Help with bungalow master bedroom - Window off center behind bed
Help! Our master bedroom is in our long narrow attic. This is the only wall we can have our bed on, but there is an oddly placed window behind the bed that spans the entire length of the drapes in this photo and butts right up to the wall on the right (which is about 2 feet off frame - there is a 2x3 nook in that corner that we don't know what to do with, so it's just empty right now). I do want to keep drapes of some sort for the blackout feature. I cannot run them the entire width of the bed because of the slope in the ceiling. I had hoped the mirror would help balance it out, but I don't think it works visually. I'd love to push the bed to the right wall so it's more centered to the window, but then there is no walkway for that side of the bed. Any thoughts are Much appreciated.
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MarleneM
3 years agoIf you could get another matching curtain panel, you could cover that portion of the wall with curtain fabric, similar to photo below. I think it would fool the eye enough for a more balanced look. For the nook storage would be best I think, depending on what you need to store. Jewelry chest or shoe cabinet comes to mind.
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Master Bedroom Window not centered on plans
Comments (12)My architect originally put my windows in the corner, the new style, and I didn't think I'd like it so I had my DH take out those and put just one in what I thought was the center of the wall. Then when I went to look at it I realized it wasn't centered. I too first thought I'd just cover the imperfection with drapes, but then thought, no I couldn't live with that. So my solution was take the window out all together and put in a single glass door that opens to the porch. I'm not sure I'm going to be happy with this decision, but it's too late now. I do get a lot of light into the bedroom from the master bath and I made sure to put in a lot of lights, recessed and otherwise. I thought I might put curtains on that wall behind the bed that would expand the entire wall and have the recessed lights shine on them and that would give a feeling of "windows." Oh well, at least I hope so. This is my first home build so I had no idea how differently things look in person than they do on those plans. I've learned now though!!...See MoreNow I need help with window treatment for master bedroom
Comments (8)One of the 5 windows in my office has its right drape panel a bit behind a secretary desk in here. It doesn't bother me, but you may feel otherwise. My roller shades block the sun and gives me total privacy if I choose to close them at night. My shades cover the full glass part of my windows, but not the outside trim. My windows are standard double hung, and yours appear to be sliding windows. If you do get shades, no matter what material type, and close them at night (just an assumption on my part) wouldn't you need to raise them in order to open the window if you choose to? Would that bug you at all? I may be prejudiced toward drapes, as I make them myself and love fabrics, so change them more often than others might. Here is a pic that I found online with a window similar to yours that may help you decide....See MoreBedroom with off center windows and alot of blank wall space
Comments (8)I like your bedside tables but they are too big for the current location. They feel too visually tight and the one at the door overlaps the door frame - against the visual rules, looks weird. I agree with DM. It looks to me that the wall to place the front of the bed is the one opposite the closet/bathroom door wall. I cannot tell if you have enough room at the end of the bed to do this. It need not be a full wall of solid fabric draperies. It could be translucent fabric. Check out The Shade Store or Smith & Noble Draperies. Or there is always IDEA for a really cheap solution. It's ok if you see the door through the draperies. That should do the trick to pull the room together....See MoreMaster Bedroom- Please Help choose bedding & window treatments!
Comments (21)Cobalt blue is a gorgeous color but the walls +the gray headboard + the tan matchstick shades + multiple shades of blue doesnt equal a cohesive sum. Since the wall paint is fresh and pretty and since you like the grey headboard, consider sticking with fewer colors repeated in more elements and then add just one shade of blue as your proverbial pop? The photos that deco added are so pretty partly because they stick closely to plan....See MoreDana
3 years agoUser
3 years agohi Dana, have you considered decorative drapes with an inner blackout to be drawn at night. That way you can use different height rails with the drapes flowing across over the odd angled wall. I’ve posted pictures for inspiration
Dana
3 years ago
freedomplace1
3 years ago
decoenthusiaste
3 years ago
Maureen
3 years agoCan’t tell the size or location of the window, but if narrow wondering if using a different window treatment like Roman blinds with blackout lining or a regular blind and fill wall with art to create a cute feature wall.
everdebz
3 years agopartim
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoThe room angle is charming. I'd accentuate the triangular piece by hanging 3 related pieces of art in that area. I don't care for the mirror because it isn't interesting, and I don't like the way it reflects the molding on the adjacent wall. I love the example Maureen posted above. These are the little quirks that give a room life and prevent it from being cookie cutter.
Jennifer
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoEmbrace your asymmetry. Change the nightstand and lamp on one side. Paint the sloped ceiling the same as the wall.
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3 years ago
PROCruz Acosta Interior Design Specialist
3 years agoIn my very humble opinion...
I would suggest painting the Ceiling the same color as your surrounding walls, by doing this it will taKe away from all the angles and not drawing more attention to that ceiling...
I would paint that wall and get some drapes in the same color, ( you don’t want to add more to make it stand out) add two pendant lights above each night Stand, you need all the space on those night stands and the lamps are taking up valuable real estate. Like this... don’t. Mind my rough drawing...
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