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uk1982

I need some things to complete our bedroom!

uk1982
8 years ago

Hello all.

Our bedroom is very light, airy, and serene, it's paler than it seems in the picture. I love it, but there are some things missing, and I also feel like I've confused styles a bit (part scandi, part hotel room, part shabby chic...there's a rustic looking distressed grey lantern in the corner you can't see!).


I need:

1) something to hang on the wall behind the bed

2) an accessory for on top of the drawers to the right hand side (I'm not attached to the photo frame), maybe a vase or something?

3) a light fitting for the ceiling (just now I have a horrible pendant shade which can go).


I feel like the room is lacking some drama but I don't want to add colours (I don't like the yellow or orange accent colours which seem popular in grey schemes). I'd be up for metals, dark grey, patterns, etc.


If anyone has any ideas I would love to hear them!!!


p.s. I bought a beautiful large rectangular mirror to hang behind the bed, but my mum is frightened it falls on me in my sleep so it's going back!



Featured Answer
  • shelleyuk
    8 years ago
    You need a headboard before anything else. Without it your bed is never going to look finished.

    Comments (41)

    • Laura K
      8 years ago
      Definitely a headboard to complete your bed and 2 slim mirrors either side of the headboard above the bedside cabinets.
      uk1982 thanked Laura K

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    • PRO
      Hepburn Designs
      8 years ago

      All agreed, you need a headboard. I would suggest a fabric buttoned headboard 4' (120cm height) in a mid grey velvet or duck egg blue. You can go with a french pleated button or more contemporary. If budget allows I would change the bedside lockers and tall boys for 2 wider chest of drawers to either side giving a nice balance but still allowing fro good storage. If you let me know what country you are based in I will give you ideas of products to buy and if you are on a tight budget or have some cash to spend. I can also give you some ideas for above the bed when I have a bit more info about you. Thanks, Deirdre


      uk1982 thanked Hepburn Designs
    • karen6696
      8 years ago
      Perhaps framed artwork/photo? You can get lightweight frames that have plastic rather than glass or alternatively have boxed canvas art or prints, if you fear items falling while you're asleep.
      uk1982 thanked karen6696
    • uk1982
      Original Author
      8 years ago

      Thank you everyone! Definitely a headboard then. I've been looking for a mid-grey one at a reasonable price so I will keep searching. The units which look like tall boys are actually wider than they appear in the photo, more than twice the width of the bedside units, and they are new so my husband would kill me if I changed them :)

    • uk1982
      Original Author
      8 years ago

      I'm in the UK.

    • Laura Betchette
      8 years ago
      Sorry this is really random but we are desperate to find like/sheer for the kitchen patio doors and just seen yours and they look beautiful!!! Do you mind me asking where you got them from? Thank you!!!
    • uk1982
      Original Author
      8 years ago

      Hello, do you mean the curtains? They are from Ikea (Aina, Grey, £45), They are kind of a linen fabric and less sheer than they look in the picture but I really love them! They come in white too, and also a natural colour too I think.

    • uk1982
      Original Author
      8 years ago

      Should have said, we are on a fairly tight budget! Thanks again everyone for your input.

    • minnie101
      8 years ago

      Hi. The room looks lovely. Have you tried turning that chest of drawers onto the window ŵall?
      I would then add add faux flowers in white but with some greenery. Oka do some great ones but they're not cheap. I would layer up on the throws, a faux artic fox may look good with scandi look but if not something with a pattern picking up some charcoal. Maybe also swap a couple of your cushions for something with a pattern? Perhaps a collection of antique Mercury style vases and perfume bottles etc on the other chest layering the height? I really like your lamps but they may be too small once you've added a headboard, perhaps something with a patterned shade or in a darker shade of grey. If you move the hurricane lamps you can go for something with a much bigger base. As the furniture is all on that ŵall I would get a headboard with curved edges and something that is taller than the left chest. A pendant light with some texture would be great. If you're on a budget perhaps the dandelion style one from ikea?

    • PRO
      Amber Jeavons Ltd
      8 years ago
      last modified: 8 years ago

      Hello kconboy1982,

      I think what could be lovely here is texture... You want to keep to very pale scheme which is nice for this room... I think subtle but beautiful fabrics and colours are really fantastic and often more sophisticated than putting a bright this and that for accent.. Consider another way to add a headboard... Two squared style large (bolster) cushions such as those from a sofa (back rests) could work if they are covered in a lovely fabric... I have two such cushions I saved from an old sofa I threw out... There is not a lot of height and so I feel this would be ideal.. as it keeps the space open and the feeling of flow... Dimensions 65 x 57 or so... depending on bed size, so again a guide...

      It doesn't define the space in the way a large upholstered headboard would do.. It would actually go very well with the cushion/pillow arrangement you have. There's a lovely fabric... Bilbao Granite from Designers Guild... You could have two sides done, ie front and sides and a plain backing to save ££ if not the whole. It's not a hugely expensive fabric but it has a lovely texture and colour.. I have deliberately not included a picture as they don't do it justice.. For an additional accent why not a glass vase.. something smoky would be nice... again DG do some really lovely ones, which would be rather nice..

      Another bed throw could be nice for the bottom portion to add another texture and colour.. Think Issey Miyake. Then why not add slightly larger shades on the bedside lamps that again compliment the colour scheme, these too could have a nice textured linen or something ... For the bedspread idea, it't not exactly what I envisage but it's a guide image : ))

    • PRO
      Hepburn Designs
      8 years ago

      Agreed with AJ on adding texture with throws etc. For an inexpensive and personal way to add artwork you can buy frames that will take an A4 sheet of paper from IKEA, B&Q and many other shops. In a scheme like yours I would do black and white photos of your favourite place or yourself and your husband (No kids in the bedroom), you can print these on your printer and your done! Alternatively botanical prints, check pinterest. I also use an app called waterlogue, you can take photos on you phone and the app instantly changes them to watercolours, sepia etc. Great way to personalise your wall art and not expensive. I usually hang the pictures 4" apart top and bottom. In your bedroom I would hang 5 across the wall above the bed. You might also paint the headboard wall in a deeper shade of grey or a textured wallpaper, check out www.tangletree-interiors.co.uk. Good luck with it!!

      Deirdre

    • PRO
      Hepburn Designs
      8 years ago

      Check out my idea books on bedrooms and pictures for some great ideas :)

    • uk1982
      Original Author
      8 years ago

      Love the idea of adding pattern and texture instead of colour! I will look for patterned cushions with pattern incorporating charcoal I think, and perhaps pick up the charcoal in larger lamp shades. I think I'll remove the hurricanes altogether. B&Q have a nice white textured pendant that I saw this evening so I might give that a try. Off to look at textured throws! Thank you everyone.

    • minnie101
      8 years ago

      Just a thought but have you looked into making your own headboard? You can get wood cut to size at a timber yard or some diy stores. A bit of wadding, fabric and staple gun and you can have something unique. It should be a lot cheaper

      uk1982 thanked minnie101
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      Dabrovska Design
      8 years ago

      Hi there,

      I'd personally advise changing the bedside lamps to larger once. That in itself would add a bit of drama and improve the proportions around the bed. At the moment the chests seam to take too much of a centre stage.

      I wouldn't necessarily accessorise the chest. You could perhaps put there a nice decorative tissue box (Zara home?) or indeed keep the picture frames there.

      A large scale 'delicate' photograph would definitely add to the serenity of the space. But would, at the same time, create a sense of space and a certain element of interest and drama.

      Here's the illustration of my advise.


      All the best,


      Joanna

      uk1982 thanked Dabrovska Design
    • uk1982
      Original Author
      8 years ago

      Wow thank you, I will have a look at some lamps online, that looks great.

    • Chantal Ouyang
      8 years ago

      Will go with @Dabrovska Design's ideas. Also, you could try to make the room less pale by adding a big abstract art print. Good luck!

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      Dabrovska Design
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    • Micheál Healy
      8 years ago

      You could check out this throw from Avoca Handweavers:


      http://www.avoca.com/lambswool-throw-spectrum-grey-woven-in-our-mill-in-ireland/?mid=3&sid=88&noredir=1


      That's a grey as you said that was your preference, but they're in several colours and patterns. We have a pale blue one and it's a nice colour in a bright, pale room.

    • Alun Borland
      8 years ago
      I had a similar colour scheme to your and budget restrictions. I used lavender pinkish and purples to break up the bland and keep it serene
      You can easily recover a cheap headboard in the ikea fabric you used for curtains.
      I took an abstract image in the colours I liked and uploaded it to a canvas creation website , the stretch to the resolution made it even more abstract and then I matched done resultant times with low cost throws cushions and lampshades , try wayfair and the range .
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      User
      8 years ago

      Hi there,

      Depending on your budget, you could either invest in original abstract art or some professionally designed and framed posters which are slightly less costly. Adding some pop art style of wall frames might help brighten up the space. Here are some suggestions that might help:


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      Pop Art:

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      OR minimalistic artwork, like:


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      Konvalina Design Studio
      8 years ago
      last modified: 8 years ago

      Hello,

      How about painting on metal in subtle colours that would add drama, but also keep the serene bedroom feel? Being on metal means it is very thing and almost becomes part of the wall. We would be happy to create something in the size and colour that would suit the space and your taste. PM me for more information and if you would have any questions at all.

      I do agree with previous comments that headboard would look great there!

      With best wishes,

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      Parable Designs Ltd
      8 years ago

      We have some beautiful patterned coloured pots that would go well on top of your drawers. They come in a range of different designs, can be any colour you wish and can be painted too.

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      Jayne Leighton Herd Art & Design
      8 years ago

      Hi! In case you're still looking for ideas... I create statement abstract art working on a variety of surfaces including plexiglass and metal, as well as canvas. You could consider an artwork on black or clear plexiglass, for example, in a colour palette of steel, silver, white, gold,... Here are just a couple examples of paintings currently available on my website: www.originalabstractpaintings.com.

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      Please don't hesitate to ask questions if this is of interest.
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      Corinne Natel Art Ltd
      8 years ago

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    • PRO
      Helen Sykes Art
      7 years ago

      Your bedroom is looking nice. I agree that you need a headboard, also hanging large work above a bed is bad Feng Shui. I see where you are going with the room, but I feel like you need another colour to anchor and keep it together. Something very pale, a soft pink perhaps. Or choose a darker wood on some items. If you decide on the over arching style (i.e., Malibu beach house or New England) you will be able to take the bedroom to an end result with a few more tweaks.

    • uk1982
      Original Author
      7 years ago
      I haven't done too much yet but I have made some small changes so I thought I would show you my progress! I wish the photos could show how bright and airy it is! it also smells of coconut thanks to my favourite room spray :) thank you everyone for your input so far.
    • uk1982
      Original Author
      7 years ago
      pics
    • Midcenturylass
      7 years ago
      The headboard makes a wonderful difference!
    • PRO
      Anna Siodelska
      7 years ago

      Hi, it is a very nice bedroom already but you can have a look at my wooden wall clocks as they would certainly add some edge to it:


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    • Patricia Suarez
      7 years ago
      You can make a headboard yourself - not this style but to give you a style. I quite like the pillows to read and it gives you a good stand for pictures too
    • Patricia Suarez
      7 years ago
      Sorry - only saw the headboard now. Looks lovely
    • tezz4
      6 years ago
      last modified: 6 years ago

      I would put the pair of glass candle lamps together on the right side chest and opt for sidelamps with more oomph - something bigger and squat. You could also add other ornaments in different heights grouped together - don't split matching items too symmetrically, balance is key but symmetry may be boring.

      A geometrically patterned rug or two will look nice alonside the bed and/or at the foot of it. A narrow console unit would look nice beneath the tv; you could go for vintage as your style is very simple. Don't be afraid to dare a little - playing safe is not always the safest!!! Add a comfy reading chair with lampstand and cushions and a footwarmer or plaid on the bed and some more wall art - the heart is a great start but add more. Think layers.

      You have a great basic palate to funk it up a lot!

    • tezz4
      6 years ago

      uk1982 thanked tezz4
    • uk1982
      Original Author
      6 years ago

      Hello, thank you for your reply! I made some changes a while back after I made the post...

      My Home · More Info

      I actually did some of the things you have suggested and I'm much happier with it now. I still have some work to do breaking out of my obsession with grey and white, but I added texture, metallics, a little pattern and bigger lamps.

    • uk1982
      Original Author
      6 years ago

      NB I took that photo with a wide angle lens so there is far less floor space than there appears.

    • tezz4
      6 years ago

      You could add more items on the bare surfaces. But you have done well!!!

      uk1982 thanked tezz4
    • donut99
      6 years ago

      Headboard, in wood, to warm up the colour scheme!

    • PRO
      Industville
      6 years ago

      Hi, with regards to the pendant light, I would recommend introducing some colour to your space- perhaps a medium sized pendant in an antique brass or copper which will bring some warmth to your space.

    • cavgirl
      6 years ago
      I think it's lovely! Moving those two tall cabinets have really redirected the focus to the bed.
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