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!

the Boy’s Room: Take 2.

I fell in love with this fabric the first time I saw it. With its grey tones, soft blues, crisp greens, and muted browns. I knew I had to use it somewhere in my new home, but where, I just couldn't decide.

Initially I wanted to use it on my dining room chairs

but the pattern isn't neutral enough for me to commit to on such a large scale. It really limits what I’d be able to do in the living room, and impacts the color scheme for the majority of my home because it’s so open. Plus, I’m scared of upholstered chairs in the dining room. My little boy is mess.

And I didn’t want to use it in my bedroom, because I’d prefer to have something more feminine in there. So, since my little super hero’s favorite color is green, and wants it to be incorporated in his black and grey bedroom; I could use if for his headboard hack. I think I'll like it better there anyway.

I like that it’s masculine without being obvious and expected. Since his room is already furnished, all I really have to do is a bit of painting. I’ve decided to go with Mythic paint.

Foggy Coast for the bookshelf, and the parts of the bed that aren’t covered with fabric, Barefoot Grass on the walls, and Seaside Reflections on the toy boxes I’m building.

With the black accents already in place, I think it’ll be nice. What do you think?

Well hope you enjoy the rest of your day! Talk to you in the next one.

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• The Boy's Room: Take 1
• Clean Room Conundrum
• Room Reveal: Partially Finished
• Wardrobe Makeover
• A Little Mammut Makeover

the Boy’s Room: Take 1.

Long before I started packing for the big move, I had planned out the décor for the entire house.

I knew what color walls would be painted, what furniture I wanted and needed to buy, and where I wanted said furniture to be placed. And this I decided for a house that I wouldn't actually see in person until after I had actually moved across the country, on the day I arrived in a new city, in a new state.

Needless to say, there was a bit of an issue once I actually got here, and stood in the spaces I had to work with. Even with the power of Google maps, pictures, and virtual tours, they only show so much.

And I learned that it’s difficult to tell how spaces will be used until after they’ve been lived in for a while.

So since I’ve been here for a little while, and learning the way that it lights up during the day, and in which rooms I live execute tasks, I have completely revamped my décor scheme.

The first room up for a makeover is my son's room. Not so much because the space isn’t what I was expecting (because actually, out of all of the rooms, that was the one room that only needed minor tweaks), but because 3 year old boys are temperamental.

Initially, he insisted on having a Buzz Lightyear themed "big-boy" room. But the thing about themed bedrooms is that children’s tastes change so quickly.

I do want to let him have a say in the way that his space looks, but not so much say that it looks ridiculous. I really like pretty, and even though he is a boy, I do think it’s OK to make his room look pretty.

I came up with this little mood board:

Fabrics from Serena and Lily, drapes, bed, nightstand, rug, and storage from the Land of Nod; Mythic paint, and accessories from Ikea.

In addition to that, we already have two  Mammut chairs from Ikea, and a navy dresser, bookshelf, TV console thing we inherited from my brother. I figured with all of that, a few more little accessories, and a some framed Buzz pics, I could create a cute and fun place for him to play and grow. And when he eventually got over Mr. Lightyear, it would still be nice.

But that was before he discovered comic books. At the moment, he is completely taken with anything and everything with a Marvel comic character…well Marvel heroes and Batman. My 3 year old wants black and grey (which makes me VERY happy).So I’m back to the drawing board to somehow incorporate Iron Man, War Machine, Spiderman, the Incredible Hulk, Thor, Capitan America, Wolverine, and so on…well them and Batman, and create a scheme that is easily changeable, and will last a a few years. I’m off to go ponder…

That’s all until next time.

 

Related Posts:

• The Boy's Room: Take 2
• Clean Room Conundrum
• Room Reveal: Partially Finished
• Wardrobe Makeover
• A Little Mammut Makeover