Kelli's Bedroom

Hi Christine,

First of all I love your blog! I signed up today. It is so kind of you to offer your professional help. I really need your help before I make anymore expensive mistakes.

1. Master Bedroom: I purchased expensive Charisma duvet set and painted my room taupe. I HATE IT. It is so blah and I don't know what to do. I just purchased mirrors over the nightstands and the lamps. They still have the tags on them if you think they need to go. My headboard presents a problem when trying to hang anything over the bed. I just don't know what to do to pull this together. Should I just give up and get new bedding? I know I need draperies as well just can't proceed with that untill I decide where to go with my bedding. Your direction is greatly appreciated.

Hi Kelli,

You have a lot going right with your bedroom. Everything blends together very well so far. I don't think you have made any big mistakes. With that said- It is a bit on the boring side. :) You are lacking some contrast and dimension. I can't see all of your walls- but what I do see is three mirrors. I selected a nice big piece of art for you. It is at the top of the post- artist Grace Feyock. It is 70 x 48. Do you have a wall on the other side of the room for that? If not- you can get rid of the mirror over the dresser. I still want more interest in your room- So let's add it!

1. Replace the hardware on your furniture- the white wash look is hot- but those handles are not. :)




2. Add crown moulding.




3. Wallpaper the room. This paper below is from Ronald Redding, 18 Karat. This will add interest and color.





4. Add some drapes. Floor to ceiling panels. I would do a silk or velvet- Matching the silvery taupe - or match the wallpaper would be beautiful.



5. Add a rug. The one below is from Homedecorators.com- get a large 8 x 10- have part of it under the bed. This will add luxury and contrast.

Hey Kelli- there you go- don't forget "greenery"- In your case I would go with some twiggy things in the corner in a cool large vase with an uplight- and a floral arrangement on the dresser. Of course- you didn't give me a budget- so maybe we should just replace your bed with the beautiful one below from Patina: There. You will sleep like a princess. :) How great is that? :)