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Thoughts and Impressions

4 years ago

Re-did my bedroom and interested in people’s thoughts and impressions. I still need some artwork above the bed and I need to hang the painting that is sitting on top of the bureau by the door.




Thanks

Comments (16)

  • 4 years ago

    @mary you have a nice space. I am not sure what you like and what changes you are comfortable making. So will offer some small points. Sheers might work and hang softer in your room. Swap the mantle mirror to your makeup table to add some height there. Add some vertical art on that angled wall. The floor lamp seems out of place, try removing from the room to see what you think. You might find some art to lean on that mantle. I don't typically add anything above the bed, maybe make some of the other changes before you decide what would feel right above the bed. Best ofnluck and have fun with it, it is very spacious and comfortable.


  • 4 years ago



    Mary thanked Amy10N
  • 4 years ago

    Ahh yes the cord clutter! We take all the kids' devices at night and charge them in our room that is why there are quite a bit of cords! Other than that, any advice for the stuff that we keep there regularly? How do reduce cord clutter for items that are need to be plugged in ? I will definitely check out Emily Henderson's How to Make Your Bedroom Better for ideas. Thanks. Yes, we intend to extend the curtain rods - kind-of problematic because of how the windows are situated. But yes, I noticed that and agree. Yes, I agree on replacing the metal chair in the corner with something upholstered!

  • 4 years ago

    Amy, no sheers - I NEED heavy duty black out curtains. Sun is coming in that room at 5am some months! Oh yes - vertical art on the angled wall - good idea! Any suggestions/recommendations for art ? The art pieces are so hard for me.

  • 4 years ago

    What do you all think of this chair to replace the metal chair? Adds some texture? Is cute and looks comfy?


  • 4 years ago

    The lantern and salt rock are not needed...the candles on top of the mantle are plenty of extra 'light'. Removing them would take care of cord clutter. I would need a vanity chair with a back to it and I agree the mirror is too small too low....I get that it may work for when you are sitting but I like to stand and check my whole self before leaving the room. While you are working on the curtains, bring them down...hung that high MIGHT have been trendy but in the end really just doesn't work. The biggest issue I have with the room is the head board. Either you need more hits of THAT brown or you need a darker headboard to go with all the dark accessories, more like the bench at the foot of the bed. If you decide to get another...go taller and then the debate over art over the bed would disappear.

  • 4 years ago
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    Mary, I would always sit on a chair prior to purchase, to guarantee that it IS comfy. (It's one thing I'd never order on line.)


    I would add fabric and art with some color.

  • 4 years ago

    If you are opening and closing the drapes daily, pleated drapes with rings or on a track would be much easier to use and have a neater appearance

  • 4 years ago

    You need some color....pillows, artwork...something with color!

  • 4 years ago

    No to the slipper chair, a comfy chair needs arms. And I agree that you should not buy a chair without sitting in it first.

  • 4 years ago

    PRN - are you saying "no" to the chair solely due to assuming it is not comfortable? Or, do you think the style/color is not good?


  • 4 years ago

    imacamper - any suggestions as to which color I should add?


  • 4 years ago

    It's a pretty chair, it's just not what I would want in my bedroom. When I think of a bedroom chair, I envision time away for myself from whatever else is going on in the house. The calming atmosphere in your bedroom would certainly draw me in to enjoy peace and quiet, read a book or magazine, watch something on my ipad, have a glass of wine - you get the picture. My ideal bedroom chair has arms so you can lean and rest into the chair comfortably, and I also like an ottoman so I can put my feet up and a small table right alongside the chair. When I look at the chair you posted, it looks like something you perch on for a minute to put on your socks. It doesn't look like the kind of of chair in which you could spend any time. I don't want you to buy something based on looks alone, I want you to buy a chair that you actually love to use.

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  • 4 years ago

    I implemented as many suggestions as I could to the best of my ability! I still need to move the curtains. I got the controversial slipper chair and I live it! i am small and petite so maybe it just fits me well. Although my husband has taken to sitting in it to chat with me while I do my makeup.