help me redecorate in FIVE easy questions?

Question

we moved in about a year ago and i just LOATHE the nasty off-white/pale yellowish colors the default newly built homes with.

i'm playing off these gorgeous russet rose sheets and trying natural green walls.

i'm just looking for suggestions and a few tips to help me out,
i have no clue where to even start!




2) i haven't got a clue how to coordinate furniture with the room. what can i look for to help give it balance and stability but still leave
room for utility?

i've posted 5 questions about different aspects of the room i'm redecorating.
please help with as many as possible
thank you

ps. sorry, it's a bedroom.

Answer 1

Well, typically, the bed anchors the bedroom. Select your bed with proportion in mind (don't put a king size in a small room; don't put a twin in a large room).

Next, consider how YOU use the room. Do you need nightstands? 1 or 2? An armoire with a TV? A dresser? 2 dressers? Do you want a nice reading area?

If you want your bed to anchor, then you'll want the bed to be the prominent piece you see when entering the bedroom. The rest of the arrangment will typically depend first on openings (windows and doors), balance (don't put lots of heavy pieces all on one side of the room) and how you use the room.

Answer 2

Re: furniture in the room. Number one, let people have access in and out the room. Too many folks end up blocking natural pathways with pieces scattered throughout. If you are having only one "conversation" area, make sure there is a clear path to the door and other accessible areas from the room. Similar considerations if you have the space for multiple "conversation" pits or ativity areas. Let people move around, circulate.

Answer 3

Tough to answer, as you don't clarify what type of room you're talking about.

For the most part, don't line your furniture up against the walls (unless this is all the space you have). Often, it can help to create a conversational area, if you pull the sofa away from the wall, and make an "L" with the loveseat or chairs.

Offsetting all of it to allow for a "hallway" along a wall allows for good traffic flow.

Answer 4

See Number 3. I'm all for multipurpose. I have those vacuum storage bags under my bed for seasonal clothing and bedding, as well as one holding a pillow, linens and towels for unexpected overnight guests. I would invest in as large a dresser piece as could fit and hang a large mirror orver it. This will also help create the illusion of more room while it will reflect light from the lamps back as well. To cut down on clutter on top of the dresser, my husband and I both have a top drawer we use to hold assorted misc until returned to it's proper place and he uses his to empty his pockets. The bed is positioned so that the dresser runs the length of it on one side, so we put the alarm clock there. This also cuts down the temptation to hit the snooze button. Across from the foot of the bed is my old cedar chest (refinished) which holds infrequently used or seasonal sporting clothes and items. There's a collection of stackable wicker boxes on the side of the bed that houses all my nail paraphenalia, swimsuits and tanning items, all that female stuff there's not enough room for in the vanity. It also serves as a table top on my side of the bed. We opted for an armoire designed for an entertainment unit in the bedroom instead of a chest. My husband folds his jeans and casual clothes rather than using the limited space in our closet. the top also holds other decorative backets that house his baseball cards and momentos. If room permits, you can hang one of those mosquito nets over the head of the bed to balance height in the room.

Answer 5

You will want to look for furniture that serves more than one purpose. For example, a daybed or futon would work nicely. Another idea is a "bunk bed" that is a finished wood color with only the top bunk. They usually come with a desk &/or dresser underneath.