Which bed do you like?

peaches89

18 years ago

I'm going to paint my bedroom dark purple and thought a dark room needed a white bed. This pic is my inspiration:

Option 1 is an all white bed:

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Option 2 is has a wood outline:

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jyyanks
18 years ago
I prefer the all white one. Not sure how dark your wall will be but the wood trim in the second picture will look really dark against a dark purple wall IMHO
seeking_charm
18 years ago
I like the wood trim. To me, it frames the bed and offers structure. It looks more expensive and elegant -- a bit more sophisticated. I agree, however, that the plain white is very lovely as well -- just if I had to choose between the two, the wood trim would be my pick.
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peaches89
Original Author
18 years ago
"It looks more expensive and elegant -- a bit more sophisticated."

oh now you're making my decision hard! lol I was leaning towards the all white bed. Neither store has the bed in their stores so I have to base this solely from looks online. I got a fabric sample, but it's just not the same as actually seeing the bed.
chloe218
18 years ago
I like the wood frame also - nice lines. One other thing you might want to think about since you're using white fabric - the wood frame might be easier to re-upholster should the fabric start to get lose some of its whiteness (or you want a new color).

don't think you can go wrong either way though.
seeking_charm
18 years ago
On a second look...if you did without the wood trim, anything goes as far what tables and/or dresser pieces you mix in. Also, do you want a foot board, or a no foot board look. Sorry, I'm only adding more confusion!
seeking_charm
18 years ago
My 16-year-old daughter happened to be in my office, so I showed her your two choices. She says stick with your inspiration picture (because that's what you were drawn to), and go with the all white bed.
peaches89
Original Author
18 years ago
Well the all white bed come with a white storage bench to put at the foot of the bed. It's not just a headboard, it's a full bed and I like the idea of it being on the floor, instead of having a space underneath.

But now I'm thinking of just painting one accent wall purple in my bedroom, which makes me think I can't do the all white bed? I'm starting to worry that the all white bed is cute, but not grown up so I hope I don't tire of it eventually?
samat40
18 years ago
I'd go with the all white. The wood trim bed seems very sleek and contemporary while the all white is very adaptable to whatever your style might be.

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