A Collage of Sorts: Master Bedroom Inspiration

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Master Bedroom Inspiration

Having a new house also means endless tasks such as unpacking {we're still doing it}, creating systems, organizing, and decorating. It's all pretty overwhelming and so I decided to just focus on one room at a time, then divide everything up into little tasks. For example, I organized all my shoes the other day. This took all but 20 minutes, but felt like a HUGE accomplishment for me. I'm still patting myself on the back for that one.

Then there is decorating. My mind could go crazy with this one. Right now, imagining how I would love everything to look could take me to my daydreaming happy place for hours. So, in an effort to not be in my happy place for hours at a time, I've decided to just focus on the master bedroom for now. Here's what I'm thinking.

via Anthropologie

via West Elm

via Centsational Girl

via Abbey Goes Design Scouting

So there's a look at some of the ideas that have been swirling in my mind lately. Any thoughts on how to calm the crazy?

5 comments:

Mike and Kristin said...: I'm obsessed with those colors right now!! I definitely think you should do it! :) Love all the ideas! That white bedding is to die for!; January 25, 2012 6:11 PM
Megan and Brian Rogers said...: I'm in a mode with redoing my bedroom, too. It's all I think about!; January 27, 2012 2:22 PM
Megan and Brian Rogers said...: I'm in a mode with redoing my bedroom, too. It's all I think about!; January 27, 2012 2:23 PM
kat said...: I love your style! That color palate is so relaxing and stylish.

My name is Kristen Crosby and I'm with Design Shuffle. I was wondering if you could email me at kristen.c@designshuffle.com I'd love to discuss a guest post opportunity with you!

Hope to hear from you soon!

Best,
Kristen Crosby; January 27, 2012 3:45 PM
stephanie said...: love your ideas so far. When we moved into our house I was overwhelmed. I love decorating so a bare house should be fun. I just wanted to do it right and of course PERFECTLY! Some things I did immediately, my bedroom. It was so nice to have that room done, to leave the chaos of unpacking into my oasis. I did gray and white with a touch of purple. its romantic. and then things starting coming to me as we've lived here and it has been fun. Can't wait to see your finished ideas!; January 27, 2012 7:31 PM

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