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Help me get this right

13 years ago
Please help me pull my bedroom together. I love my linen headboard and matelasse coverlet. I recently bought a new bedskirt and taller bedside lamps, but I'm having a difficult time settling on the right pillows. I like the look of hotel linens and would like to include some standard size and Euros. Pottery Barn has pillow covers that are white with a contrasting border. I also found two possible patterns on Etsy to add to the mix. What do you think?

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  • 13 years ago
    Wow! I love them all. They are so beautiful. Here's a closer look at the silver/charcoal drapes. Which accent pillow do you think ties in best?
  • 13 years ago
    I agree about the bed skirt and headboard fabric. They're fine together. I like the way the Jiti pillow pulls everything together including the drapes.
    wickedwhite thanked Ann
  • 13 years ago
    The Jiti does have all the colors but it looks softer in my picture and a bit different on the site. Try Googling "grey and cream and gold accent pillows' or "grey and cream throw pillows", and see what you come up with.
  • 13 years ago
    Here's a close up of the Jiti.
  • 13 years ago
    So do we think the Garnet Hill will work as a pillow? Do you think it needs something to break it up against the headboard? And if I get it monogrammed, what colour embroidery? So many choices! Thanks again.
  • 13 years ago
    Bluenan - I like your first choice too -- chippendale. Do you think the grey would match my drapes?
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I love the pillow suggestions you have received (Bluenan found some really beautiful pillows!) I think rather than looking for pillows without a plan it would be helpful if you had a sense of color direction. Frequently designers start with colors and then go on the "hunt". My suggestion is that you use the Color911 app, either create you're on palette as a guide or use a color theme for inspiration. I've attached a color theme I thought might help although there are many more.. Check it out. I hope this inspires you, you're already off to a great start!!
  • 13 years ago
    I like the Jiti a lot. It reminds me of this room:
    http://houzz.com/photos/3449566
  • 13 years ago
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    Yes, the Garnet Hill pillow will work with the headboard. I have included two white matelasse standard sized shams, one from PB and the other Overstock. I don't really think you need to match the matelasse duvet, a mix of white on white patterns is fine and you could return them if you didn't like. I love that Chippendale pillow as well, but it's impossible to tell the color online, it's not returnable, but I looked and you can order a sample. The back is cream linen, so the pattern is not reversible. It looks like a warmer grey than the Jiti, but that might be nice.
    You can go on the Garnet Hill website and play around with the colors and fonts for monogramming. I liked Mother Goose, but there again, it's hard to tell.

    Two standard sized white matelasse shams, two patterned 18-20" square pillows, and the Garnet Hill small lumbar pillow in front.
    Cameron Organic Cotton Matelasse Sham, Standard, White · More Info
  • 13 years ago
    Another possibility...
  • 13 years ago
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    The etsy pillow on the left is fabulous. I think it is a Schumacher fabric ($$$$).

    All the suggestions are great.

    Just one more. Those lamps are a little tall for bedside. How about a piece of art over your bed? How about something behind them?
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  • 13 years ago
    As usual blunan always has great suggestions! Love the monogrammed pillow.
  • 13 years ago
    And love the pillow that blunan suggested which appears to bring all colors in.
  • 13 years ago
    I still like that nubby throw.
  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    So do I, it's a nice tie-in for colors and adds texture and softness.
  • 13 years ago
    Agreed, the nubby throw is great!
  • 13 years ago
    I may have missed this info, but can you tell me where drapes are from?
  • 13 years ago
    Thank you! I am now equipped with a plan that will gives me that cohesive look I have been after.
  • 13 years ago
    Csevene.. The drapes were custom made.
  • 13 years ago
    Thought so, thank you ...
  • 13 years ago
    One more question... The matelasse shams that match my duvet coverlet are available in "king". Will king size shams fit my queen bed? Otherwise I really like the overstock diamond matelasse posted above..
  • 13 years ago
    Check the dimensions for a king sham versus a standard in proportion to your headboard. From what I've read it sounds like the height is the same but the length is 10" longer for a king. Flanges will add additional inches. It may be that a king will fit well within the width of you headboard, cover your bed pillows and match your duvet, a winning combination!
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  • 13 years ago
    I like the lamps. They are a practical height for reading light.
    wickedwhite thanked franrg
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    If it is not too busy for you you might go for the overstock diamond matelasse. Enjoy! You have worked hard. :)
    wickedwhite thanked DMS Design Associates
  • 13 years ago
    So I just measured my headboard. The space between the wings is 64". A king size sham is 36". If I get two, they would be 8" too wide. I think that's too much... unless they are considerably smaller when plumped?
  • 13 years ago
    The flanges (do they have flanges?) could overlap in the middle and like you said, they can end up smaller when stuffed and plumped. At the same time, you probably wouldn't want them to look crammed in. It's close, but hard to say without seeing them.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Try 2- European Pillow Squares (Shams) each 32" square. They will look great as you layer your bed with pillows including 2- standard pillows. Sleep well!
  • 13 years ago
    The room is finally coming together! I'm so excited. I'm now starting to think about what to put above the bed. Possibly a sunburst mirror? What finish would you choose? Silver or gold? I'm also thinking about hanging a light fixture over the bed. Suggestions are welcome! Thanks in advance.
  • 13 years ago
    Hi wickedwhite, if you get a sunburst, try to get one with a convex mirror. Even if there isn't anything interesting to reflect, the convex reflection is still interesting because of the distortion. :) this one in my living room is great because it reflects the woodwork which makes another sunburst pattern inside the mirror.
    I also like the shape of the frame on this white one.
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  • 13 years ago
    Have you decided against the possibility of nothing above the headboard and, instead, art or mirrors behind the lamps? I certainly think the sunburst will work, but I slightly prefer the behind the lamps idea. I think I see more good examples of that (with shaped upholstered headboards) when I browse Houzz pictures.
  • 13 years ago
    These aren't convex, but they are a little different than a sunburst. One kings lane
  • 13 years ago
    I'm late here but I thought of you when I saw this mirror on HSN.
  • 13 years ago
    We received some happy news yesterday. We are moving to our first home next month! I think our bedroom furniture will work in the space, but I'd love your input before I make any more decisions. Here's a peak of the room with the old owner's furniture. We will paint the walls and change the window coverings for sure.
  • 13 years ago
    Congratulations !! :)
  • 13 years ago
    Yaaaaay! Post a new dilemma when you get to that point....so exciting!
  • 13 years ago
    Congratulations! Good size bedroom! What color would you like for the room? Present walls look too yellow with what your present bedding is.
  • 13 years ago
    Looks like it will be great! With a wood floor, do I see a rug decision in your new bedroom??? Are the current window coverings in good condition? I can't see them close, but they look like they might be nice drapes and nice with your white quilt. Your furniture will look great in there!
  • 13 years ago
    I definitely need new window coverings. The current sheers are very dated. A new rug is also needed, and a chandelier. Paint is also a must. I am open to suggestions! Was thinking of possibly doing a feature wall in grass cloth behind the bed. But I am open to any and all suggestions.
  • 13 years ago
    A wall of grass cloth would be so nice behind the bed, like the Walnut-Mill Valley example you posted above! Looks like the new room is wider and will give you a more spacious wall for the bed. Now you can really thoughtfully make decisions on wallpaper, drapery and pillows, using your head board and bed skirt as a base, but with no other previous choices to work around. I still like the ideas of soft neutrals for your room. Should you start another thread for the bedroom dilemma as well?
  • 13 years ago
    Good idea Bluenan. I ordered two queen shams yesterday that are an exact match to my matelasse. I also ordered the Garnett hill monogram pillow. Yay! I found this chandelier tonight. Do you think it could work over the bed? Or is there not enough contrast?
  • 13 years ago
    I might hold off on the chandelier until you decide on the paint or wallpaper and then decide if you need contrast or not. Is it something you can buy later? The queen shams will be perfect. Did you get a monogram on the Garnet Hill pillow?!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    If you like the chandelier I encourage you to hang it. Based on your previous selections, I think what ever you will choose for the walls it will go with well. Enjoy!
  • 13 years ago
    Congrats on new home. I think just go with what you had in other home. Love the tone on tone look. If still looking for sunburst mirror. Try Z Galleries. Hope you have a store, because you can find everything for yr home in one place. West Elm good too.
  • 13 years ago
    Like the grass cloth on wall. Behind bed in new pl. it would bring texture into rm. plus go with headboard.
  • 13 years ago
    What about window treatments? The window is huge. 110" wide.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I encourage you to extend the rods past the window so the draperies when open extend very little into the window and they should be able to close fully. A rule of thumb is to order drapery panels 2x to 3x the width of the window. If the draperies are not sewn straight as most don't unless custom, hang the draperies so they touch the floor. Use a good quality fabric. Restoration Hardware has a pretty good selection for retail if you can afford. They also have good sales too. If you have specific suggestions I am happy to assist you. I look forward to seeing what you do with your windows!
  • 13 years ago
    Hi DMS,
    Unfortunately the window extends all the way into the right corner... so the drape will cover part of the window. I will check out Restoration Hardware. Would you do some kind of blind or shade behind the drape?
  • 13 years ago
    Hi Bluenan, Yes! I got the boudoir pillow monogrammed. :) I also ordered fabric swatches in the two slate grey geometric prints you found. I might hold off on choosing the accent pillow until I get settled in the room.
  • 13 years ago
    The bedding will look great. Can't wait to see it all together! I like the "sets". I plan to order the matching bolster for my bedroom as soon as RH has a sale.
  • 13 years ago