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Comments (66)I think I'd prefer to keep the colors more subtle than red. I have the rust carpet on the floor and there are bits of red in the embroidery on the kimono but I think that is all the strong color I want. I have a pair of chairs that are similar in tone to the background of the kimono. Right now they are in the LR, but they were bought for the bedroom. As soon as I get all of the furniture sorted out in the LR (my sofa has been sent back to the factory!), those chairs will return to the bedroom. I'm not sure where the burgundy suede chairs will end up. Maybe in a guest room. This Design Seed reminds me of the colors in the room...See MoreNeed Help with Bedroom
Comments (7)I'm still finalizing the paint colors but if anyone has any ideas for artwork to go over the beds, I would greatly appreciate it! I was hoping for something that "subtly" lends itself to the beach or ocean. And because I have twin beds in there for when the nephews visit, not sure if I have to put something over each bed or is there something out there that will look good over the two beds together? I really appreciate everyone's suggestions and help!...See MoreMaster Bedroom Help??
Comments (15)Love the idea of warm saturated neutral. Actually, even saturated color, if you're inclined this way. You say you love coral..most people probably wouldn't want to paint their bedroom coral, but everybody's vastly different in what he/she finds cozy. So don't shoot your ideas just yet. If there is any possibility, now or in the future, to add a skylight in the room-not only you'll get more light but also the ceiling will seem higher, at once. Medium brown furniture will work with any color you choose. I'm trying to think whether there will be exclusions..unless a home is a mansion with gilded walls...but no, maybe even then:) The light is horrible because they painted the room in a very light color..is it white? anyway, poor color has nothing to reflect, thus becomes dreary. Saturated darker and deeper color doesn't reflect much light anyway, so holds its own. You can create a very enveloping and cozy space, using colors such as Tibbrix suggested, or even bolder ones. I don'r know whether it's because of how the photo was taken, but the room seems pretty long, and the ceiling is standard so it seems? When you decide on your color-consider the possibility to tint your ceiling paint with the wall color. Proportion will depend on your room and your preference-but in general, I found this idea to be very helpful, when I worked with a similar room. Crown moldings might be great as well. And-add lights:) A lot. Floor lamp, table lamps, maybe sconces, maybe pendant in the corner, where the sitting area is. Putting a mirror on the wall that runs perpendicular to the window, will also help. This room can become a very welcoming, enveloping, and cozy retreat. Congratulations on your new place!...See MoreMaster Bedroom - starting over
Comments (62)I understand your window issue now. I'm not keen on bare windows for a bedroom either. I have simple white sheers with a blackout blind in mine. When the blind is open during the day, the sheers are there to filter the light and offer some privacy. I rarely open the sheers. How about a double rod for sheers and something more textural on top that could dress the window sides? Don't know if that option was suggested upthread but I don't see a picture for it. There is the roman blind with sheers option Irene posted. Perhaps you'd appreciate an in-home consultation? I know a few companies offer free window treatment estimates. There are all sorts of options that exist out there. You might want to see what the optimal option is for you and see what kind of chunk of change it would cost you before trying to navigate the ready-made options. The two curtains you linked to would look fabulous. I'm partial to hanging curtains with rings as shown in the first curtain pic you shared....See MoreRelated Professionals
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