Cape Cod 2nd Floor Master Bedroom Design Help
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Back again with another addition of, I need design help in my home. But for real, everyone here is amazing and insightful and for that I thank you deeply. The master is in the middle of a slight TLC remodel, nothing too crazy, but needed it badly considering there is stenciled ivy on some walls and all the trim was painted hunter green... I wish I was kidding. Goals of the remodel were to fix some cosmetic defects in the sheetrock (nail pops, settling cracks, etc.), install 2 outlets on the window wall and boxes for wall sconces, new trim and molding all the way around and fresh paint because no one likes ivy stenciling on their walls. The "body work" is coming along nicely and the trim/molding replacement has slowly begun.
My question is about the paint/wall design for the room. It is not very large, but is on the brighter side with the 2 windows. It also has a sloped ceiling on the one side with a dormer, so ceiling height is tight there. My original plan was to do an accent wall on the window wall of shiplap or board and batten painted Hale Navy, the remaining walls a lighter greige and the ceiling a pure white. Before people jump down my throat about shiplap, it was an idea, I am not tied to it, I know JoJo created this monster, I get it. My goal of the accent wall is to 1) bring a little color variation into the room and 2) try and make the room appear taller and larger. My thoughts could have been a huge swing and a miss, which is why I am here.
With those two goals in mind, what do you see my best options being to accomplish those goals. I do really love the Hale Navy color, but It is very dark so maybe not the best idea to use it in that room as an accent color? Also keep in mind, we are planning to install wall mounted sconces in a brushed brass/gold color.
Thoughts are welcomed, in progress pictures are below. Thanks!
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Comments (4)Here's a sketch of what you could do. There are other options to arrange the master part but just to get started. Note it is not to scale. Just a sketch, but I kept some of the measurements in mind as well as wall thicknesses to see that it would fit. I used 4.5" for interior walls. Also couldn't see where all the windows were so this may not work with the windows. Now this assumes you have full standing height in all spaces shown. I'm not sure you do though, but it isn't marked where that starts and stops on the drawing....See MorePlease help on final 2nd-floor/ Master Bedroom
Comments (17)cpartist, I thought about that but was concerned about the pinched entry way created by the edge of the counter. However you inspired me to try again. I shrunk the linen closet and counter a bit and it seems workable. The opening is 2'10". Thanks for the suggestion:) mverb, no bonus room alas I have to keep my attic space relatively squat or it will count against my allowable floor area. You can see my first floor at the link below. I had a lot of great ideas from the Houzz experts (some of which I'm still working on) Let me know your thoughts. http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2951060/m=23/please-help-with-kitchen-floorplan....See MoreCape Cod 2nd floor master bedroom
Comments (7)For the window, I’d just do side panels to the floor. The width will be dictated by the slant of the sloped ceilings—you want to go wide, but not ham the rods right into the ceiling either. As for the closet doors, I don’t know. I just know what’s there looks like (I could be wrong, the photo’s not that clear) Home Depot bifold doors, and I’m pretty sure there was no Home Depot in cape cod when the pilgrims were setting up. I’d research photos, but I’m thinking either a painted finish in something-not-white (white paint us actually a 20th century invention) or maybe a curtain....See MoreIs having 2 master bedrooms by reducing # of bedrooms a pro or a con?
Comments (24)Multiple thoughts, not all in line with the majority: - Five bedrooms is a huge house. The potential field of buyers who want the space and upkeep of a house that large (and who can afford it) is relatively small. More plainly, You're looking to build a house that only a small percentage of buyers can afford to buy. Wanting a thing and being able to afford a thing aren't the same. Your pool of resale buyers will be small, so selling could take a long time, or you might be forced to take less than you want. - Yes, people will like the idea of a "master up and a master down": live-in space for mom, space for a live-in nanny or elder care-giver. Plenty of reasons people would like the space. But the real question is, Will your resale buyer be willing to pay what it will cost you to build it? Personally, I think you'll attract plenty of interest, but you may not attract the necessary dollars at resale to make this worthwhile. - How old are these small children? By the time you finish building this house, they'll probably be at least a year older -- how long will you want to have bedrooms close by? - I'm a highly practical person: you're talking about a short time when kids are small. To save money, could you sleep in a "non-master" upstairs for this short time, then move downstairs? - How "master" do you see your "masters"? That is, when you say "master bedroom", are you envisioning a slightly larger room with a modest walk-in closet and a private 3-piece bath ... or does "master" to you mean a spacious room with a seating area, a massive closet and a luxury bath? The question isn't just, "Should I have two masters?" It's, "Just how much will I put into a master?" Your own vision of "how much" can make a world of difference in this question. - Don't overbuild for your neighborhood. Remember that the biggest, most expensive house in the neighborhood is "drawn down" by the more modest houses that surround it. - Summary: Don't be caught up in just whether this is a desirable idea -- it is. Consider first and foremost whether it is an economically viable idea....See MoreRelated Professionals
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PRO5 years agoI think your board and batten idea is great! I would do that but tall, stopping about 18-24" from the ceiling. Paint that white, the ceiling white, and then you can do your dark accent above the board and batten. This way the room stays bright, appears taller, and you have your dark accent. Similar to this photo.
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PRO5 years agoPaint the trim, walls and ceiling the same light color, to make it cohesive. The dark color on the wall, with the low and angled ceilings, could make the room feel closed in and cave-like. Use the navy or other blue in your bedding, floor and wall coverings, and accessories.
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5 years agoWe did something similar in our bedroom - one wall is BM Van Deusen blue and the rest are white (BM Cotton Balls). Doesn’t make the room feel dark at all.
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We have a guest bedroom that has a former, we also have a Cape Cod style home. Behind the bed is a storage area for Christmas decor. One room with multiple uses. The dormer dictated the room.
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This is the master with the Newburyport Blue that I mentioned in the post earlier.
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