(Urgent) Which colour cast iron bed frame please help
I have just ordered a bed :)
And they are waiting for me to decide between an ivory bedframe and black I have attached both colours and the bedroom.
(the bedding is not mine) any help would be really appreciated!
Thank you
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mayfly182
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Najeebah
6 years ago
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoHello iamwolf, I have to say I like the black frame... think metal framed beds look good in black.. I don't think black means you are limited either.. I just think that the frame would be more accentuated, otherwise it would look a bit lost in white unless you had strong colour bed linens and cushions....
Would you consider painting the chimney breast a contrasting colour... A slightly darker complimentary green for example or a grey... Would be lovely I think.. Also the cabinets... You could remove the handles, paint the cabinet a nice matt colour.. and add a nickel cup handle or something. You can really change the feel of them that way, sit them in the alcoves and add a nice lamp either side... Ultimately though go with the one you feel is right.. :))
iamwolf
6 years ago
Cammy Garden
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoI would go Ivory, think black too dark. Needs to be tranquil in a bedroom.if you're keeping the green walls. If you want it to be feminine you could put some pearl fairy lights round it. You could have pink and green bedding to brighten it up.
mrsmcee74
6 years agoiamwolf
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoHello iamwolf, Well you have chosen a bed frame that is actually very light.. So I don't personally feel you could get it wrong if you decided on the black.. Either colour is not heavy at all... Also if you were to keep all the bedding and cushions (if you choose to have some) in a really light colour it would not look heavy at all.. It really depends on what you have going on in the room..
If you went with creamy light cabinets and you had a really light wardrobe for example then, white would fit in.. Apart from the first two and the bottom two images, I don't like the others, but they are to give you an idea of the difference.. I have deliberately gone with light room colours and bedding, so you see as much how the frames work.. Incidentally the four posters are to show you a little more metal and how that still can look quite "light" Also I think you can make both the black and white work with a masculine aesthetic.. Keep the cushions to just what you use or add a long bolster.. :))
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6 years ago
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago mrsmcee74
6 years agoNot so nice, but a lot lighter on the wallet - a bargain £10 and then get some good quality shades :) http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/30184130/#/20184135
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6 years agoOr if you can spend more £70: http://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-lydia-short-clear-glass-lamp-base/p673194
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago mayfly182
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Lauren
6 years agoGlad you went with the black! Think if you're going to invest in a quality bed frame you should always have it be the centre of attention rather than blend in.
For the bedding you can never go wrong with crisp white - it'll contrast beautifully with the frame and look clean and inviting. Simple details like having a darker pillow case under the top one (grey or sage green prehaps?) help to maintain a more considered layered look then add a quality large darker throw at the base of the bed that hangs down either side. Personally I love a king size duvet on a double - super king on a king etc. Its much more luxurious and all the better for curling up in at night. I've attached some pics to give you an idea of the look I mean.
Finally please don't go with cream wardrobes. They'll look instantly dated and bland. Either keep to the same white you have the skirting boards etc in or a quality wood finish in oak or walnut.
You've got the makings of a fantastic room and clearly have taste to pick out a beautiful bed frame like that.
Suzie Elle
5 years ago
Natalie Patton