Monday Redesign: Mike’s Bedroom

Posted July 13, 2009 by deb under Space Redesigns

Remember Mike’s bedroom? I absolutely love the new paint- it gives a fresh and clean feel to the space already. I added some finishing touches to rock this bedroom out of this world. 

Here’s the breakdown of the goods:

1. I am replacing the picture hanging above the bed with a headboard.  This is an inexpensive and creative headboard– an old solid panel door.  This gives the bed something to be grounded on.  Although I liked the painting hanging above the bed, it’s was too small to be the main focal point above the bed.  To create this custom headboard, go to an antique store or flea market and find an old solid wood door.  Once you have found the right door, strip, prime and paint it with a darker blue color and hang it above the bed.  For further instructions, go here.
2. I have found simple and fun bedding from 2modern.  I love white sheets with a color pop.  It makes the room look fresh and clean.  
3. I kept your matching end tables in the room, but have found matching lamps from Ikea.  Having matching lamps on top of the end tables maintains the balance of the room.
4. Since both of you spend time quite a bit of time in the bedroom working and hanging out, I found this great desk from Target.  It’s simple, yet functional.  Adding this to the other side, across from the bed will work perfectly.  I also think it will help you focus more when you need to and give you a change of scenery once and a while.  I would hang the migration wall art that you already have above this desk.
5. The Jules desk chair from Ikea is the perfect match for your new desk.  It’s clean, modern and simple.
6. I am adding a new chair to the other side of the room from Urban Outfitters.  I love the colors of this chair and I thought some extra seating would be nice since you hang out in your bedroom so often.  I would place this between the window and the closet, giving enough walking distance to the closet, and the bed.  I would hang the long mirror behind the chair (between the chair and closet) and I would hang the picture you have above the bed currently and move this above the chair.
7. I used your owl pillow on top of the bed and added a couple aqua pillows to tie in the wall color and pull everything together.

To give you a better idea of the layout, here is a drawing of placement for everything.

I hope you like the new layout of your bedroom, Mike.  I love this color combination and had such a great time putting it together.

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Tags: aqua, bedroom, desk, headboard, orange

Monday Redesign-Surabhi’s Bedroom

Posted April 20, 2009 by erin under Space Redesigns

Remember Surabhi’s Room from last Thursday?  We need a few items to add to her bedroom and we’d like to add some more color but need to do it in a non-permanent fashion because she’s currently renting her place.

First off, there’s not too much I’d change with the room layout.  With some apartments, there’s only so many layouts and so many walls you can put the bed against.  I’d also keep the bedding.  It’s modern and casual and will work well with the new design!

1. Overlapping Square headboard from West Elm. This will give us a little bit of visual weight on the wall, without being overbearing.  It will also define the wall as a focal point.

2. Lamps for the nightstand from Lamps Plus. The lamps will provide a little more height and the larger scale of these will coordinate with the larger headboard.

3a. Even a new DIY’er can do this project.  Paint a few pieces of foam core board.  (Found at most office supply stores, Wal-mart, Target, etc.)  Then cut out in your desired shape.  I used a hexagon above.  Use a non-permanent adhesive to adhere to your wall and you’ve got instant color.  It’s lightweight and easy to remove when you move.  Colors from left to right are: Sherwin Williams SW 6423 Ryegrass, Sherwin Williams SW 6425 Relentless Olive, Sherwin Williams SW 6423 Ryegrass.

3b.  Want a little more pattern?  Try covering your foam core with this wrapping paper from The Container Store.

4.  Emerald Bud Vase from Inside Avenue

5. Jade Green and Brown Ceramic Vase from Inside Avenue.

6. Round Storage Ottoman. Try two or three of these.  You can line them up at the end of the bed or use two at the end of the bed, and one by the dresser.  They are lightweight and flexible.  The will also provide extra storage and a place to sit without taking up lots of room like a huge bench would.  You could even turn the storage lid upside down for the tray and use two as a nightstand.  I love having pieces that serve more than one purpose!

I had so much fun working on the bedroom!  I love a good challenge!  Thanks Surabhi for letting me redesign your bedroom!

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Tags: apartment, bedroom, green, headboard