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I'm not really feeling the burgundy curtains with the navy blue bedspread. That to me seems a little forced masculine instead of a more chic, minimalist masculine. What color are the walls going to be?
I think either a blue like your original idea or a grey or natural linen color would go nicely (but I know you are looking for more high contrast)
Dark blue and burgundy don't work too well together, IMO. There is nothing to tie them together. I like the idea by the poster who linked to the West Elm curtains with dark blue and white in them, or something similar to break up the monochromatic scheme of everything else in the room.
Dark blue and burgundy don't work too well together, IMO. There is nothing to tie them together. I like the idea by the poster who linked to the West Elm curtains with dark blue and white in them, or something similar to break up the monochromatic scheme of everything else in the room.
The existing curtain rods are silver-color and I don't want to change those. I want to bring in some brass and I thought a brass rail above the headboard might look nice. The parts to build the rail are available at a reasonable cost. I attached a photo of the rail, it is available in brushed brass, which I prefer. It is 2" O.D. The polished brass in 1.5 O.D. I am checking to see if copper is available. Copper will match the lamp. However, rails on sailing ships were brass, not copper. The lamp is a reproduction of an anchor lamp used on sailing ships; it is wired for electrical power.
I hope to find a bedside table, a photo of one is attached; however, it costs $750.00. So, I need to get a better idea. I can buy the type of block and tackle used on sailing ships, and assemble them into a table. It would not have a large flat surface, but it will be sufficient for a clock, and there will be several small areas for other small items. Is that a silly idea? I spent several hours looking for side tables and didn't find a single one that appealed to me.
I know the picture should be centered on the wall, as should the bed. However, it's only me and want more room on 'my' side of the bed. So, I moved the bed. Should the picture remain centered? The rail needs to be centered over the headboard, no matter where the bed it, but what about the picture? I included sketches of each position. I know which position I prefer; which do you like?
I have been through many ideas in the past week or so, as those here who have followed my journey can attest; this time I feel the most positive about my course.
This seems to be getting away from the minimalist look, which is fine, as long as it looks good. Looks like I need to replace the lampshade with a neutral color or buy a new lamp; the green does not work.
The picture:
it is on canvas, I can have the framer wrap the canvas over the edge and thus have no frame or frame it.
I'd frame it with mahogany, what are your thoughts?
since you seem to have a lot of different ideas in your head and are still undecided on a lot of things it seems, you should check out a site like houzz to get some inspiration. For example, the colors and textures in this piece are very masculine without screaming "single male" to me. It's masculine but chic. Masculine but not hard and boring like a lot of rooms can be that people consider "masculine".
I decided to get the rope rug, but I also want one for the area in front of the vanity sink and I need to contact the lady who makes them and ask her about size options before I place the order.
I also purchased five pieces of art for the walls.
I seem to get carried away with ideas; I am sure this has not gone unnoticed. It seems I neglected my purpose. In case you can't tell, I enjoy museums, hence my penchant to collect objects of interest. And I didn't get to my Egyptian phase.
So, back to basics. I attached a sketch. Anyone have thoughts on this?
I am debating with myself on the chairs.
I think the bed-wall is done.
Three pictures are planned to be on the wall across from the headboard; evenly spaced at 24 inches. apart. The rule, if there is one, is that art on a wall needs something on the floor under it. They don't do this in museums so do I need to have anything below the art?
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