skip to main content

How to decorate our bedroom??

8 years ago

Hi there, we have just moved into our new house but we are struggling to make it feel like home! I would really like to start with redecorating our bedroom but I am completely stuck! As you can see it is rather old fashioned, but it has so much potential! The bay window lets in so much sun throughout the day it is quickly becoming my favourite part of the house. I would like to add some shutters and a built in seating area for reading but that's as far as I have got. I would love to make it feel like a modern, elegant and luxurious hotel room. Any ideas? Suggestions?
Thank you very much in advance.

P.s the built in wardrobe is going and we will more than likely replace the floor too.

Featured Answer

PRO

Style Within Limited

8 years ago

Hello - if you search Houzz photos for bay or bow windows with seats, or Google images for bay / bow window dressing, you will find many useful ideas. Some do use shutters as you suggest, and there appears to be sufficient depth for your window seat, which is another good idea. We had a similar challenge for making a boxy seventies bedroom feel luxurious and we came up with the scheme in the images below. To create an elegant space, a statement headboard (or a feature above the bed) is a great start point; here in velvet with matching dress curtains and bed runner. A seat at the end of the bed is both practical and stylish. In your case, it looks like you can also "frame" the window with dress curtains, or even use full curtains if they clear the seat when drawn - if you do go for full curtains, I suggest you choose either a plain fabric that blends with the wall colour, or a stylish patterned fabric - a solid colour can look too oppressive. For the refurbishment below, the sunset yellow bombe style bedside units were a great find (you can get chests of drawers and wardrobes in similar designs), and scatter cushions using fabrics from elsewhere in the scheme complete the look. Lighting is important too - here, we selected touch-sensitive bedside lamps, and a simple, central chandelier. If you have room, a dressing table wth mirror and stool is useful (the legacy dark brown object in the photo has now gone and will be replaced with something more appropriate shortly!) Hope this helps. Nick

bedroom decoration · More Info

Boutique Bedroom Design · More Info

velvet dress curtains and roman blind · More Info

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (6)

PRO
User
8 years ago
Remove the built in Wardrobes from the long wall and place the bed there instead facing the window. You could buy better wardrobes and place them on the wall to the left of the window. At present the wardrobes dominate the room! maybe you could post a plan, that would be easier for us to make calculated suggestions
Related Discussions
Any ideas for our lounge & master bedroom?!
Q
Comments (13)
Hi David. An exciting new project you have there! Here are my initial thoughts: Living room: I would lose the warm tones and pattern, as I think this is what is making it feel dated for you, and introduce some grey and white, with possibly a touch of petrol blue. Shutter style blinds may be nice for your windows - you can get well designed yet affordable slatted blinds that resemble shutters these days. Again, I would stick to white and keep it fresh. I would build in a chimney breast for your TV, and how about a modern style log burner? Prints work well on cushions, so if you did want to re-introduce some pattern into a more modern setting, I would mix geometric printed cushions with simple plain ones to break them up. There are lots out there at the moment. If you wanted to keep the oak floors, you could look into sanding them back and grey-washing for a modern feel or indeed keep them oak. Just by sanding them back they will begin to feel a bit more modern. Note - oak changes colour over time, so if in direct sunlight it will start to go a warmer colour. Bedroom: Remove arch if you can, which would open the space up quite a bit. Perhaps the curtains could go and you could go for a fabric roman blind instead - this would soften the windows a little, yet still feel modern. Plain white waffle bedlinen is always a good move, and if you like a pop of colour, layer it with a throw and blanket, as well as three - four cushions, stacked in front of the pillows. This could introduce a little colour for you. If you stick to cooler colours, you could keep the oak floor if you wanted to, as it may balance out nicely. Can't quite see your pendant light in the shots, but perhaps white origami style pendants and lamps with soft glows would be nice. Keep it fresh, yet soft as this is the room you want to relax in. Greys and tonal colours work well in bedrooms. Not sure if you were planning on keeping your furniture or not, the black could work well for a modern setting, but if you were, you could look at white or grey gloss styles as options. This will keep it looking clutter-free with streamlined pieces. Hope this helps a little. Fi
...See More
French cottage bedroom decor ideas
Q
Comments (17)
I think I would prefer to keep the French antique carved wedding bed in original condition as love the warmth of the wood and detailed carving. Would love to change the carpet eventually as money permits. I have a gorgeous antique chest of drawers also in the room but can't get the angle of the camera right. Should the carpet eventually be darker or lighter? I Will look around for some beautiful artwork and add some texture to the bedding. Your input is very helpful, thank you.
...See More
How would you decorate this bedroom?
Q
Comments (15)
I think your room has a mix of cool (lilac, blue) colours and warm shades (the cream wardrobes) which perhaps don’t sit well together. I feel the dark dresser really belongs in a dining room rather than a bedroom. I wonder if a warmer paint on the walls, say cream or taupe, would fit better. You can then add plain curtains similar to the wall colour and then add some colour with cushions and a throw. I think burnt orange would give a lovely warmth, but if that’s not your thing, then blush pink or brown would be nice. I must admit I love green in all its hues and love Carolina’s examples, but of course there is always a paler green.
...See More
Suggestions how to decorate bedroom to give a modern look
Q
Comments (5)
I wouldn't be going for spotlights or changing the flooring, combined those changes may leave you with a very 'cold' feeling rather than a cocooning bedroom. Yes, change the light fitting definitely. Changing you drapery to say, roman blinds will help with a m odern feel. Would it be possible to change the doors and drawer fronts on the units to flat ones. I think it's the shapes in the panels which are the dating these away from modern.
...See More
minnie101
8 years ago
Hi. I would spend some time creating ideabooks on houzz of styles and colours you love. The carpet looks to be fine in the pic unless you go for a wooden floor.

If you're going for a window seat I would add a wall to wall, floor to ceiling mirrored wardrobe to make the room feel bigger. If the wardrobe is panelled similar to pic I'd paint the panels in the wall colour. It may be cheaper to adapt what you have already. Where the shelves are continue the mirror door but have shelves behind so where the previous people had a chest of drawers you can add a small dressing table. I'd also make a feature of the bed so headboard, feature wallpaper etc. I'd just have one bedside table, something slim with tall legs. If in budget I'd move the light so you can have a statement light hanging slightly lower than normal over the middle of the bed. Again if budget allows, make sure the window seat has storage for the books.
PRO
Sofas & Stuff
8 years ago
Hi there,

I agree with minnie101, by starting an ideabook here on Houzz it really shows you what you like and want (even if you don't know right now). Here's some ideas on colour schemes for you...

Rouen king size Bed in Antwerp Linen · More Info

Islington king size Bed in Tyne Light Forest Green · More Info

Aries king size Bed in Honey Velvet · More Info

Lymechurch king size Bed in Barra Rust · More Info

By using bold bed frames and accessories the room can stay neutral... We love the off white wall and wooden floor look in a bedroom.

Hope this helps!
PRO
Burchdaume
8 years ago
Not sure about the window seat, the sills are quite high, the recess not so deep, why not use a small sofa or bench. Floor length sheers into the bay and dress curtains would elevate window and give privacy. Mirrored wardrobes as minnie101 suggested would open up the room, Ikea's are pefect for heaps of storage, maybe put them on the wall where the bed head is at present and switch the bed over....
PRO
OCD Spaces
8 years ago
Hello laine_bedford,

Congratulations on moving into your new home! Definitely an exciting time for you and your family, and understandably a difficult task to start your re-decoration process. Here are some pointers:

STEP 1: Get Inspired!

- Create your own ideabook:

- On the Houzz search bar, lookup 'Bedroom' and 'Hotel Room' and filter by your preferred design style; contemporary perhaps?

- Please visit our page and check out our ideabook titled 'Creative Headboards'.

STEP 2: Select Your Color Scheme!

- Base Colour: Most 5 Star Resorts stick to neutral/earth tone colours, choosing to add splashes of colour through use of accessories (bed cushions, artwork, bed throw etc). However, main furniture (bed, bedside tables, table lamps, wardrobes and so forth) remain neutral and either all the same colour or similar. Same applies to the walls; neutral/earth tones.

- Accent Colour: As recommended above, have fun choosing a colour(s) that you've been inspired by for your bedroom accessories. This can also apply to your feature wall (where the bed headboard would go).

STEP 3: Set You Budget!

- Once you know how much you're willing to spend, only then can you make interior decoration decisions (type of headboard/extent of headboard, type of wardrobes, customised built-in-seating in the bay windows, curtains vs. blinds, carpet or wood flooring with rug(s) etc).

STEP 4: Source Your FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Fittings)

- Make a list of all the things you would need to purchase, prioritising the main pieces (bed, wardrobes etc) and, dependent on your budget, the stores you would need to visit.

- Don't forget the bed linen; if you really want the contemporary 'hotel' look, stick to whites.

Hope the above helps to get you started. We would be delighted to help you further so please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sponsored

More Discussions

Using a 600 worktop for a breakfast bar??

4

How to vent an under stairs WC in a terraced flat with no window

4

Garage door colour

20

Splitting a bathroom in 2

17

Any ideas on how to render onto wood in rear extension project?

4

United Kingdom

Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.