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Lost for ideas on big bedroom.

4 years ago

Large double aspect master bedroom. The decor is the same as went we moved in 5 years ago. The curtains, carpet and light fitting were all left by the previous owner. We currently have a mix of furniture which is fictional more that anything else. Due to the size of the room we are stuck for ideas. The wall opposite the entrance 2 the room has doors to a walk in wardrobe and en-suite (in pic 1). The wall with the door to the room also has a chimney breast (in pic 2). The double aspect limits where the bed could go (other pics). We are not looking to change the bed but the other furniture could be changed. The room has fab views and is looking a bit sad. It is 16’9x16’8. Please excuse the mess, the room isn’t really working for us at the moment.

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Jonathan

4 years ago

I love that you have fictional furniture!
Personally I think you need to balance up the furniture. I would have the chimney breast widened and then put the bed head on that wall and then a large/tall chest of drawers on the wall where the headboard is. I would put the tv on the wall to the right of the two doors as I feel there is insufficient room in the corner. I also think the radiator is too close to the French doors and would be better under the window.
I would then put a chairs in the corner to enjoy the view.
Then you need to think about decorating. Personally I think you need to find something big and take inspiration from that- since you have three windows the curtains are likely the most expensive purchase. I would buy the curtains and then choose wall colours based on them. Alternatively choose pale plain curtains and put something bold on the walls.

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Marina Drobot at Cinnamon Space
4 years ago
here are some ideas to add interest and layers to the space.
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KK1000
4 years ago
I agree with Jonathan, widen the chimney and put the bed in front of it. But I would use Roman blinds for the windows and curtains for the doors only, all in the same fabric, something discreet so it doesn’t clash with other things in the room as it is quite expensive to replace. I would anchor the room with a large rug under the bed, and replace chest of drawers with a different set to match the bookshelf if you have to keep it . Long upholstered storage ottoman at the foot of the bed would be useful to drop off clothes at night . Light fitting is a bit “old “replace it with simpler style.Ikea chair can be used elsewhere.
KK1000
4 years ago
First thing you have to do is to start treating it as a bedroom not the store room with ironing board, laundry hamper etc. Declutter first and find out what you have to have there and how it can be stored better. You could have a built in storage in the corner where the bookshelf is now and it can accommodate open shelving ,drawers and cabinets with shelves or without. The possibilities are endless.
Claire Lesslie
Original Author
4 years ago
Thank you everyone. I had not thought about widening the chimney breast or the possibility of building a wall within the room to put the bed against.

You have inspired me to look at the options in a new light and I’m going to go hunting for a curtain/blind fabric and use that as a base to start from.
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Brandler London
4 years ago
I would have thought that build in wardrobes would also be of help to you and help you keep the bedroom tidy.... an example of a recent project that we worked on might help explain this better:-
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apologies if this seems like shameless self promotion... :-)
Jules Mc
4 years ago
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E D
4 years ago
Taken care of Jules..

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kwg kwg
4 years ago
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><md>Great idea of widening the chimney breast with bed in front. I was even thinking perhaps you could incorporate some discreet storage or shelves that slide out from the side of the newly created widened chimney breast? You could even hide the ironing board there, handbags, suitcases etc
rinked
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
My thoughts too, kwg! Perhaps add a niche for books too. Such as this:

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