New carpet: should I change my design plans?
I don't think I've ever posted any picture of our master bedroom before... well here it is. And yes, the green is fabulous
We just got this rug (another Craigslist find!) And it looks perfect in the room. So far, the plan is to add a corner bookcase next the closest (the only picture I didn't take since it's just a dusty corner now), a headboard, a writing desk and one to two chairs depending on space. The night stands and the lamps aren't perfect but they are staying. And of course we need some art but that's all in good -time stuff.
So, my question concerns the desk and the headboard. I have a faux bamboo desk that I was intending to refinish from a vibrant yellow to a black and gold chinoiserie style. I have already done this in two high stands for another room and they came out great. Unfortunately, the rug has more brown tones than I was anticipating. More so than I think photographs show. Do think the black/gold will still fit? I really want to do a chinoiserie/regency style and those are mostly red, green or black with gold.
The bookshelves we are adding will be painted the same color as the walls - green. I have attached my insirstion picture for refrence.
So that leaves the headboard as the only major piece. I was thinking to upholstery one (as I have done so before and liked it) and we already have a crappie one that I can ass fabric over. But what color/pattern? Ticking comes to mind to keep with the simplicity of the room. Thoguhts? Maybe I should be on the look out for a antique wood one.
Btw, the curtains a a silvery sage.
Pictures!
corner bookshelves idea:
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Comments (42)Sweeby, I could give you a big hug! I think you are absolutely right-- especially in my room, the table will fade into the background. In fact, I knew that all along but it never clicked-- that is why I didnt buy the French Heritage table I fell in love with last summer when Parma ordered hers. My room wouldnt do it justice.. it doesnt have the view or space to showcase it. What IS important to me is that the table is round and works well (rather than against) the other elements-- that explains why I am all over th place. Painted, copper, even mission tables have been on my list-- the only common threads are old/old looking, round, european-ish. Thank you .. I have more focus now and it really makes sense given my decision earlier today-- I am going to order the chandelier and maybe paint before I get the table. I think it will make a big difference and will give me time to decide on a table. I love the chairs with rush seats-- I could even use those with my current table. I dont see anything like them on our local CL but I will watch ebay and the consignment stores. (sorry if i am babbling and not making sense-- it's been a long day and I wanted to be sure to respond because your post was really helpful to me. )...See MoreShould I fire my arch. designer or make the best of it?
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8 years agoThe green is gorgeous. The black/gold Chinoiserie will look great. I think your curtains maybe should be a bold color or pattern that brings in the rug colors. Maybe a Jacobean pattern, paisley, or stripe with some black and brown.
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PROBeverlyFLADeziner
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoLooks like there's navy in the new rug. Bringing that color into the room might be an option.
busybee3
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8 years agoThanks for the feedback everyone!
To those who suggested to paint the trim green: I never really thought of that as an option. The rest of the house has white trim. Would that one room look out of place? I'm not against it, but the work load is rather daunting. I should say that the 'inspiration' picture above was just for the book cases. These two are more of the whole-room feel I was going for:
note: my curtains are more like these below (a more saturated color that doesn't show up in my pictures)
To those who suggested new curtains: I really like the ones we have. They are much better looking (color wise) in person. And my DH loves them. :) And as much as I love patterns, I've never like them on curtains in my own house.kswl: Thanks for your thoughts on ticking. I've never used it - but people say it can be dressed up or dressed down. But your point about the shade of greens is spot on. I'll look into the fabrics/colors you suggested.
Thanks everyone for your help!
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