Help decorate bedroom around geometric curtains
My husband *loves* these. They are really pretty with the light streaming through them -- although definitely not serene or spa-like! ha We've 'decorated' our previous bedroom around the bedspread (my pick) for the last 15 years, so it's his turn, now. ;) The king bed frame and dresser stay; everything else, including the horrible rug that I repurposed from another room when we moved, can go. I don't need hotel-esque, no-pics-on-dresser pristine, and I'm not going to attempt to 'match' the bathroom, which is super neutral and (dare I say) spa-like. However, I'm having a hard time figuring out what will look good with these very bold, geometric, shades-of-blue curtains -- I'm looking for bedspread, rug, big art for blank wall. The French doors open to a lovely Spanish-style interior courtyard. Thanks for any help!!!
Bossy curtains
Not sure why I ever thought an ombre brown rug was a good idea. :P There is nowhere else in the house where the dresser can live, and it's a high-quality piece, so it has to stay here.
Bedspread has done its duty and can retire proudly. Folding Costco chair, although classy :P , can retire as well. :D Big blank wall to fill.
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Emily R.
2 years ago
Carrie B
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PROBeverlyFLADeziner
2 years agoThe room would look better with larger nightstands (bachelor chests really) & larger lamps to read by.
You can use those graphic drapery panels, but then other items in the room are solid color or perhaps stripe to coordinate.
Emily R. thanked BeverlyFLADeziner
Maureen
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoThe first thing is to decide on a direction for the room and after searching for rooms that are appealing, it will be easier to choose decor.
Do you want to play down the drapery, heading towards an eclectic, traditional look.
Heading modern (would probably have to paint the highboy/change handles).
Emily R. thanked Maureen
cawaps
2 years agoI'm thinking white walls, either white bedding or a white-and-blue colorblock, and this rug:
Nancy R z5 Chicagoland
2 years agoeverdebz
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoNancy ya have a decent light brown neutral, over amber floor.
This isn't bad with curtains either.
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoEmily R.
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoEmily R.
2 years agoThe courtyard with the stucco walls and terracotta roof is my favorite part of this house, and I *love* waking up and looking out at it in the morning when the sun's coming up!
I just discovered that RugsUSA has an awesome view-in-your-room feature. I'll try it tomorrow after taking off the purple cover so I have a white duvet on the bed, but for anyone looking for an inexpensive rug, this visualization tool is SO useful!
Ivory Honeycomb rug -- it's got a great raised-textured pattern and I think it would be perfect... unless I get a white duvet cover. Nervous the ivory will look dirty against white...
pleballerina
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoEmily R.
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2 years agomargimutch
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2 years agoEmily R.
2 years agoI stole my son's bedspread to see what a blue duvet would look like; and then made a white-with-blue-border mock-up with a sheet and random things I found in my house. :D I used the RugsUSAL tool to put in a white rug. Which looks better?
Blue, right? With white sheets/pillows, and graphic throw pillows, bigger side tables with bigger lamps, and some sort of wall art? And paring down pics on dresser...everdebz
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoAnna (6B/7A in MD)
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tfitz1006
2 years agoMaureen
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoNavy or white really won’t have as much of an impact as compared to how you style and layer the bed. Seems like you may be focussed on how to make drapes work, but perhaps losing sight of how each choice will affect the overall feel of room, so consider the overall direction and it will be easier to make the right decisions.
Emily R. thanked MaureenAnna (6B/7A in MD)
2 years ago
barncatz
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoWhich looks better? Blue, right? Nope, white. Look at Beth's and Maureen's photos again.
I like the idea of a rug that can stand up to the curtains, not something that looks like a large white bathmat. Maybe a rug with a similar tile geometric pattern - like the curtains - except in a small scale, Not this, but on this order... either blue and white or a raised pattern white on white, as in Beverly's last photo.
barncatz
2 years ago
Rachel Lee
2 years agoeverdebz
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoMan, not to warp this - the curtains are labelled "Mecca" which isn't the hotel type for bedding, and imo not with the dresser there added in.
Want 1 matching pillow? would be ok.
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Emily R.
2 years agoRachel P
2 years agoThis would create the calming space, but also lean into a Art Deco/vintage feel to complement the curtains….. purchase vintage poster like this one
everdebz
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agosimplynatural
2 years agoThanks for the fun design challenge!
I put together an idea board (see below) that draws on many of the good suggestions others have made. A deep grayed navy wall behind the bed would really hold its own against the curtains. I like the idea of using azulejo tiles as a frame around the bed window. They would honor your Spanish-influenced architecture, and many have geometric patterns that would echo the curtain design on a smaller, more intricate scale. Your classic chest of drawers is beautiful! I chose a bench in similar wood to the chest, with a back shape that relates to the curtain pattern. Other clean-lined pieces and strong, graphic art will keep the curtains from dominating so much. See what you think.
And here are a couple of edited photos incorporating some of the above ideas:
Emily R.
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2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoRachel P
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2 years agoEmily R.
2 years agoUPDATE: Thank you, everyone, for all your help!! I mostly went shopping in my house, and changed things up a bit:
1. moved in blue-ish rug from desk area; got rid of ugly beige ombre rug
2. moved in dining room chair I wasn't using anyway; it's not awesome but it's better than the folding chair ;) and my mom made the quilt when I was a teenager, so...
3. moved in blue blanket from den
4. framed/hung watercolors my MIL gave me for Christmas -- not exactly what had been envisioning, but I love them and they are free ;)
5. new: big monstera plant from Trader Joe's of all places; it surprisingly seems pretty happy here
6. new: blue and white duvet cover (Overstock); blue bedskirt (Macy's); blue geometric pillow (HomeGoods)
Eventually it would be nice to add an upholstered bench under the pics, and get bigger bedside tables + lamps -- but I don't want to spend the $$ on that right now. Overall, I'm happy with the room, and appreciated all the suggestions!
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