Bedroom accessory advice

3 years ago

We are trying to spruce up our spare room which is grey/blue and I can’t seem to get it to come together or stick to a decision on what colours/ textures to add in.

I’ve tried a soft pink and then keeping it a bit more neutral (pics attached- probably overkill on the cushions but trying to use what we have first to get an idea before we buy something). I was thinking about painting the wall behind the bed to match the curtains and bring that together but I’m worried it might not work. Ideally we’d change the bed and I don’t think the lamps work that well but we would prefer to keep both and make them work. We can change up bedding and paint. On the other side of the room I also want to add in a small. dressing table and chair.

Any ideas on how to make either of the ideas in the pics work or an alternative? I feel it looks very bitty and want it to hang together.

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Sonia

3 years ago

You know Ash, it is a lovely room. I wouldn’t change a thing and the lamps are one of the best bits!

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Jules Mc
3 years ago
Lovely room Ash and you've obviously chosen some pieces you really like. So before you go changing everything would you consider a bold wallpaper (maybe just for the headboard wall) which would then tie a lot of your elements together? Hard to suggest an example because the bold ones are usually quite divisive but found one on Houzz that I think would work with your colours .
Ash C
Original Author
3 years ago
Hi Jules, thanks I hadn’t actually thought of that, I’ll do some research. The one you’ve found looks good!
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Jules Mc
3 years ago
You're welcome. I just though your white shades would work lovely against a patterned background and all your cushions, curtain and throws would be pulled together.
I'm sure you'll get some great suggestions from zero tolerant wallpaper houzzers 😂 as well before you commit one way or the other.
Ps I like your headboard, will that stay when the bed goes??
Jonathan
3 years ago
I also like this room. I think the bed looks very comfy and guests could do lots worse. For me I don’t think the pale and plain walls are enough...... it feels like the opulence of the rest of the room deserves either a patterned wallpaper or at least a richer paint colour.
I like this wallpaper
Jules Mc
3 years ago
Really like what Jonathan has suggested.
Just spotted this too whilst searching for something else.
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Ash C
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3 years ago
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Ensign Accessories
3 years ago
It all depends on what kind of atmosphere you are trying to create in this room. Once you add bold busy wallpaper, it will completely change from calm. I assume the wall paint is white or off white. With a pale grey it will tie in with the curtains, the headboard, and the bed cover. You can then add a bit of bling with the cushions, which are cheap and can be changed on a regular basis, depending on your mood, but I would not do the wallpaper. If you really wanted to change something else - the lights seem a bit over-bearing - try finding some smaller without shades. Let us know what you do, and a picture of course.
Design Diva
3 years ago
I like the lamps, I’d go for a pop of colour on the wall behind like a nice yellow which will complement the grey. I’ve knocked this up (no connection to the paint company, just use their app)
cavgirl
3 years ago
I think the room is lovely as it is, but I’d be tempted to replace the pictures above the bed. To me having them lined across like that means they stick out beyond the bed head, which unbalances the whole thing. Have you got different art in a scale more sympathetic with the bed that you could try?
Janet
3 years ago
I also think you need make very little in terms of changes. I really like the restful combination of the grey with pale pink. I’d be inclined to think about pale pink shades on your existing lamp bases. I entirely agree that a bold wallpaper would change the feel of the room, and perhaps remove the restful effect you’ve already achieved, but you could look for bed linen which introduces a bit of pattern and enhances the pink accents. Would be good to see the final result 😊
Pat Auld
3 years ago
I think the room is fine and I like the headboard and the lamps. If you had either of the patterned papers, as lovely as they are, it wouldn’t go with your lamps. I think you need some smart cushions, placed more symmetrically to tidy up the bed. If you had a mix of plain dark grey and geometric cushions, it could tie in with your lamps. If you google grey geometric cushions there’s several that would look great. Don’t forget to show us what you decide
KK1000
3 years ago
All you need is a new velvet coverlet set, everything else is fine , it’s a spare bedroom.
Maggie Clarke
3 years ago
Given that the photo is taken quite close to the bed I assume the room isn't large so a bold wallpaper could well overwhelm the space and take away the calm feel you have achieved. I like the lamps and agree with what Molly20100 says. I'm interested that most people like the headboard - my first reaction to the picture was that if the h/b colour was more related to the curtains it would tie the scheme together but that is probably the most difficult thing to change and as KK1000 says it is a spare room. A general point about cushions on beds - where do you put them in a small room when you want to sleep, I've experienced this in a very small spare room ( of course they filled the only space, the floor)
peggysue67
3 years ago
Lovely room. I I think wallpaper would be too much. I can’t tell if the picture frames are gold or wood but I would consider changing them to black for a stronger look. Keep the rest as it is but stand the pillows upright on the bed and stack the cushions upright in front of them. I would lose the navy cushion stick with grey and pink. Then pull the throw further up to mid way on the bed. It looks a lovely guest room.
Anna Wedgeworth
3 years ago
I'd say change the bedding, and duvet, cushions go for Dorma good quality, also change the pictures and put some gorgeous mirrors either side of the bed.
Rachel Little
3 years ago
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I'd make your bed the centrepiece here, making the curtains the same shade as the wall would be good to put the focus on the bedding. I love the idea of bringing in some pink pillows for a blush look 😍 to balance out the darkness you could add some bedside tables the same shade as your bedframe, then decorate with gold and pink