Chattanooga mountain side Bedroom makeover (HELP!)
Hey guys! So we have been in this house for about 7 years now. It was my first home, and I've poured love into a lot of the spaces but our poor bedroom has been overlooked for far too long. While we have some time at home I am slowly tacking some elements and my mind is evolving constantly on the look, and along the way I'm afraid maybe I have too many elements going on (in my head). So I thought it would be a good idea to get my thoughts down on paper and see what you more knowledgable people would suggest.
I run a handyman business so I'm capable of taking on the majority of tasks myself. I hope I don't look back and disagree with that statement later haha.
A little background. This house has been passed down through people who attempted DIY stuff, and well shouldn't have. This bedroom had bamboo flooring as door trim, door trim as base moulding, shoddy drywall work, and generally poor detailing.
1. I removed the faux beams of the collar ties as they were ending into a door frame and also causing a dilemma I had with recessing the bed to gain more space (trying to get every little bit of room I can as the space is small).
2. I cut on a section in the false wall to start the process of recessing the bed a bit. I'm not sure about what to do to the finish that project out. Just box in side walls in recessed space, add cubbies, lighting, or maybe just cabinetry/shelving to the side areas of the preexisting wall?
3. Finish the ceiling out? I hate the tile and was thinking of maybe shiplap?
4. paint scheme? I had thought of a white fresh clean scheme (maybe a light light gray wall color) with some sort of hunter green accent?
5. I would like to incorporate some sort of quarter sawn oak somewhere but not sure if it's getting too much.
Sorry I know that's a lot of info. So... I'm wanting a space that is clean, with a slight feel of country/antiqueness (is that a word?).
Start
Beautiful, but pesky beams. (obviously kept collar ties, and whole structure for fan
I know some people may be against this but they had to go to do anything with the space.
(will square up cuts and add 1" back
view of back window to get a feel for room size
Having to reroute some wiring, and note the horrible/falling paneling
some progress. Removed old paneling, and put sturdy drywall back, which sealed a lot of issues I totally was not aware of. there will be some spray foam from the outside in my future for sure.
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PROPatricia Colwell Consulting
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Comments (17)Kimberly & Oneplustwo, I'd say that the wall color leans slightly to the blue side when you put bolder colors w/ it like the red, white & blue color scheme going on now. When the rm. was empty & it was just the white shades, white trim, cream area rug & some white furniture it seemed more sophisticated & leaned less toward blue more towards gray. This rm. was our MBR originally & after the reno was done (as far as it's gotten) & painted, I nearly moved back into the rm. I'd just go in there by myself & sit & be quiet. The color is an old Lowes color that I think is by the Valspar manufacturer. It's called Silverware. They still have it in their computer & in the old fandeck that they have behind the counter. A close BM color is Blue Lace. Teacats, I found some wonderful posters that I have my eye on! Thank you! Les, Love the idea of maps on the ceiling. In fact I have quite a few framed antique & reproduction maps including a huge wall sized one dug out of an old one rm. schoolhouse that my FIL was working on. I've been looking for a hanging place for them & I think that after your suggestion I've found the spot in the upstairs hallway. The old soft colors will really tie the upstairs rms. together. DH stopped at the shop & made the slats for the beds yesterday on his way home (that was the fastest he ever get furniture fixed for me!) & here are the headboards. Now I just have to get a mattress set this wk. & get the beds put together: I love those beds so much that I asked DH to work w/ my dad between workshops to make a king sized version for me in black. It was midnight when I asked so I'll see if he even remembers. You can hardly see it in any of the pics but there is also an old horse drawn wagon seat bench that DH re-finished that is the perfect size for little kids to sit on. Somebody didn't want it anymore & just dropped it off at the shop. My kids love it! Now that my camera battery is recharged I will have to take a pic of that & the toy bench that my dad made once DS2 gets up. DS1 who normally talks me ever-lovin' ears off was speechless when he saw it! He said that he loved it & I got a big bear hug & lots of "I love you's'. He even played w/ his little brother fight free for a few hours in it before we had to leave for a car club banquet....See Morebedroom makeover - looking for help with wall color
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Comments (72)Hi everyone! Sorry I’ve out of this post for a while due to holidays and pandemic. Happy new year to everyone! I am ready to finish this project, haven’t done much. Only removed the corner mirror, and I am not planning on bringing it back for now. I started my master bath decor as well. I am hoping maybe I can get some help in tying it together. I believe accessories and art work will be crucial. Any suggestions?...See MoreBedroom makeover- bookshelves over bed help
Comments (37)I would paint the walls behind the shelf a navy or dark blue to make the copper piping pop. Add plywood paneling to the bottom to act as your headboard. You don't really need one, just use a regular bed frame. Maybe add a long bolster pillow at the top to cushion your head. Paint the ceiling white with a matte paint, it looks shiny. Get long curtains to the floor in a blue pattern. Add a hanging list fixture, maybe rattan or something to add in wooden detailing. The ikea bedframe is also not a good color for the room too dark. You need to add lighter wood detailing not black. Good luck!...See MoreRay Frisbee
4 years agonjmomma
4 years ago
katinparadise
4 years agoSo you've recessed the bed into the niche you created? Are you planning on adding a headboard? Here's a reasonable priced quilted comforter set to start with.
Then add a pretty quilt folded across the bottom that brings in the green you want. Maybe something like this.
https://www.target.com/p/king-plaid-to-sherpa-corbin-comforter-sham-set-green/-/A-54626420?
These nightstands can be made in quarter sawn oak with your choice of stain color. https://www.amishoutletstore.com/shop/amish-bedroom-collections/boston/boston-3-drawer-nightstand/Ray Frisbee
4 years agokatinparadise
4 years agoDoes something like this appeal to you?
https://www.birchlane.com/bedroom/pdp/ulster-reversible-quilt-set-thre4457.html?piid=17049678
Ray Frisbee
4 years agonjmomma
4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
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4 years agokatinparadise
4 years agoRay Frisbee
3 years agoKay, slow and steady... with an emphasis on slow.
We picked up some sheets from Coyuchi (wrinkled percale). Then today I managed to get the gumption to frame in the side walls and hang some drywall. :)
Next is build a custom low profile headboard, add a nice skirt to hide the ugly frame. Later will be reminiscing those ugly doors and adding built in shelving on hinges so I can still access the little storage nooks.
Ray Frisbee
3 years agoRay Frisbee
3 years agoKnee wall going up! I’m framing in supports for a couple double doors that will be hidden behind the bed so I don’t loose the little storage space. We are super tight on space here even as just a man and wife... so have to find every inch! :)
katinparadise
3 years agoRay Frisbee
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njmomma