I hope you can help solve a difficult decorating problem in the home I moved into a year ago.
So far, most of my decorating efforts are coming together nicely. But my one stumbling block is the bedroom, which, even with furniture, seems very large and empty.
The room opens from the hallway in the middle of one long wall; on another wall is a huge double window. On the wall opposite that, there is a bathroom/closet door that splits the wall. Only one long wall is clear of any obstacles.
I don’t have much furniture, but what I do have includes a double bed with a couple of round bedside tables, a hope chest, a chest of drawers, and a dresser with a swivel mirror.
To help fill the space, I have also added a love seat, a bookcase and a television, all of which are not necessary.
Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.
The master bedroom is perhaps the only space where you can feel completely free to express your own sense of style and color.
Since most of the time spent in the bedroom is spent in or on the bed, it should be treated as the room design’s starting point.
Where the bed is positioned will depend as much on your personal preferences as its balance within the room.
Ask yourself if the view from the bed is more important than the view of the bed.
Traffic patterns begin and end at the bed, and the location of satellite areas, such as a dressing table or sitting area, will evolve from the bed’s placement.
Since you are fortunate enough to have a large master bedroom, it makes sense to fill it with larger pieces of furniture.
In a large room, small pieces will appear to be lost, so it may be a good idea to replace your tiny nightstands with more substantial pieces.
There is no one color that is best for a bedroom. One person will enjoy a calm space of quiet neutral tones, while others will relish deep colors and interesting accents.
A highly dramatic decorating scheme will make a room feel smaller and cozier.
Consider a palette of rich color. A large wall area might be painted a deep red, for example. The amount of red color is kept in check by a neutral floor, white ceiling and neutral accessories.
Large windows and a large arrangement of mirrors could multiply the available light in this deeply colored space.
If your bed has a plain headboard, you could jazz it up with a richly patterned fabric that can be shaped into a crown, for a bed canopy effect.
Simple metal rings hung over each corner of the bed will allow lengths of fabric to be draped up and over for a distinctive look.
Sturdy nylon line can be used to hang the rings from the ceiling, and fabric panels may be extra long so they can be gracefully puddle on to the floor.
One wonderful fabric, such as a beautiful comforter cover, can be the inspiration for an entire room’s color scheme. From there, other co-coordinating elements can be added, from wall treatments to lampshades.
Once the walls are painted and bedding and window treatments are established, add in the details. Throw pillows and picture frames can be purchased as needed to carry out the theme.
Be sure to keep things tempered with plenty of limited-pattern fabrics and neutral colors, including white, which should be used liberally to calm any look.
When buying any new furniture, choose pieces that are classic enough to suit future decorating schemes.
While it’s fun to splurge on a fashionable piece, traditional shapes and designs will serve you well in future decorating endeavors.
Masterful room design begins with the bed
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