Lovely bedroom, but don´t know what to do with it. Please help.
Just moved house and about to decorate. I´m planning to paint throughout the house a creamy white. I like grey but don´t like it in the Mediterranean light here. The room faces south.
Of the furniture, I would like to keep the chest with the mirror, the blanket box and bedside chests. The other chest can go. The wardrobe is built in. I´m hoping to find a dressing table.
I would quite like white or cream lined voiles on the window so the light filters in. We like to wake with the sun and are not overlooked.
The bed needs to stay where it is as the other end of the room was added later and I can´t fit the bed and bedside chests there. I´be been searching for some nice bedding to add colour, but can´t find anything I like, the same with artwork. Ideally I would need a duvet cover with matching bedpread so that when the duvet is off in summer, I still have some colour. That makes the search even more difficult.
I like blues, cobalt, teal, turquoise. Peacock type of colours. Not Duck egg as I have that in the second bedroom. Also need lamps, but not rugs as my dogs anly have to walk through a room to shed me a carpet.
Would love some suggetions please. Sorry about the quality of the photos.
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Comments (12)Hi, I agree with Nancy a white wooden bed would be great in your bedroom especially as you have painted your door white and your skirting is white also, or alternatively a darker grey fabric headboard would also be stunning with white bedding.. Wall colour is a very personal choice but i would recommend a light grey by The little Greene company No. 224 (INOX) i think it would work well with your existing patten and will not be to over powering in the room. See link: http://www.littlegreene.com/paint/colour/grey-paint-colours/inox-224 I would re-sintall the fireplace if you can as would bring back that classic look you are going for, keeping a white surround or shelf would also keep the room feeling light and airy. Pop some frames or artwork up on the walls behind the bed and maybe a mirror about the fireplace (if you re-install) and i think you will have a very stunning bedroom. I hope this is helpful, please email me if you would like to chat. Peach x...See MoreVery small , awkward living room - I don't know where to place things!
Comments (11)Curtains look neutral as does the carpet. Personally I would keep these to start with and paint the walls a mid grey which might sound bold when originally you wanted white but it will be broken up a lot by the windows and kitchen. If it is possible to get rid of the peninsular the kitchen will feel less imposing. Since the kitchen is open to the living room I would be trying to find a cupboard elsewhere to house this although you can get washers with a timer which you can set when you go to bed and they finish as you get up in the morning. Rectangular dining tables work when you have a straight wall perhaps a circular table would be better here. I would use masking tape on the floor to help visualise furniture placement. Try putting a sofa in the middle of the room, with the side to the front door and it facing the opposite corner to the kitchen....See MorePlease HELP!! I don't like my newly decorated white walls in my lounge
Comments (5)Thank you for that - the room is quite dark as it has a conservatory on the end - at the moment very stark as you can see in these pics - the red suite is staying, there will be a new light fitting and brass/gold sockets. I have bought a huge gold mirror for the chimney breast and the runner was going directly above the fire - it's normal wallpaper roll width....See MoreLiving room a complete mess and don’t know how to get it to work
Comments (33)I'd have to say stay away from silver as I think it will clash with both the floor and the furniture, which are neutral tones. A light oak curtain pole and pale neutral curtains with a natural material if you're going to go with the curtains. These are a similar colour to the furniture, a shade or two lighter to lift the room, but should work well with the blue of the wall and the floor and the furniture. curtains 2 Go You could also have the curtains, just for show and couple them with Roman blinds in the blue, which I personally think would look amazing. Faux Silk Blinds...See More
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8 years agoThat must be so difficult, no wonder you were going to paint it all in one colour, although I'm sure that would look great where you are. Have you come across this company? http://www.cornershop.gi/paints/farrow-and-ball-gibraltar They're based in Gibraltar and deliver in your area apparently. This is rather bold but maybe have a look at farrow and ball at Giles blue as I think you might like it. A floor lamp would be great. I would just be careful with the style though as some may look odd ie ornate ones. You could also try a large plant/tree in a pot for some height by the door. Although if you have lights in the ceiling already it shouldn't cost too much to add a chandelier? Any damage should be able to be covered with just filler. It might be worth asking
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8 years agoHi Marina... we are all about colour and pattern so might be able to help! A bit of bright bedding always perks a room up and brings a bit of personality. All our bedding is 100% cotton and hand designed by us, so it's super snug as well... I've included a little taste below but take a peek... hopefully you find something you love to make your new bedroom feel more you! www.secretlinenstore.com
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Yes, the wine is very cheap! I´m still hoping to go for that blue if possible. Can´t find what I´m after on John Lewis. I´m looking for blues and maybe a touch of yellow or coral. vibrant and fun, rather than sophisticated, I think. Not tried Zara. Forgot about them as we haven´t a Zara home in this area. I´ll have a look online.
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7 years agoI've just noticed that this post is from last year so maybe you don't need help any more but I'll put my two cents worth in anyway. My current passion is wall murals from Surface View, having just used one on my kitchen. I think that if you've got killer views and lots of light I'd go fresh and simple with your style. Can't tell what is opposite the bed. A bare wall? If I were you I would put a huge mirror wall behind the bed, and opposite the bed a huge seascape wall mural. The seascape mural would reflect in the mirror and the whole room would be at sea. Very calming. Probably unbleached linen bedding.
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