Large & awkward master bedroom needs TLC, new furniture and lay-out
We have been struggling with making our master bedroom feel cozy, warm and inviting, obviously... Mainly due to the size, space and furniture. This bedroom set was bought by my husband and the rest of our house/my top design pick is Danish/modern contemporary/bohemian. I like sleek over bulky and minimalist(ish) over too much stuff. So we will be purchasing new furniture. Plus I love having plants around.
These are our dilemmas
- Where do we put the new bed? Can it go in front of the bay window if it has a low headboard? And what do we do with all the space in front of the mirrored closet? (that's also where you enter the room)
- Should we leave the new bed where it is and what should we do around the bay window area?
- I'm open to any suggestions on what to do with all the space! I don't necessarily want a couch in the room.
The layout of the room in the picture:
- The door between the dresser and tv unit goes into the walk-in-closet. (entrance is on the right of the tv unit)
- The door to the right of the mirror goes into the master bathroom. The sliding mirror doors will also be replaced.
- We will be replacing light fixtures.
Thanks!!
Comments (9)
PROBeverlyFLADeziner
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoWe are missing being able to view the wall that has the chest and the wardrobe.
The bed IMO should be centered on the ceiling fan, but I can't tell which wall should house the bed. The bed should not be in the bay. Seating should be placed in the bay. Is the opening next to the mirrored closet doors the entrance way to the bathroom?
Lamps for either side of the bed should be larger
ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoRelated Discussions
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gina89
4 years agoThanks, BeverlyFLADeziner
Yes, that's what I meant to say. The door on the right of the mirror goes to the bathroom.
We moved into this house and just never did anything with this room. It's collection of a bunch of random furniture and no art.
Also, I'm replacing everything in the room, furniture, light fixtures, closet doors, ceiling fan etc.
Right now I have about 10' ft between the bay window and the bed. If I center a new bed under the ceiling fan I make the space between my mirror and bed 'narrow' 4' ft (compared to the other side) and have about 11 ft between the window and bed. What can I do with all that space?
Even if I just put chairs in the bay window I will still have a big empty area between the chairs and bed.
The room is 13' x 20' (22' with the bay)
I'm looking for layout suggestions as everything is going except the carpet.
My inspiration
PROLumar Interiors
4 years agoTypically chairs would be in the bay window area. Since you have the room for it, that seems like a good place to put two chairs for reading. It looks like you need art, some good night stands, and maybe a nice new light over the bed.
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katinparadise
4 years agogina89
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoHi katinparadise, we have not chosen any furniture, curtains, art or light fixtures yet.
I have a few ideas in mind, hanging chair, stool, and this plant wall but I will have to space the hooks out more.
We might build our own platform bed inspired by this picture
With a headboard like this
Thanks for inspiring me! This is the layout with measurements
katinparadise
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agogina89
4 years ago
BeverlyFLADeziner