Addressing my Bedroom Issues

I hate my bedroom.

Wait. Let me rephrase that, I hate the way my bedroom looks right now. I get annoyed if I’m in there for too long during the day or when the lights are on.

There is a bed, a dresser and a chair. Then a bunch of stuff in little piles on the floor, or in random containers and baskets scattered about.

This is what it looked like when my things arrived, and to be honest, it doesn’t look much different from this today.

Its hard to find things, and I really just need more storage. The problem that I’ve been having is trying to decide how much I’m willing to spend on what I want. And I know almost exactly what I want.

I still need curtains, but I want to hold off on those until I decide on a paint color. As far as furniture is concerned, I only need 3 pieces.

1. I need a bedside table. I have one, but it currently lives in the entry near my front door. And I like it there. It was too “matchy-matchy” for my liking. I want something that is at least 30 inches tall, but smaller than 35 inches; and around 15 inches deep with at least 2 drawers.

I love the Chelsea Mirrored Chest from Horchow. It’s beautiful, and the shape is so unique! 36"W x 14"D x 32"T, and it would be perfect if it didn’t cost a thousand dollars. Needless to say, that purchase is not gona happen. I’d rather buy shoes.

2. I also need a vanity. Or a desk that I’d use as a vanity. I like the Louisa desk from Home decorators, and at $300 it is a lot more affordable, but I don’t really love it. The legs are really pretty, but I’m not sure if it would give me enough storage. And then I’d want to change the hardware…but it does have potential none the less.

I also really like the Ingrid desk. I think the style of this one compliments the furniture I already have better than Louisa, but the color looks a little strange. It’s on sale for $250 with free shipping for labor day weekend…so I am looking at this one seriously.

3. And finally, I need an armoire or some kind of storage cabinet. It will sit next to my dresser, so I want it to be about 16 inches shorter than the top of my mirror. Last night I saw the plans for the Ayla Cabinet over at Ana-White, and I think I may try my hand at it…with a few modifications of course to add some pretty.

With different legs, pretty glass knobs, a little decorative trim cut with my router, and a little bit of pearlescent paint, this could be a very pretty piece.

That’s all for now, talk to you in the next one!