Alcove in bedroom?
Hazzles Hazzles
7 years ago
Hi there. We are about to (finally!) paint our bedroom and really could do with some ideas on what to do with the alcove on the left in the second photo.
Minnie101 had the great idea previously of removing the shelves and putting a dressing table in there which I love. If we did that should we remove all of the higher shelves too? And any ideas on what type of mirror above the dressing table? Would a large wall mounted round mirror work in this space? And what to do with the space at the top?
Many thanks in advance.
Minnie101 had the great idea previously of removing the shelves and putting a dressing table in there which I love. If we did that should we remove all of the higher shelves too? And any ideas on what type of mirror above the dressing table? Would a large wall mounted round mirror work in this space? And what to do with the space at the top?
Many thanks in advance.
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Hazzles Hazzles
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PROViviana Severini
7 years agominnie101
7 years agoHi. If in budget you could consider antiqued mirror for the alcoves
In theory mirrors should go on the long walls to make it feel wider but is there much difference in dimensions? I'd also leave a little gap between the chimney and wall re dressing table so it doesn't feel overcrowded if you add the fire
minnie101
7 years agoOr if you like antiqued mirror Cole and son do a wallpaper and you could then add a brass/old gold oval or round mirror which should work with your dark colours
Hazzles Hazzles
7 years agoHazzles Hazzles
7 years agoI love this mirror and dressing table set up. And the stool in the second picture is elegant.
minnie101
7 years agoHazzles Hazzles
7 years ago
Niki Markwick
7 years agoI'm just nearing the end of a major house refurb and had quite a few trickeee little alcove'y numbers to contend with
In one of the bedrooms I decided to split the room and make use of both of the little critters!
To the left hand side of the chimneybreast, I removed an ugly cupboard which had a 'feature'!! air vent!! (courtesy of the previous owners putting a fist/foot through the door) and installed secret cupboards hidden behind faux panelling. It works very well if you need extra storage for bits and pieces that you don't need access to 24/7 and if, like me, you get broken into and some little oik steals all your tools, it is handy for concealing any valuables
To the right hand side where the louvre doors are, I put up a stud partition wall and shoe horned in a shower room which is a little over a metre wide and 3m long and now have two rooms from one ... Reeeeeesult!
Niki Markwick
7 years agoHello again! Minnie101's mirrored wall idea is a good one
As I'm refurbing on a veeeeery tight budget, I couldn't afford antique glass, so plumped for acrylic mirrored panels which are cut to size and a greeeeat deal cheaper (and safer!) than glass. I've installed them downstairs in my (soon to be finished) sitting room. They really open the room up and with the help of my wall lights, really bounce the light about
Might be worth a thought?
Hazzles Hazzles
7 years ago
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