Master bedroom - help please!

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

Hello talented folks, We just moved into a new house development. Just before they completed the bedrooms we decided at the last minute to reunite 2 rooms originally planned to make one large master bedroom with ensuite. As a result we have a room of 5mx 6m with windows on both sides which looks very dull. We also had a mini partition of 1.20m by the entrance of the room that creates a small entry hall / corridor and protects the view from the bed. Having spent lots of time (and money) on the other areas, I must say we are having a design blocage and can't quite decide on what to do with this room- additional storage around the bed? dresser? desk? lounge chairs? curtains, rugs, lamps? and each inspiration picture just add to the confusion. So we are looking for fresh ideas and advice to make it a more cozy. We like neutral colours, and contemporary design and want to keep our very comfy king bed. (size is 180x200cm) Below are the layout plans as well as a few pictures on how it looks like currently. there are 2 lights with switches but the power plugs are on the wall on the left where the bed currently is- so the other option to change the position of the bed closer to the closet area requires some electrical fixes to have plugs etc... Any suggestions ideas to decorate it and make it warm would be very much welcome. thanks in advance for your time and help!!! current layout

layout option entry into theroom

entrance

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Ludo Gallagher

9 years ago

Ok, this is a great space so easy to fix. People might give you specific advice but really it depends on your taste. There are 3 important things you are lacking that will fix your room - zoning, texture and lighting.

zoning - if you can walk into a room and read it immediately it translate as boring. To fix this you need to draw the eye around the room. You can use furniture, art, points of interest to do this. Perhaps a cool chair outside the bathroom door or a chaise lounge. Perhaps a big banana plant or fiddle fig between your windows. Perhaps a huge piece of art above the bed. Perhaps some cool wallpaper art there (check out Curious Egg). A reading nook? How about filling that massive space between the end of your bed and wardrobes? You could put a huge pouffe, love seat or ottoman on a rug there so it looks a bit like a dressing room area with seating. Anthropologie do some great options.

texture - you need a huge rug to go partially under your bed and soften the room. Try French connection home or la redoute for affordable options. Why not texturise the wall your bed is against. Do the whole wall or a textured headboard made of timber etc. Abigail ahern does some great, easy to assemble faux wall options. Again I would recommend plants. Not everyone likes these I need a bedroom but again Abigail ahern does some great fauxs.

lighting - the room is very light and bright but at night it probably can look a bit stark or cold. I would definitely advocate some free standing lights. These should be near whatever zones you create. Certainly I would have some bedside lamps and maybe a taller freestanding lamp elsewhere. Rule of thumb in a room this size is at least 5 lamps or freestanding lighting units!

finally, if you like neutrals and want to avoid colour, neutral colour through texture is a great solution. A beni oudain rug, a large sheepskin over the bottom of the bed, a large wicker chair. And of course, plants.

good luck!

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nsamijo
Original Author
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
Dear Ludo. Thank you so much for the great suggestions. Will check them out. I was slightly worried about adding anything by this entry corridor so it doesn't block the flow but I agree looks too boring at the moment. Any suggestions on the ceiling light to make it cosier?
Ludo Gallagher
9 years ago
I can't see what you have at the minute on the ceiling but the best thing to add coziness is to add an oversized, as big as you can go soft chandelier. If it hangs near the base of the bed then it doesn't matter if it's really low as you don't walk or stand there. I would again opt for texture so pick bamboo, rope etc as opposed to glass etc. Ikea have a decent one at the moment. I like and own the rope chandelier of graham and green (also on Abigail ahern but more expensive).
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Ludo Gallagher
9 years ago
Also, people overthink flow. Your space is huge, you have too much flow. It's nice to have stops along the way. Here are some inspirational pics to show how natural colours and textures can make a big white space like yours look super expensive yet as if you haven't even tried. Definitely add the biggest rug you can find, la redoute really is very affordable and stylish on this matter when they have their 40pc off home deals (which is fairly regularly).

Also Desenio.co.uk have fab cheap art. Check out their collections which go together. Just three or four could make your room look more like a purposeful gallery style as opposed to un decorated blank space. Would love you know how you get on.
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nsamijo
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks a million. At the moment we have nothing on the ceiling.
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V.I.P Walls Interior Specialist
9 years ago
Hi

We would love to offer you the very latest in home decor and our speciality.

A 3D wall that comes up from the bed and links in with the ceiling like in the picture below would look fantastic in the white as pictured below again. we offer allsorts of feature wall products to really give a room depth and create an impact.
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Nilkanta Choudhury
9 years ago
great ideas
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J.N.Rusticus
9 years ago
Good Morning,

Some of our rustic furniture will defintaly add a cozy warmer feel. Check out our website https://www.jnrusticus.com
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Ludo Gallagher
9 years ago
This would look great in your room, add texture and is fairly easily achieved by yourself. Just buy some lightweight pine boards. Paint them white if you prefer to remain neutral. This would really ground your bed.
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Harri
8 years ago
Hello. Did you decide what to do with your large bedroom? We are looking at building a new home soon also with a 6m long master bedroom and I'd love to see any updates of your room.