Bedroom Confessions
July 15, 2009 · Posted in anne sage, decor by anne sage
Confession time: My bedroom is the last hold-out of ugly in my house. In every other room I have managed at least to begin painting and decorating, but the bedroom is a bland repository of hand-me-down sheets and freebie furniture. This haphazard mishmash is at least partly due to the fact that I can’t decide what I like! So bear with me as I think bedroom thoughts out loud. For example, I do love gauzy fabric in place of a headboard–so breezy and cost-effective too!
A nice example of a seating area in a bedroom. I feel as though this arrangement could be done even if you didn’t have much space. But is it worth it to have seating in the bedroom? Does anyone ever actually sit there?
My all-time favourite sheets! This is the Draper Stripe from DwellStudio. I love grey, I love stripes, and I love how versatile these are; you could mix in any other color or pattern and it would work! But $300 for sheets? Yikes!
The simple ‘un-styled’ sensibility of this space has terrific appeal. It’s coherent without being matchy-matchy, soothing and relaxing like a bedroom should be. Plus some great texture on the bed and on the floor!
I’m completely on the fence when it comes to headboards. For example, this one is stunning. But there are so many lovely ones out there–wood, wrought iron, upholstered–and headboards are not cheap. Not an easy choice for someone who has a hard time deciding which cereal to eat in the morning!
Finally, what to do about the walls? I have been captivated by this image from Domino since the issue was first published. The deep, dramatic paint job turns the room into a cozy cocoon. Yet it works only because the floor, the mantel, and all the other details have joined to create a perfect storm of balance and beauty. Would dark walls suit my beige carpeted bedroom? I just don’t know!
Tell me: Do you have bedroom issues? (No, not those kind of bedroom issues, silly!)
My bedroom currently houses boxes, bikes, and golf bags. Of course, this is only temporary until my fiancé and I move into a bigger space. I’m constantly dreaming of my future bedroom oasis! Thanks for sharing the inspiration photos.
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I love the bed and sitting area combination. It’s perfect for a guest bedroom, small studio or if you have roommates!
Okay, first of all, I too love the look of netting over the bed, but if you’re like me you’ll hate actually HAVING it over your bed. It drove me crazy, falling on my head. And, I’d always be “arranging” it, just so….
But!! Deciding on a headboard is fairly easy. Look at styles you like, and then think of the practicality of them. I like our upholstered headboard because I like to read in bed. It provides some soft support. That will also help you determine the height of the headboard.
As far as the dark walls go, though, I love them. Gorgeous. But I think you’re right in that the floors add to the overall “look”.
