A dark, dated bedroom is transformed into a light and lovely space with a Mid-century modern makeover by interior designer Tina Stephen
The problem
The room was dated and dark, with awkward small wardrobes, commercial-style blinds, old carpet and brown veneer doors.
The brief
Lighten the space and create simple luxury with layered textures and quality pieces.
The Solution
– Strip back the wallpaper and dark overhead beams and modernise with a warm grey neutral
– Replace the carpet with charcoal wool carpet + Add sheer white linen curtains over the blinds to give the small room a light, floaty feel
– Raise curtains to full wall height and length to give a sense of space and height
– Add custom made bedside tables in American Oak, with drawers and a shelf for added storage
– Mount wall lights to eliminate clutter on side tables, featuring bespoke brass fittings to add a classic element
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– Achieve diffused light by changing the central shade to a replica George Nelson Bubble pendant
– Redesign the double occupancy wardrobes for maximum height and width, with concertina doors to allow for more storage space
– Remove the door that swung in awkwardly and replace with a space-saving cavity slider
– Style the room with quality textured bedding in neutral tones, offset with a dark fabric headboard and sheepskins for added warmth
Erin says:
Our bedroom was not a restful space – it had peach wallpaper, a tiny wardrobe and mismatched furniture! The small wardrobe was a major problem, the room was not insulated, and an inward swinging hallway door obstructed flow into the small room. Now, our room is so relaxing, and features a calm, neutral colour palette. The beautiful lighting, great bedlinen, bespoke bedside tables and a much bigger and more functional wardrobe have transformed the room. Changing the swinging door to a cavity slider has also worked really well. Tina understood our goals and aesthetic from the start, and now we absolutely love our bedroom!
Get the look
Colour palette
Dulux ‘Mt Aspiring Half’
Dulux ‘Mt Aspiring Quarter’
Photography by: Jo Rusling.
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