Bedroom Design Ideas, Vellore Village Bedroom Reveal

Ask any designer and they’ll usually tell you the same thing, designing your own space is often harder than designing for a client. Projects drag on. Decisions get delayed. Somehow everything takes longer than expected. This year, I finally gave myself an ultimatum. The bedroom was getting a makeover. You may have already seen parts of it on Instagram, but I wanted to walk you through the design decisions behind the space, what worked, and what is still to come. If you’re looking for practical bedroom design ideas, this project shows how small changes can completely shift the mood of a room.

Bedroom Design Ideas Start with Inspiration and Colour

From the beginning, I knew I wanted colour in the room, with something slightly softer and more feminine than before. For the last ten years, the bedroom had been wrapped in dark red tones. It desperately needed a change. Everything started with one inspiration image. A dusty pink door instantly caught my attention. I loved the idea of bringing pink into the room, but it needed balance. Without an accent colour, it could easily feel too sweet or overly delicate. The goal was to create something layered, warm, and sophisticated.

Don’t Be Afraid to Mix Colour!

This house has never been shy about colour, and I truly believe it is one of the fastest ways to transform a space. Most of the furniture in this room stayed exactly the same, yet the room feels entirely different. When building the palette, I came across Slate Teal by Benjamin Moore and immediately knew it would be the accent colour. Monticello Rose became the main wall colour. It wasn’t an obvious pairing at first, but together they worked beautifully. White trim (BM Pure White) and touches of grey in the accessories helped tone everything down. These kinds of bedroom design ideas prove that paint alone can create major impact.

Reusing Existing Furniture

Before buying anything new, take the time to purge the room and decide what deserves to stay. There are very few spaces that need to be furnished completely from scratch. In this room, the obvious keeper was the bedroom set. It is more than twenty years old and still barely shows wear. I’ve believed in quality over quantity for years. Good furniture can stay with you for decades and simply evolve through styling.

Tip: changing hardware on furniture or doors is one of the easiest upgrades. We used an Anthropologie knob on the closet door for a subtle pop of colour. Since it is no longer available, Etsy is still a great source for similar pieces.

TIP: replace the hardware of your old furniture, or doors for a refreshed look. We used an Anthropologie door knob on the closet door here for a pop of colour. While it’s not available anymore, Etsy is a great source for these types of knobs.

The bed is actually an Irish Super King Size bed, which means getting a mattress in Canada is not only a challenge, but also very expensive. I have plans on turning it into a California King Size bed, but that little project is for another time. I will walk you through the process once it happens.

Don’t Overlook Drapery

Before this update, the room barely had any window treatment. Adding drapery made a huge difference. The colour of the fabric could’ve gone either way, but chose a neutral colour in case I decide to paint different colour walls in the near future. So much easier to switch up paint than fabric, especially since these panels were custom made. The photos don’t really do this fabric justice. The silver tones change base on the time of day, and even pick up on the wall colours. I paired the fabric with a blackout linen backing and ripple fold track system.

What exactly are ripple fold curtains? They are curtains installed on a track and corded carriers that create a s-curve ripple across the track. I like the sleek design of the track, and the fact that no matter how heavy the drapery is, it easily glides. I chose a silver track to blend with the fabric, but it comes in a large variety of styles, including a more traditional rod style.

Adding a Large-Scale Rug

This is the first time this room actually sees a rug. Why? Simply put, my 2 cats like to treat every rug like their own personal scratching post. A past attempt with a quality wool rug that was shredded to oblivion made me hesitant to ever try again.

Recently though, going through various testing samples, we came to the conclusion they can’t actually scratch a very low pile rug!

Decided to experiment with an affordable rug and a few months in, I can confidently say that this one will survive. While we usually recommend to invest in good quality rugs that will last you a lifetime, sometimes you have to assess the situation and see if it is the right route. An inexpensive rug that can be switched out every few years will not leave a hole in your pocket, and you won’t feel so bad when your pet decides to turn it into deconstructed art.

Bringing in Art and Plants

I was deeply inspired by the work of Vanessa Hogge (a ceramic artist from the UK), and while they are nowhere comparable, these 3 resin flowers from Urban Barn fit in perfectly and add a lovely contrast to the wall.

While the bedroom is South facing, the proximity to the neighbouring house blocks quite a bit the natural light. Found that plants for shades are much better suited in this instance. I don’t have the greenest of thumbs, so I was on the hunt for easy maintenance plants. I decided to go for Pothos, Boston Fern, Monstera, and Peace Lilly. All seem to be thriving, except for the Boston Fern that is being quite stubborn. Any tips there would be highly appreciated. Otherwise it may just have to be changed with another Pothos.

Tying It All Together with Bedding

Because the room already had a broad colour palette, bedding options were wide open. I chose a Ted Baker set because it pulled in several tones already present in the room. A few extra custom pillows helped finish the look. Bedding is one of the easiest ways to refresh a bedroom seasonally or whenever you want a new feel. That said, honest review: this particular Ted Baker set did not match the quality of others I’ve purchased. The sizing felt off, it wrinkled easily, and both pillow sham zippers failed quickly. Their Flight of the Orient Mint collection was far better.

Lighting Still in Progress

The lighting is the one element that is still to be changed in this room. I am still looking for the perfect chandelier and table lamps, but there is no rush. It is ok to leave room for growth. A lot of times we get so consumed with the idea that we have to finish a room, that we sacrifice certain design elements, or waste money by picking the wrong item. While table lamps can be easily swapped, I like to invest in good quality ceiling fixtures that will last a long time.

Final Thoughts on Bedroom Design Ideas

Designing your own home is always a process. Rooms rarely come together all at once, and honestly, that is part of the fun. Some decisions happen instantly. Others need time, testing, and patience. If you’re exploring bedroom design ideas, don’t feel pressure to make everything perfect on day one. Let the room evolve and build it around how you want to feel in the space. If you’d like help creating a bedroom that feels cohesive, functional, and personal, explore our interior design services.

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