Hello everyone! I'm a first time homeowner and VERY interior design confused. I made some decisions and purchases so far, but I've hit a wall and I'm stumped as to how to finish it off. I've heard many opinions from friends and family, but nothing yet that really brings it all together and makes sense to me. I guess you can consider this the "Bachelor's Design Challenge", and I invite (plead) you to help me. =)
I've attached pictures of my bedroom and living room in clockwise viewing order, along with floorplans.
the confusion for me lies in how to store:
* books (all sizes and weight)
* cds/dvds/vhs tapes/cassette tapes
* clothes
* musical instruments
but also leaving room for wall hangings, art and plants. AND, not knowing anything about color coordination, feng shui or basic decorating "rules".
here are some of the ideas i've had so far:
BEDROOM
========
[1] two nightstands.
some ideas:
http://www.mybobs.com/productimages...s/Providence/122314_Providence_Nightstand.jpg
http://www.mybobs.com/productimages...ara/Blonde/966718_VodaraBlonde_Nightstand.jpg
http://www.mybobs.com/productimages.../Vodara/Espresso/808315_Vodara_Nightstand.jpg
http://www.mybobs.com/productimages...reIsland/289956_TreasureIsland_Nightstand.jpg
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/0091415_PE227088_S4.JPG
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/57440_PE163024_S4.jpg
[2] two lamps for the nightstands.
some ideas:
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/06581_PE068009_S4.jpg
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/0093661_PE231233_S4.JPG
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/0093662_PE231234_S4.JPG
[3] window treatments hanging on both sides of the window frame. no ideas on this one.
[4] maybe a chest of drawers?
some ideas:
http://www.mybobs.com/productimages...drooms/Providence/769764_Providence_Chest.jpg
http://www.mybobs.com/productimages...reasureIsland/021494_TreasureIsland_Chest.jpg
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/47845_PE144294_S4.jpg
[5] maybe a bookcase caddy-corner to the right of the windows?
some ideas:
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/59464_PE165361_S4.jpg
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/20057_PE027036_S4.jpg
http://www.mybobs.com/productimages...d/Oak/543373_FairfieldOak_72InchBookcase1.jpg
[6] maybe floating shelves on the walls on both sides of the windows? no ideas on this one.
LIVING ROOM
==========
[1] under the projector screen across from the couch, a tv unit or bookcases to hold dvd player, stereo, cable box, and maybe cds and dvds. the wall above will have pictures or art hanging, but will be covered up by the projector screen when watching tv.
some ideas:
http://www.mybobs.com/productimages...es/Somerdale/849875-TVC_SomerdaleConsole2.jpg
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/59494_PE165389_S4.jpg
[2] rug in the couch area.
some ideas:
http://www.mybobs.com/productimages/590/900/HomeAccents/Rugs/Mochachino/276274_MochachinoRug.jpg
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/62686_PE169867_S4.jpg
[3] coffee table in the couch area:
some ideas:
http://www.gothiccabinetcraft.com/images/catalog/full/TZ92.jpg
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/0091412_PE227085_S4.JPG
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/0091418_PE227091_S4.JPG
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41VfIdzUwML._AA260_.jpg
http://www.gothiccabinetcraft.com/images/catalog/full/84027BLK-010KD Black Coffee Table.jpg
http://www.gothiccabinetcraft.com/images/catalog/full/79101-11-SD.jpg
http://www.gothiccabinetcraft.com/images/catalog/full/T477-8.jpg
[4] maybe floating shelves on the walls on both sides of the windows? no ideas on this one.
[5] window treatments hanging on both sides of the window frame. no ideas on this one.
[6] maybe a table in the middle of the room for dining? no ideas on this one.
[7] maybe this table to double as a side table on the wall across from the kitchen counter AND/OR as a dining table when needed:
http://www.gothiccabinetcraft.com/images/catalog/full/tables_picture199.jpg
I hope someone will help me get my mind together on this. I'm totally gun-shy on taking the next steps because I want the place to look great. I guess from the links i've provided, you can tell that i'm working on a budget and prefer classic but sleek look. I know there must be a way to fit the puzzle pieces together, where everything has it's place (and finally out of boxes), but it feels un cluttered.
THANKS SO MUCH!
bedroom floorplan
bedroom 1
bedroom 2
bedroom 3
bedroom 4
living room floorplan
living room 1
living room 2
living room 3
living room 4
I've attached pictures of my bedroom and living room in clockwise viewing order, along with floorplans.
the confusion for me lies in how to store:
* books (all sizes and weight)
* cds/dvds/vhs tapes/cassette tapes
* clothes
* musical instruments
but also leaving room for wall hangings, art and plants. AND, not knowing anything about color coordination, feng shui or basic decorating "rules".
here are some of the ideas i've had so far:
BEDROOM
========
[1] two nightstands.
some ideas:
http://www.mybobs.com/productimages...s/Providence/122314_Providence_Nightstand.jpg
http://www.mybobs.com/productimages...ara/Blonde/966718_VodaraBlonde_Nightstand.jpg
http://www.mybobs.com/productimages.../Vodara/Espresso/808315_Vodara_Nightstand.jpg
http://www.mybobs.com/productimages...reIsland/289956_TreasureIsland_Nightstand.jpg
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/0091415_PE227088_S4.JPG
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/57440_PE163024_S4.jpg
[2] two lamps for the nightstands.
some ideas:
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/06581_PE068009_S4.jpg
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/0093661_PE231233_S4.JPG
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/0093662_PE231234_S4.JPG
[3] window treatments hanging on both sides of the window frame. no ideas on this one.
[4] maybe a chest of drawers?
some ideas:
http://www.mybobs.com/productimages...drooms/Providence/769764_Providence_Chest.jpg
http://www.mybobs.com/productimages...reasureIsland/021494_TreasureIsland_Chest.jpg
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/47845_PE144294_S4.jpg
[5] maybe a bookcase caddy-corner to the right of the windows?
some ideas:
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/59464_PE165361_S4.jpg
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/20057_PE027036_S4.jpg
http://www.mybobs.com/productimages...d/Oak/543373_FairfieldOak_72InchBookcase1.jpg
[6] maybe floating shelves on the walls on both sides of the windows? no ideas on this one.
LIVING ROOM
==========
[1] under the projector screen across from the couch, a tv unit or bookcases to hold dvd player, stereo, cable box, and maybe cds and dvds. the wall above will have pictures or art hanging, but will be covered up by the projector screen when watching tv.
some ideas:
http://www.mybobs.com/productimages...es/Somerdale/849875-TVC_SomerdaleConsole2.jpg
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/59494_PE165389_S4.jpg
[2] rug in the couch area.
some ideas:
http://www.mybobs.com/productimages/590/900/HomeAccents/Rugs/Mochachino/276274_MochachinoRug.jpg
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/62686_PE169867_S4.jpg
[3] coffee table in the couch area:
some ideas:
http://www.gothiccabinetcraft.com/images/catalog/full/TZ92.jpg
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/0091412_PE227085_S4.JPG
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/0091418_PE227091_S4.JPG
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41VfIdzUwML._AA260_.jpg
http://www.gothiccabinetcraft.com/images/catalog/full/84027BLK-010KD Black Coffee Table.jpg
http://www.gothiccabinetcraft.com/images/catalog/full/79101-11-SD.jpg
http://www.gothiccabinetcraft.com/images/catalog/full/T477-8.jpg
[4] maybe floating shelves on the walls on both sides of the windows? no ideas on this one.
[5] window treatments hanging on both sides of the window frame. no ideas on this one.
[6] maybe a table in the middle of the room for dining? no ideas on this one.
[7] maybe this table to double as a side table on the wall across from the kitchen counter AND/OR as a dining table when needed:
http://www.gothiccabinetcraft.com/images/catalog/full/tables_picture199.jpg
I hope someone will help me get my mind together on this. I'm totally gun-shy on taking the next steps because I want the place to look great. I guess from the links i've provided, you can tell that i'm working on a budget and prefer classic but sleek look. I know there must be a way to fit the puzzle pieces together, where everything has it's place (and finally out of boxes), but it feels un cluttered.
THANKS SO MUCH!
bedroom floorplan
bedroom 1
bedroom 2
bedroom 3
bedroom 4
living room floorplan
living room 1
living room 2
living room 3
living room 4