Poor Chris. After his hard work on the guest bath remodel, all he wants to do is sit on the couch and play video games. But he married me and I always seem to have plans to keep him busy. This weekend it was to help me rearrange the furniture in our bedroom.
In my
previous post, I mentioned that I wanted to position the bed in front of a window to improve the flow of the room. I was actually surprised reading your comments by how many people have done this in their own homes with great success. Music to my ears.
Chris and I first tried moving our current headboard in front of the window, but it clearly wasn't going to work out. The headboard is just too tall and it looked really awkward against the sloped wall.
So we brought in a headboard that was in our guest bedroom.
Much better. Incidentally, Chris made this headboard for me as a wedding gift way back when, so it seems appropriate that we use it in our master bedroom.
Don't judge yet, this room is still in progress...but here's where we're at currently:
I love the new orientation of the room, but the obvious question is "How the heck do I dress that window behind the bed?". It certainly needs
something. The sloped wall presents a bit of a challenge. I have an idea how I could address it, but I'd love to hear your thoughts before I do anything.
Any suggestions?
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Carrie, I can't believe Chris made that bed as a wedding present! How sweet is that??
I think one of your inspiration photos from the other day had full length panels on the window behind the bed, right? Although maybe that only makes sense if you can see the sides of the panel. Hmmmm. Already loving the crown and the bones of this room!
it is looking great so far and i love that the headboard was a gift, too,- especially one he made! so sweet!
First off, the rug looks gorgeous in there and second, what a wonderful wedding gift! The headboard is beautiful and I like the contrast with the mirrored tables. Now to the windows....if you used panels could you add a small rod where the wall slopes to hold them near the wall (similar to a stair rod, tho I am not sure that is the correct term)? There probably are millions of ways to do this, so I can't wait to see what you come up with!
Carrie, he did a grand job on the headboard. Looks like the window needs to be framed first like the other one and then hang panels on each side high like your inspiration pic in the post before this one. Can't wait to see what you do.
Carrie...
I love the headboard in this room. Why were you holding out on us?? And the sentiment behind it...how sweet! Can't wait to see what you do with the window.
Chris MADE the headboard? How fantastic! Could you work with a panel or two attached to the sloped ceiling? That might add a cozy effect and draw the eye up to the ceiling. Just a thought!
P.S. Thanks for your nice comment about my bedding! The scalloped "Mr. & Mrs." pillowcases are vintage from Ebay ($15!).
I think everyone is seriously impressed with your husband. That headboard is amazing and definitely looks better in front of the window than the other one (but I really like the other one too).
Window options: (1) You could do a valance at the top which would make the window look bigger. (2) What about a wall of draperies? It would be very luxurious. Check out this pin: http://pinterest.com/pin/233272455668447248/
So far so good. I think, depending on what you are doing with the other window you could do something similar with the drapes and go with a rod double the width of the window and fuller drapes. They should hang better (partially behind the bed) and cover-up the sloped wall making it less noticeable. It might work. Something to think about.
It's looking awesome. I live that your hubby made that for you! In terms of the wall behind the bed, you can extend faux curtains past the windows. This will make the wall feel grander and give the illusion that your window is bigger. We had to do it, but because our window wasn't centered.
I love the new orientation and your rug looks fabulous! I read the other comments as to what type of window treatments to do. Lots of good ideas. I think I would have mirrored some of them so nothing new to suggest. Your husband is definitely a keeper too. I can't believe he made that bed...amazing.
Is that the new rug?? It looks great! And the bed looks great under the window.
Maybe you could just hang normal curtains high and wide and the bed will keep the more flush against the wall, tricking the eye into thinking the wall isn't as curved as it is.
That headboard is amazing! What an adorable wedding present! I think some really sweet gauzy curtains hung from the ceiling would look really pretty falling away from the slope!
We have had our beds in front of windows in two houses now too. I like the way the room is flowing and the headboard works perfectly too. Nice job!
Really like the new orientation! (We also have our bed in front of a window.)
Also, that rug is divine.
I love the way this looks! And it's so sweet that your husband made the headboard! I think you could hang the curtains on the ceiling right in front of where the sloping wall stops and then tuck the them behind the bed. Kind of like the first picture here: http://www.designsponge.com/2010/06/day-five-romantic-irish-interiors.html
Looks great! That rug is amazing.
I think the new positioning is great. What if you did something really dramatic and hung some drapes from the ceiling - like a sheer or something that would hang really lightly but still have a grand effect. Just a thought. The sloped wall is a challenge.
I don't have any suggestions but I just have to tell you how relieved I am to finally see someone with an alarm clock out on their night stand. I check out lots of blogs and I always wonder "where are their alarms clocks".
Love your blog!
Your bedroom looks great! I love your white bedding. I think windows should match, so maybe hang the same drapery panels on the window behind the bed and tuck them behind the headboard. That way with the slanted wall they won't hang forward.
Oh you just have to use that headboard if he made it! How wonderful! I love the room and those moldings are amazing. I will have to think about what I would do with the window.
-Shelley
Glad you moved the bed! I would put matching panels (matching the other window) - hang them so the window is exposed and the panels go out to the edge of the headboard. They will need to be tucked (as mentioned above). Then add vertical art on each side. I think your lamps may be too short. You may want to put some books under them for a lift. Also The clear glass on the lamps may be redundant over the mirrors. You might want to use something with a flatter finish to add weight and balance to the whole area. What about those alabaster lamps you bought at the antique store? Good luck! Can't wait to see the finished room.
That is so cool that Chris made that headboard for you. He did a great job! I like where your bed is. That's great that you have another window in your room. I'll be interested to see what you do for window treatments because I'm at a loss.
Shutters? That problem is hard. I'm glad it's you and not me.
I like the new layout!
I'll admit you've got me stumped on this one. I'm dying to see how you handle this.
Wow! Great!
I would put up some drapes to match or extend beyond the length of the headboard. Does that make sense? Essentially you would be giving the illusion of a larger window. Meh, that's my advice, but what do I know?! Can't wait to see what you decide!
Love the way it looks - I agree with some of the other posters - curtains that extend beyond the window (maybe even across the wall) would look amazing.
My house has that same heating system and it really is a challenge to set a room up. Maybe an accent color on the wall behind the bed to give that window a pop.
Wow, this is really coming along!! I can't wait to see it all finished. Your husband has some great talent! How special to have the headboard in your room!
Chris' ego must be hugely inflated. Can he even still fit through the bedroom door? ;) I know whatever you choose it'll look great. You've got a good start already.
Great bed! I like it the way it is. Very cosy and charming.
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