I'm only part way through the video after the first designer but my heart is calling back to the guy who makes shorts about redesigning spaces. I think it would be interesting to swap the bed over to the opposite wall so you don't have to walk around the bed! Something about the flow of energy through the room. But the built in wardrobe may be challenging.
Have you considered the floor to ceiling curtains in either the dark green or one of the accent colours you like? It could bring some more colour and softness/cosiness into the room!
Ooh, that's a great idea. I saw another TH-camr (Shelby Church) use an adhesive curtain track to stick to the ceiling (you use heat to remove them) so she could hang floor-length curtains across the whole wall in her apartment.
If she keeps the wall as it is, then I don't think this is a good idea. In the interior design renders they tried to keep one focal point: which is the colored wall. Having large pieces in the same color (such as large curtains) could actually break the whole concept. There would be more "points of interest" for your eye, and it could look scattered and flat.
A solution my partner and I have come up with to combat "The Chair" or just throwing things on the floor is to just have one drawer of the chest of drawers be empty by default and act as the dumping ground for that sort of stuff. Requires a little bit of extra space set aside but its been really handy!
I do this too! I keep a box on top of my dresser for this. At some point I may need to move it to look less messy but it works. My husband needs one too lol@@piarateking8094
I would suggest painting the currently white walls a warm peachy orange. Maybe a pastel or maybe brighter depending on how light/cosy you want the space to feel. My impression is that you want the space to feel warmer and you are done with the bright white walls and white painted wood. Given the way your window works, I'd say keep having a blind rather than switching to curtains, but you could change the blind. You can get roller blackout blinds in a lot of different colours, maybe pick a colour you like better. If you like the look of curtains you could maybe have decorative curtains either side of the window even if they're not closable.
I have bedside lamps coming from the ceiling! They aren't hardwired at the ceiling, they're just plugged into normal outlets and hung from hooks. Keyword you're looking for is a plug in pendant light.
I've also seen ones that the base screws in or sticks to the ceiling and then you use a rechargeable smart bulb. Great option if it's not close enough to a plug.
Also it's interesting to have a frame of reference what those services cost. I always thought it was too expensive, but you did the photos and the measurements yourself and you will do the actual redesign yourself as well so it was just a collection of ideas from professionals. Good to know that's an option!
We are in the process of starting to redo our daughter's bedroom, she will be 10 at the end of the year. We measured out the room, created a Pinterest board and drew up the bedroom to scale. We then cut out, again to scale, her bed, bedside table and the wardrobe, which is moving position. We then played around with it to see how moving the position of the bed makes the bedroom look so much bigger. We are going to use fiver to do a render of the room, just to reassure her that she is going to like it.
I liked the last design most, but I honestly don't think any really fulfilled the brief. I definitely think you should have a/the full length mirror on the empty window wall and then perhaps get a larger wardrobe instead (maybe removing the need for such a large chest of drawers). Then on the bookshelf wall, do your version of a built in/modular storage unit. Do shelves up to the ceiling, you don't have to have doors for them if you want to use them as bookshelves (books are beautiful let's show them off). Also, please paint the stark white walls, at least a more warm neutral colour to complement the green and make it more cohesive (love the idea of continuing the green on one more wall).
I feel like all the designers made such basic and bland designs. I feel like their style or most of their clients styles are very contemporary. Where was all the color and fun? But I agree with your ideas! Also I would suggest having more color for example in the bedsheets, maybe even curtains and so on :)
@@geraldiinapommedeterre629 I agree with you about the colours. I think showing off the books will add colour to the room, but also totally agree on adding colour through textiles.
I painted my IKEA Billy bookshelves, as long as you sand and prime first it's fine (and mine were black going to pale green, should be easier with white) - really happy with how they turned out actually, and saved us a lot of money!
I think I remember some interior designer pointing out that if you have floor to ceiling curtains on either side of the window it might feel more spacious as the eye does not know where the window ends, if that makes sense? Continuing the wardrobe with sliding doors sounds smart!
They way I hang my long dresses is to loop the bottom hem back up and stick it through the hanger hole. This way the straps also don't have to carry all the weight of the dress while being stored. :)
"I don't know what words to use to describe interior design, but this is interesting", me everytime i come out of the hairdress with not quite what i had envisionned.
Love the idea someone else in the comments pointed out fo doing floating bookshelves along the wall with the window so that you don’t need as much ‘bulky’ storage at either side and can then really utilise those spaces with one less consideration and that might help with having less along the wall where the cot will be
I never comment on videos but have so many ideas, this is so up my ally!! 😂 1. You can buy battery bulbs so you don't have to get an electrician in to put ceiling or wall lights, you can just fix them to the wall/ceiling and you the battery/USB charging lightbulbs which are controlled with a switch. 2. Blinds 2 go do these built in blinds which clip into the window so it doesn't matter how the window opens. My parents have them on french doors are they are great, you can also get black out. 3. Definitely go for a sliding door on the wardrobe it will save so much space, and recommend extending the current wardrobe area incase there isn't anything behind! 4. I think your room would look great in a colour drench, taking the green onto all walls and the ceiling, then with bright art and mirrors to lighten the space. I think a walnut wood would look amazing. Agree that you should stick with the style of the property but maybe a scandi or mid century style pieces would have a modern edge 😊
Great video ! Love interior design so I wanted to share my thoughts 😂: 1. Love the ideo of wall/ceiling sconces for the lights 2. Seems like making the wardrobe bigger on the same wall is the right move, I think it looks gorgeous on the first design 3. I dont think the darker wood looks traditional, there are a lot of different stain options that look very modern and would suit the flat, 4. Also love the idea of having a new built in with drawers and enough space for books on top and on the side in the same wood as the wardrobe, it would look very elevated and intentional, would also look great if extended into the corner! 5. in the blank spot for the bathroom door you could have a large floor length mirror 6. I think you should paint the rest of the wall surface that is not covered by built ins in the same green, it would make the style more cohesive 7. Make the window wall a gallery wall with all your art and decor, pictures etc so you have something interesting to look at siting in bed 8. For the window, whether curtains or blind, you should definitely go larger and with fabric, maybe in a cool pattern/ texture
hi hannah - (commercial) interior design student here! i think your style in general leans a bit more mid century modern and the dark wood is definitely the way to go with jewel tones. have you thought about colour drenching the room? would make it super cosy but maybe not what you're going for. pinterest will be your best friend for comparing different ideas! agree w all three designers that you need wall sconces rather than bedside lamps, you can get ones that plug in too so no need for an electrician. another vote for curtains, and maybe some wallpaper to match your paint / artwork colours behind the bookshelves? depends how maximalist and layered you're aiming for. i might reach out on other socials if i have any bright ideas, and will definitely be followng with interest after how well your living room turned out - good luck!!
FYI they sell very good quality vinyl peel and stick paper you could use to put a wood look on top of your dresser if you want to go that direction. I put some on a counter in my kitchen 5 years ago and it's still going strong! That empty space behind the door in the third render - you could add hooks to hang things from! I think you're onto something with the corner being used for storage. It's slightly complicated with considerations for how drawers/cabinets open so they don't interfere with handles on the immediate other side - but they do it in kitchens, so I'm sure it could work!
Yes I’m also drawn towards a corner solution because it would hopefully leave some room by the bed for cot/route to toilet. And adding hooks or something in that space is an excellent idea - thank you!
@@morehannah also in regards to the wall lights IKEA do wall sconces that don't need addiction electrical work, only downside is a slightly ugly wirer
And what about in the corner a bookshelf that continues below the window as a bench with a trunk. Not sure how you call that in English that could be a little bench to sit or just drop clothes. And then some art between the bigger built in wardrobe and the window. Hooks behind the bathroom door and the mirror in between the corner bookshelf and the door. Don’t know if you can see it but that what I imagined ;) I would definitely get sliding doors I just made a built in wardrobe in my bedroom and I was super attached to having doors that opened but my dad made me change my mind and i don’t regret it ! It feels like there’s so much more space.
I love that green colour, so I'm so glad you're keeping it! I also liked your idea of carrying the colour on to the second wall. In regards to the lights over the bedside tables the easiest way to do it would be to use rechargeable bulbs, it would mean you wouldn't need an electrician. Looking forward to watching the makeover video 😊
I really like the curtains, agree with having sliding doors on the wardrobe. Even though you have a carpet you may want to consider a rug to zone off the bed! And yeah some kind of "dumping chair" or even just a section in the wardrobe for things that would otherwise land on the floor is probably wise I also really like those pendant lights in particular, but yeah like someone else said you can totally get plug in sconces. Cover the cords and paint the covers like the wall 😉
Love the wardrobe wall also being teal and extending the wardrobe with sliding doors to maximise storage but reducing floor space. You can get battery/rechargeable wall lights or wall lights where the wire is on the outside of the wall. Love the dark wood too and the curtains. I think corner floor to ceiling built in storage on the bookshelf wall would be a great idea to allow cot space and utilising space for books! If you can’t see out of the window, consider putting the bed on the window wall so you can look at the teal wall where pictures and items can be hung. It would reduce all the walking around the bed for sure but may be tricky to find places for storage. Thoroughly enjoyed this video, can’t wait to see what happens next
I thought a lot of the designer options looked quite hotel-like whereas your inspo images looked a bit more cosy. I think painting the bathroom door and framing the same colour as the wall will make the room look bigger. Have you thought about a box headboard that runs the length of the wall and has space for some books at the side? they are quite easily built and could be made either out of wood or painted a bright colour. The lamps being affixed to the wall would give a lot of space and you can get ones that have pretty cables that hang down so no internal cabling is needed. Adding some lime green to the dark green and lots of pops of orange wold be great, I'm imagining a orange chair after you mentioned having a chair in the room!
Go big is my advice. Embrace the whimsical. Green and orange is such a fab colour combo and there's so much opportunity. Totally agree with painting the second wall. And if you do the wardrobe same colour, perhaps orange or wooden accents that match the bed frames wood. Have fun with bedding. I like the bookshelf being on the window wall. Such a great video. Can't wait to see your ideas come to lire! ❤
I'm also an interior designer who does 3d renders. I would love to give you some ideas after the feedback you gave during the video (for free of course) I just need some dimensions. 🎉❤ But in the meantime, you could consider some stained glass type privacy film for your window, there are some Amazon sconces that don't need electrical wiring just some periodical charging
As an architect I thought they were all not great, but maybe its just the way the process works, like you send your brief and then you get final images. I feel like a meeting would be way more helpful, like an inital consultation where you talk through the space and then a meeting where the ideas are presented so you can talk through the space together and test options, rather than just being given a design and having to figure out whats going on. If you wanted to test layouts yourself, I saw people in the comments mentioning dear modern, you could cut out pieces of card to scale (1:100 would be 1m=1cm, 1:50 would be 1m=2cm, might be easier a bit bigger) for the different furniture pieces and then try them out, this might be a good way to see if new furniture piece will fit the space well. A lot of these designs seemed to just make the furniture to whatever size would be best but as you know from your living room custom pieces are so expensive. You can also do this digitally on sketchup... you could get a free pro trial for a month but it depends how techy you are.
Design By Me is a great free app that allows you to adjust some common furniture pieces to size, and room size. I've used it every time I've moved in the past few years!
One thing I really like from Designer 2 is having the green art on a white wall, and white decor on your green wall. It felt like they were linked to each other in a really satisfying way!
You don't even need a practical reason not to like the current wardrobe, other than it being fugly :D Am also glad you pointed out not liking the wood the first designer chose because I think it's only a slightly elevated version of the current look. And I don't think the wicker would be more comfortable than wood at all (it's pretty though) The second version though sharing your space concerns I really like the around the window thing and I think you could keep the chest of drawers and just choose a different wardrobe and definitely a different bookshelf (Kallax is fine but I think you're over it and it's what screams Ikea boxyness the loudest imo and also it's not the most space efficient when it comes to bookshelves). The bookshelf over the bed I think is silly/unnecessary/would make me paranoid, but you could just swap it back with the painting. On the topic of wall lights: there are definitely options that are not hardwired into the wall and instead just plugged in regularly (with different degrees of sleakness) but still mounted on the wall the third design is absolutely horrible (it's not mature and adult, it's just sad), but I'm glad it informed you of the option to install curtailns, definitely go for that! :D
If you are worried about the layout, move furniture around, the only built in piece is the wardrobe. You could definitely try to swop the bed and the chest of drawers and bookshelf, and even try designer #2 idea of having the chest of drawers under the window. I have to be honest, I don't like your blinds, a fabric Roman blind would look much nicer or ceiling to floor curtains. If you go to a specialist curtain store they have so many clever and beautiful solutions for tricky windows, you could get block out fabric if you like to sleep in a dark room. Good luck with the renovation/redesign,i hope that you end up with a bedroom that works well for you and that you love 😊
Hi Hannah! Absolutely no expert - but a mirror on the opposite wall of your bed - so that you can see yourself when in bed - is something that you would avoid in (modern) feng shui :) Also a picture frame above the bed is better than a shelf, also in feng shui, because things could fall off of it on to you :) I like the idea of painting more walls green, makes it cozier and looks more intentional in my eyes. If you want a really moody vibe, you could also paint all the walls in that green. And play more with lighting to make it really warm and cozy. Also love dark wood against the green wall instead of white. If you walk through the space a lot between the two doors, you could consider putting the bed where the built in wardrobe currently is. Excited for an update on this room!
ALSO, I am tall and only wear dresses so FEEL you on that one. Our wardrobe is half fill length, half double, as the husband doesn't need long hanging, we share that between us. Our whole unit os only 2m wide and it is heaps of space and includes a vertical set of cubbies which have baskets in them for undies, socks, t shirts, scarves. We bought the cheapest modular set in the shop, it was only about $120 (60 pounds) compared with hundreds. And CURTAins OMG you love moody. Get some more fabrics in there
In terms of circulation you absolutely could consider having the bed against the window wall, since right now it sit awkwardly in the way between the two doors and might not be so great in terms of energy. But that would also imply having to repaint the green wall
You can install roman shades in Windows like yours, I have them. They start under the vent (just above the glass). Not every company does it, but this solution is def available if you like it. I have a similar setup of roman shades+sheer curtains in my living room and can recommend it
You can get ceiling pendant lights that control with Bluetooth switches, and you just have to charge them every now and again rather than needing to have them wired in by an electrician! My parents just had some installed for their bedroom side lamps and they work really well!
I liked seeing all of these! I would do a larger build in wardrobe for your clothes, all the walls green, curtains, bookshelfs (painted or new ones), shelf above your bed. But I also realllllyyy liked the idea I read in the comments of swapping the bed to the opposite wall. You can also hang lamps above your bedside table without wiring it into the wall. Good luck!
I definitely recommend curtains for the window! If having both is impossible, always curtains rather than blinds. Blackout curtains darken even better than blinds. If light isn't a problem for sleeping, there is a huge variety of curtain colours/patterns/textures/sheerness to choose from, it's one of the easiest ways to switch up the look of a room. A 2-railed "rod" system allows for a sheer/lacy "day curtain" to stay in place to prevent outside looking in, and heavier "night curtains" to be opened/closed as needed. Maybe emerald green floor-to-ceiling blackout curtains on the foreground and a sheer curtain with embroidered or printed leaf motifs on the background🌿 Since the view isn't awesome, some curtains with a landscape printed on them could be great😉🏞🏝🏜🌆🌄 Similar to wall-size panoramic photo wallpapers, there are beautiful forest scapes in curtains. Accumulate a pair for each season or always wake to one unchanging dream-view😊
The first one seems like the best option for layout and furniture placement and the third seems the best option for color and fabric based on the needs you shared. The second seemed most off to me. Look forward to seeing how the room ends up.
It's amazing how much storage you get in a good floor to ceiling wardrobe, so you might not need the chest of drawers. I'd do the wardrobe wall, bed wall and window wall almost exactly like the last option (but with your preferred bed, wallpaper etc) and then for the wall that you enter into, ditch the drawers and put the bookshelf you already have in the corner so theres space for a cot next to it along the wall close to the bed. Maybe a floating shelf from the bookshelf above the cot (if that's safe?) for more book storage and to give a more built-in feel. Love the long curtains and huge mirror. I feel like fewer but bigger items is key
I suggest you paint the whole room yummy green, it will make the the furniture more bearable. And yes, bigger wardrobe. Then live with the rest. The wider wardrobe though gives you really not enough room to walk around the bed from the door. If you get a superking, don't get a bed with a head ANd end, the less room the frame takes lengthwise the better. Our room is really narrow and changing our bed to just having a bedhead not an end, gave me 15 more cms to get around it to my side
Some thoughts. I'd go for the main parts of the first one, just change the little things you didn't like. That is hang art and curtains on the window wall, and choose another brown coulor for the wardrobe (more red/yellowish tone perhaps).This one suited best your requirements, and it seemed that you liked the furniture better on this option, i.e. the bed. You can always add the colors that are missing in textiles and art. When it comes to your concern about electricity, there are wall lights that have cable chanal that hide the cord and are plugged into the outlet you already have. You can probably DIY something similar for the ceiling lights too, but there I would strongly consider doing it more properly and hier an electrician. I have the same type of windows as you for the opening mechanism. I have hung my blinds on the window frame itself and not the "window roof". Therefore, when I open my window, the blinds follow the window and do not prevent the window from opening. You can also try out the design of the second one by temporarily rearranging the furniture you got to see if you like it on the window wall. Personally, I think one is long and thin while the other feels more spacious.
I think bigger wardrobe in the current place, and hopefully big enough to mean you don’t need the drawers, then a floor to ceiling book case wrapping the corner where the current drawers are, with a poof on the floor in the corner for your clothes dumping come optimistic reading spot
I think the first one had good storage ideas. The second one looks like it wouldn't fit your tastes and I'd worry about the furniture next to to window would limit light coming into your room. Also the chest of drawers could feel cramped when you try to open them. I think the third had the most individual style and the mirror/curtains could definitely be carried through. It will be so fun to see your taste come through!
We're doing wall sconces to save table space, and ive seen quite a few plug in options. Even a few with battery operated lights. I wanted the pendant (hanging) lights, but we opted for a wall treatment instead. The last design is my overall favorite, but cot space might be a problem.
I know you want to keep the accent wall where it is. Personally, I see the wall your bed is currently on as like a walkway. The door to your room and bathroom are on that wall which makes it very busy. I think you should have your bed on the window wall, have floor to ceiling soft drapes or change the blinds you have to a fabric one to soften it. I do like the darker wood tone bed and nightstands and the wall mounted plug in sconces. Then I would have the wardrobe, dresser, and bookshelves where your current accent wall is. That way all the “busy” part of your room are in one corridor, and your bed sleeping space is just for sleeping.
I tend to not like the way "mid century modern" wood or phaux wood that looks quite cheap or dead.I would say probably not into the mid-century at all unless you're going into the bright abstract rather than the dull wood.I would prefer the vibe you have going with dutch colonial/Caribbean style - especially as I like the white furniture even if it could be upgraded,but if it were dark then something with a richness or glow to it in classical furniture. Lots of fun ,quirky vacation elements but with some permanency and careful craftsmanship of living there. May I suggest,Bahamas style wicker (from the 80's) ,keep the painting behind your bed where it is,night lamps on the wall from #2 , wardrobe that blends in from #3. Scenery mural wall on window side, curtains that have waterfall qualities or that have a rod that comes around the blinds (I think they're for blackout curtains? They jut out from the wall.Sorry, I can't remember the name.). A reading window seat , maybe,a very low one for comfort and light rather than window view (maybe a set of baskets underneath for laundry/not fully clean clothes? . Bookshelf on window wall next to wardrobe. Build mirror doors over it? Bathroom door side,have a valet (furniture rack for hanging clothes ) with a shelf over top that "models" your boob etc. in a really fun design. Possibly the poof chair in the corner? Between window seat and valet. A corner table /breakfast nook,or shoe rack shelf could go over the poof.... 🌴🌺🏝️🌀☀️🐦🐠🍊🍈🍍🌶️🍹⚓🛥️👙👒🌂 I don't know why,but I feel like king sized futons always look larger than spring mattresses.
I liked the second one best. I think you could always just get new dark wood ikea haha or an alternative similar size. But the floor plan is probably my fav with a baby :)
Rustoleum are the best brand for painting furniture, it's all water based and they have specific furniture paint and so many colours. They also do 99p testers to check it works!
Under bed storage!!! My other thought is a trundle bed that slides under the bed so at least sleeping on the floor isn't literal (was it literal?) My solution to "the chair" is having a tall bed-end that things can be hung over... It gets chaotic, but as you said, better than stuff on the floor
Not sure if it's something you'd want but I've been obsessed lately with looking up window vinyls that look like fake stain glass windows so you can have your privacy on the window but still with something beautiful to look at that sparks joy
It's honestly infuriating none of them moved your bed! It's like design 101 that the bed (or whatever the largest piece of furniture is) should be the first thing you see when you open the bedroom door. It would also be good to be able to see when your kiddo(s) are coming into your room. I think in general part of the reason for this philosophy is that it calms anxiety being able to see out a door from bed.
I really like the floor plan of the 2nd design, but I would change the wardrobe to have sliding doors, also yeet the chest of drawers and replace it with a bench/chair that can be the dumping spot for extra pillows etc. Getting rid of the drawer would also make it possible to make the wardrobe even bigger, if need be and if not, there might be room to add the curtains. Then I also like the idea of continuing the wall color as it was done in the 3rd design and then that wall could have a big mirror. Or then the sliding doors can be mirrors, which really make the room look bigger as they are such big mirror surfaces, and then the painted wall could just serve as a background for art!
I’m an interiordesigner myself and advise paintcolours and wallpaper on a daily basis. It’s really funny to see how others approached this room! The first thing I always ask is: what is the sun position? Based off that information, I could already advise on a colour. I would get rid of the stark white ceiling and walls. Based off the sunposition, you could find a good colour. Do you want your white doors to stand out or would you like them to blend in? Otherwise you could choose to paint them the same colour as the walls. Same goes for your closet (which the third designer did, they painted the closet green) I’m excited to see what you end up doing to this room!
Love that you responded! ♥️ On the east side the light is a bit greenish and after the sun is gone in the morning, the room tends to be a bit darker. Pastels are wonderful in this type of light because they are not too dark and ‘friendly’. Especially greens look great in eastern light. Maybe paint the other walls a light/pastel (yellowish?) green? Or a light lilac? And if you dare, paint the doors and the ceiling too! 🥰
I love being able to see in other people's minds how they would decorate & think this is an awesome way to get inspiration! I'm FLOORED that none of them put your bed on the window wall to open up the flow/walkway between hallway and bathroom doors, though. Have you thought of swapping the bed to a different wall? PS. I have hanging lamps in my bedroom... they came with very long cords that I just tacked to the wall and cord-covered, and they plug in. 😊
I think having your window boxed in with all that storage around it would make the room very dark because the light couldn't travel very well. Also be careful if you are wanting to paint the other walls to match your original colour because it won't match what came in the tin anymore, it will have been changed by the daylight (ariel bisset had this issue in her bedroom) , so you'll be best to repaint it all. I think wallpaper on the window wall could be a nice way to make it less boring to look at. I like the curtains there too but that might reduce the daylight that can get into the room too.
You could also make one of the sliding panels on the wardrobe a mirror and then you might have space for a little chair or ottoman on the back wall next to the window. Or even a really nice large artwork to look at from bed
I work at the paint department of a hardware store, the key to painting ikea furniture is picking the right primer! The brands are different in every country so ask the employees, but there are special primers that make sure the paint will stick. Otherwise a special 'kitchen cabinet lacquer' would probably also work!
I like moody interiors so i would just paint everything including the ceiling 😅 but! I know you said you don't want to repaint the dark wall but are open to painting other walls but if you want the same exact colour the repainting might be necessary. Paint changes colour with time and not only that - even if you buy the same shade it may be slightly different anyway because it's never 1:1, any change in production process may affect the final colour. This is why, when you need more than one can, it's good to mix them together, especially if they were not produced at the same time (serial number or sth idk)
An idea for the bookshelf situation. In my living room i installed a 'floating' shelf a bookheight down from the ceiling. It runs all the way across the room and the books are colourcoded so it looks like art 🥰
I thought of this and I think it looks so cute, but Hannah would need a step stool ... perhaps a step ladder? haha I guess it depends how often you actually want to get your books down
Fabric headboard> we have one and I hate it (my partner was insisted on it and I was too pregnant to care at the time). It is a dust magnet and it never looks “clean” even when you vacuum it 🫠
I think you can get wall sconces or hanging lights that just plug into your normal sockets! so you don't need to dig up the wall but you might have to attach it yourself. Never personally used them but see them on loads of interior design channels :) I also think doing the wardrobe with pastel terrazzo might look nice and help it stand out!
You can get wall sconces mounted by an electrician for a sleek look, but you can also just find ones you mount on the wall and that has a cord running down the wall to an outlet. Something like the Sinnerlig wall lamp from Ikea could be nice on the teal wall!
I''ve been spending the last couple of days thinking about interior design and different ways to re-arrange my own bedroom-home office-living room space because I got it in my head that I want a pole in my room because omg can you think of anything more fun? anyway, you need as much space around that pole as possible, so it's been quite the math problem to figure out whether this is actually something that I could make work with the furniture I've got. anyway, long story short - I really enjoyed this video! I really enjoy interior design content anyway, but this time it felt particularly fitting and tickled my brain in the right ways. I'm reaaallly curious what you're gonna go with/ what the outcome will be. I honestly felt a bit disappointed for you because it seemed like none of the suggestions were ideal? idk, I have no idea how all of that works so this is not me criticizing the designers. idk. I think was expecting them to know you and your style better? :D
This was a great video! I love seeing the different elements from the different designers and watching you pick your fave parts to put together. Excited to head to Patreon to see Dan's thoughts. My thoughts: 1. Did you ask them not to move the position of the bed? Or maybe that's just the only place in your room that the bed makes sense, I'm not sure. I just feel like my first thought when redesigning is to see if I can move large furniture pieces like the bed. I was wondering if it was possible or useful at all to flip the bed to a different wall like the window wall. I love playing with online design tools just to move furniture around like that to try and see what works. I was also thinking about the feng shui guy on TH-cam, I don't know if you've seen his shorts, his channel is Dear Modern. He does a lot about ideal furniture placement. 2. I definitely agree that wall sconces seem like the best solution for your bedside lighting. Depending on your budget and how permanent you want them, there are ways to do them where you hire an electrician and wire them into the wall, but there are also rechargeable or battery powered ones that you can just stick to the wall yourself and don't need wires, and ones with wires that you can run along the wall and just cover with little cable covers. So you should have lots of options depending on what you want! 3. I totally agree that having all of your storage on the window wall doesn't seem practical. That was my first thought when I saw the second design was that it was all too cramped close to the bed. But moving your bookshelves to the window wall or getting a new built in solution for the bathroom side of the window wall sounds great! 4. I love the idea of a bigger built-in painted the same color as the wall but with some texture. I think a wooden fluted texture could be so cool.
I think we share a lot of the same thoughts! I’m gonna look up that wooden texture lol. Being a complete novice at this involves learning a lot of new terms to be able to describe what you want 😅😅 and I gave no instruction about the bed. It does make the most sense where it is though because of the plug sockets on each side!
I wonder if having your bed under the window would be better for walking space? That way a future cot wouldn't be in the pathway to get to the bathroom?
@@morehannah We have the same problem, the landlord redid the flat before we moved in and he decided for the plug sockets placement so it kinda decides for the placement of our furniture, and it is quite annoying. I've used Sweet Home 3D, a Windows app that you can get for free and it allows you to play around with your furniture without moving it around yourself (used to doing that with my parents before such apps existed and it was VERY tiring ^^). I've found it really nice to use as it reminded me a bit of the Sims but much more possibilities to change parameters. You set up your floor and walls, and then you can change the size of the furniture in all directions. So the furniture that is given by the app isn't the greatest looking but it helps to see if things can be in different spaces and would it fit your floor or walls.
@@twiddlinthemthumbs ooh, thanks for the Sweet Home 3D plug, i've been looking for something like this for my own renovations! (tried a bunch of the websites google spat out but didn't like any of them 😭) (also is your username from the Sabrina Carpenter song? if so, love it, SUCH a jam)
@@alissa6380 it is ! Quite the banger indeed, as the young ones would say haha I ended up "splurging" for the paid version, it's not that expensive, it's a one time purchase and allows you to have a library of more furniture. I started by just going through their online catalog and then adding it in, but it's just so much easier to have it all in the app. It was recommended by a colleague when I mentioned having a hard time with what I could find a Google search. So I'm glad I could be that person :)
Fun thought - if you like the way the window is framed in option 2, you can do fake stained glass frosted film to make it seem like art instead of just foggy ! That's the one I like the use of space with best
Personally I certainly wouldn't be in favour of shortening the effective room by filling the entire window wall with storage. I'd get fed up of shuffling past the foot of the bed. Maybe two corner units to use _some_ of the space without compressing _all_ of it. The white recess for the door in Design 3 could be painted to match the green wall or the brown wood, so it doesn't stand out as much. Maybe even put some flat art there (above doorhandle height, since that'd hit it) so it's nicer with the door closed.
wait wait wait!!!! hold the door, I just learned that a king size bed in the UK is only 150cm x 200cm!!! WHAT!!!!!? That's 10 cm smaller than a QUEEN size here in France, hahahhahahahahah, for reference here in France, a single is like 80/90x190, a full or larger single I guess is 90x200, a double is 140x200, a queen is 160x200, a king is 180x200, and a super king is 200x200, we also have another one that I really hate if you have 2 people but it's only older sizes is 140x190, really really hate that size, lol
You could put your bed in the wall that has the bookcase, its smaller so its just for sleeping; nice curtains and bookshelf next to it for exampleeeeee
Regarding the second design proposal: you could use a cupboard with sliding doors, then you don’t have to worry about having enough room to open the doors. Also sliding doors (for example at ikea) come in lots of nice colors ;)
I have so many thoughts on what I would do. This is exactly the thing I like to think about. I would do the wardrobes where they are in the second design except put sliding doors on so it doesn’t take up too much floor space (sliding mirror doors will be convenient for trying outfits and large mirrors make the room feel bigger). Put some book shelves under the window. Then on the right hand side put chest of drawers with lots of wall shelves above (so the drawers open more into the empty space rather than open in to the end of the bed. It will give you plenty of space by both doors so the room should still feel spacious enough. Other placements of the furniture mean putting stuff on the other two walls like you currently have which narrows the space between the furniture and the side of your bed which just doesn’t seem practical with a larger bed and space for a baby to sleep at the side. I would pick medium to light wood for the furniture (but not too orangey of an wood because you’ll have orange elsewhere and it will look wrong). So it’s not just basic white but it’s not too dark (dark wood with the dark green would be too dark overall I think and make the room feel closed in and small). And to fit the modernness of the flat, I would do clean lines in the furniture (not lots of squirls and carved bits- kinda boxy looking but with curved corners so it’s not too ikea. I’m thinking like the hip hop range from bensons for beds but they don’t do the shelving and sliding door wardrobes in that range). And I would do the bed frame in a matching wood to the other furniture. Leave the green wall as it is but paint the other walls in a very light orange (like a paler version of the colour of that bed throw from design 3). Bedside lights out the walls are a pain to wire in to the wall. But there are battery operated ones, or ones that you just plug in and the wire is visible to the plug. Also, do that little shelf idea (lamps on that if you don’t like not-wired-in wall lamps) and use the shelf as an extension of your bedside table (great for your current books and a box of tissues and anything that needs to be out if reach of small hands). A strip of LEDS under the edge of the shelf would look good as well. In my opinion, lamps in a bedroom must be dimmable so it can be super dim when you’re half asleep so that is also a consideration when looking for lamps that don’t get wired into the wall. I like the big curtains but if you put book shelves underneath, it wouldn’t look right. So I would go with roman blinds that are oversized (like how your current blinds fit) in a deep orange (like the bedthrow colour from design 3). Then put your big picture that is currently behind the bed on the wall by the bathroom (like design 2) and on the wall opposite (so by the entry door) put a few smaller pictures clustered together and a row of coat hooks with coat hangers on- this is where stuff you’ve worn but are wearing again clothes can go without just being dumped on the floor). Once you have all that in, I’d consider putting a slim storage ottoman on the wall near the bathroom but I’m not sure if that would make things too crowded so I’d wait til the end to decide whether to add that. And I’d do the bedding like it is in design 3.
You can always get a plug in sconce for your above nightstands if you like the idea of not having them on the nightstands. I think the third design is more well thought out but doesn't leave you a lot of space to move. Definitely think about sliding wardrobe doors but I would put them on the wall your bed is now and flip your bed to the other wall. I would also take the same greenish paint color you have and put it on the opposite wall with a big stripe along the ceiling to connect in. (Two ways to do that where the whole ceiling and both walls are fully painted or so it frames your bed and the wardrobes which is what I would do). Bookcases would go where the wardrobe is currently (might even save having to redo the floor) and crib/cot would probably fit along the wall where the dresser currently is.
Oooo love this video, I think my fave was the second one for vibes but possibly with a built in like your living room one! So can be fully customisable.
Nick Lewis and Lisa Holt design (both go over trendy stuff but often give practical tips, like how high you should hang stuff, or pick the right size rug/furniture
I think the first designer had some super practical suggestions! Switching out the built-in wardrobe for a bigger one in the same location should stop you from dealing with the potential issues of missing carpet and skirting board. The combined drawer/bookshelf unit on the other side seems like a pretty neat solution to combining your chest of drawers and bookshelves into a smaller footprint - and while you say you wouldn't need the vanity section, this would probably make up for some of the laying space you would lose from getting rid of the chest of drawers. I think in your situation of being in a flat, wall-mounted bedside lamps are probably more practical than the ceiling-hung ones - and I'm fairly sure you get wall-mounted lights that you can just plug into a socket with the cable being in the room, rather than in the wall. I think the only thing that first design was missing was what to do with the window wall, and I think you could take inspiration from the final design and put your large mirror there, some of your existing art pieces, and maybe some curtains to make the place feel more cosy, and that would make it much nicer to look at! I didn't like how the second design put all of the storage on the window wall. It seems like with the shape of your room, that there is less space at the end of your bed, and so that will make the space feel very tight there, and also possibly feel very long in the other direction. With 2-3 of you in there, you definitely want to keep the space to get around the end bed open. And while you want to move away from white Ikea furniture, if you're wanting to stick to a budget, its probably still worth taking a look at what you can do with the likes of Ikea's Pax wardrobe range, because there are dark wood options and a ridiculous amount of customisation available, and they can look pretty much built-in. Best of luck with your redecoration - I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it!
We have heavy sliding doors and turns out, they're always open and clothes are just on display. It's made me hate sliding doors. And I can't just take one piece from one side and easily get another one. I have to move the two heavy sliding doors to the other side to get more stuff. And in the end, I don't get stuff from the other side, 'cause it's just not practical. One side is for hanging up clothes, the other is for shelves. So we always have our shelves on display, and we don't use stuff that is hung up. It is indeed stuff that we wouldn't use necessarily all the time, but considering my partner has some sort of ADHD "don't remember stuff exists if i don't see it", she's forgotten about a lot of her clothes when she hangs it. All that to say, sliding doors are the bane of my existence and I don't recommend it haha
Completely agree with this, I have the same problem. I will always go for opening doors in the future. If space is an issue, opening doors that also fold are an option.
@@morehannah it might be worth looking into different materials but make sure you consider the weight of the door and the sliding mechanism as well. Our doors are heavy and get stuck on the sliding mechanism sometimes which makes it worse.
@@morehannah Some should be, I've had some in the past, but the mechanism was then the weak point. It got stuck too easily... At least, when they're light-ish it's easy enough putting them back. But still, you don't get that with the ones that open. I'd go for the ones that open in the middle so they're not too long and only really take up as much space as me being in front of the wardrobe. But as Noami mentioned, there are some that fold.
@@morehannah I have a sliding door wardrobe and this has never been an issue to me! My doors aren’t heavy though. The sliding doors save SO much space and you can put stuff in front of them - my wardrobe is next to my bed and the doors overlap with the side table a little. But since they are sliding doors it’s not a problem! Not sure what the commenter meant with the opening doors - mine stay closed on both sides and never opened. I’d highly recommend this solution!
They make plug-in wall-mounted sconces! That’s what I used in my bedroom. More nightstand space and no need to hire an electrician. There are some really affordable options, too! If I were trying to “work with what I have” in this room, I think I would say “Okay, one not-super-huge window and a darker green wall that I love - I’m going to lean into dark and cozy.” I think I would paint the entire room that green - including doors, skirting, and ceiling - to play up coziness and eliminate the feeling of boxiness through immersive color. Then all the bright, whimsical art and decor would really pop, but walnut tones you’re drawn to for the furniture and the wardrobe would also look right at home. I would also aim to keep costs lower by just taking out the wardrobe you dislike and replacing it with a bigger one in the same place that will meet your needs if you got rid of the chest of drawers. You could move the books so they’re on the right of the window as you face it (swap out the shelves to match the wood tones you’re going for), do curtains for some texture and drama (and so you can still use your window), and put a big wall-mounted mirror on the wall to the left of the window to fill out that wall space and serve its natural function where it might be most useful - right next to your clothes. If you want you could do a little bench under the window for reading(/pile-making), too. On the wall where you currently have your books and chest of drawers, I think I would do nothing but art, so you have plenty of room to navigate around the cot if that’s the side of the bed the baby will be on. I feel like that would leave plenty of floor space, and balance the goal of a big visual change/some functional solutions with the goal of keeping the project lower cost and not too much work to execute. You wouldn’t need to hire any professionals (except maybe someone to do the wardrobe if you are trying to avoid flatpack) and you would only need to buy more paint, some curtains and rod, the new wardrobe, a new bookcase situation, your new bed and bed frame, and the plug-in sconces. Not a tiny project, but not huge, and all or nearly all could be done yourselves!
Regarding the ceiling and wall mounted light fixtures: If you don't want cords showing, you would need to have electrical boxes installed. Otherwise, you could buy fixtures with cords or even add cords to fixtures designed to be hardwired. They make cord covers that give a more "tidy" look and they can even be painted to match your walls.
We just colour drenched our bedroom dark green, added dark wood and got a superking.... Are you in my head? 😂. Could you change the bathroom door to swing into bathroom? Or I've seen people but a bifolding one! I'd be inclined to put built in wardrob where bookshelves currently are and build in bookcase where wardrobe is so you see doors when you enter rather than 'clutter'. Could you change the white fan to a dark wood one with fun light in the middle? We got tiny table lamps as hanging ones were too expensive.
@@morehannah we love it! We were aiming to make our room more grownup and an adult space again (even if there's a toddler in the bed 50% of the time🤣). I'll DM you a pic on Instagram
Put hooks on a wall for dumping, that way you get it off the floor and it's a more comfortable height when collecting laundry/tidying up. And it doesn't steal floorspace.
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Sliding door wardrobe, single best design decision I have ever made. It's remarkable how wardrobe doors that open out eat into your floor space.
exactly
I'm only part way through the video after the first designer but my heart is calling back to the guy who makes shorts about redesigning spaces. I think it would be interesting to swap the bed over to the opposite wall so you don't have to walk around the bed! Something about the flow of energy through the room. But the built in wardrobe may be challenging.
Absolutely!! This would be so much better. On the far wall where the bookshelves are
Which guy?
Dear Modern?
"Now you know!"
Love dear modern!!
Have you considered the floor to ceiling curtains in either the dark green or one of the accent colours you like? It could bring some more colour and softness/cosiness into the room!
Ooh, that's a great idea. I saw another TH-camr (Shelby Church) use an adhesive curtain track to stick to the ceiling (you use heat to remove them) so she could hang floor-length curtains across the whole wall in her apartment.
The Sorry Girls just did a video where they did a whole room green including the curtains! That may be too dark, but maybe the same style!
If she keeps the wall as it is, then I don't think this is a good idea. In the interior design renders they tried to keep one focal point: which is the colored wall. Having large pieces in the same color (such as large curtains) could actually break the whole concept. There would be more "points of interest" for your eye, and it could look scattered and flat.
A solution my partner and I have come up with to combat "The Chair" or just throwing things on the floor is to just have one drawer of the chest of drawers be empty by default and act as the dumping ground for that sort of stuff. Requires a little bit of extra space set aside but its been really handy!
yeh i have a basket for the limbo clothes
Ooh good idea! Like a "drops" chest I always make in video games when I'm too busy to sort stuff 😅
I do this too! I keep a box on top of my dresser for this. At some point I may need to move it to look less messy but it works. My husband needs one too lol@@piarateking8094
We have 2 beautiful hooks from Etsy that are for hanging clothes that can be worn again. It mostly works, if my husband remembers 😂😂😂😂
I would suggest painting the currently white walls a warm peachy orange. Maybe a pastel or maybe brighter depending on how light/cosy you want the space to feel. My impression is that you want the space to feel warmer and you are done with the bright white walls and white painted wood.
Given the way your window works, I'd say keep having a blind rather than switching to curtains, but you could change the blind. You can get roller blackout blinds in a lot of different colours, maybe pick a colour you like better. If you like the look of curtains you could maybe have decorative curtains either side of the window even if they're not closable.
I have bedside lamps coming from the ceiling! They aren't hardwired at the ceiling, they're just plugged into normal outlets and hung from hooks. Keyword you're looking for is a plug in pendant light.
Was gonna comment this too! They are a handy option.
I've also seen ones that the base screws in or sticks to the ceiling and then you use a rechargeable smart bulb. Great option if it's not close enough to a plug.
I was going to mention this too!
I have this too! They just plug into a normal outlit and I command stripped them to the wall.
I also love extending the green to another wall. Though I have painted half the rooms in my house green, so I clearly have a style.
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Also it's interesting to have a frame of reference what those services cost. I always thought it was too expensive, but you did the photos and the measurements yourself and you will do the actual redesign yourself as well so it was just a collection of ideas from professionals. Good to know that's an option!
We are in the process of starting to redo our daughter's bedroom, she will be 10 at the end of the year. We measured out the room, created a Pinterest board and drew up the bedroom to scale. We then cut out, again to scale, her bed, bedside table and the wardrobe, which is moving position. We then played around with it to see how moving the position of the bed makes the bedroom look so much bigger. We are going to use fiver to do a render of the room, just to reassure her that she is going to like it.
I liked the last design most, but I honestly don't think any really fulfilled the brief. I definitely think you should have a/the full length mirror on the empty window wall and then perhaps get a larger wardrobe instead (maybe removing the need for such a large chest of drawers). Then on the bookshelf wall, do your version of a built in/modular storage unit. Do shelves up to the ceiling, you don't have to have doors for them if you want to use them as bookshelves (books are beautiful let's show them off). Also, please paint the stark white walls, at least a more warm neutral colour to complement the green and make it more cohesive (love the idea of continuing the green on one more wall).
ooooh yesss I love these suggestions! definitely agree on the full length mirror on the empty window wall!
Just make sure you're not looking right at the mirror from the bed
Can have a full size mirror on the back of the door.
I feel like all the designers made such basic and bland designs. I feel like their style or most of their clients styles are very contemporary. Where was all the color and fun? But I agree with your ideas! Also I would suggest having more color for example in the bedsheets, maybe even curtains and so on :)
@@geraldiinapommedeterre629 I agree with you about the colours. I think showing off the books will add colour to the room, but also totally agree on adding colour through textiles.
I painted my IKEA Billy bookshelves, as long as you sand and prime first it's fine (and mine were black going to pale green, should be easier with white) - really happy with how they turned out actually, and saved us a lot of money!
this is super helpful bc I just got some of them and was worried about how painting then would go! thank you
I think I remember some interior designer pointing out that if you have floor to ceiling curtains on either side of the window it might feel more spacious as the eye does not know where the window ends, if that makes sense? Continuing the wardrobe with sliding doors sounds smart!
The floor to ceiling curtains make the room seem taller and bigger, it's an effective optical illusion 😊
They way I hang my long dresses is to loop the bottom hem back up and stick it through the hanger hole. This way the straps also don't have to carry all the weight of the dress while being stored. :)
oooh great tip!
I have a basket under my long dresses so that each group is corralled and not smooch up
"I don't know what words to use to describe interior design, but this is interesting", me everytime i come out of the hairdress with not quite what i had envisionned.
Love the idea someone else in the comments pointed out fo doing floating bookshelves along the wall with the window so that you don’t need as much ‘bulky’ storage at either side and can then really utilise those spaces with one less consideration and that might help with having less along the wall where the cot will be
I highly recommend Paige Wassel, Caroline Winkler, and Noah Daniel for interior design inspo and advice!
+ for Caroline!
I never comment on videos but have so many ideas, this is so up my ally!! 😂
1. You can buy battery bulbs so you don't have to get an electrician in to put ceiling or wall lights, you can just fix them to the wall/ceiling and you the battery/USB charging lightbulbs which are controlled with a switch.
2. Blinds 2 go do these built in blinds which clip into the window so it doesn't matter how the window opens. My parents have them on french doors are they are great, you can also get black out.
3. Definitely go for a sliding door on the wardrobe it will save so much space, and recommend extending the current wardrobe area incase there isn't anything behind!
4. I think your room would look great in a colour drench, taking the green onto all walls and the ceiling, then with bright art and mirrors to lighten the space. I think a walnut wood would look amazing. Agree that you should stick with the style of the property but maybe a scandi or mid century style pieces would have a modern edge 😊
Thank you!! Just looking at blinds 2 go (lol great name) are the ones you’re talking about the “perfect fit” blinds?
Great video ! Love interior design so I wanted to share my thoughts 😂:
1. Love the ideo of wall/ceiling sconces for the lights
2. Seems like making the wardrobe bigger on the same wall is the right move, I think it looks gorgeous on the first design
3. I dont think the darker wood looks traditional, there are a lot of different stain options that look very modern and would suit the flat,
4. Also love the idea of having a new built in with drawers and enough space for books on top and on the side in the same wood as the wardrobe, it would look very elevated and intentional, would also look great if extended into the corner!
5. in the blank spot for the bathroom door you could have a large floor length mirror
6. I think you should paint the rest of the wall surface that is not covered by built ins in the same green, it would make the style more cohesive
7. Make the window wall a gallery wall with all your art and decor, pictures etc so you have something interesting to look at siting in bed
8. For the window, whether curtains or blind, you should definitely go larger and with fabric, maybe in a cool pattern/ texture
I like these ideas!
great idea to put a mirror on that blank space behind the door!
Not gonna lie, from the title I was hoping you'd done a colab with Cliff from DearModern.
hi hannah - (commercial) interior design student here! i think your style in general leans a bit more mid century modern and the dark wood is definitely the way to go with jewel tones. have you thought about colour drenching the room? would make it super cosy but maybe not what you're going for. pinterest will be your best friend for comparing different ideas!
agree w all three designers that you need wall sconces rather than bedside lamps, you can get ones that plug in too so no need for an electrician. another vote for curtains, and maybe some wallpaper to match your paint / artwork colours behind the bookshelves? depends how maximalist and layered you're aiming for.
i might reach out on other socials if i have any bright ideas, and will definitely be followng with interest after how well your living room turned out - good luck!!
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Put a light under your bed’s head - a strip light for example. It will light up the room in a soft way and doesn’t require any electricians
FYI they sell very good quality vinyl peel and stick paper you could use to put a wood look on top of your dresser if you want to go that direction. I put some on a counter in my kitchen 5 years ago and it's still going strong! That empty space behind the door in the third render - you could add hooks to hang things from! I think you're onto something with the corner being used for storage. It's slightly complicated with considerations for how drawers/cabinets open so they don't interfere with handles on the immediate other side - but they do it in kitchens, so I'm sure it could work!
Yes I’m also drawn towards a corner solution because it would hopefully leave some room by the bed for cot/route to toilet. And adding hooks or something in that space is an excellent idea - thank you!
@@morehannah also in regards to the wall lights IKEA do wall sconces that don't need addiction electrical work, only downside is a slightly ugly wirer
@@CeilidhishGood call! you can make a fabric cord cover pretty easily. I saw someone do beaded covers even. Downside, might be too '80s? 😂 🤷♀️
And what about in the corner a bookshelf that continues below the window as a bench with a trunk. Not sure how you call that in English that could be a little bench to sit or just drop clothes. And then some art between the bigger built in wardrobe and the window. Hooks behind the bathroom door and the mirror in between the corner bookshelf and the door. Don’t know if you can see it but that what I imagined ;) I would definitely get sliding doors I just made a built in wardrobe in my bedroom and I was super attached to having doors that opened but my dad made me change my mind and i don’t regret it ! It feels like there’s so much more space.
I can see it!!
I love that green colour, so I'm so glad you're keeping it! I also liked your idea of carrying the colour on to the second wall. In regards to the lights over the bedside tables the easiest way to do it would be to use rechargeable bulbs, it would mean you wouldn't need an electrician. Looking forward to watching the makeover video 😊
I really like the curtains, agree with having sliding doors on the wardrobe. Even though you have a carpet you may want to consider a rug to zone off the bed!
And yeah some kind of "dumping chair" or even just a section in the wardrobe for things that would otherwise land on the floor is probably wise
I also really like those pendant lights in particular, but yeah like someone else said you can totally get plug in sconces. Cover the cords and paint the covers like the wall 😉
Paint the billy book cases and get the corner brackets so it sits right into that corner, it would free up space on the wall where the en-suite is
Love the wardrobe wall also being teal and extending the wardrobe with sliding doors to maximise storage but reducing floor space. You can get battery/rechargeable wall lights or wall lights where the wire is on the outside of the wall. Love the dark wood too and the curtains. I think corner floor to ceiling built in storage on the bookshelf wall would be a great idea to allow cot space and utilising space for books!
If you can’t see out of the window, consider putting the bed on the window wall so you can look at the teal wall where pictures and items can be hung. It would reduce all the walking around the bed for sure but may be tricky to find places for storage.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video, can’t wait to see what happens next
I thought a lot of the designer options looked quite hotel-like whereas your inspo images looked a bit more cosy.
I think painting the bathroom door and framing the same colour as the wall will make the room look bigger.
Have you thought about a box headboard that runs the length of the wall and has space for some books at the side?
they are quite easily built and could be made either out of wood or painted a bright colour. The lamps being affixed to the wall would give a lot of space and you can get ones that have pretty cables that hang down so no internal cabling is needed.
Adding some lime green to the dark green and lots of pops of orange wold be great, I'm imagining a orange chair after you mentioned having a chair in the room!
Girl drop the dimensions of the room so we can play with it too!! I kinda wanna build it in the sims😅
Go big is my advice. Embrace the whimsical. Green and orange is such a fab colour combo and there's so much opportunity. Totally agree with painting the second wall. And if you do the wardrobe same colour, perhaps orange or wooden accents that match the bed frames wood. Have fun with bedding. I like the bookshelf being on the window wall. Such a great video. Can't wait to see your ideas come to lire! ❤
I'm also an interior designer who does 3d renders. I would love to give you some ideas after the feedback you gave during the video (for free of course) I just need some dimensions. 🎉❤
But in the meantime, you could consider some stained glass type privacy film for your window, there are some Amazon sconces that don't need electrical wiring just some periodical charging
hey! do you have a website?? xx
As an architect I thought they were all not great, but maybe its just the way the process works, like you send your brief and then you get final images. I feel like a meeting would be way more helpful, like an inital consultation where you talk through the space and then a meeting where the ideas are presented so you can talk through the space together and test options, rather than just being given a design and having to figure out whats going on. If you wanted to test layouts yourself, I saw people in the comments mentioning dear modern, you could cut out pieces of card to scale (1:100 would be 1m=1cm, 1:50 would be 1m=2cm, might be easier a bit bigger) for the different furniture pieces and then try them out, this might be a good way to see if new furniture piece will fit the space well. A lot of these designs seemed to just make the furniture to whatever size would be best but as you know from your living room custom pieces are so expensive. You can also do this digitally on sketchup... you could get a free pro trial for a month but it depends how techy you are.
Design By Me is a great free app that allows you to adjust some common furniture pieces to size, and room size. I've used it every time I've moved in the past few years!
One thing I really like from Designer 2 is having the green art on a white wall, and white decor on your green wall. It felt like they were linked to each other in a really satisfying way!
You don't even need a practical reason not to like the current wardrobe, other than it being fugly :D
Am also glad you pointed out not liking the wood the first designer chose because I think it's only a slightly elevated version of the current look. And I don't think the wicker would be more comfortable than wood at all (it's pretty though)
The second version though sharing your space concerns I really like the around the window thing and I think you could keep the chest of drawers and just choose a different wardrobe and definitely a different bookshelf (Kallax is fine but I think you're over it and it's what screams Ikea boxyness the loudest imo and also it's not the most space efficient when it comes to bookshelves). The bookshelf over the bed I think is silly/unnecessary/would make me paranoid, but you could just swap it back with the painting.
On the topic of wall lights: there are definitely options that are not hardwired into the wall and instead just plugged in regularly (with different degrees of sleakness) but still mounted on the wall
the third design is absolutely horrible (it's not mature and adult, it's just sad), but I'm glad it informed you of the option to install curtailns, definitely go for that! :D
Ceiling to floor curtains will make the biggest difference, especially if you want a cosier feel! Would always choose them over blinds in the bedroom.
The third one was great, you could end the top storage at the end of the bookcase instead of all the way across
If you are worried about the layout, move furniture around, the only built in piece is the wardrobe. You could definitely try to swop the bed and the chest of drawers and bookshelf, and even try designer #2 idea of having the chest of drawers under the window. I have to be honest, I don't like your blinds, a fabric Roman blind would look much nicer or ceiling to floor curtains. If you go to a specialist curtain store they have so many clever and beautiful solutions for tricky windows, you could get block out fabric if you like to sleep in a dark room. Good luck with the renovation/redesign,i hope that you end up with a bedroom that works well for you and that you love 😊
Hi Hannah! Absolutely no expert - but a mirror on the opposite wall of your bed - so that you can see yourself when in bed - is something that you would avoid in (modern) feng shui :)
Also a picture frame above the bed is better than a shelf, also in feng shui, because things could fall off of it on to you :)
I like the idea of painting more walls green, makes it cozier and looks more intentional in my eyes. If you want a really moody vibe, you could also paint all the walls in that green.
And play more with lighting to make it really warm and cozy.
Also love dark wood against the green wall instead of white.
If you walk through the space a lot between the two doors, you could consider putting the bed where the built in wardrobe currently is.
Excited for an update on this room!
ALSO, I am tall and only wear dresses so FEEL you on that one. Our wardrobe is half fill length, half double, as the husband doesn't need long hanging, we share that between us. Our whole unit os only 2m wide and it is heaps of space and includes a vertical set of cubbies which have baskets in them for undies, socks, t shirts, scarves. We bought the cheapest modular set in the shop, it was only about $120 (60 pounds) compared with hundreds. And CURTAins OMG you love moody. Get some more fabrics in there
In terms of circulation you absolutely could consider having the bed against the window wall, since right now it sit awkwardly in the way between the two doors and might not be so great in terms of energy. But that would also imply having to repaint the green wall
YES! Maybe paint the entire room green? Accent walls kind of cut up the room.
You can put the blinds outside the window, it’s how I have them on every window by default
You can install roman shades in Windows like yours, I have them. They start under the vent (just above the glass). Not every company does it, but this solution is def available if you like it. I have a similar setup of roman shades+sheer curtains in my living room and can recommend it
You can get ceiling pendant lights that control with Bluetooth switches, and you just have to charge them every now and again rather than needing to have them wired in by an electrician! My parents just had some installed for their bedroom side lamps and they work really well!
I liked seeing all of these!
I would do a larger build in wardrobe for your clothes, all the walls green, curtains, bookshelfs (painted or new ones), shelf above your bed. But I also realllllyyy liked the idea I read in the comments of swapping the bed to the opposite wall. You can also hang lamps above your bedside table without wiring it into the wall. Good luck!
I definitely recommend curtains for the window! If having both is impossible, always curtains rather than blinds. Blackout curtains darken even better than blinds. If light isn't a problem for sleeping, there is a huge variety of curtain colours/patterns/textures/sheerness to choose from, it's one of the easiest ways to switch up the look of a room.
A 2-railed "rod" system allows for a sheer/lacy "day curtain" to stay in place to prevent outside looking in, and heavier "night curtains" to be opened/closed as needed. Maybe emerald green floor-to-ceiling blackout curtains on the foreground and a sheer curtain with embroidered or printed leaf motifs on the background🌿
Since the view isn't awesome, some curtains with a landscape printed on them could be great😉🏞🏝🏜🌆🌄 Similar to wall-size panoramic photo wallpapers, there are beautiful forest scapes in curtains. Accumulate a pair for each season or always wake to one unchanging dream-view😊
These 3 designs are too dull for your personality. Where are the patterns and the different colours?
The first one seems like the best option for layout and furniture placement and the third seems the best option for color and fabric based on the needs you shared. The second seemed most off to me. Look forward to seeing how the room ends up.
Which just proves that expensive is not always better 🙃 At least number 3 thought of the sliding doors for the wardrobe....
It's amazing how much storage you get in a good floor to ceiling wardrobe, so you might not need the chest of drawers. I'd do the wardrobe wall, bed wall and window wall almost exactly like the last option (but with your preferred bed, wallpaper etc) and then for the wall that you enter into, ditch the drawers and put the bookshelf you already have in the corner so theres space for a cot next to it along the wall close to the bed. Maybe a floating shelf from the bookshelf above the cot (if that's safe?) for more book storage and to give a more built-in feel. Love the long curtains and huge mirror. I feel like fewer but bigger items is key
I suggest you paint the whole room yummy green, it will make the the furniture more bearable. And yes, bigger wardrobe. Then live with the rest. The wider wardrobe though gives you really not enough room to walk around the bed from the door. If you get a superking, don't get a bed with a head ANd end, the less room the frame takes lengthwise the better. Our room is really narrow and changing our bed to just having a bedhead not an end, gave me 15 more cms to get around it to my side
Some thoughts.
I'd go for the main parts of the first one, just change the little things you didn't like. That is hang art and curtains on the window wall, and choose another brown coulor for the wardrobe (more red/yellowish tone perhaps).This one suited best your requirements, and it seemed that you liked the furniture better on this option, i.e. the bed. You can always add the colors that are missing in textiles and art.
When it comes to your concern about electricity, there are wall lights that have cable chanal that hide the cord and are plugged into the outlet you already have. You can probably DIY something similar for the ceiling lights too, but there I would strongly consider doing it more properly and hier an electrician.
I have the same type of windows as you for the opening mechanism. I have hung my blinds on the window frame itself and not the "window roof". Therefore, when I open my window, the blinds follow the window and do not prevent the window from opening.
You can also try out the design of the second one by temporarily rearranging the furniture you got to see if you like it on the window wall. Personally, I think one is long and thin while the other feels more spacious.
I think bigger wardrobe in the current place, and hopefully big enough to mean you don’t need the drawers, then a floor to ceiling book case wrapping the corner where the current drawers are, with a poof on the floor in the corner for your clothes dumping come optimistic reading spot
I have blinds that you stick on the window glass (like the siderails bits), very nice for my balcony door. Maybe nice for the window.
I think the first one had good storage ideas. The second one looks like it wouldn't fit your tastes and I'd worry about the furniture next to to window would limit light coming into your room. Also the chest of drawers could feel cramped when you try to open them. I think the third had the most individual style and the mirror/curtains could definitely be carried through. It will be so fun to see your taste come through!
I’m really surprised no one tried to move the bed in their designs; bc that would have been my first move in making the feel of a big change
We're doing wall sconces to save table space, and ive seen quite a few plug in options. Even a few with battery operated lights. I wanted the pendant (hanging) lights, but we opted for a wall treatment instead. The last design is my overall favorite, but cot space might be a problem.
I know you want to keep the accent wall where it is. Personally, I see the wall your bed is currently on as like a walkway. The door to your room and bathroom are on that wall which makes it very busy. I think you should have your bed on the window wall, have floor to ceiling soft drapes or change the blinds you have to a fabric one to soften it. I do like the darker wood tone bed and nightstands and the wall mounted plug in sconces. Then I would have the wardrobe, dresser, and bookshelves where your current accent wall is. That way all the “busy” part of your room are in one corridor, and your bed sleeping space is just for sleeping.
Also, install hooks behind the entry door to hang your stuff!
I tend to not like the way "mid century modern" wood or phaux wood that looks quite cheap or dead.I would say probably not into the mid-century at all unless you're going into the bright abstract rather than the dull wood.I would prefer the vibe you have going with dutch colonial/Caribbean style - especially as I like the white furniture even if it could be upgraded,but if it were dark then something with a richness or glow to it in classical furniture. Lots of fun ,quirky vacation elements but with some permanency and careful craftsmanship of living there.
May I suggest,Bahamas style wicker (from the 80's) ,keep the painting behind your bed where it is,night lamps on the wall from #2 , wardrobe that blends in from #3. Scenery mural wall on window side, curtains that have waterfall qualities or that have a rod that comes around the blinds (I think they're for blackout curtains? They jut out from the wall.Sorry, I can't remember the name.). A reading window seat , maybe,a very low one for comfort and light rather than window view (maybe a set of baskets underneath for laundry/not fully clean clothes? . Bookshelf on window wall next to wardrobe. Build mirror doors over it? Bathroom door side,have a valet (furniture rack for hanging clothes ) with a shelf over top that "models" your boob etc. in a really fun design. Possibly the poof chair in the corner? Between window seat and valet. A corner table /breakfast nook,or shoe rack shelf could go over the poof....
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I don't know why,but I feel like king sized futons always look larger than spring mattresses.
I liked the second one best. I think you could always just get new dark wood ikea haha or an alternative similar size. But the floor plan is probably my fav with a baby :)
Rustoleum are the best brand for painting furniture, it's all water based and they have specific furniture paint and so many colours. They also do 99p testers to check it works!
Orange/rust velvet floor to ceiling curtains
Under bed storage!!!
My other thought is a trundle bed that slides under the bed so at least sleeping on the floor isn't literal (was it literal?)
My solution to "the chair" is having a tall bed-end that things can be hung over... It gets chaotic, but as you said, better than stuff on the floor
Not sure if it's something you'd want but I've been obsessed lately with looking up window vinyls that look like fake stain glass windows so you can have your privacy on the window but still with something beautiful to look at that sparks joy
I definitely think you should flip where your bed is and have it so you're looking at the doors and under the window.
It's honestly infuriating none of them moved your bed! It's like design 101 that the bed (or whatever the largest piece of furniture is) should be the first thing you see when you open the bedroom door. It would also be good to be able to see when your kiddo(s) are coming into your room. I think in general part of the reason for this philosophy is that it calms anxiety being able to see out a door from bed.
Also putting a roman shade on your window will make it feel more homey.
I don't think you need wall lights. Just get heavy based very tall lights so that the shade is out of the way, and bedside tables with 2 or 3 drawers
I really like the floor plan of the 2nd design, but I would change the wardrobe to have sliding doors, also yeet the chest of drawers and replace it with a bench/chair that can be the dumping spot for extra pillows etc. Getting rid of the drawer would also make it possible to make the wardrobe even bigger, if need be and if not, there might be room to add the curtains. Then I also like the idea of continuing the wall color as it was done in the 3rd design and then that wall could have a big mirror. Or then the sliding doors can be mirrors, which really make the room look bigger as they are such big mirror surfaces, and then the painted wall could just serve as a background for art!
I’m an interiordesigner myself and advise paintcolours and wallpaper on a daily basis. It’s really funny to see how others approached this room!
The first thing I always ask is: what is the sun position? Based off that information, I could already advise on a colour. I would get rid of the stark white ceiling and walls. Based off the sunposition, you could find a good colour. Do you want your white doors to stand out or would you like them to blend in? Otherwise you could choose to paint them the same colour as the walls. Same goes for your closet (which the third designer did, they painted the closet green) I’m excited to see what you end up doing to this room!
ooooh interesting!! Hadn't thought about painting the doors. Our bedroom window is east facing and gets A LOT of very bright sun in the morning.
Love that you responded! ♥️ On the east side the light is a bit greenish and after the sun is gone in the morning, the room tends to be a bit darker. Pastels are wonderful in this type of light because they are not too dark and ‘friendly’. Especially greens look great in eastern light. Maybe paint the other walls a light/pastel (yellowish?) green? Or a light lilac? And if you dare, paint the doors and the ceiling too! 🥰
@@lifexfashionxbeautyartist here, a blue toned lilac would be wonderful with the green walls!
I love being able to see in other people's minds how they would decorate & think this is an awesome way to get inspiration! I'm FLOORED that none of them put your bed on the window wall to open up the flow/walkway between hallway and bathroom doors, though. Have you thought of swapping the bed to a different wall?
PS. I have hanging lamps in my bedroom... they came with very long cords that I just tacked to the wall and cord-covered, and they plug in. 😊
I think having your window boxed in with all that storage around it would make the room very dark because the light couldn't travel very well. Also be careful if you are wanting to paint the other walls to match your original colour because it won't match what came in the tin anymore, it will have been changed by the daylight (ariel bisset had this issue in her bedroom) , so you'll be best to repaint it all. I think wallpaper on the window wall could be a nice way to make it less boring to look at. I like the curtains there too but that might reduce the daylight that can get into the room too.
You could also make one of the sliding panels on the wardrobe a mirror and then you might have space for a little chair or ottoman on the back wall next to the window. Or even a really nice large artwork to look at from bed
For the 2nd one you could always paint the built in etc. So it's not so white
I work at the paint department of a hardware store, the key to painting ikea furniture is picking the right primer! The brands are different in every country so ask the employees, but there are special primers that make sure the paint will stick. Otherwise a special 'kitchen cabinet lacquer' would probably also work!
Looove the video and all the ideas! I also would love to get DearModerns perspective, i like his cohesive solutions a lot.
I like moody interiors so i would just paint everything including the ceiling 😅 but! I know you said you don't want to repaint the dark wall but are open to painting other walls but if you want the same exact colour the repainting might be necessary. Paint changes colour with time and not only that - even if you buy the same shade it may be slightly different anyway because it's never 1:1, any change in production process may affect the final colour. This is why, when you need more than one can, it's good to mix them together, especially if they were not produced at the same time (serial number or sth idk)
Would love to see what you end up doing
An idea for the bookshelf situation. In my living room i installed a 'floating' shelf a bookheight down from the ceiling. It runs all the way across the room and the books are colourcoded so it looks like art 🥰
I thought of this and I think it looks so cute, but Hannah would need a step stool ... perhaps a step ladder? haha
I guess it depends how often you actually want to get your books down
True! I only put the books up there that I have already read, so it works for me ☺️
Fabric headboard> we have one and I hate it (my partner was insisted on it and I was too pregnant to care at the time). It is a dust magnet and it never looks “clean” even when you vacuum it 🫠
good to know!!
I think you can get wall sconces or hanging lights that just plug into your normal sockets! so you don't need to dig up the wall but you might have to attach it yourself. Never personally used them but see them on loads of interior design channels :)
I also think doing the wardrobe with pastel terrazzo might look nice and help it stand out!
googles "pastel terrazzo" ! 👀👀
@@morehannah ahahha took me ages to figure out what its called as well ! All the best with renovations :)
Hi! Quick design idea, what about painting the ceiling green too?
Use Little greene Co intelligent grip to paint everything
You can get wall sconces mounted by an electrician for a sleek look, but you can also just find ones you mount on the wall and that has a cord running down the wall to an outlet. Something like the Sinnerlig wall lamp from Ikea could be nice on the teal wall!
Yes, corded wall sconces are sooo much easier to install. I was worried about the look of the cord, but mostly hid the cords behind the headboard.
I''ve been spending the last couple of days thinking about interior design and different ways to re-arrange my own bedroom-home office-living room space because I got it in my head that I want a pole in my room because omg can you think of anything more fun? anyway, you need as much space around that pole as possible, so it's been quite the math problem to figure out whether this is actually something that I could make work with the furniture I've got. anyway, long story short - I really enjoyed this video! I really enjoy interior design content anyway, but this time it felt particularly fitting and tickled my brain in the right ways. I'm reaaallly curious what you're gonna go with/ what the outcome will be. I honestly felt a bit disappointed for you because it seemed like none of the suggestions were ideal? idk, I have no idea how all of that works so this is not me criticizing the designers. idk. I think was expecting them to know you and your style better? :D
This was a great video! I love seeing the different elements from the different designers and watching you pick your fave parts to put together. Excited to head to Patreon to see Dan's thoughts. My thoughts:
1. Did you ask them not to move the position of the bed? Or maybe that's just the only place in your room that the bed makes sense, I'm not sure. I just feel like my first thought when redesigning is to see if I can move large furniture pieces like the bed. I was wondering if it was possible or useful at all to flip the bed to a different wall like the window wall. I love playing with online design tools just to move furniture around like that to try and see what works. I was also thinking about the feng shui guy on TH-cam, I don't know if you've seen his shorts, his channel is Dear Modern. He does a lot about ideal furniture placement.
2. I definitely agree that wall sconces seem like the best solution for your bedside lighting. Depending on your budget and how permanent you want them, there are ways to do them where you hire an electrician and wire them into the wall, but there are also rechargeable or battery powered ones that you can just stick to the wall yourself and don't need wires, and ones with wires that you can run along the wall and just cover with little cable covers. So you should have lots of options depending on what you want!
3. I totally agree that having all of your storage on the window wall doesn't seem practical. That was my first thought when I saw the second design was that it was all too cramped close to the bed. But moving your bookshelves to the window wall or getting a new built in solution for the bathroom side of the window wall sounds great!
4. I love the idea of a bigger built-in painted the same color as the wall but with some texture. I think a wooden fluted texture could be so cool.
I think we share a lot of the same thoughts! I’m gonna look up that wooden texture lol. Being a complete novice at this involves learning a lot of new terms to be able to describe what you want 😅😅 and I gave no instruction about the bed. It does make the most sense where it is though because of the plug sockets on each side!
I wonder if having your bed under the window would be better for walking space? That way a future cot wouldn't be in the pathway to get to the bathroom?
A few people have suggested this! I honestly hadn’t considered it because of the placement of plug sockets in the room 😅
@@morehannah honestly a valid point! I have to have an extension cable to my bed at the moment 😅
@@morehannah We have the same problem, the landlord redid the flat before we moved in and he decided for the plug sockets placement so it kinda decides for the placement of our furniture, and it is quite annoying. I've used Sweet Home 3D, a Windows app that you can get for free and it allows you to play around with your furniture without moving it around yourself (used to doing that with my parents before such apps existed and it was VERY tiring ^^). I've found it really nice to use as it reminded me a bit of the Sims but much more possibilities to change parameters. You set up your floor and walls, and then you can change the size of the furniture in all directions. So the furniture that is given by the app isn't the greatest looking but it helps to see if things can be in different spaces and would it fit your floor or walls.
@@twiddlinthemthumbs ooh, thanks for the Sweet Home 3D plug, i've been looking for something like this for my own renovations! (tried a bunch of the websites google spat out but didn't like any of them 😭)
(also is your username from the Sabrina Carpenter song? if so, love it, SUCH a jam)
@@alissa6380 it is ! Quite the banger indeed, as the young ones would say haha
I ended up "splurging" for the paid version, it's not that expensive, it's a one time purchase and allows you to have a library of more furniture. I started by just going through their online catalog and then adding it in, but it's just so much easier to have it all in the app. It was recommended by a colleague when I mentioned having a hard time with what I could find a Google search. So I'm glad I could be that person :)
Fun thought - if you like the way the window is framed in option 2, you can do fake stained glass frosted film to make it seem like art instead of just foggy ! That's the one I like the use of space with best
Personally I certainly wouldn't be in favour of shortening the effective room by filling the entire window wall with storage. I'd get fed up of shuffling past the foot of the bed. Maybe two corner units to use _some_ of the space without compressing _all_ of it.
The white recess for the door in Design 3 could be painted to match the green wall or the brown wood, so it doesn't stand out as much. Maybe even put some flat art there (above doorhandle height, since that'd hit it) so it's nicer with the door closed.
wait wait wait!!!! hold the door, I just learned that a king size bed in the UK is only 150cm x 200cm!!! WHAT!!!!!? That's 10 cm smaller than a QUEEN size here in France, hahahhahahahahah, for reference here in France, a single is like 80/90x190, a full or larger single I guess is 90x200, a double is 140x200, a queen is 160x200, a king is 180x200, and a super king is 200x200, we also have another one that I really hate if you have 2 people but it's only older sizes is 140x190, really really hate that size, lol
first design, everything looks interesting till I saw the wall by the window and it looked like they just gave up, lol
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You could put your bed in the wall that has the bookcase, its smaller so its just for sleeping; nice curtains and bookshelf next to it for exampleeeeee
Instead of the shiny metal wardrobe trim, try wood, or yellow or pink for a more whimsical fun accent color.
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Regarding the second design proposal: you could use a cupboard with sliding doors, then you don’t have to worry about having enough room to open the doors. Also sliding doors (for example at ikea) come in lots of nice colors ;)
I have so many thoughts on what I would do. This is exactly the thing I like to think about.
I would do the wardrobes where they are in the second design except put sliding doors on so it doesn’t take up too much floor space (sliding mirror doors will be convenient for trying outfits and large mirrors make the room feel bigger). Put some book shelves under the window. Then on the right hand side put chest of drawers with lots of wall shelves above (so the drawers open more into the empty space rather than open in to the end of the bed. It will give you plenty of space by both doors so the room should still feel spacious enough. Other placements of the furniture mean putting stuff on the other two walls like you currently have which narrows the space between the furniture and the side of your bed which just doesn’t seem practical with a larger bed and space for a baby to sleep at the side.
I would pick medium to light wood for the furniture (but not too orangey of an wood because you’ll have orange elsewhere and it will look wrong). So it’s not just basic white but it’s not too dark (dark wood with the dark green would be too dark overall I think and make the room feel closed in and small). And to fit the modernness of the flat, I would do clean lines in the furniture (not lots of squirls and carved bits- kinda boxy looking but with curved corners so it’s not too ikea. I’m thinking like the hip hop range from bensons for beds but they don’t do the shelving and sliding door wardrobes in that range). And I would do the bed frame in a matching wood to the other furniture.
Leave the green wall as it is but paint the other walls in a very light orange (like a paler version of the colour of that bed throw from design 3).
Bedside lights out the walls are a pain to wire in to the wall. But there are battery operated ones, or ones that you just plug in and the wire is visible to the plug. Also, do that little shelf idea (lamps on that if you don’t like not-wired-in wall lamps) and use the shelf as an extension of your bedside table (great for your current books and a box of tissues and anything that needs to be out if reach of small hands). A strip of LEDS under the edge of the shelf would look good as well. In my opinion, lamps in a bedroom must be dimmable so it can be super dim when you’re half asleep so that is also a consideration when looking for lamps that don’t get wired into the wall.
I like the big curtains but if you put book shelves underneath, it wouldn’t look right. So I would go with roman blinds that are oversized (like how your current blinds fit) in a deep orange (like the bedthrow colour from design 3).
Then put your big picture that is currently behind the bed on the wall by the bathroom (like design 2) and on the wall opposite (so by the entry door) put a few smaller pictures clustered together and a row of coat hooks with coat hangers on- this is where stuff you’ve worn but are wearing again clothes can go without just being dumped on the floor).
Once you have all that in, I’d consider putting a slim storage ottoman on the wall near the bathroom but I’m not sure if that would make things too crowded so I’d wait til the end to decide whether to add that.
And I’d do the bedding like it is in design 3.
You can always get a plug in sconce for your above nightstands if you like the idea of not having them on the nightstands. I think the third design is more well thought out but doesn't leave you a lot of space to move. Definitely think about sliding wardrobe doors but I would put them on the wall your bed is now and flip your bed to the other wall. I would also take the same greenish paint color you have and put it on the opposite wall with a big stripe along the ceiling to connect in. (Two ways to do that where the whole ceiling and both walls are fully painted or so it frames your bed and the wardrobes which is what I would do). Bookcases would go where the wardrobe is currently (might even save having to redo the floor) and crib/cot would probably fit along the wall where the dresser currently is.
Oooo love this video, I think my fave was the second one for vibes but possibly with a built in like your living room one! So can be fully customisable.
I love these interior design episodes. ❤
Maybe I should watch more similar content. Anyone got any recommendations for good interior design TH-camrs?
I like Caroline Winkler!!
Ariel Bissett!!
Nick Lewis and Lisa Holt design (both go over trendy stuff but often give practical tips, like how high you should hang stuff, or pick the right size rug/furniture
Laura Melhuish-Sprague, Alexandra Gater
Rebecca robeson very high end but she's very generous with her experience especially the older videos and the "fix it Fridays" series
very fun video! ✨️ but man, that slightly off-center, inwards-opening window is a tough nut to crack 😅
Indeed it is!!
how about no drill blinds, the attach to the window frame.
I think the first designer had some super practical suggestions! Switching out the built-in wardrobe for a bigger one in the same location should stop you from dealing with the potential issues of missing carpet and skirting board. The combined drawer/bookshelf unit on the other side seems like a pretty neat solution to combining your chest of drawers and bookshelves into a smaller footprint - and while you say you wouldn't need the vanity section, this would probably make up for some of the laying space you would lose from getting rid of the chest of drawers. I think in your situation of being in a flat, wall-mounted bedside lamps are probably more practical than the ceiling-hung ones - and I'm fairly sure you get wall-mounted lights that you can just plug into a socket with the cable being in the room, rather than in the wall. I think the only thing that first design was missing was what to do with the window wall, and I think you could take inspiration from the final design and put your large mirror there, some of your existing art pieces, and maybe some curtains to make the place feel more cosy, and that would make it much nicer to look at!
I didn't like how the second design put all of the storage on the window wall. It seems like with the shape of your room, that there is less space at the end of your bed, and so that will make the space feel very tight there, and also possibly feel very long in the other direction. With 2-3 of you in there, you definitely want to keep the space to get around the end bed open.
And while you want to move away from white Ikea furniture, if you're wanting to stick to a budget, its probably still worth taking a look at what you can do with the likes of Ikea's Pax wardrobe range, because there are dark wood options and a ridiculous amount of customisation available, and they can look pretty much built-in.
Best of luck with your redecoration - I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it!
We have heavy sliding doors and turns out, they're always open and clothes are just on display. It's made me hate sliding doors. And I can't just take one piece from one side and easily get another one. I have to move the two heavy sliding doors to the other side to get more stuff. And in the end, I don't get stuff from the other side, 'cause it's just not practical. One side is for hanging up clothes, the other is for shelves. So we always have our shelves on display, and we don't use stuff that is hung up. It is indeed stuff that we wouldn't use necessarily all the time, but considering my partner has some sort of ADHD "don't remember stuff exists if i don't see it", she's forgotten about a lot of her clothes when she hangs it. All that to say, sliding doors are the bane of my existence and I don't recommend it haha
Completely agree with this, I have the same problem. I will always go for opening doors in the future. If space is an issue, opening doors that also fold are an option.
hadn't considered this! surely it depends on the doors and some will be easier to move??
@@morehannah it might be worth looking into different materials but make sure you consider the weight of the door and the sliding mechanism as well. Our doors are heavy and get stuck on the sliding mechanism sometimes which makes it worse.
@@morehannah Some should be, I've had some in the past, but the mechanism was then the weak point. It got stuck too easily... At least, when they're light-ish it's easy enough putting them back. But still, you don't get that with the ones that open. I'd go for the ones that open in the middle so they're not too long and only really take up as much space as me being in front of the wardrobe. But as Noami mentioned, there are some that fold.
@@morehannah I have a sliding door wardrobe and this has never been an issue to me! My doors aren’t heavy though. The sliding doors save SO much space and you can put stuff in front of them - my wardrobe is next to my bed and the doors overlap with the side table a little. But since they are sliding doors it’s not a problem! Not sure what the commenter meant with the opening doors - mine stay closed on both sides and never opened. I’d highly recommend this solution!
They make plug-in wall-mounted sconces! That’s what I used in my bedroom. More nightstand space and no need to hire an electrician. There are some really affordable options, too!
If I were trying to “work with what I have” in this room, I think I would say “Okay, one not-super-huge window and a darker green wall that I love - I’m going to lean into dark and cozy.” I think I would paint the entire room that green - including doors, skirting, and ceiling - to play up coziness and eliminate the feeling of boxiness through immersive color. Then all the bright, whimsical art and decor would really pop, but walnut tones you’re drawn to for the furniture and the wardrobe would also look right at home.
I would also aim to keep costs lower by just taking out the wardrobe you dislike and replacing it with a bigger one in the same place that will meet your needs if you got rid of the chest of drawers. You could move the books so they’re on the right of the window as you face it (swap out the shelves to match the wood tones you’re going for), do curtains for some texture and drama (and so you can still use your window), and put a big wall-mounted mirror on the wall to the left of the window to fill out that wall space and serve its natural function where it might be most useful - right next to your clothes. If you want you could do a little bench under the window for reading(/pile-making), too.
On the wall where you currently have your books and chest of drawers, I think I would do nothing but art, so you have plenty of room to navigate around the cot if that’s the side of the bed the baby will be on.
I feel like that would leave plenty of floor space, and balance the goal of a big visual change/some functional solutions with the goal of keeping the project lower cost and not too much work to execute. You wouldn’t need to hire any professionals (except maybe someone to do the wardrobe if you are trying to avoid flatpack) and you would only need to buy more paint, some curtains and rod, the new wardrobe, a new bookcase situation, your new bed and bed frame, and the plug-in sconces. Not a tiny project, but not huge, and all or nearly all could be done yourselves!
Regarding the ceiling and wall mounted light fixtures: If you don't want cords showing, you would need to have electrical boxes installed. Otherwise, you could buy fixtures with cords or even add cords to fixtures designed to be hardwired. They make cord covers that give a more "tidy" look and they can even be painted to match your walls.
We just colour drenched our bedroom dark green, added dark wood and got a superking.... Are you in my head? 😂.
Could you change the bathroom door to swing into bathroom? Or I've seen people but a bifolding one! I'd be inclined to put built in wardrob where bookshelves currently are and build in bookcase where wardrobe is so you see doors when you enter rather than 'clutter'. Could you change the white fan to a dark wood one with fun light in the middle?
We got tiny table lamps as hanging ones were too expensive.
Oh also the loaf bagel bed on walnut is a great combo of dark wood and fabric! We spent a loooooooong time hunting for a dark wood super king 🤣
are you happy with how the dark green/dark wood looks together?!?!
@@morehannah we love it! We were aiming to make our room more grownup and an adult space again (even if there's a toddler in the bed 50% of the time🤣). I'll DM you a pic on Instagram
Put hooks on a wall for dumping, that way you get it off the floor and it's a more comfortable height when collecting laundry/tidying up. And it doesn't steal floorspace.