Struggling in the Bedroom...

8 years ago

I've started doing my bedroom and originally went with a grey colour scheme. Now to add some 'dimension' and depth to the room I thought I would find pieces I really like such as the mirror and the bedside trunk/chest....

For some reason I don't feel like it's 'cohesive' or 'working' ... I'm considering getting a dark grey upholstered bed with a deep buttoned head board to bring a bit of luxury into a 'industrial' room...

Any ideas would be much appreciated how I can get this room looking amazing...

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Whitstable Island Interiors

8 years ago

You're right, it isn't working as well as it could. Why? Because the items individually are great, but they're not working together. I'd take the mirror out, it's fighting the others the most. So we need to introduce a third colour to tie it all in and add depth. I see you have the grey and white, and on your fabulous bedisde cabinet, you have a deep tan leather /wood look strapping. This may be the shade to go for that will act in small ways to bring together and soften, the rigidity of the grey and white.

If you decide to replace the mirror, find a wooden one in a very similar shade to the leather, make sure it's wide and is at least as wide as the bed head. Then add at least one blanket to the bed again, matching the colour to the straps. A couple of small cushions in this shade too. Try and pick out some pieces to go on the cabinet in wood too, like a clock in this sort of shade. You have good instincts, just add some more and be brave..

I wish you luck and fun!....

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minnie101
8 years ago
Hi. It's a great room but I actually don't think it's industriał enough. Upholstered beds look great in an industriał style room when combined with really raw elements. I don't think the carpet works personally and would look at distressed wood or laminate or even vinyl if you're on a budget. I think you also need some large industriał art on the wall and maybe something in a raw wood to add more natural materials. The bed may then work painted in a different colour and distressed or look again once you have new flooring. If you keep your existing bed add the luxury with a throw for the bed. Maybe also a statement cushion?As I say though it's a great room and just my view if you want to up the industriał feel.
Jonathan
8 years ago
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I agree with Minnie that you just haven't gone far enough- for me the statement wood stripe wallpaper is too much of a contrast with the cleanly painted wall next to it- perhaps this would be better about 4 shades darker.
I also agree that the bedframe would be better in fresh or traditional bedroom.
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alant1000
8 years ago
I think the mix of patterns is maybe making it look chaotic - you've got check, stripe (bed frame), circular all in a relatively small space crammed onto one wall with plain white elsewhere - it looks too busy and a bit dark.
Perhaps soften it with a plain white duvet cover as a start point and see what happens.
Marvia Francis-Robinson
8 years ago
Cut back on the Grey, lighten your Bed Linen first.

Creams, Whites, Greens any shades off.
headers13
8 years ago
I would go plain (grey ?) on the bed linen as the pattern doesn't go with the brick paper. Move the mirror or get a bigger one.
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Feioi
8 years ago
I agree with the comments so far, you have a great room and it won't take much to get it to where you want it.

I would recommend that you paint the walls and ceiling a dark grey and reposition the mirror so it's off centre. The bed is too country and I'm not sure a buttoned upholstered bed would work but a plain upholstered style might. I think you need a punch of bright colour to contrast with the grey so perhaps a bright yellow or orange bed. Keep the bedding plain white but accessorise with a dark grey throw and a few quirky cushions to add some personality. A wall light by the bed would work really well such as an industrial style bulb fitting on a long cord hung off a bracket. This would avoid wiring as it just plugs in.

One final point - may I suggest replacing the bulb in your pendant light with a more attractive one seeing as it is on display? Try a Plumen bulb for example.

Good luck!
jc3135rc
8 years ago
I totally agree - everything in the room is nice but just not together. I don't like the brick wallpaper - better to paint the wall and add appropriate art work. The idea of bringing in colour from the leather straps seems to be a great idea to me. Don't like the fact that you can see the bulb in the main light - agree to changing that. Too many different shapes as has already been said. If a mirror is to be above the bed make it rectangular. Again - agree with the person who says 'add some personality'.
marivon1
8 years ago
For me, briefly, it would be - change the carpet, the bedding, the mirror style and shape, keep the lighting above (centre) but add a filament bulb (popular at the moment, so not hard to find!). Then take another look and add cushions, throws, window dressings etc! Good luck!
soozmacrae
8 years ago
The pale walls are too pale. Be brave and go dark and go for plain bedding with some interesting cushions.
ruthholmstock
8 years ago
I think your room looks great - love the wall behind the bed. But the white bed frame is standing out too much - I would paint it black so it bridges between the feature wall and your fabulous bed linen. And maybe you should dress the window. Another duvet in the same pattern is a cheap and effective way to create a lined curtain. The largest size - threaded onto a rail higher and wider than the window would look great.
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Akiva Projects Ltd
8 years ago
Dear Nathaniel,

I like your industrial style bedroom. Someone said before that your white framed bed stand out of its surroundings so I think it is a good idea to blend this style with a bit of luxury by adding a new upholstery. Industrial style is often mixed with scandinavian or minimalist. Your room features a certain style and would be good adding some decoration or wall art. With industrial style especially goes a large scale print or a poster framed.

If I was you I would add maybe some yellow or even red would accentuate the rest of the colours in your bedroom.

I have recently written a blog about industrial style homes, have a read it may help you!

http://blog.stjamesdesign.com/what-is-industrial-style-interior-design-2/

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Bournemouth Living
8 years ago
We agree that you should change the mirror to a rectangular shape across the width of the bed. The white is too stark, maybe paint the bed a pewter or charcoal colour, and add a couple of pops of primary colour with throw cushions. Otherwise you've got some great ideas.
jjcg
8 years ago
Hi - if you can afford to, I would definitely change the carpet for hard flooring as the carpet softens the look too much. Otherwise you could consider a large jute/sisal rug? The most striking difference would come from changing the headboard, though. Again I wouldn't go with a 'soft' look on this - in fact I think your room is screaming out for the repurposed wooden doors/floorboards/pallets look!! (there are many examples of such headboards on Houzz). If you are handy with DIY you could cut down the headboard & foot boards on your current bed and paint it, but make sure it's still structurally sound. I wouldn't lose the mirror yet - I think it might work with the worn wood/peeled painted wood look. I'd buy an industrial style light flex for the pendant light (black flex, metal end) & fit an industrial-style bulb. LHS wall is a little bright - consider darkening it and fitting wire boxes to the walls for shelving (I'd stick with the 'rule of 3' of these). Hopefully some lower cost ideas for you to finish off what is already a good start on your room transformation! Good luck.
Lisa de Araujo
8 years ago
So many great ideas and opinions! And a great talking point because there are a lot of lovely elements in this room. If it were me, I would: replace the pendant fitting with a great industrial style one in black or dark bronze and a big filament globe bulb under that glass shade (I love Urban Cottage Industries for those). I'd consider painting the headboard dark grey or black if you keep it, but if replaced, I'd choose one that's a good few inches lower to improve the proportions. I'd move the mirror to the wall to the left of the bed and let the wallpaper be the art. I'd swap the patterned bed linen for solid colours - creams and beiges to match the painted walls and make the room look bigger or solid greys and browns to match the wallpaper and make it cosy. I'd swap the lamp for something a bit more subdued - the style is great - just less shiny and new.
Will & Bell
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you so much for your help guys and girls! MY head is FULL of ideas now.

Definitely going to change the floor to hard wood maybe in a similar colour to the brown wood/straps on the bedside table.

I'm looking at new beds I completely agree with everyone saying the white is too bright and new. Avoiding deep button now and maybe do rustic planks of wood as the headboard and white linen layered with throws.

And I'm going to be brave and paint the walls a much darker/concrete grey.
markyhodgson
8 years ago
hi,can I ask where you got the pallet wood effect paper from please,I love this look .Your room looks great,would love to see what it looks like finished.
Will & Bell
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks for everyone's advice. I've recycled the headboard. Removed the white slats and added chicken wire to create an industrial look and graphite chalk paint for the colour.
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mrsmcee74
8 years ago
Well done, you've been inventive there. It's much more in keeping with the whole industrial look now.
alberico
8 years ago
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Well done Nathaniel looks do much better. another thing i have notice from your previous pix is the centre light. I think is the right shape but you could make it even more industrial if you change the plain white cable with an dark grey fabric cover one, change the light case with a metal one and the plain light bulb with an Edison one.

Check eBay for all the bits, they are cheap and good quality.
Will & Bell
Original Author
8 years ago
Here's my finished product. Still need to change the main light to an Edison bulb.m but I'm much happier with how it looks now. I went for carpet as i do like the comfort carpet brings in a bedroom.
louisep2012
7 years ago
Well done, agree the chicken wire is very clever! Looks fab!

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