It’s been a while since I shared my bedroom and as I’d made some little changes here and there to it over the last few months I figured I’d share it with you today. You may remember back in November where I gave the whole space a bit of a boho refresh and I loved it so much that I haven’t really changed too much. So no major makeovers here, just little touches to freshen things up.
And I think that’s the thing with keeping your spaces feeling fresh – a few swaps, a couple small adjustments, maybe some new art or plants and bam! It just feels so much better.
So one of the things you see as you walk in the room is what I like to call ‘the poshest cat bed’. Those who’ve been reading my blog for a while will know this is actually a vintage glass and brass coffee table that I loved but Wayne hated. I absolutely refuse to get rid of it, however, so was using the two smaller half-circle end pieces in the living room. At the moment, as my home is in a bit of a flux whilst we’re working on the man cave, I decided to reunite the smaller side pieces of the table with the main square middle piece.
This is likely just temporary but I do actually kind of like that it’s created a make-shift bench in the room under the mirror. I covered it with a couple of faux fur throws that I’ve had for years and it’s where Meisha sleeps because she’s spoiled because it’s in front of the radiator. You couldn’t actually sit there (it’s a bit too delicate to hold a person’s weight) but it does look pretty and can hold a cat so win-win.
The bedding hasn’t really changed much. I fell in love with this combination of bedding and cushions a while ago and the only new addition is that little velvet lumbar cushion from Christy that you may remember from my post about creating a boutique hotel look in the bedroom.
Even the bedside tables haven’t really changed but I have added some spring blooms to my side (fauxs from OKA) to brighten it up and give it a bit of colour and I moved a little gold bowl over to Wayne’s side to hold his loose change.
On the chest of drawers in the alcove, I swapped out the hanging plant with this succulent and changed the lampshade to my Chiang Mai Dragon fabric-covered one which provides a splash of colour in a mostly neutral space. I’ve also changed up some of the artwork here.
I recently got these two lovely prints from Eclectic Street on Instagram and I just love them. I shared them over on Instagram in my Stories but at the time, I wasn’t entirely sure where they’d end up so I decided to round out my collection of ‘lady faces’ over in this corner. I don’t know what my thing is for artwork with females but I’m clearly obsessed.
I think they look rather lovely on this side wall and I have the perfect view of them whilst laying in bed. Again, they add just a touch of colour for summer. I didn’t want to go crazy adding all the colour back into the room but a few pieces here and there pop nicely against the black walls. The top one is called Kate’s Hiding and the one below is called Liz In Full Bloom. I love their weird whimsical quality.
I also ended up replacing the Yucca plant that was by the window. It was on its last legs and I went to re-pot it and broke the roots right off it by mistake – gahh! So this little Dracaena marginata has taken its place.
Of course, Meisha wasn’t going to move from her napping spot but she just matches the room so well, I simply didn’t have the heart to shift her. I think she makes a rather fetching accessory regardless ;) (before you call Animal Welfare, I’m joking! I love my kitty cat and don’t really view her as an accessory, I swear. Okay sometimes. But still.)
So that’s really it! While there are no really big changes here, it’s always nice to keep things freshened up. The truth is, I’m actually pretty happy with this room (shock horror) and have rather surprised myself that I’ve not felt the need to give it a complete makeover in the last 6 months – ha! Of course, that dreadful carpet needs to go and I’m not entirely sure what we’ll do with it now. We have always wanted to lay new flooring and stain it as we have the rest of the house but with a move sometime in the ‘near-ish’ future, I don’t know if we’ll take on the extra work so it might just be a swap to a new/different one. We’ll see.
Otherwise, that’s the bedroom at the moment with a bit of a refresh for the summer. Have you made any summer swaps in your home lately?
Little changes really make a difference. The room looks very beautiful!
Thanks so much lovely! xx
I do so love your bedroom, Kimberly! And seriously, how can Wayne NOT love the gold table? I mean, what is wrong with our Beloveds?! I’ve been trying to get a closer look at one of your pictures, the top one in the gold frame over the chest of drawers, above the Japanese lady. Can I ask where you found her? She’s beautiful, very ethereal.
I know, he absolutely DESPISES that coffee table! I think it’s stunning! Ha! And yes, that ‘print’ is basically just a framed postcard from an art exhibition of one of my favourite photographers – you can see her work here (it’s amazing!): https://www.swoonworthy.co.uk/2015/05/kirsty-mitchell-photography-revisited.html/
and framing the postcards here: https://www.swoonworthy.co.uk/2015/06/framing-postcards-as-art.html/
xx
I’ll check that out, thanks! Another question – what paint did you use for your radiators? Did Wayne spray them, or did you manage to find a radiator paint? I want the dining room dark to put covers on, but my supplier “doesn’t recommend it’s metal paint for rads”. Thanks for your advice hon. Sue
You can totally paint metal radiators – if they’ve never been painted before, simply use a metal primer and then paint with a metal paint. If they have been painted before, you don’t even need a primer (the original paint acts as a primer). It’s super easy and I’ve done it through my whole house so your supplier is full of crap! Haha! xx
I used Valspar paint on the walls and ”twas said supplier who couldn’t ‘guarantee’ their paint on the rads. Feeling much more inclined to ignore after your advice. Thank you! x
I’ve not used Valspar before but I have used Dulux and I know they’ll colour-match if you are in any doubt! Good luck ;) x
Looks absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you!! xx
I love this so much! Especially how your kitty looks like art in the room!
Hahaha! She does really make the perfect leopard-print accessory! LOL! Xxx
Love the changes. Really elegant yet boho-esque. You do that so well!
May I ask where you got your curtains?
Thanks!
Ahh thanks! Sure, the curtains are from West Elm (and appear to be on sale at the moment!) http://www.westelm.co.uk/cotton-canvas-diamond-stripe-curtains-set-of-2-slate-t3591 xx
Hilarious that in spite of her “posh” cat bed, she chooses to sleep on your bed.
That’s a cat for you.
I know, right?!! So typical of a diva cat!! Haha!! xx
Your bedroom is just the best. I love it so much and always enjoy seeing the little tweaks.
Aww cheers darling! I have always loved yours too!! <3 xxx
Your bedroom looks so lovely. And especially that yellow headboard against your black wall.
Thank you so much Anne Marie – I’ve had that headboard so long but I still love it :) xx
I always love this room the best, it’s just perfect. xxx
Loved your bedroom! What beautiful, light and bright space!!
Obsessed! I absolutely adore those patterned curtains! Are those custom made from fabric. I need them in my life!
Ahh thank you Jenna! The curtains are from West Elm although I can’t see them on the website anymore – maybe just keep an eye out or send a message to them on social media to see if they still have them somewhere! xx