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5 years ago

Hi, just wondering if anyone has thoughts on how to brighten up this bedroom? The space is relatively small and there's not much room to move around the bed. Plus there's a huge tree that covers the room in shade during the day.

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belbo_muggins

5 years ago

How about some headboard shelves?

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5 years ago
Put headboard on the bed. Co-ordinate the bedding with the walls and floors and have lots of layers for a plush look. You can also hang curtains or voile panels to soften the blinds . Try and fit in a small bedside table in the far corner to the left of the bed by the window wall and add a lamp.

A small rug or blanket box at the end of the bed will look great too.

Any rug that you add should be as wide as the side of the bed that you're putting it on and tuck under the bed, so much larger than the one you currently have.
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Carolina
5 years ago
Is there enough space to turn the bed around so it's facing the window?
Jules Mc
5 years ago
I was going to also suggest trying the bed the other way Carolina. With a headboard against the window. I've recently done it in mine and it's made a huge difference. With a superking bed in a not so superking room I'm able to get two bedside tables in.
The sliding doors in this room really help with space saving too. Have you got any decor inspiration pics you can post to show whst kind of styles you like??
Carolina
5 years ago
The dark blue bedspread is a bit dark. Think it'll be nicer to use it as a throw. Using colours that are similar, rather than going for a stark contrast (apart from in accents), will make the space look lighter and calmer.

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And I think that it will make a difference too if you would be able to turn the bed around. Also, wall mounted lights, like in the photo enclosed, could be a good solution. There are plug in versions available too.
rinked
5 years ago
I personally wouldn't want my bed under a window that size, but you could try and see how it looks. It would create some space for nightstands.

Since a bedroom is for sleeping it won't hurt being dark. You like (dark) blue?
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Or do you prefer to keep the walls light(-er)?
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Carolina
5 years ago
I didn't mean that you'd put the bed under the window, but on the wall opposite the window. Where does the door next to the wardrobes lead to?
Jules Mc
5 years ago
I suggested the bed under the window Carolina, just to have a play with to see which gave the better room layout. Some pics below, not necessarily for the style but to see how the headboards work against blinds and curtains. I particularly like the idea of taking the curtain pole wide to give the illusion of a fabric wall when closed.
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Jules Mc
5 years ago
Here they are
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Carolina
5 years ago
There you go, options galore :-) If there's enough space to turn the bed around.

It will mean that you won't walk right into the bed when you enter the room. And it might give you enough space for a dresser on the wall that the bed is now on.
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HU-804291259
5 years ago
You could try a larger coloured, patterned rug.

You could also try scatter cushions, coloured bedding and a throw to dress your bed, along with a stylish headboard for impact.

You could also try some wall art to brighten up the room and create character.

For inspiration, feel free to look here:

https://cultartfusion.com/collections/framed-art-prints
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Celery. Visualization, Rendering images
5 years ago
Definitely rug, curtains, headboard, wall art.
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