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Jamie's Master Bedroom

Jamie's small master bedroom presents a few design challenges, but with proper furniture proportions, textures, and color we cano create a chic and relaxing getaway for this newlywed couple. 

Here is the letter:  

Hi Megan,

I have a lot of pics of our bedroom and how it is now... The window is just over 7' wide and 57 1/2" in height. We have a queen size bed and the nightstand that you see I am looking at getting another one for the other side. I really want something that is cozy with a mix of modern elegance I would love to change our light fixture to a chandelier, I really love our current drapes. There is not a whole lot of wall space being the window takes up one wall and the closet takes up the other and the bathroom door and a small little nook takes up the other which cant be much more than 2' wide. I have just finished repainting a mirror black which I would like to use in our room as well, I do have a floating wall shelve that I have not yet found a place for. I do also love the rustic/modern look, and am open to color I want it chic but not too girly. Right now it is just way to plain and being that we just moved into our place in December the bdrm has been my last priority, I would love it as a little get away! Sorry for over loading you I just haven't found any inspiration that has wow'd me yet, I am open to color...I kind of like the idea of on one wall wide horizontal stripes same color just one flat and one high gloss....

 -Jamie

Neutral Chic Room Design

Design Breakdown: 

Headboard: This beautiful padded headboard was the driver for the entire design. The warm grey with the metal studs along the edges provides a great mixture of modern and rustic elements. 

Wall Color: Like Jamie mentioned in her letter, I think incorporating painted stripes in the bedroom is a great idea. The stripes could be painted either (a) light grey and white, or (b) both light grey, but with different finishes (gloss and matte). 

Bedding: Too much dark color can make a room seem quite small. Because Jamie's room is relatively small to begin with, we need to be very careful when selecting fabric colors. I would suggest using a light colored fabric for the main bedding, incorporating accent pillows in multiple textures and patterns. This way you can add darker features to the space while controlling the proportion of light and dark. 

Secondary Furniture: Rather than one nightstand, using two on either side of the bed helps balance the space and frame the focal point of the room (which is, of course, the bed!). Using two different styles of nightstand, we can introduce a unique asymmetry, while still maintaining spatial balance. All of the secondary furniture, including both nightstands, should be dark to neutralize the otherwise large abundance of light colors.

Lighting: This authentic chandelier brings a sense of drama and romance to the room. I would hang it directly above the bed to anchor the space, and shine a spotlight on the focal point. 

Drapery: I would hang drapes with a bold pattern that incorporates the whites and the greys in the room. Don't shy away from using a combination of different patterns and textures in a space! 

Artwork: A neat idea would be for each person to choose their favorite photo (e.g. magazine cover, favorite memory) and have them printed in black and white. Hang each picture above its respective nightstand, using the same frame for each, to add some personality to the room. 

Decorations: When choosing decorations, I suggest working with the finishes and textures already present in the room. Here, I would incorporate some stainless steel, glass, and mirror, to play off the chandelier and lamps. 

So, to wrap things up, remember to carefully balance color proportions when working with a small room, experiment with different textures and patterns, and always try to add some unique personality to make it feel like home!

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