Mid-century Modern Master Bedroom Mood Board
/Mid-century Master Bedroom Design
Guys, I can see the finish line. We're getting SO CLOSE to being done with the bedroom renovation I can taste it (or maybe that's just the drywall dust floating in the air….). So while Lucius is mudding and sanding, and mudding and sanding some more, I'm planning the next stage of our master bedroom - PAINT, DÉCOR, AND FURNISHINGS!
Can I be real for a second? It's honestly been really frustrating not being able to play a more active role in the renovation. I'm feeling like a little bit of a DIY fraud over here.
While Lucius and I both work full-time, his job as a realtor allows him pockets of time where he can step away and work on the reno, while I'm chained to my desk. And when I'm not working my 8-5, I'm usually trying to keep the kids occupied so Lucius can work on the renovation some more. But once the drywall is wrapped up, it's my time to shine! And boy, do I have a vision!
I first saw this picture while scrolling through Pinterest, and it sent my creative gears into overdrive.
That dark wall color. That geometric rug. That cozy, leather chair. I HAVE TO HAVE IT!
So, naturally, I started pinning ideas left and right and planning planning planning away. And of course, the final product won't look exactly like what I've put together, but I feel like I have a really clear idea of how I want to decorate this room that I can't wait to share with you today!
Like, right now.
Seriously, look below.
It’s definitely leaning towards the mid-century modern end of things, but hey, apparently that’s where my head it at right now. Let's walk through how I came up with this design, shall we?
Wall Color
Now that we've removed the stupid sunroom that once blocked all the windows in our bedroom, we now have 3 large windows spanning across the exterior wall that let in TONS of glorious, glorious natural light.
That being said, I think this room can more than handle a deep, moody color.
So far, I've narrowed it down to two colors: Archipelago (left) and Oceanus (right) by Sherwin Williams
They're pretty similar, but Archipelago has a more intense, saturated color while Oceanus is more gray. Once the drywall is complete, I'll be able to prime the walls and slap on some samples to finally get a good view of how these colors look up on the wall.
But I don't plan on stopping with the walls. Oh no. I'm diving DEEP into this teal/navy sea and I'm gonna paint the WHOLE ROOM the same color. I'm talking trim, doors, baseboards. Only the ceiling will be safe. I've been so inspired lately by images like these, and I convinced Lucius to let me give it a whirl, so I'm going for it.
While we're talking about colors, I love the pop of warm tones in the leather chair and in the rug from my inspiration picture. So I’m looking to recreate that same feel, starting with a new area rug.
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Area Rug
I've mentioned previously that I really love oriental rugs. But Lucius? Not so much. Well, I THINK I'M WEARING HIM DOWN, GUYS. Because he agreed to get one for the bedroom!!
I looked at lots of them but kept coming back to this beauty.
I love the symmetry, the details, and the warm tones with some of the teal incorporated too. Plus, although there's a lot going on, it's a little lighter and less intense than some of the other rugs I was looking at, which I think will help brighten up the room a bit.
And you wanna know a secret? I already bought it! And I was so excited to see it that I already unrolled it in the playroom and I honestly love it even more than I did online!
There are way more colors incorporated in the rug than what I could see online. There's actually a couple of different shades of orange/rust, but there's also a little bit of pink and purple, too, which was a nice surprise.
Reading Nook
While the orange tones in the rug are a little less bold than I thought they'd be, I don't mind because I plan on incorporating some warm tones in with a big, comfy, cognac leather chair. In our new layout, we have a perfect spot for a big cozy chair in the corner that I plan on turning into a bit of a reading nook. I can see it now….
I'm not opposed to buying something new, but I've actually seen some pretty cool used chairs pop up on Facebook Marketplace, and I kind of like the idea of finding a leather chair that's already broken in. But honestly, as long as it's cozy I don't really care where it comes from.
And of course, I'll need an ottoman to go with the chair. I've had my eye on some that have some texture to them and a more natural color, like this:
But I could be swayed to get a cognac leather poof to match the chair too…
Next up, I'll need to add a little end table and a lamp. This end table is really popular right now - and for good reason! Check out those lines!
The nesting end tables here also showcase a classic mid-century pairing of brass and walnut that is another viable option.
And lastly, I plan on loading up that corner with oodles of plants too.
Flooring
One big thing to note in this design is that we have to replace the flooring in our bedroom (and the hallway), so we actually get to pick something we like instead of the laminate flooring throughout the rest of the house that we loathe. I know, I know, the floors won't match. But hopefully, down the line, we can upgrade all of them to the same flooring. In the meantime, the tone of flooring that we plan on putting in this room was important to consider, so I threw it into the design plan.
Our current flooring throughout the house is DARK and I feel like I can see every crumb that lands on it. I don't really want something too light either, so I think a mid-tone with some character is gonna be our sweet spot. We probably won’t go with this EXACT flooring, but it at least gives us a direction to work toward.
Bedroom Furniture
We already have a bed and likely won't purchase a new one right away, but when we do, I'm falling hard lately for partially upholstered bed frames. I really like the contrast between the color of the wood and the fabric, and between the textures.
I can’t find the bed in the mood board but here’s a similar one.
Currently, we only have one mismatched nightstand, so we'll want to replace that too sooner rather than later. I think something like this will work well with the bed.
In the interim, because we have an IKEA Malm bed with the drawers underneath that we use for storage, I might build some little floating nightstands to get us by.
Lighting
Lastly, lighting. Our ceilings are standard height so I don't want anything too big and crazy hanging from the ceiling. I feel like this semi-flush mount fixture is the perfect balance of practical, yet interesting. It's close enough to the ceiling without being a typical boob light and the tiered drums add some interest.
Here’s an example of a light that would also look great in the space. It’s not a tiered drum shade, but the lines in this fixture really caught my eye.
On either side of the bed, I'd like to add some classy sconces for additional lighting. I like the brass in the sconces I chose, which is echoed in the mirror and the lamp next to my cozy chair, but there are some brass/black combo sconces that I’m really drawn to also.
Which leads me to the lamp next to my cozy chair. I'd like to find ways to incorporate more natural elements into the room. I think this stone lamp does just that while also tying into the style of the rest of the room. Plus, it comes in a set of two so I could use one in another part of the house!
Final Thoughts
Of course, our room won't look like this mood board immediately, or maybe even ever! I'm not going to run out and buy everything I envision for this room right away - I'm not made of money over here! With that being said, it's very likely I'll find other décor that I like even more than what's in this mood board as I slowly fill up the room.
I also don't think the room would be complete with just what's on the mood board - I'll definitely need to add some artwork. Not only that, but I may even need to pick a separate, smaller rug to go over in my reading nook since I know the main rug won't extend that far. It'll come together more as we start to move back in so patience is key. But MAN, it's getting really hard not to BUY ALL THE THINGS! At the rate we're going, hopefully, in a couple of weeks we'll be moved back into our bedroom (and out of the loft!) and I can provide some progress shots!
