Please help with small bedroom design!
I'm on a budget and trying to make my bedroom in my new apartment as nice as can be...
It's about 10'x13', and I can't paint or change the carpet. I need as much storage as possible, so I'm thinking a platform storage bed and/or Ikea wardrobes or something...I dunno. I really want it to be beautiful and cozy and unique... What do you think?? (my favorite color is dark grey, and I also want to fit in a small vanity desk for makeup and whatnot so I don't need to use the bathroom for that)
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jansgirl
6 years ago
PROBeth H. :
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agois there no closet in that room? you can't have a bed, a wardrobe and a vanity. you will have to do your makeup elsewhere. can you switch out the blinds? will he let you paint the room in a soft gray or even a better white color?? Ask him if you can do another white color.
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Comments (18)I was really glad to see the upholstered bed in the second bed option, cause as I was looking at the room pics & sketch, that what I had in mind IMMEDIATELY. I LOVE that room (LOVE small spaces) & here's my suggestions: 1. Upholstered bed in natural linen. 2. Closet wall & crown moulding in SW Westhighland White. Walls & ceiling in Canvas Tan (flat) 3. Bedding in a soft color...no pattern. Pattern will only make the room smaller. 4. An upholstered bench at the end of the bed in the same linen as the bed with perhaps contrast welt in the color of the bedding. Ebony legs. (Check out Bassett Furniture for both the bed & the bench as an alternative to where you're looking) 5. Ditch the globe pic. Whatever goes over the bed needs to be a simple stretched canvas in soft colors, or sepia tones. 6. I vote for simple bamboo or burlap roman shades inset on the windows. 7. Think more about texture than color & pattern in this room. 8. Consider these for over the nightstands to save all table space. (Nightstands should be light in feeling but of course functional). ~Jeana Here is a link that might be useful: Nightstand lights...See MoreBedroom layout & design - please help me!
Comments (1)If you could post a photo it helps so much to help out, thanks!...See MoreBedroom layout & design - please help me!
Comments (18)if you kept everything all white, then I would look for a vintage dresser. like one of these walnut types. you can find these all over craigslist or thrift stores, yard sales, flea markets, etc. bargain for them. this room reminded me of your configuration. I love the black walls vintage type of armoire? more clothes storage and they use more vertical space. this isn't the best example, but it's a small room like you have. keeping things white w/lots of art. keep frames the same types. this is also a nook, but they put in a chest of drawers. another more feminine option. walls here are Pale Oak, BM. as for your nook. you would either put cleats on the wall (basically a small ledge all the way around so the wood or stone piece would set on it. with stone you would prob have to do two front legs as well for support. (either top a piece of plywood w/it, or use the piece w/brackets) not a big deal. just look up "how to do a desk nook", or something w/that wording. Pinterest will have more pics and links to how to's. if you find a desk that's 3' across, you could just inset it and use that. for instance, in my bathroom we installed a piece of marble for my makeup vanity. used a some heavy iron brackets rated at over 50lbs each. This marble piece weighs less than 100lbs, so it's fine. you could do 3 of the iron ones if you like. you can find these small remnants on craigslist or just go to a fabricators shop. they usually throw small pieces in the trash. (you would want whatever your width is, by about 12-14 inches deep) 20-40 bucks at the most for one of those remnants. marble, quartz, granite,,,you could use any of them. then just find a little chair, and put up 3 or 4 shelves from ikea, above it....See MoreHelp with small bedroom design with awkward windows!
Comments (4)The grey squares are mirror (which i would also use a similar trim to the windows at the top and bottom in order to make it appear as if it is another window. The orange color are curtain placement (i would recommend floor to ceiling to make the 8ft ceilings look taller). and blue in furniture. the benefit of one versus the other is in A - this is the most dramatic appearance. it is literally the first place you see. and it gives you space at the end to do anything you might want (add a chair to read, or a yoga mat if you are into that) without blocking a door (this is important if there is more than one person in the room. B is second best as the next spot your eye goes to but it doesnt leave as much room....See Morejansgirl
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Beth H. :
6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago jansgirl
6 years agojansgirl
6 years ago
hollyf9986
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoHi all!
There is one small closet, which is why I want a storage bed so I have 4 drawers to use as my dresser without needing another piece of furniture! I'm attaching photos of things I like to maybe spark some ideas! And maybe dark grey curtains? I just love everything grey, so maybe add color with plants or artwork?
jansgirl
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoGood to hear there is a closet! Now the bed has to placed so you can access the drawers-so not against a wall. Is that going to be possible?
The bed linens you showed are linen which I have and love them. Check out this one for only $129
Wow! Can you see it?
Washed Linen Duvet Cover Set | Charcoal gray | H&m home | H&M US · More InfoPlants. Yes. Art. Yes. I love it.
Do you know where the bed is from?
(Opps, Beth, I think you read my tone wrong. No insult or hammering intended!)
jansgirl
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoWhat I like about the bed you picked out (besides the side shelves) is the abilty to clip on a light.
(45) Pinterest · More InfoWhat are you thinking when you think of a vanity? Not sure of your style.
(45) Pinterest · More InfoPeople have done a lot of creative things with this space saver from Ikea.
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(45) Pinterest · More InfoI'd wait on drapes a minute unless you already know what you want!
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Beth H. :
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoholly, look at the 3rd pic I posted w/the gray duvet, to keep it from looking too dreary, bring in a large white rug, some natural wood items, maybe the ikea white vanity (it's shallow) and lots of plants.
look into a tapestry gray/white duvet cover and then do the solid gray curtain.
ikea vanity (or the one jansgirl posted) , wood accents, and maybe some gold, like that lamp jansgirl posted.
gray drapes like these and notice the natural wood elements. dark gray throw, gray velvet pillow shams, fluffy white rug,,etc.
jansgirl
6 years ago
Beth H. :