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Help decorating new master bedroom

7 years ago
Our addition is nearing completion, and I’d love to dial in our bedroom so we have a place that feels finished and relaxing while the rest of the house is in chaos from our remodel. I’m looking for suggestions for window coverings for our big slider, bedside tables, headboard, perhaps a rug? Trim is white, floors are natural oak orefinished hardwood. Vaulted ceiling. We have a flax colored linen duvet cover and this quilt, which was made by my mom. I’d like to keep the quilt but and fine having it folded at the end of the bed so it’s not quite so bright. Pictures include a lot of chaos-cardboard on floors to protect them from construction and boxes moved here from other rooms. I love color but also want this space to feel relaxing. Finally, bed is a king-what rug size would be best? Help! I don’t have an eye for this :).

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  • PRO
    7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    An actual floor plan with details is always a good idea. I like to start with the bed , you need a headboard . What style do you like ? I looked at your idea books it seems you like a more traditional style so choose a headboard that works with that style . I like duvets only with more simple styling in a contempory space. With your style more tailored bedding is nice.A mattelasse coverlet with your quilt folded at the end would give you a nice clean look with a wood headboard or even a tufted one would work. You have space for some nice chest type night tables with nice lamps. The pic shows a coverlet like I am talking about . I might just go with a runner on either side of the bed since it really does not seem like a good place for a rug since most of it would be hidden since IMO rugs under beds really only work if they extend to where you put your feet on rising. Please post a floor plan for us to really get to work.


  • 7 years ago

    It's going to be beautiful. The nice thing about multi color quilts are that you have a lot of options. It's also a great keepsake that deserves to be used. You DO need a headboard. Upholstered are nice. I like white blinds mounted inside the windows plus blackout drapery for best sleep.

  • 7 years ago
    Thanks, guys! Here is a floor plan. A few things changed in construction-the small wall by the chair is gone and the windows over the bed are now 2x4.
  • 7 years ago
    Oops forgot to add the picture.
  • 7 years ago
    Argh. I have no idea why it’s now upside down!
  • 7 years ago

    Here is a room with slipcovered headboards but the look would be inviting in your room. It is very casual. Are you thinking more formal?

  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Pottery Barn has some great inspirational photos for bedrooms.


    Substitute your quilt in this one with the other decor

  • 7 years ago
    We are more casual than formal, definitely. Thanks for the inspiration!
  • 7 years ago

    You can make the quilt your inspiration.

  • 7 years ago
    I think the first pic from Kathy is my favorite style so far! Loving it all. For cottage headboard, are we thinking upholstered or white wood? If upholstered, in white?

    Walls are Snowdrift by Miller Paint.
  • 7 years ago

    Upholstered headboards have a tendency to spot if you read in bed and rest your head on it unless you use a euro pillow or something to protect it. That is why I like the slip covered look, wood or Seagrass. Do you have one you are considering?

  • 7 years ago

    I don’t but am going to google now. I agree-I feel that white would Be good in the space but worry about it getting dingy looking fast. I like the white wood beachy look but seagrass is an intriguing idea. Can you wash the upholstered ones-do they have a removable cover? And what do other folks think about a rug?

  • 7 years ago

    I think a rug would be nice when getting out of bed. That may be the one thing to concentrate on right now to go with the quilt.

    I think Pottery barn has a linen slipcover for a headboard. I bought my headboard at the Pottery barn outlet. Sometimes they have 40% off their prices.

    Your bedroom has such a nice layout, you don’t have to work around any negatives. I couldn’t find the wall color online. Is it a white or slightly blue? At any rate it looks nice.

    White linens are my favorite. They are easy to bleach and always look fresh. I do have an upholstered linen look headboard but I am careful to use a euro pillow while reading in bed. I wouldn’t choose one again unless it had a washable cover.

    Rooms to Go used to have a nice cottage style wood bed. One of the paneled beds. You could go with a lighter pine too. If you find something you like, post it here if you want opinions. We have a lot of those.



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  • 7 years ago
    Kathy, thank you so much for your kind words and inspiration! It’s a pale blue green-maybe seaglass is a good description. Off to check out pottery barn.