
For my first Design 911, I received an email from
Lindsey who lives in Dallas who is redecorating her bedroom. Lindsey purchased these chairs from a vintage store which were once sitting chairs at The Dallas Country Club. She explained to me she wants to incorporate the pair in her bedroom and isn't sure how to make them work.
Following are some design suggestions for the room and the chairs...
Lindsey has already done a great job decorating her room. Her bed, bedding and dresser are all fab purchases. I think the chairs will look really nice if the were lacquered in white gloss and upholstered in a light green velvet fabric with brass tacks added to the trim.
I would suggest painting the room a soft beige and adding the Ikea Ritva bleached curtains (Lindsey said she was considering them) and have them hang to the floor and add some soft colored trim with some detail. I feel like the room has too many dark pieces and I would switch out those black lamps for the green ones but spray paint them turquoise and paint that mirror over your bed in white. I think it will brighten up the room. You might also want to buy new handles for your bedside tables. Some glass nob's or something white would make them really stand out.
Lindsey may want to consider reusing one of the black lamps for her dresser or put one of them in between the chairs if she has a side table and find some white shades for them. You will probably need some light on that side of the room.
Above images were pulled from
1stdibs (green chairs),
Pieces (blue lamps and bright green chairs), and
Walmart (bed set).
I adore this room and now after decorating it I wish I could get my hands on it and finish it for her. Hope you like the design Lindsey!
12 comments:
Kudos Vanessa! Great suggestions. You went way beyond suggestions for just one piece.
This is going to be a fun weekly post!
Cheers,
Courtney
OMG! I love the suggestions! I am so excited!!!! I didn't expect all of the great designer suggestions from you Vanessa. You are too kind!
hey vanessa, that was cool.
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Stumbled upon this lovely blog. I adore this new interactive platform and look forward to seeing more Design 911 Redo's!
This was so fun to read! I hope Lindsey can show us the "after" photo with the suggestions incorporated. Love the shape of those chairs--what a find!
I've been looking at that set from Walmart for my bed, but I was thinking that these sets might be cheaply made and thin... do you know otherwise?? Cause I love that comforter!
Alicia
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I am so glad you guys have enjoyed the new column and thank you for your comments.
There will be a new Design 911 post on Friday so please check back!
Laura- Lindsey said she would send in after pics, so as soon as I get them I will post.
Alicia- I don't know about that set from Walmart I only pulled it for the column.
Has anyone out there purchased the Walmart bedding set or can comment on the quality?
This was a great post, great suggestions and I will look forward to this post on Fridays. Thanks!
what a wonderful idea for posts! I'm really looking forward to this series. EXCELLENT suggestions for Lindsey's room...I would never have put all that together on my own.
Looks like I have a new reason to look forward to Fridays! ;o)
Update---I painted the lamps turquoise and the mirror white this weekend! They look great! I can't even tell you how much the room has already changed. Once it's finished I will send the "after" photos to Vanessa!
Vanessa, this was just great!!!
you have a wonderful site!
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