- Name:
- Lindsey
- Location:
- Austin, TX
- Division:
- United States
- What do you love about your bedroom?:
- I love how open and airy our bedroom feels. The white walls, curtains, furniture, and bed linens provide a nice, crisp backdrop to the occasional saturated colors. I also love the sentimental quality of so many of the objects in the room. My mother made the quilt at the end of the bed as a graduation gift. The framed art speaks to my profession as an art historian and my love of design. I made the geo-shapes on the windowsill for our wedding, and the paper crane mobile for fun. And, the photos hanging near the bureau are a mix of polaroids and some of our favorite personal instagram snapshots.
- What are your tips for creating a beautiful, healthy and organized bedroom?
- I think that as your bedroom is one of the most personal spaces in your home, it should be personalized and resonate with your own particular tastes and loves. Choose objects that are sentimental, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing to populate the space. Also, I like to layer a variety textures and prints throughout. I try not to feel pressured to be too âmatchy matchy,â as I think that is a somewhat common and limiting compulsion in bedroom design (e.g., complete bedroom sets with matching duvet, shams, and curtains).
- In modern homes, bedrooms have become more than just a place to sleep; they can be a retreat, a home office, a library, a relaxation zone. What are some ways you make the most of your bedroom?
- Unlike most bedroom spaces, ours is not offset from the center of the home. Instead, due to the somewhat odd layout of our carriage apartment, the bedroom connects to both the kitchen and an office space that leads to the living room. As a result, anyone wishing to move from the kitchen to the living room must pass through the bedroom. Though this stands counter to the notion that the bedroom is a private domain, I take it in stride and Iâve attempted to make the bedroom feel casual, open, and welcoming to visitors.
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I love this room. I have that same curtain you have hanging behind your bed. They are so heavy though they pulled the curtain rod out of the wall in my current place - they weren't anchored in.
I don't know what it is about this one, but I love it. And I normally can't handle white or off-white walls! Everything just looks so warm and cozy.
So airy and light! Love the colors!
i cant believe i can't figure out who george is....help! Cute room. Comfortable, clean, great use of space.
I love how you infused the room with so much charm and personality while still keeping it calm. I just pinned the picture of the curtain behind your bed to my Pinterest for dorm room decor because I think it's a brilliant idea for adding vibrancy to your walls on a budget. http://pinterest.com/skylarkmelody/dorm-room-decor-organization-inspiration/
It looks like you just have one of the curtains up? I think they come in a pack of two. Did you use the other one for another creative purpose? : )
Love the blues and whites and the loose, open feeling here. The floors look beautiful.
Lovely place, I absolutely love it. May I ask, where is the blue mirror from? I am looking for something similar. Thanks.
Lovely place, I absolutely love it. May I ask, where is the blue mirror from? I am looking for something similar. Thanks.
You've done a great job working with such a unique,challenging floor plan.Very nice.
I love everything in this room! Especially the floors, the dresser and that hanging. Can you please tell me where you got your bedside table from?
Beautiful, lovely blues.... And you have nice wood, and haven't painted it up, thanks for that!
The quilt your mom made is gorgeous! I would display it, too! I also think it is neat how your displayed the pictures -- the ones that look like they are hanging from a string.
I love your room and would love a House Tour. Love the posters and wall hanging above the bed. Looks like an interesting person lives here. ;)
Thanks for all the lovely comments, everyone!
@kim5409, George is George Nelson, of Nelson Bench and Bubble lamp fame!
@Skylark Melody, thanks for the pinterest props! I'm only using one of the curtains for now.
@desertflower, the blue mirror is from CB2.
@sandinmyunderpants, the bed side table is from Ikea.
George is also Nakashima :)
Love your room! I'm in the contest too, and also from Austin! And I used those same Ikea curtains, but in a different color. Great minds think alike!