Q. I’d like some tips on exactly how to make our basement bedroom feel more cosy.
— D.P., via email (To submit your own question, see our Ask A Designer™ page.)
A. nothing states cosy rather like a quilt, as well as your bright as well as lovely bedspread is the perfect jumping-off point for a lovely scheme.
Wallpapering only the wall behind your bed will provide the space a strong focal point as well as an illusion of higher height, as in our motivation shot. look for a small-scale print in a soft hue to bring rate of interest without being overwhelming. I’d suggest Celano Vine in Aloe, Harbury Trellis in Aqua or Prescott diamond in sunlight (all shown) from Schumacher. paint the other walls a soothing creamy neutral.
Your bed as well as side tables are on the contemporary side, however I believe this area should be a bit more country. Plus, I discover that low platform beds can amplify a subterranean feel. select a bed with a slipcovered headboard as well as neat skirt,like the Vanvik (shown) from Ikea. Then, browse vintage shops for a set of unique country-style side tables to replace your boxy ones. Don’t concern if you discover the tables however dislike the surface — a quick coat of white paint will solve that problem!
Keep the table surfaces remove by installing a pair of wall-mounted lamps on either side of the bed. Robert Abbey’s genuine simple 1836 wall Swinger sconce (shown) has a matte black surface as well as white material shade that’ll look great.
Finally, layer in more colour as well as pattern on your bed for an inviting bohemian feel. spread a striped duvet over the entire bed as well as have your quilt folded at the foot. If you can’t discover a ready-made duvet cover, have one sewed in a material like Castle Lake in linen (shown) from Robert Allen. A pair of Euro shams will surface the look nicely. utilize a simple floral in a medium scale for these, like Romo Fabrics‘ Ava in Watermelon (shown) as well as in Honeydew.
When you can, introduce a carpet in a light-toned berber, like Elte’s Chaplin Ivory or Kimble 1421 (both shown).
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1. Wallpaper, from left: Celano Vine in Aloe, Harbury Trellis in Aqua, Prescott diamond in Sunlight, Schumacher. 2. Carpet, from left: Chaplin Ivory, Kimble 1421, Elte. 3. Vanvik bed, Ikea. 4. Fabric, from left: Castle Lake in Linen, Robert Allen; Romo materials Ava in Watermelon, Bilbrough & Co. 5. Robert Abbey genuine simple 1836 sconce, Click illumination & Home.