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Yes, it’s already that time of the year again! It feels like I just finished my fall ORC project, but I couldn’t be more excited to start the next round with the designer group this time around! Yes folks, I’ll be posting on Wednesday for the next six weeks with some crazy talented bloggers and designers (see the full list below). This spring, I’ll be tackling the last room in my Tye Street project which was never completed – my dad’s bedroom. I put this room off because I knew I wanted to do something special for this space, and I’m glad I never completed it! With the help of this year’s sponsors, I’ll be bringing a masculine, sophisticated design to the space. Meet the designer group after the jump, and see the before photos and my inspiration for the room’s design.
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As you can see below, my dad has a really awesome pair of red leather chairs and a gorgeous oriental rug, but I really want to start with a clean slate for this project. As much as my dad wanted me to go with a warmer palette so I could use the chairs, they take up a lot of real estate in the room, plus they’re in pretty bad shape from sun damage and use. So all that red is out, and blue is in! I also will be sharing a new layout for the furniture in my next post, since the current arrangement leaves little room for tables beside the bed. The bed and media stand are IKEA so they’ll hopefully find a new home through Craigslist, and basically I am left with just the mattress in the room… Perfect for a completely new vision!
In a continuation of the house’s aesthetic, I’ll be mixing dark, moody colors with wood and neutrals for a cozy, masculine space. I’m planning on keeping this room a bit brighter than the living room or entryway, since it only has one window. With that in mind, I’m thinking about bringing a darker color to the ceiling and keeping the walls light. I’m really leaning towards a cooler, blue palette, mixed with darker wood finishes and leather. Here’s some inspiration I’ve pulled together for the new design:
(by Champeau-Wilde via Elle Decor)
(by Alison Kayne via One Kings Lane)
(by Mikel Irastorza via Thou Swell)
(by Jean Louis Deniot via MyDomaine)
(by Made NYC via Savvy Home)
I’m loving the splashes of blue, modern statement lighting, and crisp white sheets in these bedrooms. Do any of them catch your eye? Follow along on my ORC Pinterest board as I continue to gather inspiration for the room! Also, make sure to out all the other designers’ Week One posts with the links above, and head over to Calling it Home to see the linking participants’ posts on Thursday.
Can not wait to see this come together. Also, love your blog and loooove the design! I am inspired to change up some elements on mine, as in the whole thing!! xo, paige
Thanks Paige! I just changed my layout at the beginning of the year and I really love it – it’s the Tre theme from Blogzilla with custom fonts!
kevin….i am really looking forward to seeing what wonderful things you pull together for this space!
Thank you Sherry, I’m so excited to pull this room together!
Love the blue, wood and leather…and the idea of doing something with the ceiling. Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Thank you Wanda! I’m thinking a high-gloss ceiling will be pretty smashing…
YES! Cannot wait! Such a talent!! I need another hour each day to go back through all your amazing posts!
Aw thank you Charlotte, I appreciate it!
I am really excited to see what you come up with. I love your inspiration photos and that blue and black combo will be killer.
Thanks so much Jess! I hope it will be killer 🙂
Love your inspo images – looking forward to seeing this space come together.
Thank you Hollie, I’m excited for what the next six weeks bring!
I love how easily you get rid of everything and start over. Can’t wait to see how this comes together.
It’s so nice to start with a blank slate… Huge thank you for your help and support!
You know I am beyond excited for your room!! Cannot wait to see what you do!