Unbalanced, awkward window placement in rental flat

8 years ago

I've just moved into a rental flat in North west London, and need help with my bedroom. The uneven window is really bugging me. I'm planning on changing the bedside tables for something more delicate, probably in white. Also changing the rug. I need a bit of inspiration on what to do with the spaces around the bed, as you can see the spaces around the beside tables are uneven. How could I treat the window so that it appears more balanced? I thought about drapes but my landlord does not want any fixtures to the wall (although if they were untraceable upon removal I see no issue). I also think I need something at the bottom of my bed. I'm on a very low budget, and as this is a rental flat I'm not allowed to fix/drill anything to the walls. I'm going for a neutral/white colour palette, and am planning on adding in the IKEA hemnes 8 drawer dresser, a large mirror to sit on top of that and once I have the bed sorted, various other bits and pieces. I have an IKEA lappljung (black and white) rug in storage that I could bring in. I'm very new to the home decorating thing, this is my first rental flat! Any suggestions on what I could do to the room would be much appreciated!

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Akiva Projects Ltd

8 years ago

Hello,

Personally I would move down the bed to the wall by the door in the same position. Earlier I had my bed in front of the window but I didn't like the idea too much nor the look.

I would create a sitting area where the window is. You could add there a chair or a sofa chair.

You have a lot of neutral colours, did you consider adding some warm colours as well?

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Hope Bradley
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8 years ago
I was also thinking of having a sitting area over by the window! I do really like having the bed infront of the window, the view of the garden is lovely when curled up on the pillows and under blankets. It's a shame! Anything to that could be done to salvage placing my bed here would be ideal.

I like the idea of bringing in some warm colours, what would you suggest?
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Considering your colours at the moment, you could add red, yellow, blue, green, grey even purple. Up to you what shade you go for but I personally would pick some striking colour and maybe get one or two ornaments in that colour. I think it's important to mix and match colours and repeat one element to create some depth as well.

I do understand your feelings about the windows, I enjoyed the view too, however winter time can get cold. Also, I didn't like searching for my pillows at the night cause they fell behind the bed. :)
strawberry47
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Sorry not a fan of the bed under the window. Would your consider having it in front of what was a chimney breast?
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Or, move the bed over to the left so that the right side of the bed is in line with middle of the window.

Play with your angles and placements - you can make this look quirky and planned. Good luck!
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I agree with St James Design Interiors Ltd The bedroom is not in good place. It is not recommendable to sleep with a window behind your had. My advice is to place it against the right side wall, if there is enough space, or on the right side of the door. I would also get a wooden headboard with rounded corners and change the chandelier for something more calm. It is not recommendable to store shoes and cloths you use outside in the bedroom. To fix something to the wall you can use loop fastener tape. There is many options for different weight. Good luck! / Marcin

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