Bold navy floral rug...what to put with it in MBR?

[Anonymous]

I have a rug that I love for our master bedroom in our new house! This is a first home so we are buying pretty much all new furniture. My question is, what bedding, bed frame, and other decor would go well with this? I think the bedding would need to be plain (maybe with some colorful pillows) since the rug is so busy. What about art and other decoration around the room?

http://www.rugstudio.com/jaipur-rugs-hacienda-feria-hac05-medium-navy-area-rug.aspx?ref=frg&ne_ppc_id=1760&gclid=CN2u0JvAq8ICFZPm7AodkU8AVQ

[Anonymous]

I would do a mohagany bed frame and pick plain or simple bedding from the colors in the rug. Do the same for the curtains. You can mix patterns, but keep everything in the same color scheme.

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Anonymous wrote:I would do a mohagany bed frame and pick plain or simple bedding from the colors in the rug. Do the same for the curtains. You can mix patterns, but keep everything in the same color scheme.

So would you do a solid duvet of one of the rig colors (light blue?) rather than white duvet with colorful throw pillows?

[Anonymous]

White /ivory/ beige grommet curtains . Sheets in a beige that go with the carpet beige. Cotton velvet throw pillows plus small armchair and ottoman. Upholstered headboard.

http://www.pier1.com/Hamilton-Grommet-Top-Curtain---Ivory/PS50200,default,pd.html?cgid=solid_curtains#nav=top&start=1

I'd wait until you actually have the rug since the white part may actually be ivory or gray. Also it is a bright blue not navy. I have a dark navy main color rug. It needs pure white not ivory.

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Anonymous wrote:White /ivory/ beige grommet curtains . Sheets in a beige that go with the carpet beige. Cotton velvet throw pillows plus small armchair and ottoman. Upholstered headboard.

http://www.pier1.com/Hamilton-Grommet-Top-Curtain---Ivory/PS50200,default,pd.html?cgid=solid_curtains#nav=top&start=1

I'd wait until you actually have the rug since the white part may actually be ivory or gray. Also it is a bright blue not navy. I have a dark navy main color rug. It needs pure white not ivory.

Super helpful! What color upholstered headboard? And what color night stands would you do? Thanks.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would do a mohagany bed frame and pick plain or simple bedding from the colors in the rug. Do the same for the curtains. You can mix patterns, but keep everything in the same color scheme.

So would you do a solid duvet of one of the rig colors (light blue?) rather than white duvet with colorful throw pillows?

you don't have to go solid. The key is to pull colors from the rug. If you find a duvet that has those colors and you like it, buy it. The good news is the rug has lots of colors, so you can pull your favorite color out.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:White /ivory/ beige grommet curtains . Sheets in a beige that go with the carpet beige. Cotton velvet throw pillows plus small armchair and ottoman. Upholstered headboard.

http://www.pier1.com/Hamilton-Grommet-Top-Curtain---Ivory/PS50200,default,pd.html?cgid=solid_curtains#nav=top&start=1

I'd wait until you actually have the rug since the white part may actually be ivory or gray. Also it is a bright blue not navy. I have a dark navy main color rug. It needs pure white not ivory.

Super helpful! What color upholstered headboard? And what color night stands would you do? Thanks.

I would not do an upholstered headboard...keep things simple (There is a lot going on in the rug.). If you can get a swatch of your rug, take it to a furniture/fabric store and you can pick your fabric (curtains, furniture, etc.) that will go with it.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:White /ivory/ beige grommet curtains . Sheets in a beige that go with the carpet beige. Cotton velvet throw pillows plus small armchair and ottoman. Upholstered headboard.

http://www.pier1.com/Hamilton-Grommet-Top-Curtain---Ivory/PS50200,default,pd.html?cgid=solid_curtains#nav=top&start=1

I'd wait until you actually have the rug since the white part may actually be ivory or gray. Also it is a bright blue not navy. I have a dark navy main color rug. It needs pure white not ivory.

Super helpful! What color upholstered headboard? And what color night stands would you do? Thanks.

I would not do an upholstered headboard...keep things simple (There is a lot going on in the rug.). If you can get a swatch of your rug, take it to a furniture/fabric store and you can pick your fabric (curtains, furniture, etc.) that will go with it.

Would you do a dark wood (espresso) type of headboard then?

[Anonymous]

I like that rug a lot!

I would do a soft blue or cream on the walls to keep the room restful and light, then go for dark wood furniture. For window coverings, I would do dark wood blinds or light, gauze-y curtains in a creamy white. For bedding, I think you could do a solid cream/white (with texture) bed cover, or go bold and do a navy-and-white rugby stripe, which is what I would do. I love the look of stripes and floral together. Both West Elm and Pottery Barn have a lot of bedding options that would go well with this design.

[Anonymous]

It really depends what look you are going for. If you want dark then wood furniture and a blue or red spread would be good. If you want light then you can definitely go with white furniture.

Personally I would go with an ivory (assuming the color in the rug is ivory) bedspread/coverlet in a matelassé or pick stitch and accent with red/blue pillows. I'd probably go with dark wood for the bed but try to minimize dark wood in the rest of the room.

I would be patient and see how the rug looks in the room before buying too much.

[Anonymous]

I would use light wood for the furniture, a taupe or light tan or off white colored comforter so that your rug that you love so much is the focal point.

If you wish you can tied in the blue or any other color for that fact with sheets and curtains or throw pillows.

Looks beautiful!
Congrats on the new house OP!

http://bedroompicturesdesign.blogspot.com/2013/12/light-wood-bedroom-furniture.html

-signed an interior designer's daughter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would use light wood for the furniture, a taupe or light tan or off white colored comforter so that your rug that you love so much is the focal point.

If you wish you can tied in the blue or any other color for that fact with sheets and curtains or throw pillows.

Looks beautiful!
Congrats on the new house OP!

http://bedroompicturesdesign.blogspot.com/2013/12/light-wood-bedroom-furniture.html

-signed an interior designer's daughter.

Thanks a bunch!

[Anonymous]

OP, I am definitely procrastinating thinking about your room.

I would go with light tones, like white and natural linen, and some clean lines to bring in some masculinity. It's in now, and you have the rest of your life to live with dark traditional furniture. I have no idea what your budget is, so these are examples.

I would paint the walls BM Cloud White.

Headboard:
http://www.serenaandlily.com/Furnishings/Headboards-Beds-Balboa-Headboard I think you need some texture in there somewhere. You can also find similar elsewhere. They also have a white frame with natural cane that I love.

If you go with tufted, I would stick to a natural linen like this: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Humble-Haute-Hampton-Beige-Queen-size-Diamond-Tufted-Headboard/8032203/product.html?searchidx=3 You can find some that are more classic without tufting and also with stronger lines, like the ones at Serena and Lily or Crate and Barrel. Also look for Gustavian or Louis type beds in white or gray.

Bedding:
http://www.craneandcanopy.com/products/the-linden-dark-navy-blue-border-duvet-cover?gclid=CP_cnezHrMICFVNp7AodcBYAAw I would go with a hotel style like this or the ones that have complete border, to bring in color and be a bit more masculine.

Throw pillow:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/117892157/betwixt-pillow-green-pillow-handmade-in?ref=sr_gallery_11&ga_search_query=betwixt&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery Just keeping it fun. You don't want to deemphasize the bed.

Nightstands:
The options are endless depending on your style.
For modern: http://www.wisteria.com/Lacquer-Side-Table/productinfo/W9075
For really fun modern: http://www.serenaandlily.com/Furnishings/Furniture-Bedside-Tables-Lark-Side-Table-White
Classic (in either color but if you do gray, do a Louis desser): http://www.ballarddesigns.com/sidney-open-side-table/furniture/bedroom/bedroom-furniture/316928

Bedside lamps:
Modern take on gourd lamp: http://www.westelm.com/products/abacus-table-lamp-milk-white-w1354/?pkey=call-lighting&cm_src=all-lighting||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-
Traditional gourd: http://www.ballarddesigns.com/suzanne-kasler-gourd-lamps/lighting/table-task-lamps/324659

Dresser:
http://www.ballarddesigns.com/isabella-small-chest/furniture/bedroom/bedroom-furniture/292497 Or anything in white. Or gray.

Mirror above dresser:
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/jasmine-bamboo-mirror/?pkey=e|mirror|109|best|0|1|48||17&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Mirror%20Search%20Term

If you really like blue and want to make it more traditional, get a Chinese stool and put it on the side of your dresser or nightstand.
http://www.overstock.com/Worldstock-Fair-Trade/Handmade-Blue-and-White-Kylin-Chinese-Porcelain-Garden-Stool-China/3082519/product.html?searchidx=2

If you still need something natural, put in tortoise shell natural blinds or this stool:
http://www.serenaandlily.com/Furnishings/Furniture-Stools-Benches-Elsa-Stool-Natural

And, finally some art:
Black and white photography is always good, any sepia-toned would work well. http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-KGD-GNA/morning-walk-on-the-seine?ccId=102993&org=title
I like this for the bedroom: http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-3WQ-GNA/as-you-are?ccId=337059&org=title
Abstract print: http://domino.com/minted Can't link to piece but try Sand and Lands 11

Have fun OP! Just pick one piece next, then pick another, then pick another. All of the above mix and match or find similar.

[Anonymous]

Love the Crane and Canopy bedding PP. I hadn't seen that one before.

[Anonymous]

PP, love, love your ideas! You are hired! I think you totally pinned my style with the S&L pieces, and also, I'm obsessed with that mirror you linked to. Love it - thank you!!!

Anonymous wrote:OP, I am definitely procrastinating thinking about your room.

I would go with light tones, like white and natural linen, and some clean lines to bring in some masculinity. It's in now, and you have the rest of your life to live with dark traditional furniture. I have no idea what your budget is, so these are examples.

I would paint the walls BM Cloud White.

Headboard:
http://www.serenaandlily.com/Furnishings/Headboards-Beds-Balboa-Headboard I think you need some texture in there somewhere. You can also find similar elsewhere. They also have a white frame with natural cane that I love.

If you go with tufted, I would stick to a natural linen like this: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Humble-Haute-Hampton-Beige-Queen-size-Diamond-Tufted-Headboard/8032203/product.html?searchidx=3 You can find some that are more classic without tufting and also with stronger lines, like the ones at Serena and Lily or Crate and Barrel. Also look for Gustavian or Louis type beds in white or gray.

Bedding:
http://www.craneandcanopy.com/products/the-linden-dark-navy-blue-border-duvet-cover?gclid=CP_cnezHrMICFVNp7AodcBYAAw I would go with a hotel style like this or the ones that have complete border, to bring in color and be a bit more masculine.

Throw pillow:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/117892157/betwixt-pillow-green-pillow-handmade-in?ref=sr_gallery_11&ga_search_query=betwixt&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery Just keeping it fun. You don't want to deemphasize the bed.

Nightstands:
The options are endless depending on your style.
For modern: http://www.wisteria.com/Lacquer-Side-Table/productinfo/W9075
For really fun modern: http://www.serenaandlily.com/Furnishings/Furniture-Bedside-Tables-Lark-Side-Table-White
Classic (in either color but if you do gray, do a Louis desser): http://www.ballarddesigns.com/sidney-open-side-table/furniture/bedroom/bedroom-furniture/316928

Bedside lamps:
Modern take on gourd lamp: http://www.westelm.com/products/abacus-table-lamp-milk-white-w1354/?pkey=call-lighting&cm_src=all-lighting||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-
Traditional gourd: http://www.ballarddesigns.com/suzanne-kasler-gourd-lamps/lighting/table-task-lamps/324659

Dresser:
http://www.ballarddesigns.com/isabella-small-chest/furniture/bedroom/bedroom-furniture/292497 Or anything in white. Or gray.

Mirror above dresser:
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/jasmine-bamboo-mirror/?pkey=e|mirror|109|best|0|1|48||17&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Mirror%20Search%20Term

If you really like blue and want to make it more traditional, get a Chinese stool and put it on the side of your dresser or nightstand.
http://www.overstock.com/Worldstock-Fair-Trade/Handmade-Blue-and-White-Kylin-Chinese-Porcelain-Garden-Stool-China/3082519/product.html?searchidx=2

If you still need something natural, put in tortoise shell natural blinds or this stool:
http://www.serenaandlily.com/Furnishings/Furniture-Stools-Benches-Elsa-Stool-Natural

And, finally some art:
Black and white photography is always good, any sepia-toned would work well. http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-KGD-GNA/morning-walk-on-the-seine?ccId=102993&org=title
I like this for the bedroom: http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-3WQ-GNA/as-you-are?ccId=337059&org=title
Abstract print: http://domino.com/minted Can't link to piece but try Sand and Lands 11

Have fun OP! Just pick one piece next, then pick another, then pick another. All of the above mix and match or find similar.