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Failing at creating a cozy, calm master bedroom. Any suggestions?

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Trying to create a cozy, calm master bedroom, and failing miserably. Would love any suggestions!

The walls are SW Jubilee. I was trying for a grey blue color, and ended up with a little brighter than I wanted. So, I was trying to work around it. I thought a room of white, grey/blue, and cream/tans would work. Do i need to re-paint?
Lamps – just got these PB Maddox Terra Cotta lamps and not sure if they go – size, color? They come in a smaller and larger size.
Bench – just got this Wayfair Katz Storage Bench. I was trying to bring in some fabric and hoped this helped. Tried to add a tray on it.
Rug – had this rug and wondering if it still works.
Bedding – love my fluffy duvet, but hate duvet covers. I tried a coverlet on top of the duvet to add something, but it was too hot. Are there fluffy comforters out there? Should I add some design or color? Should I stick with white sheets?
Mirror – I was going to hang the mirror (that is in the left of the picture) above the bed.
Curtains – yes or no?
Tall dresser – I was going to swap out the dark knobs for the gold ones.
Wall art – for wall on the right?

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Celery. Visualization, Rendering images

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Yes I would bring textile in room, throw, curtains.

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lisaam
last year
It looks like your room will develop into a pretty space.. i like the color.

Curtains - maybe white sheers, very full

Lamps - the rustic pottery is too much of a contrast on the mirrored nightstands. Maybe white ceramic or porcelain. those lamps that have a pierced base enclosing a bulb can be so pretty at night.

Mirror - maybe on a different wall and find a print or painting for over the bed.

The wood of the tall dresser looks very nice against the blue.

The rug seems fine— it is cozy and blends with the floor.

If most everything stays that soft blue and white your space will offer the serenity you are after.
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elcieg
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Love the blue, love the lamps but not lovin' the lamps with the mirrored tables.

Instead of a mirror over the bed, how about art?

The bench at the bottom of the bed seems too ordinary and the fabric/color isn't doing anything for the room. Trunk? I like the wood instead.
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Susie Q
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I love your wall paint color... it is very serene. The lamps are also lovely. My recommendation is simply to change the rug to a light cream or a light blue pattern that ties into the wall color and is not too busy. I’d also get a coordinating duvet cover that you could leave off most of the time but have the option to put on and give the room a more polished look when you are having company. I don’t see a need for window treatments from a decor perspective but you might want them for practical/sleep reasons. You are off to a great start... keep going!
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Original Author
last year
@elcieg, thanks! You had the same advice as @lisaam... nice lamps but don't go with the mirrored nightstands. I could sell those and get something like you suggested. And LOVE the trunk and art you show pictures of. Do you know where to get the these three items?
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Original Author
last year
@Susie Q, I just bought a rug at Target that i was going to use in my office, but it's too big. This might work well in the bedroom? And the curtains for only for looks. The blinds do a great job of blocking out the light. Appreciate the feedback!
elcieg
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Trunk and nightstands at Pottery Barn. I think the trunk is $$$$, but you could have fun going to antique shops and finding one less expensive, but authentic. Art is from minted.com. You choose medium, size, frame...get site.

https://www.minted.com/product/art/MIN-TGD-DNA/clarity-found?color=A&greeting=&shape=
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ulisdone
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If you want cozy you need lots of fabric on your windows., especially since you have your bed in front of the windows.

Blue is not usually a cozy color, but I think full drapes in a warm white fabric will offset the coolness of the blue.
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Olychick
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I think your room is very pretty; love the addition of cream curtains. You could get a big, fluffy duvet and just fold it onto the bench at night and sleep under your current one if it's the right temp/weight for you. I think the outlier is the rug. It doesn't look pretty or cozy to me at all. The floors are gorgeous and it's similar in color but not as pretty as the floor and I don't think it adds anything to the decor.
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arcy_gw
last year
You chose a very cool color. Move more towards the colors of the rug. Cozy means dressed windows. Those blinds will always scream 'just moving in' ; cold, ugly. Try full length panels and your room will cozy right up.
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Original Author
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@Celery. Visualization, Rendering images, wow the visualizations were SO helpful. I can't picture anything, so this really made a difference. Even the art pic was helpful! Suggestions on where and what type of curtains to get?
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Original Author
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@Olychick, thanks, will look to change the rug. And yes, I love our floors! And add curtains. For the rug, I have this one i just bought. Will this work?
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Original Author
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@arcy_gw, thanks, love your straightforward feedback! "just moving in", love it. Yep, the consensus seems to be i definitely need curtains. I'll look for some off white/cream full-length panels. Any suggestions where?
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Curtains check at West Elm, Half Price Drapes
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