30 September 2015

CALM BEDROOM MAKEOVER // INTERIOR INSPIRATION


bedroom moodboard interiorsOur bedroom A.K.A the dumping ground has always been a tricky space in our flat and has been on my makeover list for a while now, but being the biggest room and the place where most things go to be forgotten, it's hard to tackle the constant flow of clutter. I've often dreamed of a space that is light and calm during the day and cosy at night but with bundles of coats bursting from behind the door, my workspace which is *ahem* never always tidy, shelves bursting with DVDs and prints stacked on the floor, I never know where to start.

So when Homebase invited me to head in store and pick up a few pieces to change how I see my home – giving the bedroom the kick in the pants it needed – I knew exactly what to do. Unlike some of the other rooms in the house, the bedroom has no real theme and is a mish mash of furniture, colours and clutter which drives me nuts. So I decided to spend a weekend tackling some of the problem areas that adds to the overall mess and pick out a few things that would set the tone for the makeover.

clever dvd storage

We spent a few hours taking the 300+ DVDs that line our freestanding shelving unit, out of their cases – keeping the covers separately – and organising the discs into two small wallets that can be easily stored in our wardrobe, before driving to the local recycling centre to ditch the cases creating an abundance of space on the shelves.

I created the above mini mood board with the colours, tones and prints I envisage for the bedroom to give me a clear idea of what to look for when going into Homebase. I love soft colours, natural fabrics, and a Scandi feel for this room and was excited to pick up a few key pieces to set the process in motion. First I chose this statement ceiling light that gives off a soft glow adding a cosy feel, plus I love the raw bamboo and structured shape of the light.

Bamboo structered ceiling light from hombrescalm bedroom makeover interiorNext I picked up this Neta glass wide vase from the Habitat concession in Homebase, it's so great having a place in Bristol that sells Habitat products as I've always been a fan of their patterns and I love the cool smoky colour of this glass. I can imagine filling this with freshly cut flowers, although it's quite beautiful without.

habitat vase in bedroom makeoverTo finish off I picked up some plants and ceramic pots to add a bit of green into the room. I think Ferns work really well as they look great and are easy to look after and I always love the idea that plants recycle the air naturally while you sleep. I then reorganised the shelves using it to display my photography and design books, vinyl, vintage film projector and framed pictures making it a display area rather than a dumping space.
urban jungle blogger green fernplants in bedroom makeoverI now feel energised to tackle the rest of the room and create a space that reflects my personality and captures the wonderful light that pores in through the windows. With a new mattress on the way I'm looking at various beds like the Silentnight Hamilton King size bed from Homebase to help bring the feel of the room together and my next job is to tackle the slightly dilapidated chest of drawers!I can't wait to share both bedroom makeovers on the blog in the next few months!
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21 comments

  1. Love that colour palette, so calm and relaxing! Great idea about the DVD cases too! Might just have to do that in our house!

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  2. That's such a good idea about the DVD cases - I think I might do that!

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  3. Your idea about the DVD cases is a good one especially if you are short on space.

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  4. I like the plants and the light, I really need a new light for my front room.

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  5. Love the DVD case idea. Oh and that chair in the moodboard is amazing. I would love something classic like that

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  6. I love your ceiling light - to me it seems modern and retro at the same time if that's possible!

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  7. My bedroom is definitely in need of a makeover and I love the calm and fresh style here. I just need the enthusiasm to make a start here as well now!

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  8. I love your ideas, the bedroom definitely should be a calming place - the light and chair are gorgeous! x

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  9. We have all our dvds in those cases too, they are amazing! Save SO much space! x

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  10. My husband works for Homebase and I am forever asking him to bring bits and bobs home - they have just opened a Habitat and some of the stuff is amazing

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  11. I need to do that with my CD's, loads of them in the loft taking up space, good idea. Love that vase! All looks very calming and peaceful.

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  12. We took all our CDs out of cases a few years back - the amount of room we saved was crazy! Haven't gotten aoround to doing it with the DVDs yet, but I know it's going to be a real space saver. Love that lampshade, so retro looking!

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  13. Your room looks great. I love the pots and ferns. I keep telling my OH that we need to do this with our DVDs- I WILL convince him! A new bed will be lovely too x

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  14. Oh god, our bedroom has always been the dumping ground. It's my current diy project and I'm almost halfway through the painting! I can't wait to add some lovely accessories, that lamp shade is adorable.

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  15. The room definitely looks somewhere for both work and sleep now. It's so hard to get the balance right.

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  16. really love the light! I wouldn't have thought you'd find that in Homebase. Love the other bits you picked out too x

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  17. Such a good idea about the DVD cases!

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  18. I think my hubby would have a mild cardio if I removed all the DVD's from their cases! Haha! Great space saving idea though!

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  19. I love these picks - they look so clean and fresh. Can't believe they're from Homebase!

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  20. Ooh lovely! Thank you for sharing, I'm off to have a look :)

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  21. Ceiling light is awesome! Love your ideas.

    Thanks for sharing!
    Maria@BedtimeDeal.com

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