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ukandy
9 years ago
Hi All,
Recently separated, I'd like to re-vamp my life, starting with the bedroom.
As it currently is, the bedroom is painted in Pale Duck Egg Blue, with a white ceiling. The carpet is a pale Almond Brown colour, something similar to this : http://carpetshop.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/noble-saxony-colours1.jpg?w=1041
The bed is a hand-made one, with Gothic arches -
Apart from an older piece, all the bedroom furniture is 'functional' - a pale beech colour.
The bedroom measures 12ft by 12 ft, with a separate dressing area (8ft by 3ft 6inches) -
Basically, it is a blank canvas. I'd prefer to keep the carpet, as changing it, would represent a significant financial strain on my pockets. I'm perfectly content, to work on this 'piecemeal', but I need in my mind, the end result that I want to achieve. I realise that the possibility exists :), that my existing bed, bedding & furniture is highly undesirable - I really don't mind, if you laugh at my dreadful taste, but I'd appreciate it, if you can suggest something more suitable. I'm perfectly happy, to save up and get a new bed, bedding and furniture. I'd appreciate ideas on paint colour(s), bed & furniture style and bedding/duvet style.
A few caveats; I much prefer paint, rather than wallpaper and I like a white ceiling. I welcome your ideas, on what colour walls, style of bed & bedding; and bedroom furniture. I'm not really one for 'bold' colours - in the past, I've tended to prefer pale colours.
Like many (most ?) males, I've little idea of fashion 'do's' & 'don'ts'; should I have a metal bed/furniture ? or should it wood . . . and what style ? Bedding - are tiger stripe duvets still in fashion ? :).
When finished, I'd like the room to have a cohesive look to it, rather than a mix of styles; I want it to look 'uncluttered'.
Whilst the end result is going to be for me, I don't want a bedroom that shouts 'single male - with no idea' and with awful design skills {even if it is true} :). Something that causes any lady who may see it, to shake their head in despair.
The end result that I'm looking for, is a 'trendy'/'contemporary' bedroom that is (ahem !) welcoming and stylish.
If anyone can advise this hopeless male, I'd much appreciate it.
Thank you !
Recently separated, I'd like to re-vamp my life, starting with the bedroom.
As it currently is, the bedroom is painted in Pale Duck Egg Blue, with a white ceiling. The carpet is a pale Almond Brown colour, something similar to this : http://carpetshop.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/noble-saxony-colours1.jpg?w=1041
The bed is a hand-made one, with Gothic arches -
Apart from an older piece, all the bedroom furniture is 'functional' - a pale beech colour.
The bedroom measures 12ft by 12 ft, with a separate dressing area (8ft by 3ft 6inches) -
Basically, it is a blank canvas. I'd prefer to keep the carpet, as changing it, would represent a significant financial strain on my pockets. I'm perfectly content, to work on this 'piecemeal', but I need in my mind, the end result that I want to achieve. I realise that the possibility exists :), that my existing bed, bedding & furniture is highly undesirable - I really don't mind, if you laugh at my dreadful taste, but I'd appreciate it, if you can suggest something more suitable. I'm perfectly happy, to save up and get a new bed, bedding and furniture. I'd appreciate ideas on paint colour(s), bed & furniture style and bedding/duvet style.
A few caveats; I much prefer paint, rather than wallpaper and I like a white ceiling. I welcome your ideas, on what colour walls, style of bed & bedding; and bedroom furniture. I'm not really one for 'bold' colours - in the past, I've tended to prefer pale colours.
Like many (most ?) males, I've little idea of fashion 'do's' & 'don'ts'; should I have a metal bed/furniture ? or should it wood . . . and what style ? Bedding - are tiger stripe duvets still in fashion ? :).
When finished, I'd like the room to have a cohesive look to it, rather than a mix of styles; I want it to look 'uncluttered'.
Whilst the end result is going to be for me, I don't want a bedroom that shouts 'single male - with no idea' and with awful design skills {even if it is true} :). Something that causes any lady who may see it, to shake their head in despair.
The end result that I'm looking for, is a 'trendy'/'contemporary' bedroom that is (ahem !) welcoming and stylish.
If anyone can advise this hopeless male, I'd much appreciate it.
Thank you !
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Luciana
9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoAndy, hi!
Quite a lot of things on your list; I'll try to address a few.
Firstly, unless there's something wrong with it, I wouldn't change the bed. It looks quite cool, you could have a slightly Gothic theme going on based on it - either some vaulted mirror(s) or black/grey drawings... up to you, but I don't think you need a new one.
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Also, unless your carpet is worn or stained, etc. I'd keep it. The room is not that large, bed takes a lot of space, so you can't really see the carpet. It looks neutral enough to go with whatever you choose - I'd keep it!
Secondly, wall colour. The trend at the moment is grey, which I think it's rather elegant and masculine enough, but not necessarily macho :)). There are hundreds of grey paints out there, to be honest, I'd have a hard time choosing one for you, but what I'd recommend is to use this Dulux app and 'play' with it yourself. Take a photo of your room (as large as possible, include ceiling) then upload it and spend some time finding the colour you'd like best.
https://www.dulux.co.uk/web/visualizer/
You may notice that most greys look great with a crisp, clean white - give your ceiling another coat of white and maybe refresh the skirting boards, doors, coving, so the contrast is clearly visible.
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Next, your chest of drawers. Again, nice pieces of furniture, obviously they don't go well together (different style and colour). I can't see any bedside tables... You could either buy something that coordinates or move the two chest of drawers apart - if they are on different walls, the differences will be less obvious. Or, just move one of them in a different room, or if you dare, paint them... My point is, as they are at the moment, they don't look good.
Lost count but... bedding. There are two schools of thought about that. Some say - choose wall colour then the bedding, others recommend you find some bedding, quilt, blanket you like and pick a colour off it to paint the walls.
Again, up to you. I had a quick look on line for bedding - I really like Jasper Conran style for a man - again, masculine but not oppressive. I think I like the first one the most ('Maddox); it's quite playful and the yellow bands rather unexpected - you don't need the yellow runner&pillow, but maybe get some daffodils or something in that hue to go with it. Or go with red to dazzle the ladies! :)) or some whimsical typography...
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_306911201445_-1
Others I liked:
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_306925906763_-1
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_306911927565_-1
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_306910942003_-1
http://www.marksandspencer.com/tribal-ikat-print-bedding-set/p/p22317189
http://www.dunelm-mill.com/shop/black-good-morning-bedlinen-collection-396093
Those lamps look great in an office or even on living room side tables - you can get something else for the bedroom. Go with some stylish base lamps, you can even get a couple of shades in different colours that you can change now and again. Maybe something yellow to go with the Maddox bedding :))
http://www.habitat.co.uk/lula-yellow-metal-table-lamp/-//fcp-product/242270
http://www.habitat.co.uk/popp-yellow-bamboo-table-lamp/table-lamps//fcp-product/202727
Lastly, curtains. The ones you have don't look too bad and are neutral enough so you could keep them. However, for a more stylish look, I'd choose something that touches the floor. Or for a minimalist look, I'd go with either shutters or roman blinds.
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Oh, sorry - finally: art, posters, vases, sculptures, plants... I'm sure you can find things you like to give the room the right atmosphere.
Hope all this makes sense... good luck!
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Comments (14)Greg think you have made a great start, just needs a few colourful statement pieces. Firstly the chest of drawers are fab, my suggestion if you like them would be to utilise them in the lounge either side of the radiator under the window, for storing what looks like cd's the other side of the fireplace in these. You could put the existing cubes either side of the two sofa's. I would ditch the rug in the lounge, and get something bold and bright such as cobalt blue with orange/yellow. In the bedroom, keep the IKEA drawers and paint them either black or dark blue and have them adjacent to each other on the back wall opposite the bed, with the TV on top as someone has already suggested. The art work is great, but would swap it over to where the mirror is and move that elsewhere. Again ditch the rug, maybe an animal skin would work well in here, keeping a masculine feel. Pick some of the colours from the artwork for a well chosen throw and cushions for the bed, and don't be afraid to use some other accessories such as vases, lamps and dare I say candles!...See MoreI need help please on what colour of curtain I need
Comments (7)I agree with the grey suggestions. Purples and grays always look great together. I'd go with something that was a grey and white print...check out West Elm, they always have some great ones....See MoreHelp, need help updating my rented living room!
Comments (4)Hi Claire, You have a lovely space to work with and it’s great to hear that you’re up for doing a bit of DIY! In regards to the coffee table, go for it! It’s a lovely design and will complement the characteristics of the room perfectly. I’d dress the table with a gorgeous green plant - not only will this add vibrant colour, but also adds life to your space and is guaranteed to make you smile. As suggested by Minnie, a floor standing plant situated underneath your fitted wall shelves will add a feature to this corner of your room. If you fancy doing a little bit of painting, why not head to your nearest charity shop and find a sweet side table to place to the left of your sofa or either side of your armchair? Choose your favourite Dulux paint colour (in a Satinwood finish) and paint your table to add a personalised touch to your space! This will create such a lovely statement as you enter the room, especially if you choose a beautiful blue to create that coastal look. Adding a side lamp to the side table will add height and a lovely ambiance to your room, especially in the evenings when you’re snuggled up watching TV. To give your IKEA unit a fresh look, dress it with these lovely storage boxes which will work so perfectly with the scheme you want to achieve: http://goo.gl/zrKf2u Finally, if your budget stretches, take a look at these lovely cushions from Dunelm. The prices are amazing and I think they will finish the look so well. What do you think? · http://goo.gl/4Y4tim · http://goo.gl/KeBgL3 · http://goo.gl/Nne5dO Good luck giving your living room a homelier feel and please get in touch with us at help@amazingspacedesign.co.uk if you need any further help. And we’d love to see your finished room once it’s complete, so please do share some pics! All the best, Jade Dulux Colour & Design Consultant www.design.duluxamazingspace.co.uk...See MoreHelp! Lake condo bedroom needs help!
Comments (3)Hi Kathy, loving the blue upholstery on your bed. Very coastal and calming. A great focal point and start to what you trying to achieve [and the dresser too!] You have some great ideas. - have you thought of pendants by either side of the bed instead or just stick to your wall sconces [will give you much lighter / cosier feel]_black string = not bound to finish choices for the lighting body? [you could still use wall sconces - sconces also can go above the dresser [you have lots of options on mixing & matching] - you can relocate the pendant where the door is - where the fan is here [just close it off] - for walls, I would go for breezy/ coastal blue paint to add some life here or sand colour textured wallpaper - start with wall first & the rest will follow naturally and you will expand on with great confidence Message me if you are stuck or need pointing in the right direction. Mischa mMx...See More
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9 years agoLuciana
9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoSorry Andy, I'd have to go soon, but just wanted to give you a quick feedback.
Love the second bed and the Habitat one - the rest look too bulky/ traditional/ meh to me.
Do me a huge favour and check out this shop: https://www.warrenevans.com/
Their stuff is hand made, it's classic, superb, high quality and not that expensive. We bought a bed from them; I was so amused when it got delivered; the guys who came to assemble it were wearing white gloves, wouldn't even accept a cup of tea and were super efficient. Honestly, just chose something from these guys, you can't go wrong. The ones I selected below look like something you may like (I do too!):
https://www.warrenevans.com/beds/verona_bed/?fgid=9
https://www.warrenevans.com/beds/borneo_bed/?fgid=9
https://www.warrenevans.com/beds/siesta_bed/?fgid=9
PS: our bed has storage, I don't know where I'd keep my bedding otherwise (photo was taken last year when the bedroom was not finished... I need to take new pics...)
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9 years agoLuciana
9 years agoBut I live in Cardiff... Love the first floating bed, also the Shetland padded headboard.
The different one could look great in an ultra modern type room; unless you plan on completely revamping and transforming your room to match the bed, it will just look out of place.
For example, if you look at this room in London :-p, you can see how the shelves, art, chair, etc are also very modern.
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Or how they have floating night-stands in this pic:
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PS: if you think of this as an investment, then think it long term. What do you think you'd still like and feel comfortable with in 5-10 years time? Choose for the future too.
PPS: I think Jonathan might take exception from being called a lady :))ukandy thanked Lucianaukandy
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