Unplanned bedroom makeover - help needed

8 years ago

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Hi, I had Such lovely and inspiring ideas when looking for advice on our living room I thought I would ask for ideas again for the bedroom! This wasn't a planned room to do up yet, but after taking the fitted wardrobes out, the carpet was left with holes in it and the plaster pulled off from some of the chimney breast. .. so we ended up ripping the whole carpet up to reveal some lovely floor boards and my partner striped back the rest of the chimney breast- which I love! !!

My problem is that it isn't the look we had planned for the bedroom but really like the feel of it now!

So any ideas for colours / layout/ furniture/ lighting and general design would be really helpful

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Rachel Harrison
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8 years ago

Thank you guys, I hadn't thought about having the bed the other way round, it makes a lot of sense! I haven't actually tried the wardrobe as my clothes are actually still in another room!! (joys of moving house

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Michelle M
8 years ago
What a great room! Could the bed go on the opposite wall, so it faces the window? (wall shown as you come in through the door). That way, you could showcase both the window and the small fire place in the room.
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8 years ago
Hi Rachel. I agree with Mrs Marley about layout - as the lovely features of your fireplace and window are now a bit crowded with the bed position. And can you actually open the wardrobe and window? Your window treatments maybe tricky behind there too.

This looks like a great room though with loads of potential. You could be 'brave' with some colour and think carefully about your lighting to get a good balance of task and ambient lighting - and we always suggest doing a mood board first before you 'commit'. I hope it goes well and would love to see photos of the final scheme. Anne
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GuigsART
8 years ago
Hi.

Have you ever considered a real interesting eye catching piece of art work to really brighten up your area, I think a select piece of art would really make the space stand out, add interest, colour, texture and add a great talking point to the room....

Please check out my website if you like the idea and please get in contact, commission work is also welcomed so if you like a particular style I can do in a select colour palette and size as an original piece etc…..I’m also able to produce all original paintings in high end print format, in any size same or smaller than the original. (all within proportions to the original so not to cause distortion) All prints shown are Giclee prints onto soft textured fine art media. All prints come with a white border these can be made to measure too. So lots of options,

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Michelle M
8 years ago
Great! Sounds like you're going to be busy :). Don't forget to post updates. Good luck! Michelle
Helena Dennison
8 years ago
It's difficult to tell from your pictures, but it seems quite a dark room, and the central light fitting doesn't add anything. I would opt for installing mini-spots in the ceiling - 4 - 6 depending on the room size, and put them on a dimmer switch so that you can create a warm romantic light while also still being able to read in bed if you want to. If you move the bed, as suggested above, then you have room to install a storage seat under the window and cover it with a fabric that contrasts with or picks out one of the colours in your curtains which could then be to the length of the window seat rather than to the floor. You need warm colours in there I think; what about these from Lorca fabrics available from John Lewis. They may not be your taste, but the Lorca range has wonderful colour and texture combinations and I just picked them out for fun.
Helena Dennison
8 years ago
Sorry pics pasted but haven't posted.
minnie101
8 years ago
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
mrshste
8 years ago
Definitely move the bed. Love the fireplace!
Rachel Harrison
Original Author
8 years ago
Hi everyone, thank you for all your answers! everyone is agreement with moving the bed... just my partner to convince now!

love the idea of getting textures and fabrics into the room! rugs and throws and pillows are definitely th e way forward!

I was thinking a light chalky grey for the walls? will this be a bit too stark?

The wardrobe came with the house so could easily be painted and mirrors would make a big difference! I hadn't thought of painting the alcoves a shade or two darker, would be a nice way to create some depth!

love all the suggestions... may have to keep the radiator in the same place tho! budget is limited. spot lights have been bought but not sure if was a bit too clinical for the bed room... thinking floor lamps might work?
minnie101
8 years ago
I think a pale grey would work with what you have in the room but which way does the room face? You could maybe look at little Greene french grey pale for the ŵalls and the mid version for the alcoves as it's quite warm. Then just add some warm colours for accessories and art. I don't think I'd add spot lights. If you did have a chair in that corner a floor lamp behind it might work but would also add table lamps.
Lauren
8 years ago
What a gorgeous space! Love the exposed chimney and those floorboards add warmth and character in spades.

Think chalky white walls would look lovely, if you turned the bed round 90 degrees as others suggest then it could also be nice to have an arts and crafts wallpaper on that right side wall. Something like Morris's fruits print.

I would hang thick complimentary coloured curtains to further add to the cosy feel.

Finally spot lights would look completely out of place I think here. Why not have a multi arm pendant so you have three or more bulbs at ceiling level then add complimentary wall mounted bedside lights?

Please post photos when you finish, it's so lovely already - will be fantastic when you're done!
Lauren
8 years ago
Forgot to add photos
Bella Tanner
8 years ago
I agree don't put in spot lights keep it country style or really fresh. How about one of these looks?
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Rachel Harrison
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8 years ago
Thanks, I got the little greene paint and the samples look amazing so will be painting shortly (waiting for it to be plastered first! ) with the darker grey accents on the door, fireplace and shutters I think will work lovely. I love the last two pictures, that is probably the type of look we will go for. I find i prefer more of a simplistic but textured style than bold and colour! although I can appreciate the beauty in it!

not sure which way the room faces I'm afraid, but it does seem to have a fair bit off light compared to the rest of the house!

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