Small master bedroom makeover
Our small master bedroom (4m x 3.45m) is tired and dull. I'm looking for inspiration for a makeover. I am after a pale, serene, sophisticated look. The only thing I love in the room is our superking bed. Everything else can go or be revamped. We have a small ensuite and walk in wardrobe, so don't need a wardrobe, but do need a chest of drawers. The room is south facing with a biggish window. I am thinking of white plantation shutters. I'm hoping removing curtains might make the room seem more spacious. (I already have shutters in the sitting room below and love them) I wondered about new bedside cabinets and chest of drawers, but what style or should I paint them? I thought I might spray the mirror silver or get a new one? I would like to create an illusion of space, but am struggling with the picture rails and where to paint (or maybe paper, a feature wall). The carpet and chair will be replaced too. Any ideas gratefully received!
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Helen H
8 years ago
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Comments (5)Hi. It would help if you could take a photo tbh as you obviously have a very good idea of what you want as storage would seem to be the main issue. Is there room for additional furniture or storage under the bed etc or do you just need a big declutter?! Ŵalls you could go a pale grey or pale stone, which way does it face in terms of paint suggestions? You also seem to like the wood effect ŵalls, have a look at andrew Martin wallpapers as a starting place. If you don't want wood then you could try grasscloth papers. I think key to your look is texture and a cosy feel. Maybe look at a textured throw, with just 2/3 cushions, perhaps glass base bedside lamps with linen shades. There are some nice ply or bamboo pendant lights around. As the room is small add a large mirror to increase the feeling of space. You could also add a rug for additional texture in a shade similar to the carpet so it doesn't make the space look smaller. I would just stick to shades of pale grey, taupe, white etc. if you have space a chair always looks great in a bedroom. Are you just after shopping suggestions really?...See MoreUnplanned bedroom makeover - help needed
Comments (15)Hi Rachel. It's a really pretty room. I would Keep it simple with a cottage look. Depending on your choice of patterns and colours it can either be traditonal or contemporary. If you have the bed on the opposite side, you may want to think about moving the radiator as It looks to be the only one in the room so you'd be blocking the heat although I appreciate cost implications. Ŵalls I'd just go for warm neutrals/whites and use the same in the skirting. If you look at little greene paints, they come in different shades of the same colour for most so you could go a shade or 2 darker in the alcoves. I'd have a large mirror opposite the fire to bounce light and increase feeling of space. The ceilings look low (?) so same as for your living room you could consider a floor leaning mirror. You could also consider painting the wardrobe to blend in with the ŵalls and perhaps try it facing the other way. I'm not sure what the natural light is like but coloured shutters with wide slats would look lovely. If not patterned Roman blinds on a light background hung outside the recess. I'd add a little chair in the rhs corner of the window. I don't know what other furniture you intend on putting in the room but I'd add some lamps and if in budget some ŵall lights. A rug with lots of texture for the bed and then a pile of cushions and throws for the bed and chair with a mix of colour, pattern and texture. Perhaps a set of 3 prints over the bed...See MoreBedroom makeover help!
Comments (27)Hi, The room is lovely. It's clean and contemporary and gives the feel you want. If you want it to feel more grand you need to think more grand. A larger headboard. You need it dominate the space. Grey is fine but increase the height by at least double what you can see already. The bed needs to be focal and will stop the 'flat' feeling that some people are getting. Same with curtains. Go over sized, draped on the floor luxurious texture. You're getting there. It's a great space. If you add colour it will take away from the crisp look and style the space has now so maybe play around with it but I don't think it's required for what you are trying to achieve. Adding a little black will add definition so may not go a miss :) Good luck....See MoreSmall window blind for master bedroom - roman or roller
Comments (8)Hiya, As others have suggested, a Roller blind with a blackout fabric would be great. You mention you struggle with space in your bedroom, and Roller blinds are really great at rolling up neatly, letting in as much light as possible during the day. And of course, you'll be able to pick a colour or pattern that enhances your design scheme, so your blind will become part of the overall look. A Roman blind is still an option available to you, but be aware if you fit it within the recess it will take up more room than a Roller blind when at the top of the window. Good luck with your search, Zoe...See Moreminnie101
8 years ago
I'd go for a mix of pale taupes and greys. I wouldn't touch your furniture tbh. I assume you're after this kind of look which has similar wood bedside cabinet? I agree with your shutters idea as the curtains are encroaching on the room. I'd add a chandelier and either upholstered bed end stool or chair or maybe both if they fit. You could try a mirrored wall behind your bed ( depending on how you feel about that!). It could be plain, antiqued or mirror tiles. It looks good with a picture rail as shown in this lounge
Helen H
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How about 50 shades? We have just painted our bedroom pale grey with ivory furniture, looks and feels very calm and restful. ( this isn't it btw!!)
Helen H
8 years agoCati
8 years agoHelen, the feature wall would have to go all the way to the ceiling for max. impact. 2.55 m is not that high, I have 2.70 m in my house and I don't consider it tall. The picture railings, while helpful to have your pictures hanged without piercing the walls, act like a visual barrier and make the ceiling look lower. If they are not a must for you, I'd take them down. Let me show you my own bedroom and how I solved the cornice, I just glued there a foam line (don't know the exact term to use...), which looks like the real deal.
The cornice, closer:
Sorry, not professional photos and the room was not staged for the shooting :-), but you can get the idea.
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8 years agoHelen H
8 years agoThanks Cati for the great ideas. The simple cornice is a good idea. I'm not sure about removing the picture rails though as it might make the room look narrow and tall. I might have a play with Photoshop and try it out though!
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8 years agoThanks for all the helpful comments. I'm going to get quotes for putting in a cornice and for re skimming the walls, as this will be needed if we remove the picture rails. Then will decide.
The shutters are ordered (8-10 weeks). I might soften them with voile or something if needed.
The bed stays. The headboard can't be changed as the whole bed is made of same fabric. The colour of the headboard, I've decided, is a mix between F&B Elephants Breath and Skimming Stone. It's a velour type fabric so changes colour if it's brushed.
I'd like to pull the room colours towards grey rather than beige, so I'm looking at doing 3 walls in possibly Cornforth White, but need to find a toning wallpaper for behind the headboard.
I've made a tentative mood board (first for everything!) but colours don't always transfer well on screen.
I'll decide on the furniture after the decorating is done.
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8 years agoHave you considered a roman blind? The Prestigious Viennese Amethyst is a crushed velvet colour that would go really well with your headboard.
Check it out at: http://www.custom-curtains.co.uk/stores/product/prestigious_viennese_amethyst_roman_blind
We hope this helps!
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