Ginger Bisquite

Lifestyle, DIY, Family & Food

Tag Archives: bedroom

A new look bedroom

August 21, 2014 by Jenni Clutten | 0 comments

new look bedroom
Our bedroom has looked like the definition of chaos for far too long. After moving into our house last October, whilst heavily pregnant, our bedroom became the house dumping ground. Piles of clean washing waiting to be folded, unopened packing boxes, baby paraphanlia and anything else going.

When the beginning of the summer holiday rolled around, we asked whether Neil’s parents could look after Nye for the weekend.  We were then able to  crack on with choosing bedroom decor and then getting to it.

With no real plans, we headed into the shops to see what was there and headed out of TK Maxx, B&Q and Ikea, laden with bits and bobs.  We returned home, emptied our wardrobes and tried to move them to the other side of the room, only to discover that our carpet is ‘fitted’ around them. Well, with all the clothes piled high on our bed, it at least gave us a chance to have a good clear out.

In the end we went for a grey/purpley/blue, from dulux called, Pressed Thistle and matched it with a vibrant limey green.  We spotted the  colour combination when we picked up some in TK Maxx, (but these are yet to make it into the bedroom.)  We did however, use them to ‘colour match’ some eggshell paint which I have used to repaint our mirror and add a vibrant shot to a plain plant pot.

The lighting has also been a big change, finally bringing in some mood lighting with the lights from Cable & Cotton creating a tranquil and peaceful glow with their muted colour palette.

We’re not quite 100% there yet but it’s look a lot better than the previous dirty white walls and cream curtains.  I’ve still some photos to upload of the newly repainted mirror and plant pot for a start.  But *sigh* just a bit of a de-clutter and paint makes SO much difference.

Shopping List:

Wardrobe Storage Boxes – Ikea
Emulsion Paint – B&Q
Vase – C/O Habitat
FloralBed Linen – Ikea
Spotty Bed Spread – TK Maxx
Curtains – John Lewis (place holders from our old house)
String Lighting – Glow C/O Cable and Cotton

Reorganising a cluttered wardrobe

August 6, 2014 by Jenni Clutten | 0 comments

 reorganising a cluttered wardrobe

Does your bedroom look like this? Oh good, maybe I’m not the only one then!

I am pleased to say we are finally decorating our bedroom and the first job was to clear out the wardrobes.  Here are my top tips for doing the same, and some great storage and shelving ideas for how to keep it tidy.

Step 1.
DE CLUTTER

Remove everything from your wardrobes and sort through it into piles. Of the stuff you don’t want, you probably don’t just want to throw it all in the bin.  Some of my stuff was too small, some I didn’t like it and some had holes in it. To sort through it efficiently I made 4 piles.

  • Sell (Ebay, Car boot etc.)
  • Give to a charity shop
  • Stuff to give to rag bag collection (i.e not good enough for charity shop, stains, holes etc.)
  • Rubbish

I suggest you have a think about this before you start so that you are not having to go through clothes multiple times.  Divide in advance and remember anything you have to sell won’t be leaving the house as quickly as you might like as it takes time to list and sell things.  Try to be as brutal as you can.  If you find things you had forgotten you even owned then you probably have too much stuff.

Step 2.
ASSESS YOUR NEEDS

Think about what you have left.
What do you need to access on a regular basis?
Are there things that regularly end up on the floor?
Are the spaces in your wardrobe well divided?
Can you always find what you are looking for?

Once you have answered these questions you can work out what extra storage you might need to help solve these problems.

My problem areas:

  • Clothes falling off shelf onto wardrobe floor
  • Can’t reach back of shelf
  • Space to organise scarves

For us, our wardrobes have 1 large shelf and a hanging rail, so it was helpful to divide the spaces up into smaller areas.  Interestingly, although my husband and I have the same wardrobe, we each did this differently to suit our own use.  I think this shows how there are lots of different options and that everyone uses space differently.

To divide up my space I used three baskets to divide up the top shelf, into an area for T-shirts, Jumpers and Cardigans, and skirts and shorts.  Then an accessory hanger for scarves and necklaces to keep them all in one place.

3 of the best storage baskets
Step 3
PUT IT AWAYPut away what’s left, thinking about what you need and use on a daily basis. For example, I like to have pajamas in the most accessible place so I can grab them as I drag myself into bed exhausted each night!

Disclosure: Post in collaboration with homebase, all thoughts, words and opinions my own.

 

Create a Tranquil Bedroom

March 7, 2014 by Jenni Clutten | 0 comments

We’re still in the process of adding a bit of personality to our new home.  It’s now 5 months since we moved here but still all we’ve really tackled has been the living room and the nursery.  I have our bedroom in our sights now and the main sense I want to create is a haven of peace and tranquility.

Here are some of my favourite pieces from across the net that I think create a tranquil bedroom:Create a Tranquil Bedroom

We all know that the bed is the main focal point of any bedroom, so double bed frames feature high on my wish list when it comes to creating a perfect feel.  Then next it has to be the lighting, the copper bedside lamp adds something sleek and modern.  I feel it really gives the scheme a quirky edge taking a calming scheme from dull to alluring.  The look is then completed by a beautiful set of side tables and a must have scent from Jo Malone. (All sources available by clicking on the moodboard above).
What makes you feel relaxed in the bedroom? I personally love the feel of crisp cotton and that satisfying feeling of freshly washed sheets.
Disclosure: Post written in collaboration with Carpetright, all words and opinions my own.

Teal Bedroom Ideas

December 30, 2013 by Jenni Clutten | 15 Comments

The Teal Bedroom
The Teal Bedroom sources
My wonderful friends Ally and Ben recently bought a house and have been painstakingly renovating it from top to toe.  I’m talking moving doorways replumbing, knocking down walls and installing central heating amongst many many other things.  As things near an end,  it’s time to start thinking about how to finish off the rooms to turn this house into a home. starting with some teal bedroom ideas. 

DESIGN BRIEF:
 Magnolia Walls
 Teal Feature Wall
Ikea Pax wardrobes
Maroon Bedding
 Oak Bed


MY DESIGN:
 Ally wanted to use some of the items they already had and had been given (the bed, the magnolia paint, maroon bed linen and the wardrobes)  She then decided she wanted to add a bid of colour with a teal feature wall and I have used this brief to design the above mood board).

With this colour scheme I think you have two choices, to carry on with the sharp zingy modern feel or choose some more calming tones.  I’ve highlighted this with two options of alternative bed linen, one more modern design from Ikea and an alternative more neutral set from Dunelm Mill.  I also think this teal design will go well with their already owned maroon set, and if Ally decides to keep their old stuff (house renovation is an expensive business), by simply adding a few maroon trinkets this will pull everything together.

With the thrifty theme in mind, I was also thinking about a few low cost pieces of art that would really personalise the room.  As Ally has a geography degree and is currently training as a geography teacher I love the idea of creating something to hang using maps.   I love the options below and all only require a frame (easily picked up from a charity shop, car boot or IKEA) and items you would have in the cupboard at home.

map art diy