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Design Help for Primary Bedroom

2 years ago

I'm having trouble finishing off the design for or our newly renovated primary bedroom. Attached is a framed picture of a tulip that I'd like to use for inspiration for the color scheme (white, plum, gray/silver).

Here's what we have so far that is pictured below:

Wall Paint: SW Repose Gray at 50% tint

Trim Paint: SW Pure White

Bed: Ethan Allen Clermont Curved in Homestead Gray

Entertainment Unit: Haverty's Arlington in SW Pure White

Side Chair: Living Spaces Becca Swivel in Pashmina (it's a much lighter gray in person than it shows on the website


I'm pretty sure I want white nightstands and I think I'll be able to find lamps and art or a mirror for above the bed. I don't want to style my shelves on the entertainment unit until I get the bedding and rug in place--which is where i need help!


I'm getting stuck is the bedding and the rug . We ordered a cheap duvet cover from Amazon (see pictures) so I could get a feel for the color and i do like the plum, just maybe not for the whole comforter?


I don't really have a specific design style but for my bedroom I've been drawn to both farmhouse and french country looks. That said, I'd love my bedroom to feel like a pretty hotel room retreat.


I've googled all I can so I'm reaching out for help--I'd love your ideas!



Thank you in advance for your help!

Comments (16)

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    What a lovely piece of inspiration. A soft muted bedroom would have been a great direction.


    IMO the bed and chair help fulfill that style, but the entertainment unit is ................so NOT stylish! It brings the concept to an abrupt halt. Why do you need an 'entertainment unit'??? Definitely NO white nightstands. The purple duvet should be a dustly plum duvet IMO.



    This would have been the perfect location for the framed TV screen, to minimize the appearance of the TV.


    Here are bedrooms by Vincente Wolf........a famous NYC designer that produces a great, soft looking bedroom.






    Kelly Barsch thanked BeverlyFLADeziner
  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Here are rooms that would have carried out the inspiration of your framed print.






    Kelly Barsch thanked BeverlyFLADeziner
  • 2 years ago

    It's hard to tell by your photo, but it looks like the bed is too close to the window. Would you be able to centre it on the wall between the window edge and the corner? Shift your entertainment unit down to match. I would suggest crisp white pillow covers and a white throw at the end of the bed to bring balance to the room and tie in the entertainment unit.

  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    The tulip print is beautiful not so much your bedding. I always start bedroom decor with fabulous bedding then all the rest is done to work with thta. A dorm room looking bed cover not it.How about something like this not too girly .


    Kelly Barsch thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • 2 years ago

    @BeverlyFLADeziner
    What nightstands would you suggest?

  • 2 years ago

    @nelliebean yes, the window is too close but the bed is centered on the wall and we can’t move it over bc then there’s not enough room on the other side bc of where the door is.
    I’m actually hoping to get help with new bedding; this was just a stopgap until I find what I want.

  • 2 years ago

    @Fran Gil Thank you—this is what I was trying to describe. I do wish it came in more of a “dusty plum” that @BeverlyFLADeziner suggested. Not sure if this one is too lilac or not. It’s definitely a contender!

  • 2 years ago

    @ Patricia Colwell
    Thank you-yes, the bedding in my pictures was a stopgap until we find bedding we like. I love what you shared by my husband doesn’t like so much floral on the comforter. Definitely in the right direction though.
    What kind of nightstands would you suggest?

  • 2 years ago

    It's too bad the bed can't move over a bit. If it's an option I've changed the door swing on doors to allow for better furniture placement in the past. I would look for nightstands that match your entertainment unit to bring balance to the other side of the room. I liked the tulip bedding Patricia suggested, so something like that minus the flowers would be nice.

    Kelly Barsch thanked nelliebean
  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Could he live wit this look look for a lilac with bit of brown in it it becomes much more masculine or choose a light green for the walls


    Kelly Barsch thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • 2 years ago

    Does the top half of the entertainment unit lift off? I think the room be would be better off without the towering shelves.

    Kelly Barsch thanked P Banos
  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    I think well designed white nightstands are a good choice to help tie in the entertainment unit and their lighter feel will work nicely with lighter bedding, which is the direction I’d go.


    Suggest a softer/dusty shade and use as an accent vs it taking over the bed. As well, the more simple the bedding, the easier it will be to find accessories, especially a rug.








    Kelly Barsch thanked Maureen
  • 2 years ago

    @Maureen--thank you so much; yes, I agree-I though white nightstands were the way to go but the first commenter made me rethink it because she was so opposed. Thank you for the inspo pics!!

  • 2 years ago

    @P Banos

    They probably could come off and, after hearing everyone's suggestions, in retrospect I would opted just for the bottom piece. However, since it's a brand new unit, we are going to keep it intact.

  • 2 years ago

    @nelliebean

    Thank you--I totally agree and contemplated covering up that window to bring balance to the room but it was both too costly and shot down by my contractor, husband and every other person /=

    Also, I'm glad you think white nightstands will work--that was my first thought, too!