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Bedroom refresh on a budget..help pls

5 years ago

We have had the current decor in our bedroom for the past 8 years. We cant afford to change anything major so furniture and wallpaper and carpets have to stay. What accents could I add and how should I do this please?

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Jules Mc

5 years ago

I would consider Navy to keep the room classic but updated, rather than 'pop's of brighter accent colours which could cheapen the room. Also matching mirrors behind the bedside lamps might be nice

And even if you're not updating the carpet a large rug could add another texture and ground the room . Good luck

Some photos for inspiration

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5 years ago
I had wondered about a teal accent but others will have better ideas.
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i was wondering about a teal accent with cushioms etx but not sure how.
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E D
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Not sure if it's technically and aesthetically feasible, but would you consider painting over the wallpaper?

Out of interest, is this room in the house with the magnificent stone and the even more magnificent view?
rachelmidlands
5 years ago
Here’s a few ideas with teal curtains and global/colonial inspired ideas. I’m thinking luxurious silks, add a palm or 2 or some peacock feathers and suddenly you’re on holiday in a far flung paradise:) (click to enlarge pics)
rachelmidlands
5 years ago
Some more:
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Original Author
5 years ago
Hello All. Thank you this definitely gives me some food for thought. I do like the navy idea. I will do some experimenting with that. Painting over the wallpaper is not feasible. One day i may remove it wnd paint but weve been working pretty hard on our house for thr past 8 years and my husband would probably faint if i mention another project. ED...yes it is 'that house'. The lounge is coming together now thanks to the ideas given to me the other day. I will post pics once ive got it more finished! I'm just no good at putting all the decor together....
Jules Mc
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
You're welcome. You'e doing a lovely job in the living room. Good thing about this makeover is that the changes you are making will be things you can return if you get them in the room and they're not working for you (bedding, Rugs, curtains etc), unlike granite walls and floors :-)

I didn't think I'd like the teal idea until Rachel's inspiration pics which I agree could look fab. They're two very different aesthetics (the classic navy or the teal colonial/global) and I suppose it depends on the overall atmosphere you want in the room. I think with the teals/global style you definitely have to go the whole hog and commit to get the desired effect.

Hopefully someone clever with Photoshop skills can do a mock up for you.
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Zeta Interiors
5 years ago
Hello Gerty,

This is an Ideal dilemma for the Interior Stylist / Designer to solve, as this is not something that can be achieved with a simple change of the wallpaper.

Once thing I do see from the photos is that the sideboard is obstructing the window, so I would suggest considering to move it elsewhere, to open the window up. Your Curtains will instantly look better.

Good Luck with your Project.
Juliet Docherty
5 years ago
Dirty pinky with a brown undertone may work.
Daisy England
5 years ago
Navy from me too. First colour I thought of.
A B
5 years ago
As rachelmidland's images reflect, you could go for an oriental inspired look with teal in this room. I think it would work well with what is already there
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User
5 years ago
Hi Gerty,

You have a lovely room. I like the subtle colours of the throw and cushions, although I feel matching cushions would work better.

You could paint the walls to match the colour of your paper. This would not only help tie the room together, but also make the room feel cosier. A simple swap of curtain fabric to white, and you're done.

Hope this helps..?
Jonathan
5 years ago
I like the room but I do feel that it would have more impact if you put a richer colour on the plain walls and added a colour accent.
I like the earlier suggested idea of painting the walls a warm neutral and then adding pops of colour such as the suggested Teal or navy with a coloured sheet folded over the duvet/ cushions/ lampshade.
I also agree that the dresser looks a little large for its current position.
minnie101
5 years ago
I think the room is nice. I'd look at something like this to work with the carpet and furniture (or hopefully!). Excuse the awful photoshop especially the giant stem on the left which I couldn't shrink and the shades are the wrong shape :) You could swap the juju hat for art, I just added it as hard to choose art for someone! I agree re the chest, if it can't be moved, can you widen the pole at all to leave a slight gap between the chest and curtains although it's hard to see exactly where the window frame is? I also agree with a warmer colour for the walls (and door and rad). I'd also try hanging the mirror as portrait and adding a 3rd frame to the other collection and maybe space them a bit so they're not touching? Could you also move the chair to another corner to add a palm as I think some greenery will really break it up?
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Original Author
4 years ago
Ive finally found a navy velvet bedspread for my bed that i like... and I cant believe that i asked this question a whole year ago! How time flies! Not sure if this is looking any better or whether i forget trying to do a facelift on a budget and save up to go the whole hog later down the line! It seems to bring out the orange colour in the furniture which I hadnt seen before! Just not sure? I know its not going to looking glam and modern as the furniture is about 15 years old now but I just cant afford to buy anything new atm.
User
Original Author
4 years ago
And I had looked at this chair for the corner maybe?
T Gray
4 years ago
The contrast with the dark blue looks really good. I chose dark blue, blush, wood and copper for my spare bedroom. I really like it as a colour combo.
Jo
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
I think the bedspread looks good and the chair is cute. Changing the white lamp shades to another colour would maybe help to finish the look, any of the accent colours from your gorgeous cushions.
E D
4 years ago
Great looking bed.

I feel leaving some (‘breathing’) space between the bed and the bedside drawers units will improve the look further.

If possible let your lamps breath as well. They appear to be touching the wall.

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