I’ve got bedrooms on the brain. I’ve got a fairly small master bedroom with a small window above the bed. It’s not exactly ideal. So I’ve been scouring the Internet looking for ideas. I want to maximize the window as much as I can, and make the small size feel cozy rather than tight.
The bedrooms I’ve been drawing inspiration from are far from small, but I keep going back to them again and again.
I am so in love with this bedroom from Bailey McCarthy. The lovely bedding is available through Biscuit Home, but what I’m really obsessed with is the wallpaper. Yes, the pattern is quite busy, but it’s offset by the soft blue drapes and crisp bedding and accessories. Love love love!
I’m really into relaxed formality these days. The panelling on the walls here has a very relaxed vibe, yet everything else has an air of formality, or at least, tradition. I used to be against the idea of matchy-matchy fabrics in the bedroom, but I can’t help but love the way it’s done here. The only thing I would change is the side table. I would want something with a little more substance. But that is literally the only thing.
There’s something about pale green paired with white that is so fresh and relaxing. I have no doubt I would sleep very peacefully in this room by Eric Ross Interiors.
I know this only shows a hint of the room, but it’s enough. Between the patterned drapes, window nook, chest of drawers, patterned lampshade and patterned rug, it should be a lot, but somehow it all works together perfectly and doesn’t feel too busy.
I’m a huge fan of using oversize art above the bed, and I particularly love giant blooms. I’ve seen this done a few times and as long as the colours are right I always love it. In this room the warm neutrals with just a hint of pink help keep things calm despite the large pattern.
One thing I can tell about myself from looking at these master bedroom inspiration photos is that I’m definitely more into traditional style than I used to be. While I don’t like anything too fussy, I’m drawn to elegant uses of pattern and traditional furniture and textiles. So the question is, how to incorporate all of this into a room the size of a shoebox?
Stay tuned…
