Let's replace everything but the headboard, please...
This guest room had a custom valance and silk panels that puddled. I sent the panels out to be shortened, but the drapery shop closed shortly thereafter due to covid. When they reopened they were unable to locate the panels. I don't have the heart to have a temper tantrum—these shutdowns have been tough on this small business. And let's face it, it's been well over a decade and it's time for a refresh.
Without the draperies, this room sure looks spare. I ordered a one-piece wood valance to replace the current 3 on the wood blinds (a clip broke which is why one header is missing).
I'd like to keep the bed frame, but everything else can go:
- The chair opens to a twin bed, but it hasn't been used as a bed in years.
- Replace the armoire with a low media console (there's a walk-in closet with luggage racks so no need for a dresser. This is used for linens.)
- Swap the bedside chest for something with more useful, deeper drawers.
- This bedspread was custom, but I won't be fabric shopping so I'm looking for something readymade.
- Art? TV?
The headboard could lend itself to rustic, but I'd like to try to incorporate a luxe contemporary (or at least transitional) vibe if possible. Something cool. And fresh. Think light and airy (Florida).
Notes: The bed (queen size) needs to stay on this wall. The wall you don't see has the bathroom door. The last photo is deceiving, IRL the chair is not that close to the bed. Walls are SW Paper White. I do like blue.
What would you do?
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoThis is a test... this is only a test...[anyone old enough to remember the emergency test interruption].... anyway, is this light and airy it has soft patterns... at all what you mean?
color options which are you favoring today?
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nu steel Crackle Glass Table Lamp With Shade, Mercury Base · More Infogardener123 thanked everdebz
4 years agoYou want to keep the headboard? Are you willing to paint it? I'd paint it black if you are keeping it. I prefer a white comforter/bedspread. That way you can dress it up or down with pillows and a throw. Here is one from Country Store. They seem to have good quality products. I love their sheets. I'm also including a pic of a contemporary bedroom with some great Florida colors.
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MODEL HOME Interiors by Perla Lichi Aventura Place · More Infogardener123 thanked ashtonchic- 4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
Same lamp is sold without the glass part, called cottage - does this one add dressy?
14 x 30"H / Distressed, Filigree design for subtle traditional flair / mercury glass
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gardener123 thanked everdebz - 4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
I post metal finishes, cause imo can determine how much pattern for rest of room / or bright color might not be work with this sheen:
In gold finish, or silver / 14 x 28"H / Urn shape in resin / shades in Oatmeal neutral.
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4 years agoYour furniture is French inspired. I think I would keep the bed in its entirety. If you only keep the headboard you'll have an ugly metal base frame underneath to try and hide from view. Here's a pretty inspiration pic for your colorway with a touch of blue.
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Some great ideas here! You sure got me started!
I cannot wait to get to the lamp stage! Everdebz, those are so pretty! Love the Lillian. Thank you!
Not really in the mood to paint anything. Is it terrible that I'd rather send the pieces off to good homes through a local non-profit thrift store?
Sabrina, LOVE OOMPH. So pretty and happy!
You are so right about that little chest. Maybe this with the hinting blue chest? Or is the white in this too white? Blues too matchy?
- 4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
Deco and Designgirl, I also love the inspiration French pic. I could definitely see a modern French look here. What do you think about this Serena and Lily Chambray Linen? It looks so soft I just want to dive in. I might order it just to see.
But what bedside chest and media console?
PROgardener123 thanked BeverlyFLADeziner- 4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
Bev, not really into painting the bed or chests. It's just too much work. Any suggestions for a media console or bedside chest with the bed as is?
Everdebz, I like the idea of the subtle French inspired palette and will hopefully have the discipline to see it through with a little help from GWer's.
Thisclassic ivory linen would be a good match with the bed. Question about coverlet/throw and pillows. Should I get the ivory shams or light blue?
What fabric goes with linen? Can I use velvet pillows? Is it too formal with the linen?
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoI love seeing all the great and varied ideas everyone has on threads like these. :)
Here are a few of mine ... keeping it sort of light/coastal/airy, soothing/neutral, transitional, using that awesome Anthropologie chest. You could bring in deeper colors, if desired, with art, pillows, etc. Or, paint the walls.
Sorry, it’s blurry for some reason:
Pottery Barn duvet:https://www.potterybarn.com/products/selena-print-duvet-sham-multi/?pkey=cduvet-covers-shams
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Rugs Direct rug:https://www.rugs-direct.com/Details/JaipurLiving-Vienne-Baptiste/142454/229329
The chest you posted:
Or bolder:
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- 4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
Maybe I do need to replace the Queen size bed.
Do you think I can fit a King on the bed wall? Wall to closet is 122.5 long. King posted below is 83w. Still love that little console.
- 4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
Wouldn't this be pretty? Would need to find a bedside chest no wider than 30" and a cute chair with maybe an ottoman for the corner.
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