As you may know already one of my projects this summer was to do a lot of painting in the basement. While I was at it I did the bedroom ceiling.
I also gave the floor a fresh coat. I only painted it a year ago but in some areas the red color from before crept up and really annoyed me so I re-sanded those spots and painted again.
I also added a plush rug earlier and now have semi matching trays on the old ottomans that serve as bedside tables. Oh, and matching lamps. I might still switch the bedside tables out. Will bring down one of Wille's to try if they work because I'd like a bit of storage.
The blue and white curtains are still going strong hiding all the storage along that one wall.
Here’s the view of the other side of the bed and those are the stairs you come down into the basement on. Will need to address them somehow as they’re super worn but unfortunately not in a “patina” good way, but rather a more of a trashy one.
Still to do is building a headboard. I have it all figured out, just need the time to actually do it. Ah, time, there’s never enough, is there?
I really like your bedroom, it feels so fresh and clean. I'd love to wake up in similar room. Love the gray accents.
I have headboard plans too. :)
Posted by: Leena | August 09, 2012 at 08:15 AM
Jag älskar att du kan hålla dig till att ha så FÅ saker, hur lyckas du?
Jag har flyttat till mycket mindre och vill ha få saker, men har så svårt att göra mig av med allt :)
Posted by: Therese | August 09, 2012 at 09:32 AM
Bakom det där draperiet till vänster döljer sig hyllor med ALLT. Där finns 12 års Legoanvändning, stensamlingar, barnböcker, julsaker, tyger, prylar etc etc. Jag rensar regelbundet ut och är väldigt restriktiv med vad jag sparar. Det mesta där bakom är nog Willes som han en dag får ta hand om själv och välja att spara eller göra sig av med. Det jag vill säga är att jag HAR mycket mer än vad som syns. Även på övervåningen. Jag satsar på förvaringsutrymmen och förvarar hellre dolt och tar fram ett par saker i taget och byter ut än har allt fint framme jämt.
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | August 09, 2012 at 10:15 AM
NEVER. ENOUGH. TIME!!! A very calming bedroom! The only thing I would add is a couple of pictures on the wall...but then it might not be as calming anymore? ;)
Posted by: Helena | August 09, 2012 at 10:16 AM
i love your bedroom very relaxing.
aren't scared to be a little cold in winter?
Caroline
Posted by: Caroline | August 09, 2012 at 10:24 AM
I actually moved down there while it was winter and it's not cold at all. Tere's a big radiator in there and the heat from the dryer in the laundry room also warms the space up quite a bit.
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | August 09, 2012 at 11:02 AM
Serene and cozy.
Posted by: Zosia | August 09, 2012 at 12:08 PM
Tack för en så inspirerande blogg! Har bläddrat lite i ditt arkiv och nu är planen att ORGANISERA, du får det att se så lätt ut att jag knappt kan vänta med att sätta igång och vända upp o ner på hela vårt hem och se till att var sak hamnar på sin plats. Vilket vilosamt sovrum du fått till, jag älskar allt det vita.
Posted by: Girle | August 09, 2012 at 01:01 PM
It actually looks quite cosy!
Posted by: Hxx | August 09, 2012 at 01:48 PM
This room looks so peaceful, quiet and comfy. I'm still loving that blue curtain fabric - cheerful without disturbing the peace.
Posted by: devil | August 09, 2012 at 02:09 PM
I like your bedroom. I can imagine that at night with those lamps on it is quite cozy. I have a couple general questions. I haven't seen personal photos, do you avoid using them? Family photos as well as ones you have taken (you have taken many beautiful ones) are missing., I think. Do you like looking out your front windows or your back windows best? I like both your views so I was wondering which you prefer and why. It's fresh food time here, what are you eating? I'm always curious about life where you live.
Posted by: Missy | August 09, 2012 at 02:21 PM
I prefer the back view because it's towards the park but I also don't mind the front view. It's a cosy neighborhood with really nice neighbors :).
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | August 09, 2012 at 02:58 PM
Love that simple grey blanket. Is it wool? What other bed linens are beneath it?
Posted by: SFDC | August 09, 2012 at 03:18 PM
It looks nice and fresh and cozy at the same time. I still really like the blue curtains. The blanket and rug look so comfy.
Posted by: Giulia | August 09, 2012 at 03:23 PM
Agree with all the above--what a pretty, restful and cozy room. It seems to demand that you unwind and relax.
Posted by: KariWK | August 09, 2012 at 03:27 PM
Beautiful bedroom! The rug makes the room look so soft and warm :o)
Where do you buy privacy film?
Posted by: anci ~ miramolnbloggen | August 09, 2012 at 03:51 PM
Calm, serene and comfy! And you always seem to have so much more time than I do...why is that? (I know the answer to that...you are an organizational genius and I'm just...well...not.)
Posted by: rebeccanyc | August 09, 2012 at 04:17 PM
WOW, it´s almost impossible to believe that this is that dark and ugly decor painted basement room that you showed us in the beginning!! It´s a real room now! Like any other room. NOT "basement" at all.
Congrats!
Posted by: Vanessa Sternhagen | August 09, 2012 at 04:59 PM
I totally agree! That's the best about this rooom, you can't tell anymore that it's the basement! Love it.
Posted by: Sophia | August 09, 2012 at 05:50 PM
It's from IKEA!
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | August 09, 2012 at 06:48 PM
The blanket's actually fleece. There's also a white cotton bedsheet, white cotton pillow cases and a white cotton duvet cover. I like my white cotton :).
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | August 09, 2012 at 06:51 PM
Perfect and serene!
Posted by: Lisa Flaherty | August 09, 2012 at 07:23 PM
Oh that is lovely! I'm glad to read above that it's warm. So it's not damp? How do you take care of that?
Have you considered some crown molding and some pretty baseboard molding? Hmmm come to think of it you may like the cleaner, simpler lines better?
Posted by: rivka | August 09, 2012 at 09:49 PM
This room is a triumph.
Posted by: the spectator | August 10, 2012 at 01:40 AM
I guess I'm lucky to have a dry basement. All I've done is keep the heat on down there and paint it all so it feels fresh. Oh, I also installed a dryer in the laundry room and that gives off a bit of heat which also helps I guess.
I haven't considered molding as I prefer to keep it simple :).
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | August 10, 2012 at 08:02 AM
Rummet ser verkligen ombonat ut nu. Jag håller med ovanstående om att det inte alls ser ut som ett källarrum och att det verkligen känns ljust och fräscht. Jag tror att jag missade när du flyttade ner och varför, men nu sitter jag och funderar vad du har gjort av alkoven som du tidigare hade som sovrum. Har du skrivit det tidigare får du gärna länka till det inlägget, är bara nyfiken. Jag vill också passa på att ge dig en eloge för att du så flitigt svarar på alla frågor och att du kommenterar så flitigt bland kommentarerna, det uppskattas verkligen av oss som läser. Tack för att du tar dig tiden.
Ha en bra dag kram Carolin
Posted by: Carolin | August 10, 2012 at 08:38 AM
Tack och tack detsamma! Jag flyttade ner efter att ha "testsovit" där nere när min mamma var på besök i julas och därefter konstaterade att jag sov väldigt gott där nere. När jag sen bytte från laptop PC till stationär Mac önskade jag mig ett "kontor". Det blev liksom ett naturligt flöde med flytten och jag är jättenöjd. Här är ett inlägg om kontoret: http://chezlarsson.com/myblog/2012/02/the-home-office.html
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | August 10, 2012 at 08:48 AM
Ok, då förstår jag! Ja, man får satsa mer på dold fövaring! :)
Posted by: Therese | August 10, 2012 at 11:18 AM
Looks very nice, I love how bright the room looks despite it being in a basement!
Posted by: JoeSoap | August 10, 2012 at 02:50 PM
I love your room! Especially the little shelf above the bed, which is something I've been considering but my husband's worried about bumping heads on it and knocking things off. How far above the bed is yours?
Posted by: Becca | August 10, 2012 at 04:57 PM
I can sit in bed without hitting my head on it so maybe you can have hubby sit in bed and you make a mark just above his head for where the picture ledge goes :).
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | August 10, 2012 at 05:04 PM
Måste bara höra om du sytt sängkappan själv? Noterade just att vår börjat se mer än lovligt sjavig ut och borde bytas ut...
Posted by: T | August 11, 2012 at 09:26 PM
Nej, denna har jag köpt på HM Home; http://www.hm.com/se/product/94493?article=94493-A. Var så nöjd att de hade 140 cm vilket inte är så vanligt. Har inte tvättat den än men är nöjd så här långt.
Posted by: Benita ~ Chez Larsson | August 11, 2012 at 10:07 PM
So nice to meet you, Benita! I followed Sherry's link from YHL too and I am so glad that I did. I feel like we are kindred spirits when it comes to loving an organized space :)My heart sings too when I sort through stuff, pair down, and organize a space! I have been reading through your blog archives (March 2011 +) to see your new home transform from the beginning and I love it! I'm part Norwegian and I love getting a dose of every day Scandinavian culture from your blog. Look forward to reading your blog daily :)
Posted by: Lauren | August 12, 2012 at 11:33 PM
love yr picture ledge ;) i thought of putting one above the bed like yrs but i;m not keen to constantly have to dust it, with the dust landing on the bed below...i'm also not sure what to put there since i've not collected any suitable art pieces and i don't fancy putting my photo there...
Posted by: tracy | August 13, 2012 at 06:43 AM