Advice on my small bedroom
katieme2015
9 years ago
Hi new here and would appreciate any help advice on what to do with my small and dark bedroom it's been painted white soon it appears brighter and bigger I want it to look glamorous without looking dark any ideas please
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PROCeliaM Interior Stylist
9 years agoOr maybe consider re-styling the chest of drawers and adding new drawer knobs see website "These Please" who have over 750 styles and colours and maybe repeat on wardrobe. You may even consider carrying on the wall theme onto the wardrobe doors, with decals stencils or even using your own artistic license! Like the cushions.
So why not consider a one colour very feminine throw bringing the whole room together, accented in faux and something to wrap yourself in when reading or just out of the shower? The throw you have in picture is very attractive, but with respect too busy for a small room
Suggest having a dimmer switch for the ceiling lighting to create the mood.
The images show a piece of old inexpensive furniture that I re-styled and added knobs to complement.
Hope this helps. More assistance gladly given or visit website www.wychwood-trading-company.co.uk
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9 years agoHi thanks for your comments I normally the person who buys things on impulse, always changing and not completely happy with result.
Going to tackle the first step changing the throw I have a selection of throws and cushions which I've brought in the past do you think any of these will work as to window treatment I am not quite sure what to do with the slanted ceiling thank you
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9 years agoTaken 1st step changing the bed linen will tackle the chest of drawers next and window what do you think better?
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