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Master Bedroom Style Direction?

5 years ago

The master bedroom is the last major area of decision left on our project. I seem to have a case of split personality as far as the direction I want to go. The buyers of our previous home bought our former bedroom furniture, so it’s a clean slate. The house overall is Modern Prairie. Hardwood is natural finish white oak. The wood windows are a custom mix walnut color stain. I can see it with off-white walls, and a wood or navy bed. I can also picture an accent wall in a deep navy or charcoal, with a wood or cream upholstered bed. Here is the room, with hardwoods covered, and a photo of what the hardwoods look like. There’s 84” between the two wide-spaced windows. I plan to put a king size bed there. I’ll attach some inspirations in the comments. TIA for your help!!

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hollybar

5 years ago

Another vote for no accent wall. In a way,I see the three windows as your accent. I would probably keep the bed and side tables low and lean,gleaming wood. Add texture via rug and linens,and other furniture and if that wasn't enough....then I'd add a textured wallpaper like raffia or silk. (ahh,who am I kidding...I'd already have the paper ordered) Beautiful space, absolutely love all the windows.

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drbevdc
Original Author
5 years ago
Inspiration photos...
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Virgil Carter Fine Art
5 years ago
I dunno...how about restful, peaceful and timeless for a bedroom...?
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Thank you Patricia I let her talk me into it. I found out after when I bought it . I was sad to see the man hand her a check. I payed 1400.00 to buy and to tear down the next day. I hated it. I am so so mad that I let her convince me it was going to be as she said"DREAMY". It was dreamy but my dreams were night mares. Please help me now start fresh. I orderd that bed because I sold my house in hamptons and wanted my old bedroom set . In that beach house it was gorgeous. Here 5 years later and special order it is very cheap version and I cannot change . My husband wants to keep it. I agree I didnt want the night stands husband wanted nightstand.s If I did anything It would be to paint over the grey inside with shabby paints. But lets move forward. Now that I tore it down. I have a blank canvas. I feel like a fool to trust her decorator;s advice and go against my gut feeling yellow was always wrong. Here are my related spaces right from the living room you can see this and the yellow was garrish and it looked like baby diaper gold. lol MY whole original theme was to do an amazing wallpaper that made you go wow! I still can because they took off the wallpaper and it is preppred now for wall paper or I have to prep for paint (more costly but I can go that way) My condo on the beach I forget to mention it was california king and I orderd just king and it looks so little kids and this looked gorgeous in my beach home.
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User
5 years ago
I love this space! So pretty. I see it is listed in design dilemma and build a home so you should get some replies. I would keep it very simple and clean lined. I love your navy idea and think that sounds lovely and serene. Perhaps a little sitting area?
cpaul1
5 years ago
I would absolutely not paint a focal wall navy blue. No, no , no, fight your inner Joanna to not do that. Keep colors neutral, focus on texture instead, and go for what sophistication you can in your Modern Prairie.
drbevdc
Original Author
5 years ago
@cpaul1 you’re right, an accent wall is not something I’ve ever done before, but I knew I could never commit to painting our entire bedroom in a dark color! That said, if I don’t do color on the walls, do I continue to play it safe with a wooden bed, adding the color and texture with bedding and accessories? Or, use an upholstered bed for softness? I’m to the mind-numb (dumb?) state of this project. I knew you all could help direct me toward clarity.
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5 years ago
I would go with light walls, wood bed, add in colour and texture with linens, drapes, art and rug.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
5 years ago
You already have an accent wall with the fireplace and you will have another with the bed that is all the accent walls needed. Post a pic once you have a bed and bedding .I would do an upholstered headboard
drbevdc
Original Author
5 years ago
Sorry, the fireplace isn’t in the bedroom, it’s the only photo of my floors that I took after they were finished, but before they were covered for the duration of construction. The same floors are in the bedroom.
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5 years ago
Why is in the Building A Home Forum? It’s anout Decorating. And that is where it would get more responses. Contact Houzz to have it moved.
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Color Zen
5 years ago
No accent wall here- I'm feeling off-white...
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User
5 years ago
Sophie it is in building a home because she is building this home. It is also in design dilemma. Both are tagged.
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Bev
5 years ago
I also suggest not doing a feature wall since you have the fireplace. I also suggest painting your bedroom whatever color you want, it does not have to be light or neutral. I just painted my bedroom with Dark Pewter from Behr and I absolutely love it! I prefer a dark bedroom, especially if I'm having a migraine.
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drbevdc
Original Author
5 years ago
Sorry to have offended people by posting about finishes for my new home, currently under construction, in the "Building a home" section, along with "design dilemma" section. I don't spend all my waking hours on this board, so I don't perfectly understand the quirks and etiquette expected here.
cpaul1
5 years ago
I would do an upholstered headboard on the bed because I think it will give more of a feeling of luxury and warmth. Use wood in the space for sure, just in another way with the furniture.
drbevdc
Original Author
5 years ago

I did find this today, and the store has it in stock. Thoughts?

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