rugger
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Post by rugger on Apr 23, 2022 17:10:55 GMT -6
We are rearranging our house and moved S's office from the front room. The room is now a guest room, and where his desk and bookshelf once lived, is now a very blank wall.
What should we put here? It's across from where the bed is (pull out sofa now, Murphy bed later). Paint or architectural accents or honeycomb shelves or something totally different?
R suggested a wall of air plants, which sounded cool until I realized they just look like spiders all over the wall. Not for me, TYVM.
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Speedy
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Post by Speedy on Apr 24, 2022 8:13:29 GMT -6
I think some shelving or a painting maybe would be fine. I like using pictures and paintings as wall decor (which, I realize, is kind of the purpose lol)
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Post by tj on Apr 24, 2022 8:25:32 GMT -6
I typically prefer for my design to meet a function. Do you need anything else? Do you need somewhere to store some books? Then do bookshelves. Essential oils or Knick knacks? Hexagon shelves would be perfect. Hats and coats? A pretty hook set. If you have no storage needs, I say a large painting or a pretty set of 3 or something. Bc the less surfaces I have to dust in life, the better.
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Post by mintyblueair on Apr 24, 2022 8:54:25 GMT -6
I would put bookshelves because I always need more book storage. Or a low dresser with a mirror or artwork above.
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Post by tj on Apr 24, 2022 9:09:08 GMT -6
I would put bookshelves because I always need more book storage. Or a low dresser with a mirror or artwork above. Ooh yeah, if it’s a guest room and there isn’t a dresser or mirror, that’s a good call. |
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Post by rugger on Apr 24, 2022 13:04:10 GMT -6
I would put bookshelves because I always need more book storage. Or a low dresser with a mirror or artwork above. Ooh yeah, if it’s a guest room and there isn’t a dresser or mirror, that’s a good call. Not much room on that wall, unfortunately. It's a very small room. When the bed is pulled out, there's maybe 2ft between the bed and wall |
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Post by mintyblueair on Apr 24, 2022 20:19:16 GMT -6
I'd still do a mirror if there isn't one already. Maybe a full-length mirror off to one side with one large or two smaller framed art works beside.
Or if you don't want to do a mirror you could do a gallery wall of some colourful prints.
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milano
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Post by milano on Apr 25, 2022 12:56:33 GMT -6
I would do a small "gallery wall" that includes a mirror, a shelf or two, a couple of hooks and a couple pieces of colorful artwork. Hooks/mirror/shelf would be helpful for guests to have places to set/hang things. Maybe a very narrow set of drawers or tall nightstand? For extra storage.
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Post by rugger on Apr 25, 2022 15:32:05 GMT -6
I would do a small "gallery wall" that includes a mirror, a shelf or two, a couple of hooks and a couple pieces of colorful artwork. Hooks/mirror/shelf would be helpful for guests to have places to set/hang things. Maybe a very narrow set of drawers or tall nightstand? For extra storage. Would you keep it white or paint it an accent color? |
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Post by rugger on Apr 25, 2022 15:36:04 GMT -6
This is with the bed pulled out. I could prob get a small dresser/nightstand to put where the footstool is.
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tj
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Post by tj on Apr 25, 2022 18:01:01 GMT -6
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Post by mintyblueair on Apr 25, 2022 18:46:43 GMT -6
I like colour on walls, but I'm not a big fan of a single accent wall. I'd keep it white, and I like tj's suggestion for art! |
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Post by milano on Apr 25, 2022 19:22:06 GMT -6
I would do a small "gallery wall" that includes a mirror, a shelf or two, a couple of hooks and a couple pieces of colorful artwork. Hooks/mirror/shelf would be helpful for guests to have places to set/hang things. Maybe a very narrow set of drawers or tall nightstand? For extra storage. Would you keep it white or paint it an accent color? I'm a fan of white wall with bright colors on the things attached to the wall. Like dark wood shelves, turquoise hooks, mirror with a fun frame, artwork with bright punchy colors throughout, etc. Then you wouldn't even have to paint! |
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Post by pbandj714 on Apr 26, 2022 8:54:28 GMT -6
I really like the way it looks white since space is limited. I would stick with very low profile decor if you choose to hang something because I'd be afraid of people bumping their heads on shelves or knocking things off the wall on their way past the bed.
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Post by sarenu on Apr 26, 2022 9:10:15 GMT -6
I really like the way it looks white since space is limited. I would stick with very low profile decor if you choose to hang something because I'd be afraid of people bumping their heads on shelves or knocking things off the wall on their way past the bed. Yes, as someone who as limited room in my bedroom I agree. Keep it blank so no one bumps into decorations. Keep the stool for a bag. I really like that as an option. Or look into a lighter wallpaper option to add some color or texture. |
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Post by rugger on Apr 26, 2022 10:56:01 GMT -6
Ooh, those are pretty! Also, A was upset that I took the footstool out of her room 😬🤷 So, either she needs another footstool or I change what's in that corner LOL |
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Post by milano on Apr 26, 2022 10:56:26 GMT -6
Ohh I missed somehow that this wall was not above the sofa. In that case, maybe a corner shelf and a couple of hooks? And some low profile wall art?
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Post by rugger on Apr 26, 2022 11:08:16 GMT -6
Ohh I missed somehow that this wall was not above the sofa. In that case, maybe a corner shelf and a couple of hooks? And some low profile wall art? Oh, yeah, haha, we have a couple frames above the couch. They should fit right into the Murphy bed frame as well. It just felt really bare sitting on the couch looking at a plain wall. |
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