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Please help with master bedroom on a BUDGET!

12 years ago
I posted na week or so ago but think in my post was too vague! I love to follow posts on houzz and would like input on decorating my bedroom! I probably went about this in a wrong manor but I fell in love with these curtains and mirror. The mirror is great quality with each panel's glass beveled. I am usually a plain Jane girl and the curtains are way outside my usual box but they whispered buy me and I'm not sorry I did! My walls Re newly painted revere pewter. the trim is simply ultra pure white from Sherwin Williams. I really can't afford to change the trim color for awhile as there are lots of windows and doors. The 1990 honey pine dresser and cedar chest will be going. My closet is organized and storage outside of it is not needed. I have some ideas but really have no experience combining prints and patterns and putting a room together. I am a wheelchair user so the funky medical equipment like the trapeze and patient lift need to stay! All ideas and suggestions are welcome! I would LOVE to see the room photo shop'd up if I could!
Things I can identify:
1. When I remove the pine furniture, what would look nice under the picturw windows whwre storage isn't needed? A little sitting area?
2. There is no room for night tables, and the builder grase pendants are not very elegant. The light fixtures can only be 12" in diameter cause of the lift's ceiling track. What kind of lighting?
3. The curtains stay. Should I stick with a simple ivory coverlet or is it possible to add and mix neutral prints.?
4. What types of throw pillows for the bed?
5. Would the trellis patterned rug work with the curtains or are other options better? I can't do sisal or juste though I love the look as they are very difficult to get up over with my wheelchair.
6. Any and all other ideas and suggestions welcome!
7. curtain rod placement? The curtains are 96 and so are my ceilings... I sew so hemming at any length is fine.
8. haven't purchased the headboard but if everyone likes it, the price is right and the reviews are great!
9. purchased the coverlet and shams but it can be returned.

Comments (176)

  • 11 years ago
    If you were to go with that color, here is an example of a wonderful fabric discounted to $12 from $168. They had this in cream, but it is sold out.

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    Buy Medium/Heavy Duralee "Shell Trellis" Exquisite Oceanic Matelasse | A P. Kauf · More Info
    ]
    jturner2urf thanked Ramona
  • 11 years ago
    Gotcha Ramona! :) I viewed a few blinds online with remote opening. You can get them in roller shades textured wood, ugly like I have! I'll have a better look at them today or tomorrow and see what all is out there!
  • 11 years ago
    A few recent projects to see my sewing quality! I got my first sewing machine when I was 8! I guess the linen struck me in a recent photos but it would definitely darken the room, I surmise. My living/dining area has white linen panels I made. There are three HUGE picture windows out there. I always second guess everything!
  • 11 years ago
    I am also a seamstress. My mom made her living that way, but have no time in current job. Beautifully done. I would stick with light colored drapes for bedroom. You can blackout line them if you are worried about sun. And while we are at it. I am confused about pendant lights. Is there a length that will not interfere with your equipment?
  • 11 years ago
    Since you're asking again, I think a cream or ivory linen for drapes without a pattern. It would be easier to coordinate and think it will look really nice.
  • 11 years ago
    I'll try the patterned ones but the more I look at them the more they seem bolder than I'm accustomed to. That's cool, Ramona! My Mom also sewed as a second job. I sew a lot for family and friends and also donate a lot of kids pj's to charity each Christmas season that I make throughout the year.
  • 11 years ago
    We couldn't roll the rug all the way out yet as it was too heavy. I put a pair of curtains up for the idea. They are just ok in my book! Dad loves them, Wayne thinks a curtain is a curtain and he wouldn't even notice. LOVE the rug! Great work Ramona! Makes me feel worse about yours though! Thoughts on the rug and or curtains! Please criticize away! I need all the help I can get!
  • 11 years ago
    That's what I meant by ok. I'm not a fan. I love the rug so I think I'll return the curtains! I just don't like them up and with the rug. What do you guys think, Ramona and Stephanie?
  • 11 years ago
    They are just that: ok. I thought the patterns echoed enough to work. but somehow the rug is luxe and the drapes are not. You can certainly mix patterns with that rug. Personally, I always like solid drapes as they let you do more in the rest of the room.
  • 11 years ago
    Hey JT

    How's things? Are you ok?
  • 11 years ago
    Thanks for asking Linda! I had appointments down at Lahey Clinic in Boston yesterday. I had preops and my surgery is a go for October 2. I'll be admitted on the 1st! I forgot my charger for my tablet! What do you all think we should decide on first? Curtains? headboard? Chairs? The curtains can be returned. I saved the slip! I do however really like the rug!
  • 11 years ago
    Hi JT

    I've sent you a private message


    I think you should concentrate on curtains first, I think you already have an idea of colour for the headboard and MO would be the chairs are plain because the rug isn't

    So if we get the right curtains the other stuff should be quite easy

    Have you seen

    Chairs
    Headboard
    Lighting
    Curtains

    That you like?
  • 11 years ago
    Hey JT

    I've uploaded some really great priced curtains, it's difficult to tell with the rug on screen to see which would go

    I've put 4 collages at the end of the colours I think go best but I can't really tell the colour of the rug properly

    There are a couple of rooms with the rug in it, to show you the curtains they used for ideas

    I love the rug
  • 11 years ago
    How do I get a private message? How do I retrieve the message to read it?
  • 11 years ago
    Linda, I'm not sure how to read a private message! Any suggestions?
  • 11 years ago
  • 11 years ago
    These are lined drapery panels in an ivory velvet. I like that they are wide enough to have one panel on each side. What I think may be difficult on either pair is the rod pocket tops. I think that would impede opening and closing them. If I use sheers, we'll definitely need to address the blinds.

    http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Ivory-Velvet-Blackout-Extra-Wide-Curtain-Panel/6811709/product.html?refccid=O4NA2UMX22EZRICPPYPDCRQKUE&searchidx=19
  • 11 years ago
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    I would nix the pendants. Install ceiling lighting. Then install swing arm wall sconces close to and above the sides of the bed. When you aren't using them for reading they can be swung back against the wall. A sitting area under the windows would be nice I think. Also, since it sounds like you are in a wheelchair, be careful of rugs. Make sure you have a pad that will prevent the rug from sliding. Make sure you can roll over it ok (not too high). Drapery---at first I was thinking puddle them, second thought was that you don't ever want to get hung up in them. Maybe 3" below the sill would work better....now to the bedspread. I think you should do something creative. Take the image off the drapery by tracing it and cutting a stencil. Stencil the pattern onto the fabric and make your own custom bedspread.
  • 11 years ago
    I love the texture of these. I definitely would never thought of burlap for curtains. it may be too casual for the rug though. I also think I could buy something like this and alter the tops to either drapery hooks or something.

    http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Open-Weave-Burlap-96-inch-Curtain-Panel/8531773/product.html?refccid=4YWLBMZZICIKCQCLZQIFVUOGPA&searchidx=122
  • 11 years ago
    It would be cool to stencil the burlap using acrylics, the acrylic would look awesome cause if you dry-brushed it on ( remove some of the moisture from your brush by pouncing it on paper towel) it would pick out the texture of the top weave and leave the bottom weave white. FUN STUFF!
    jturner2urf thanked Kathryn Long
  • 11 years ago
    These are nice but not sure if the color would be too dark. A place like penneys I can return to the store in town if need be. The savings is significant but not sure with rug. Stephanie has showed us though that one can successfully put simpler natural element amidst a lusher room.

    http://m.jcpenney.com/mobile/jsp/browse/product.jsp?deprtId=&ppId=1d46b24&grview=&sub_catId=&Ntt=&colorizedImg=0900631B81E40F9AM.tif&dimCombo=&subcat_Id=&currIndx=1&cateId=
  • 11 years ago
    If you are having trouble deciding and need to be assured of taking things back, Penney's is a good choice.
    jturner2urf thanked Kathryn Long
  • 11 years ago
    JT

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    jturner2urf thanked Linda
  • 11 years ago
    Linda, I just followed your Facebook directions to the letter. Firstly, I don't see our JT Album unless I click on your name and find it. I see comments at the bottom but they are only ones I've written you previously. Am I supposed to be able to get into this idea book without clicking on your name?
  • 11 years ago
    not Facebook, houzz
  • 11 years ago
    Rod pocket draperies can be attached with rings which are easy to slide. If you find grommets easy, consider them. Personally, I don't like them and rings should be just as easy. Those overstock velvet ones are nice. I've looked at them myself.
    jturner2urf thanked Ramona
  • 11 years ago
    Grommets are easy to slide but I really dislike the look. Do you mean the hooks with a little clip on the bottom?
  • 11 years ago
    My only concern with the velvet is the reviews say they are very heavy and am unsure if my rods would be sturdy enough.
  • 11 years ago
    Did u not like any of the $20 ones?

    Or the ones on the collages?
    jturner2urf thanked Linda
  • 11 years ago
    I think my mind waS in a brainstorming mode today! kinda have zero energy and a thousand things to do before my surgery that is in just two weeks! I'll look again now! Any idea why I can't see comments in my houzz on my tablet, Wayne's computer, or my phone?
  • 11 years ago
    There are different kinds of rings. Some clip on. You don't have to have grommets to have easy to pull. Check Stef's thread for a long discussion of how to attach rings. Your rods should be attached to a stud. The rods themselves would rarely be too weak, but the way they are attached might be. Your father would know about this.
    jturner2urf thanked Ramona
  • 11 years ago
    Ramona: Yes. My rods are DEFINITELY in the studs! Dad made sure of that. I'll go back on Stef's Drape-gate as I've forgotten about what I read now! :)
    Linda: I like some of the drapes but am having a hard time seeing color on the monitor to see if they might match the rug. The room with the grey sofa and orange funky pillows is a very true to color photo of the rug. Also, I'm not a fan of Tab tops.... they seem very casual compare to the rug. I think an ivory linen in some form would be nice. Another idea in my sewing mind is buying excellent quality ivory 100% linen tablecloths in 60X120 which would give me plenty of length for adding headers and buckram and a deep hem. This seems to be a cheaper option than buying straight yardage..... I'm pretty disappointed, I went back on the thread and can't seem to find the linen print we were discussing for a pillow. I found my comment about the 12" repeat but not the fabric. I wanted to keep that in my head as an idea for possibly making a duvet cover! Also, the headboard I liked with all the tufting that is posted on this thread is no longer available. bummer!
  • 11 years ago
    JT Linda can't delete, only you can. There are plenty of headboards like that although you might not get the same price. Easy does it. Take care of your health first.
    jturner2urf thanked Ramona
  • 11 years ago
    No worries. ... my fingers and mouth have worked a lot today but not my pocketbook! !!! I have days like that! I'll let linda read it then maybe figure out how to delete it! Let's face it with all the SPAM in my mailbox, email addresses are far from private! I think I may do a lot of looking in the next couple weeks but make most of my final decisions after surgery. It seems like a reasonable plan to me. If I decide to make my drapes, it won't be for awhile as I'll be out of commission for a month or so after surgery. 10 days to two weeks in the hospital then some recuperating before I'd be back at the sewing machine. How do I make collages of pictures to try and see items together?
  • 11 years ago
    Thanks, Ramona! I just deleted it!
  • 11 years ago
    Mixing patterns was too complex for me, I googled it myself. Trellis looks good with big floral prints, stripes & chevron.. Even feather designs look awesome. A trellis rug and a floral or striped bed spread in the same room would look nice...
    jturner2urf thanked Sara Keppler
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  • 11 years ago
    I like the minimal console and shelves for Stephanie. The teal accents are also lovely in that space!
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