When did bedrooms get so boring
Tani H-S
6 years ago
Been looking for inspiration for our new bedroom when we move and I realise that aside from the very ornate French baroque style bedrooms I adore (which don't quite work in a modern room with low ceilings!), 'modern' bedrooms do absolutely nothing for me.
I wondered then, why themed rooms aren't embraced more like children have.
So I thought it would be fun for anyone to post below pictures of their dream bedroom they would secretly want if no one else would ever see it. Ie do you dream of sleeping on the beach? In a forest?
I personally think feature walls are all very well, but I want to be inspired looking out 'from' my bed, so this ocean themed room would be heaven!
I wondered then, why themed rooms aren't embraced more like children have.
So I thought it would be fun for anyone to post below pictures of their dream bedroom they would secretly want if no one else would ever see it. Ie do you dream of sleeping on the beach? In a forest?
I personally think feature walls are all very well, but I want to be inspired looking out 'from' my bed, so this ocean themed room would be heaven!
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rachelmidlands
6 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (8)You have a great room! I personally wouldn't stain the floor darker - it looks lovely as it is. I would though go to a local glazier and cost to have a mirror wall behind the bed. I would then match two bedside cabinets (closed so bit and bobs can't be seen,) I'd change the light fitting for something more suitable for a bedroom - at the moment it reminds me of what would be in a kitchen or a teenagers bedroom - a trendy light fitting from Habitat or even B&Q would look awesome (or even just a white plastic flex with a trendy shade.) As for the ceiling fan maybe replace it with something more modern. Here are some ideas https://www.allmodern.com. If you like light grey it would work well for the walls and you can add colour through the bedspread & cushions. I would also remove your belongings from around the room and store them in a narrow cabinet/wardrobe behind the bedroom door. And as you have a super cute dog I would look for a pug cushion or lamp as a tongue in cheek homage. See this link for pug cushions: https://www.etsy.com/uk/search?q=pug+cushion&locationQuery=2635167 If you don't fancy a mirror wall maybe have a huge bright yellow frame against a grey wall and a photo of your pug inside and maybe a union jack cushion....See MoreHelp needed: Boring Bedroom
Comments (17)Hi The room is very angular a rectangle room with clean cut lines and clean plain flat tones. I look at this room and keep thinking beach . It looks a very calm room so gives me the impression of somewhere to retreat to after a day at the beach. Obviously that would not be the case but how exciting to bring the beach to this room. A nice relaxing view of the beach a total paradise room. If a big mural is too much then you could use the idea almost like a watercolour wash that flows past the windows ( not painting the windows) or use the colour theme blues and yellows with a stylistic curve line or simply find a piece of artwork in these colours and place between the windows. I would also consider adding a couple of accessories in these colours maybe cushions and even a swag voile which goes over both the 2 windows with the capacity to dip in between the 2. You could even have a radiator cover or shelf where you could place a nice vase and inject some colour with a large statement bouquet of flowers. If you want to keep the room more subtle ( without a splash of colour then i would echo the colour and texture of the bed throw you could find a nice wallpaper like a damask styling or something with a metallic tone and cut out something or collage several pieces frame it to make your own unique wall art. These are some ways I can see the room developing I hope I've given some inspiration to you I hope you find the right solution for yourself good luck and look forward to seeing pictures of the finished room. Enjoy Regards Marie....See MoreBoring toddler bedroom
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6 years agorachelmidlands
6 years agoI think you need the architectural features to pull something like this off otherwise in a basic box shape room it can look a bit o.t.t. (see pics, although I do think the grass rug is fun:)). But just having a nod to it in art, a few accessories, fancy mirror or light fitting or maybe an item of furniture and you can get the theme but not so overwhelming.
So I’ve got some tree silhouette bedside lights which I love and a bargain french style chair from gumtree, then kind of veered off a bit and started with a winter beach type colour scheme (see my inspo pic). Still work in progress but happy with it and it’s lovely and tranquil for a bedroom.
Tani H-S
6 years ago
Lauren
6 years agoThink you might like this one Tani - it's pretty dreamy!
http://www.designsponge.com/2017/03/a-stained-glass-artist-creates-a-mini-refuge.html
I could happily theme each bedroom in my house after Wes Anderson films. The Grand Budapest Hotel, Moonrise Kingdom and The Darjeeling Limited would all be awesome. As it is I've added touches from TGBH in my bathroom. I love all the colours, patterns, symmetry and quirks that come along with his art direction. And I think they could still work well in a modern bedroom!
^^my bathroom mini shrine to Wes Anderson!
Tani H-S
6 years ago
rachelmidlands