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Master Bedroom in Need of Help!

7 years ago
Attached are photos of our master bedroom. We like the woods mixed with grey tones and white, but find the space to still be a bit unfinished. I think the rug is too small (maybe get one with a black border to help tie the black in)? We have one window on one side of the bed. The closets are solid white accordion doors. We have French doors that lead to a deck outside and my husband would like blackout curtains since he is a firefighter and doesn’t get much sleep! What else can we add or remove to make the bedroom come to life?

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  • 7 years ago
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  • PRO
    7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Sort of brownout.........?: ) of ONE note color.

    Lose the shelf and photos above the bed for some art

    Lose the rug!! You have carpet.

    Move ONE tall dresser to under the tv, find a way to get rid of the other one, or place it where the floor mirror is.

    Put the console to left of french doors, and the standing mirror to right of french doors.

    Get NEW side tables, metal perhaps

    Add great bedside lamps

    Add ONE accent color......navy perhaps, it need not be black.... and acknowledge it in the art. rugs. one bolster pillow.... a throw.







    Toss a navy throw on there



    fitannie25 thanked JAN MOYER
  • 7 years ago
    Agree with Jan about everything! Definitely lose the plants, they’re just weird there. If you do want a rug, do a bigger furry soft rug...the jute type rug looks like an indoor outdoor rug.
    fitannie25 thanked K R
  • 7 years ago

    What a nice spacious bedroom! First priority is blackout curtains. Get that hero the sleep he deserves. :) Found these on Wayfair. I prefer hanging them with rings. (Do the doors open out? If not, I'm not sure how practical curtains there are.) I like the idea of curtains of a similar colour as the wall. There are blackout solar shades on the market now, from the spam I've seen here. That would be a good simple option for the small window.


    I love your night tables. They look very functional. If the colour doesn't work for you, change it. A metallic finish, as JAN MOYER suggested, might be fun. I agree that lamps would look good.

    The current rug does look too small. If replacing it, try one with a subtle pattern.

    It might be interesting to change the furniture layout as suggested by JAN though I can understand why the mirror makes sense close to the closet. I'd be tempted to move the pictures above the dressers - 2 or 3 over each? - and find a larger piece of art with colour for above the bed. Repeat the colour with a new throw on the bed. Enjoy the tweaking! :)

    fitannie25 thanked tartanmeup
  • 7 years ago
    I think your room looks great! I would only make a few tweaks!

    -either lose the rug or replace with a larger one, not brown. Maybe muted colors with more texture pattern to it? Or something with an accent color. I don’t think you need it - but if you want a rug for added texture and color- add texture and color! :)

    -the wall space above each dresser is a little bare. Maybe a mirror or artwork over each- or, a tall case or plant there- some height here there would help.

    -on your night stands, I’d re-home the plants and find something with more height.

    -can you eliminate the plastic drawer unit next to the wall? I’d see if you can thin out your drawers/closet enough that you don’t need that. It fits there, but looks crammed. Or, can it fit in the closet where it’s out of sight?

    -finally, I’d clear off the table under the TV. Leave TV related equipment. Then style it a bit, maybe a short stack of two books with one of those small plants on top. Give it a little style so it’s less utilitarian and looks like it’s part of the decor!

    I think your room is beautiful and don’t think you need any major changes, just a few tweaks! That’s my opinion! :)
    fitannie25 thanked Kate E
  • 7 years ago

    Forgot to say: blackout liners you can add to existing curtains exist. It's usually a matter of figuring out which option makes more sense budget-wise. Sometimes, it's less expensive to replace completely.

    I agree with Kate E about the plastic drawer unit in the corner.

    fitannie25 thanked tartanmeup
  • 7 years ago

    I feel like the walls and ceiling need to be painted to soften/warm up the room

  • 7 years ago

    I like the look of a rug layered over carpet, but think yours is a bit small and the brown color isn't enhancing the space. I'd look for something patterned to add a bit of life. I'd also remove whatever is next to the chest of drawers to the right of the French doors, center both pieces on their respective walls, and add a piece of framed art above each one. Overall, you've already created a lovely room. You just need to warm it up a bit.

    fitannie25 thanked User
  • 5 years ago

    Finished room! Thanks for all your feedback and pointers!

  • PRO
    5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    Very very NICE/ Congratulations! Show the rest of it : )