tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post4254531966679049728..comments2024-03-27T03:37:34.831-04:00Comments on An Urban Cottage: Your RoomAn Urban Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-41939635763121295802011-06-05T13:26:09.826-04:002011-06-05T13:26:09.826-04:00Yikes...remind me not to ask for suggestions! I a...Yikes...remind me not to ask for suggestions! I am totally confused. I do love the bed and I agree that sometimes a tall bed takes up more visual space in a room, as does a footboard. My rooms are very small also [older house]. I believe I like the bed where it is but just some slight editing will help make the whole space appear larger.SHERRY HARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169500278856819493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-19215881042882713412011-05-27T17:32:18.259-04:002011-05-27T17:32:18.259-04:00I like a bed to be the centre of the room and have...I like a bed to be the centre of the room and have no problems with the window a backdrop, like Janes (I think your right that may well be a finger).. :). anyway I love the bed and room xthe fishermans cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906079391858759120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-62040455316406794362011-05-22T10:02:30.337-04:002011-05-22T10:02:30.337-04:00Our house is so small that this wouldn't bothe...Our house is so small that this wouldn't bother me one bit. Our master bedroom (if one can call it that) is tiny, with sloping walls. We always have to do a dance to get around in there.<br /><br />But, changing the beds might be just the thing! (Flowers can go in a vase on the dresser.)Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691249261693845371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-71402101554145539212011-05-21T00:02:27.051-04:002011-05-21T00:02:27.051-04:00ahahhahahhaahahhahahhathe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-90586691341148555082011-05-20T19:48:58.754-04:002011-05-20T19:48:58.754-04:00Geez! After readng all these comments, I forgot wh...Geez! After readng all these comments, I forgot what the room looks like!<br />OK, I would move the bed in front of the window on the wall with the mirror. That would leave room for a side table big enough for my fan to sit on. I agree about removing some of the things on the dresser, for a lighter look and maybe getting rid of the dust ruffle so that you can see the legs of the bed and....that way I won't have to lift it up to make sure there's no clown under there.<br />But whatever you decide, DON"T put the foot of your bed facing the doorway! VERY BAD Feng shui!!!<br />:) - CindiCindi Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475347748831862659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-90051234556668956442011-05-20T19:22:35.466-04:002011-05-20T19:22:35.466-04:00Cute little room Steve....that is my comment!
...Cute little room Steve....that is my comment!<br /><br /><br /><br /> ; 0 )<br /><br />xo kelleyKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12222598997403329166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-15993322850647049082011-05-20T17:18:47.388-04:002011-05-20T17:18:47.388-04:00P.S. Don't get rid of the bed -- it's gorg...P.S. Don't get rid of the bed -- it's gorgeous! We have an antique one in my family just like it, although I'm sure it's much less sturdy.<br />CamilleThe Vintique Objecthttp://thevintiqueobject.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-4089394090241442612011-05-20T17:16:38.449-04:002011-05-20T17:16:38.449-04:00Oooo, doesn't everyone love to give their two ...Oooo, doesn't everyone love to give their two cents? I am not opposed to a bed in front of the window. I want to do this in our room too, but we need an open headboard like the one you pictured to let in the breeze. That said, like someone wrote already, two small shelves installed on either side of the bed in its current position with some wall sconces would work beautifully!The Vintique Objecthttp://thevintiqueobject.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-62849242385265043942011-05-20T15:58:31.039-04:002011-05-20T15:58:31.039-04:00We stayed at a B & B in Canada where the headb...We stayed at a B & B in Canada where the headboard was positioned up against the windows that faced the street. It wasn't an issue at all. The owner had simple roll-up shades there for privacy when needed.It was gorgeous! I'd feel better with the bed centered in the room even if the headboard did cover a bit of the windows/light. However, you might consider switching out this room's current headboard for one that's "lighter" in feel. We have a guest room with the headboard up against a window too. It's a simple metal headboard...but here's the secret: it's actually much lower cuz the headboard is really the footboard from the master bedroom's bed! It works great!Conniehttp://www.cndesigns.biznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-47129925334918720022011-05-20T08:11:41.355-04:002011-05-20T08:11:41.355-04:00Hmmm. Thought the problem was bedside table room.
...Hmmm. Thought the problem was bedside table room.<br />To me, the solution is switch out the bed for something that uses less space. Do love Jane's window bed, but learned the hard way that feet toward the door while sleeping is bad Feng Shui ..so that might be a problem.<br /><br />While you might see the flaws in the dresser, it looks beautiful against your floors.<br /><br />And since I live in Boston, I won't be staying, but when you have room for flowers, I'll donate a lovely bedside bouquet if you want to stop by and pick them up!<br />Shelley at Bow Street FlowersShelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954245955512283932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-53351382723472645132011-05-20T03:10:28.517-04:002011-05-20T03:10:28.517-04:00Hello
What a delight to find your blog.
I'm...Hello<br /> What a delight to find your blog.<br /><br /> I'm sure that whatever solution you decide upon, your guests will feel pampered with your gifts and chocolates and your concern for their comfort. Regarding the bed: I think you may be right to consider swapping it with the bed from the master bedroom. If this doesn't work, you could consider a small, wall-mounted shelf either side.<br /><br /> I am now a follower of your blog and look forward to your next up-date.<br /><br />AnnaAnna at the Doll Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18282617177491266907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-73275554479754635482011-05-19T20:14:14.259-04:002011-05-19T20:14:14.259-04:00Comment#3
I keep returning :)
I came back to com...Comment#3<br />I keep returning :) <br />I came back to comment on vignette on top of your dresser. Then saw others have a similar view. Do you think by removing the pottery look vases and the wooden frames it wouldn't look so top heavy. I love that look it gives, but feel for a guest room those particular objects are a litle heavy looking and are not keeping with the wallpaper. The gold frame is lovely, would you consider 3 hardcover beautiful coffee style books to browse through with a beautiful votive candle on top. A glass/crystal vase for some fresh flowers 'or' a pot with a tiny round ornamental box plant. A silver or lucite tray for guests to put their keys etc. <br />Yes, I would take the small table and ship out of the room. I love them but I feel it is not suited this room. <br />Look forward to seeing what decisions you come to :)Patricianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-56650958664578633782011-05-19T17:54:24.309-04:002011-05-19T17:54:24.309-04:00I think it's pretty charming as-is, but agree ...I think it's pretty charming as-is, but agree clearing some things from the dresser will open it up a bit and adding a little candle table for a book. I'm not sure about the high curtain rod placement. Maybe faking it out with some shades or something would work? I had a bed in front of a window before and loved hearing the birds chirping upon waking. I vote for keeping the table & ship. I'm liking the contrast of the dark woods with the light.anniebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622770300381811435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-74366315619175822502011-05-19T14:48:27.834-04:002011-05-19T14:48:27.834-04:00I hope I am not stepping on anyone's toes...bu...I hope I am not stepping on anyone's toes...but...since you asked, here goes.<br /> If you want the room to appear more spacious/lighter this is what I would do. Leave the furniture arrangement as it is. Do not paint any of the pieces!! Clear the dresser of everything and hang the floor mirror horizontally over the dresser. Leave the chair in the corner, take the small table with the ship out. I think there are too many things in there. After doing all of this if the room still feels heavy, remove the dust ruffle for space underneath the bed and simplify the bed linens.<br /><br />Are you sorry you asked? :)Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11657813110377917661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-88862246461008033362011-05-19T12:30:09.957-04:002011-05-19T12:30:09.957-04:00"Live and learn" is my mantra in life. ..."Live and learn" is my mantra in life. Our guest room has the same dilemma. I actually have a narrow wooden box on end for a bedside table--pretty tacky. You can leave the Belgium (please!)chocolates on the pillow for me.Stephanie Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01509283083557327502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-51717733713566660222011-05-19T12:14:12.265-04:002011-05-19T12:14:12.265-04:00It is a lovely inviting room....and I would not mi...It is a lovely inviting room....and I would not mind at all the bed in front of the window!!<br /><br />Oh and I adore the star light fixture, it must stay! :)<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by Karena<br /><br />Come and enter my New Giveaway from Serena & Lily! You will love it!Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-42622171234431636782011-05-19T10:37:01.027-04:002011-05-19T10:37:01.027-04:00Charm is difficult to achieve and even more diffic...Charm is difficult to achieve and even more difficult to define.<br /><br />The fact of the matter is that it is because your guest room has quirks that is also has charm. The lower windows, the small space beside the bed. <br /><br /> Bed against window "no". The bed frame could be changed but really I think getting rid of the low hanging light fixture would help. In every picture you have shown of the guest room the fixture attracts attention and lowers the visual ceiling. Also, hanging there with those sharp points over where people have to sleep is threatening. <br /><br />For a side table attach a shelf table with its single leg braced to the wall along along with a wall sconce for a reading light. This eliminates the clutter of table legs and gives more space.<br /><br />Whatever would you do without us? AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-21560987187953299402011-05-19T09:52:14.313-04:002011-05-19T09:52:14.313-04:00Steve - How do we look for the end of July? I'...Steve - How do we look for the end of July? I'm a good houseguest, I promise. I love cats and dogs (even in the bed with me), I eat anything, I'm totally used to small rooms, and I have a few funny stories to tell. Seriously -I think a stay in that room would be heavenly.<br />Karinlife, in small chunkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02406557354681766742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-90852039951171422942011-05-19T09:39:41.736-04:002011-05-19T09:39:41.736-04:00I'm mixed on the bed in front of a window. Gen...I'm mixed on the bed in front of a window. Generally I say no, but sometime there maybe no option, and could be ok for a questroom. But, since you're considering trashing Ethan, is there room to place a day bed (even a double one) longways against the wall the bed is currently on? Or would it extend over the closet door?<br /><br />Also, I hope that was a finger in the unmade bed pic and not a ... well never mind... I'm sure you can imagine what I was thinking...<br /><br />www.ajbarnesonline.blogspot.comA.J.Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04649060799779978067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-23060516676972715232011-05-19T09:05:51.523-04:002011-05-19T09:05:51.523-04:00I think I could manage staying in my room there. ...I think I could manage staying in my room there. Forget Janet and make me the first on the list. We could strip off that paper if you like.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872411319194316039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-72404910026491233852011-05-19T08:28:26.957-04:002011-05-19T08:28:26.957-04:00Having dealt with antique houses over a lifetime, ...Having dealt with antique houses over a lifetime, I have the following ideas/prejudices:<br /><br />But first:<br /><br />I love the room arrangement you have already! You could use small candlestands at either side (or only one side, less happily, of the bed.<br /><br />I don't like beds in front of a window, even if it's lower. Always feels like it's blocking air flow.<br /><br />Diagonal arrangements aren't at all classical and your house is.<br /><br />A large and robust bedstead looks great in a small room. I'd love to stay in your guest room.<br /><br />JMO.<br /><br />SwissySwissynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-92058443494300433242011-05-19T08:14:09.553-04:002011-05-19T08:14:09.553-04:00I like to use small plant stands as bedside or rea...I like to use small plant stands as bedside or reading tables. Just big enough for a book and a glass. I often see them at auctions, sometimes with wonderful old green paint. You could paint it to match the dresser (if you paint the dresser). <br /><br />I'm open to bed in front of the window, but the issue might be the height of the mattress, that feels disproportionate. Is there a box spring? If so, you could take it out and use a bunkie board and mattress. See how it goes above the footboard? Of course I could be wrong--I'm no decorator!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-16777406539346791892011-05-19T07:24:57.518-04:002011-05-19T07:24:57.518-04:00Comment #2
I wouldn't paint the chest of drawe...Comment #2<br />I wouldn't paint the chest of drawers until you know the final colour scheme of the room. Also the wooden patina of the drawers are in proportion with the big wooden bed.<br />If you paint the drawers grey I would paint the bed. Not too many pieces of smaller furniture just 3 or 4 larger pieces all to scale.<br /><br />That bed is so welcoming and very cosy looking, and commands a lovely presence in the room, such a feature. I wouldn't put in an ordinary bed. :)Patricianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-86900369763012217392011-05-19T06:28:17.453-04:002011-05-19T06:28:17.453-04:00I don't know if you are going to like seeing t...I don't know if you are going to like seeing the bed posts in your upstairs front windows. If you put candles in the windows at Christmas will that draw more attention? It is still such a pretty room and welcoming for all your guests. I'm anxious to see and read what your decision will be.From Beyond My Kitchen Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10748389222000989848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-29274824670164677202011-05-19T05:57:14.094-04:002011-05-19T05:57:14.094-04:00No beds in front of windows please.
Not a good loo...No beds in front of windows please.<br />Not a good look.<br /><br />Could you find a very high, centre pedestal table with a very small round top for beside the bed??Patricianoreply@blogger.com