Bedroom alcove

9 years ago

We have a small one bedroom fishermans cottage on the coast and I am looking for some ideas of things to hang in the alcove above the bed. Not sure if I should get one picture or several ornamental hangings. Would love some ideas

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mrsmcee74

9 years ago

How about some smart wallpaper and a display shelf?

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Matthew Decorator
9 years ago
Can the bed be reversed and a tv wall mounted there?

Alternatively a book case?
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minnie101
9 years ago
Hi. This looks an elegant and understated nautical theme. Do you want to expand on this look or stick with the understated look? You could go for a subtle porthole mirror. This one is from livelaughlove but may be a bit small. If you want some nautical ideas try coastal home.co.uk
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Fitted wardrobes are always a good option for optimal storage, however, it is difficult to see from your photos how much space you have for these with the bed in situ. If access to the wardrobes is an option, you could have drawers in the lower part and hinged doors in the top. A good joiner will be able to create a wardrobe around the sloping roof. Failing this, I think you need to get a wider freestanding wardrobe as this one is lost in the space. Or you could balance it out by putting a freestanding vintage clothes mannequin to the side to show case a nice outfit or your jewellery and scarfs. The other option is to have a chair next to the wardrobe to fill and balance the space. Hope that helps :-)
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I think the key here is to get a bed which maximises mattress size but minimises footprint. You also want to have recessed legs if possible as this makes it easier to get around the bed in a tight space. There is an explanation of this on my website (https://aliceclarestudio.co.uk/project/floating-bed/ ). There is also one which I think fits the bill at Urban Size (https://urbansize.co.uk/products/oak-bed ) though it is only UK standard double which personally I think is too small for a bed which is going to regularly have two people sleeping in it! I prefer to specify a UK king size (150cm) or a European size which is 160cm wide. I have a similar issue in my bedroom which is very long (though not as narrow as yours). Which I solved by putting storage behind the head of the bed - rather unusual but may help you here. My headboard is actually drawers! I think whatever you do will be a bit of a compromise so I suggest trying the bed in different places to see where you think there is enough space to get around it.
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minnie101
9 years ago
With pic this time
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gd11
9 years ago
I think I would dispose of the headboard and get someone to make you a pine tung and groove headboard and make a shelf so you can use it for cups of tea and maybe one seaside ornament.....not to be cluttered. The headboard may have to come up higher and take some of the space you have in the middle. Then hange a lovely picture up above? You can paint the headboard in a lovely pastel colour or leave it natural. Don't forget to finish off the edging with an edging piece of wood to tidy the edge up.
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Sue Hilling
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9 years ago
We may be the only couple in the UK who do not own a TV!!!!!! good idea Matthew but not for us!!
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Neil Perry Photography
9 years ago
I'd start by painting the alcove section a different colour and then hang a large photo print there.
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User
9 years ago
Hmmm. A reverse alcove! There is always a slight feeling of unease when a bed does not sit comfortably across one flat surface, like a chimney breast or set into an alcove. You are left with a gaping void that makes the bed look suspended between the the two proud walls.
I think perhaps try to accentuate this suspended feeling. Either suspend or mount forward from the wall, a large artwork in the alcove so it sits inline with the proud walls. Paint the alcove a dark colour behind. If you are able to light this from above with a spot, that would really help it.
Balance this either side, above the bedside tables, with either some slightly smaller frames or a mix of differing sizes in a staggered formation. Again it would be good, if you can, to light these with a spot of some description too.
All the best
Maya
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User
9 years ago
Box in the wall to just above the headboard and use it to display something. There would been room for some sort of ornament and a picture. Or shelves could be added as either additional display or use as a book shelf.
Joanne Clark
9 years ago
I agree with no TV, I also think shelving and make a statement out of the alcove could look amazing, good luck, post a picture of your final decision x
Jo DP
9 years ago
I would remove the scooped headboard that accentuates the alcove. I certainly wouldn't 'hang' a mirror but opt for clean lines. Instead of a headboard I would use lateral tongue & groove up to the light switches above the bed up to the alcove & as far as the end of the bedside cabinets to give the bed a ships cabin feel. A good joiner could also add bedside cupboards to the "headboard" to continue the ships cabin feel. I would continue the lateral tongue & groove into the alcove, all over, which would be higher than the T&G above the bed but keeps it cohesive & makes a real integrated feature of the alcove.

I think lateral T&G keeps it contemporary & not seaside twee. I would T&G the whole bed area in this way & keep the rest of the room pretty simple. If you wanted a mirror I would have a glazier cut a porthole mirror in the centre of the alcove surrounded by the tongue & groove. All the T&G in the whole bed area should be painted in the same colour i think so that the alcove becomes part of the whole. It will be a lovely individual feature but for success the alcove has to be integrated , i feel.
A few books & a few natural pieces would look great on the bottom ledge of the alcove & would be useful too.

You are so lucky to already have bed side lights & I would just change the fittings to a contemporary cabin style light on either side. There are lots around & are usually metal I think.
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9 years ago
I would keep the headboard but you could echo the shape by putting an shallow arch at the top of the alcove and that would give you a nice display area without all the costs
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Stella Michael
9 years ago
Susan you are not alone re TV and definitely not in the bedroom. Beware of hanging anything heavy over a bed, it impacts the energy over the bed so best to keep it light. To me it's begging for a gorgeous painted canvas that would fit in the space. Painted with some movement and texture as opposed to a print and frame. Something to add some softness, texture, something to show it's a bedroom, a couple painting maybe and with a bit of colour that's not just blue ... lots of options ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-York-Couple-Love-Brooklyn-Bridge-Poster-Canvas-Print-16x16in-76448-/251804644641?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3aa0b9f521

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oil-Painting-On-Canvas-modern-dancers-artwork-romantic-couple-street-dancing-/171633673309?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27f62a045d

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ABSTRACT-KISSING-COUPLE-NUDE-ART-OIL-PAINTING-20x24-STRETCHED-/231015964242?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item35c99fde52

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/High-Quality-Oil-Painting-on-Stretched-Canvas-12-x16-Koi-Fish-Couple-/151202568255?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item233460183f

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Couple-Stroll-signed-oil-painting-on-canvas-by-Afremov-modern-wall-art-15x25-/131373307010?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e96759482

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LARGE-WALL-ART-30x20-Inch-Vincent-Van-Gogh-Landscape-with-Couple-Walking-/171429080916?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item27e9f82f54
Jack Bee
9 years ago
I'm thinking 1 bed fisherman cottage = lack of storage space.
How about building the lower section out, to just above the height of your headboard. Put a hinged lid on the top creating a void to store things. Whether you have a basket that can be pulled up, or a bottom board that can be raised by ropes and with cleats (reverse of a Sheila's maid) in case anything gets dropped down. Above you could hang a lovely large picture.
Alternatively fill the space with books. Try and have all books of same height on each shelf, with no gaps between shelf, and not extending beyond the reveal, so it becomes a wall of books.
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Eades & Draw
9 years ago
I'm thinking a large canvas or perhaps some bespoke wallpaper or perhaps some hand painted wallpaper panels...but I could be biased.

See our Houzz page for some ideas.

Also again we watch our TV once a week for a film other than that it lives in a cupboard.
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House Plans Helper
9 years ago
Maya Wilson hit the nail on the head for me. Find a solution that effectively hides the alcove. Something big to cover it, maybe a big picture or hang a curtain across, or more permanent solutions as others have suggested.
Alison Heppell
9 years ago
Shelves are the way to go ,especially in a small room
Alison Heppell
9 years ago
You could have glass ones made

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