Finishing touches - whats missing?

katieme2015a34

6 years ago

after so much time, effort and overthinking. Although i must admit it looks better than it was it is still missing the Wow factor!. Help to transform it from nice to amazing thank yoi

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6 years ago

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I think the matter is in scale. Large and tall headboard and small mirrors and night stands.

Can you see difference?

Everything has to be larger ( stands, mirrors and lamps)

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katieme2015a34
Original Author
6 years ago
Got my new lamps and loving them, what do you think? (need to remove the wrapping from shades) thank you so much, now next step adding some pattern to cushions or is it the wall that needs painting a different colour. I still want to retain the lightness feel of the room
Sonia
6 years ago
Very nice! Glad the mirrors are gone, I know some people liked them but they just seemed out of place to me in that position. I think a rich feature wall behind the bed would finish it off a treat. Perhaps get all your finishing touches like cushions etc and then paint that back wall to complement it all. Well done!
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6 years ago
Definitely the wall needs painting in a rich blue colour or wallpaper. it will make your bed pop and look lovely.
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Celery. Visualization, Rendering images
6 years ago
I tried to paint accent wall in two different colours
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6 years ago
katieme2015a34
Original Author
6 years ago
thanks not really sure on colours this is the style i like and they are all neutral think perhaps the dark blue bedding needs to go but what any suggestions as to what i should go for
katieme2015a34
Original Author
6 years ago
two others i like
Sonia
6 years ago
If you like the more neutral colours then that must be what you choose. No use choosing the dark colours if they’re not your cup of tea, although they would look fab lol!
Pat Auld
6 years ago
I still think the 2 bedside tables are too small and now look dwarfed by your lovely new lamps. One of the bedrooms you liked has 2 larger chests of drawers with large lamps and looks more balanced. Are you able to get another chest of drawers to match the larger one you already have? Perhaps celerygirl could work her magic to show how it would look. I agree with you on the pale colour schemes though.
katieme2015a34
Original Author
6 years ago
molly i know what you mean just changed the chest of drawers(my bedside tables are getting dizzy) is this better. in terms of bedding where do i start texture, floral, pattern, do i just change the front cushions. think once my bedding is sorted i will see what to do with the wall
katieme2015a34
Original Author
6 years ago
sorry forgot the photo
Pat Auld
6 years ago
Yes, the large chest of drawers looks loads better. If you can do the same the other side.
Is the headboard beige and are the walls white as it appears in the photo? If so I think stick to the plain white bedding and then just add a couple more cushions with some texture e.g. Faux fur. Make sure the cushions and throw are arranged perfectly to keep the pristine look. If you want any more colour you can put something decorative on the chests of drawers
honeypoppet
6 years ago
I'd go for a wallpaper too, maybe a subtle stripe like the below. Laura Ashley do one that's really nice - I'll try and find the link to it.
http://www.lauraashley.com/uk/view-all-wallpaper/lille-linen-stripe-wallpaper/invt/3422520 They do more colours than this on their website.
katieme2015a34
Original Author
6 years ago
thanks headboard is a greige colour as below and wall is a very pale grey.
katieme2015a34
Original Author
6 years ago
what about if i use a stencil a trellis pattern or geometric design in a gold or champagne metallic paint. which would look better a small or large pattern.
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manuel gomez roman
6 years ago
Hi, maybe you'd like some of my artworks for that beautiful room.

Best wishes,

Manuel.
katieme2015a34
Original Author
6 years ago
hi thought i owe you all another update. the wall was my weekend project its actually a stencil not wallpaper and happy with it so far need to finish all with white furry cushions and sone decor for bedside tables. sorry about the lighting will post better pics tomorrow
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SUN STUDIO.London - Glassworks and Prints
6 years ago
I wish I could see your posting earlier, that wood wall would be perfect...
Moni Burns
6 years ago
Stencil looks wonderful great job.
katieme2015a34
Original Author
6 years ago
looks like the supplier of the chest of drawers has discontinued this range so gutted!!, what can i do now?
katieme2015a34
Original Author
6 years ago
i cant get another chest of drawers
E D
6 years ago
I quite like the asymmetry!

Small detail, try pull the larger one just a little bit further to the left (away from bed).
Margaret Gray
6 years ago
I'd like to see the lamp on left moved to the left side of drawers with smaller things closer to the bed. Also on right side when larger drawers are purchased.
will
6 years ago
I’m no expert but I’d recommend placing a rug underneath the bed, more of a grey neutral tone than anything else. Also shag would do the trick.

Here’s some pictures. :-)
E D
6 years ago
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Yep, a shag often does.
katieme2015a34
Original Author
6 years ago
yes got a rug i can try and see how it looks will try it ED cant move the left chest of drawers as it is already hard to open the wardrobe. still not giving up hunting for another chest of drawers.
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Sally Rule Homeologist
6 years ago
I have just read through the comments and agree with the scaling the beside cabinets, lamps, removing the mirrors above the cabinets and de-cluttering them. Personally, I don't like the dark colours on the bed, as there is not anything to complement them elsewhere. A feature wall, soft colours, to draw the eye and to then have an accent of colour. Great to have so many suggestions to help you!
Emily
6 years ago
How is the headboard fixed? Is it a little too high? I think the proportion is slightly off and if it came down a little everything would look better??
Bow Sward
6 years ago
I would also think about adding rugs or one large rug than covers much of the floor but still leaves the wood flooring visible round the edge
Jules Mc
6 years ago
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From what your room looked like in the first photos to where you are now after the lovely stencilling and other changes, the transformation is fab! other than trying the rug you've bought and keeping an eye out for another chest of drawers to complement the left hand side i would just enjoy it. You've done a lovely job!
kiwimills
6 years ago
Can you move the bed head down slightly like another poster mentioned. It's a little high..and take the shiny cellophane off the lamps..that's all I can look at!
I'm not anti the mirrors. They might look ok with the diff wallpaper and drawers..?
They gave a different texture.
Maybe needed to be slightly longer ...but now the lamps are taller..not sure ! Lol
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6 years ago
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Katie! If you decided to use your lamps, then take off cellophane.
katieme2015a34
Original Author
5 years ago
update finally found a matching chest of drawers. think my dimensions are finally right now for finishing touches on chedt of drawers and bedding. Any advice what needs changing and suggestions please
Jules Mc
5 years ago
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It looks fab. You've done a great job, particularly with the wall stencil. Now take the picture down quick before someone tells you to change it ;-)
Sonia
5 years ago
Lovely
Moni Burns
5 years ago
You have done a lovely job. Lots of textures. Looks lovely.
chicdub
5 years ago
You have done a great job. room looks amazing. great to see the before and after pics. thanks to the previous posters tips and pics re: scaling, it makes a huge difference.
katieme2015a34
Original Author
5 years ago
thank you all jules you have made me laugh. you guys are amazing scaling really did make a massive difference i would have been going round in circles if it wasnt for you all thank you
wendy Anderson
5 years ago
Katie the pattern on that back wall has transformed the room! Well done - you should be very proud of it
Esma
5 years ago
Hi Katieme, love your room! Just wondering how you did your back wall stencilling, it looks fab! Was it a kit you bought, and if so where? Thanks!
jbtanyderi
5 years ago
Lamps, mirrors, and bedside chests are all too small. The drapes get totally lost, so add nothing to the room. Replace them with patterned (as bright as you’re comfortable with) LINED drapes. A rug (an oriental,pattern would work well) on each side of the bed would help.
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5 years ago
Good job! Lucky you that you found the same style chest. Move them a little apart from bed.
katieme2015a34
Original Author
5 years ago
esma yes it was a kit very easy to use will find the website and send you details. celery girl unable to move as i have wardrobe s in the left side which are difficult to open as it is
Jules Mc
5 years ago
Just about to use your 'after' pic as inspiration on another thread!!!!!
sian bunny
5 years ago
How about roman blinds in navy blue to match your cushions
They would set the curtains off lovely
dianahartaboyne
5 years ago
I would add original artwork. Great ideas from everyone by the way!
HU-165191494
5 years ago
It looks a lot better than it did in the beginning, I like the lighter colors a lot better and the wall looks very nice. Just one change I would make is center your lamps on the tables. They look like they are too close to the bed/bedframe to me. Maybe a plant or 2 or some type of small dark greenery? Maybe a smaller rug centered in front of the bed in same color scheme or bench?
jbtanyderi
5 years ago
Side tables, lamps, and mirrors are all too small. The drapes are fine if there is a shade/blind behind them. Otherwise, use lined drapes.
Jules Mc
5 years ago
Makeover complete now.
E D
5 years ago
Nice one.

Case closed. :-)