.

  • 9 years ago

    Kitch-I like both of those. I'll actually be next to PB in a little while so I will stop in and see if they have it in stock there.

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Here are some really cool and innovate ways to make it easy to add lighting. You can get a small chandelier, get wall sconces, or put a cute wall lamp like in the last picture over the bed.



  • 9 years ago

    So I picked up this antique murano mirror. I felt like the room needed a statement piece and i checked out target's series but I just prefer less mass produced artwork. I'm thinking about putting it over the dresser. Or is it too fancy for the room?