Irking me.

Let’s be honest shall we. 

This isn’t working anymore. 

The room you are currently throwing up over is my bedroom. The funny thing is that while all the walls you see (three) are painted the walls behind me most definitely are not. Why have i been slack for OVER A YEAR?!?!? It’s not because i’m a naturally lazy person or enjoy taking my time, i just don’t like the colors I chose. 

This is a mistake i’ve learned the hard way and have thankfully only had to learn it once so far. Sometimes you just don’t know if you’ll like the color until it is on your walls and you’ve lived in it for a little while (or in my case almost two years). 

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I’m not really sure what color scheme i want in my room. I know that i want it to be breezy, airy, and light…almost spa like. I want it to be a place i can relax in, enjoy getting ready in the morning, and overall be proud of. Currently i’m like *YUCK* this room makes me want to throw things. Ok, maybe thats a little dramatic, i do not really want to throw things (except maybe fluffy pillows) i just want to know what i want! 

Lets first make a list of the things that make irk me. 

*The water spot and flaking of the ceiling over my bed. 

*The BUMPS ON THE CEILING. They are throughout my entire house and i loath them. 

*The brown accent wall, the pinkish tint on the “cream” (it is NOT cream) walls. 

*The too-short brown curtains.

*The clutter.

*The fan (which only two lights work).
*The nasty, fugly, broken shades on my windows. Only one word describes them: JANK. 

There are many, many other things but just from the picture above those are the highlights. 

Let’s go into some Changes:

*Color. I will NOT have an accent wall in this room. I think some rooms can benefit from an accent wall, it can add a nice punch of color, but i want seamless color all around the room. 

*The art is coming down. That pice of artwork is one of my favorites and i’ve had it in my room for years. However it just isn’t working in here right now. Maybe it will work once i get the new color scheme going?! Maybe i’ll just paint a big canvas and hang it up there instead…you never know with me.

*The curtains…buh-bye. I’m thinking of a bright white curtain, (depending on the color of the walls) or even a bold curtain to help block out some light. 

*The green table that you see on the left of the picture–thats out’of’there. That is going to get painted and become my new desk in the computer room. (ha once i tackle that job). 

*De-clutter. 

*Organize

*Fan. I live in the south and May, June, July, August, September (pshht lets say all months but January and February) are hot. A ceiling fan is a necessity if you plan to not sweat to death in your own home (even with the AC on…its still toasty). That is unless you want to keep your house super cold and run your HVAC bill up over $300, and thats just wasteful.
*Getting new shades for the windows. 

*I’d love to say removing the popcorn ceiling but it is very possible that it has asbestos (any houses built before 1979 most likely have it, click here for more info).
*I WILL have hardwood in here eventually. Its just getting the $$ together to make it happen. 

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So what color am i leaning to?

Gray.

You knew that already didn’t you? If you have ever been into my house and have seen the changes i’ve been making you’ll quickly realize that my current color love is gray. I love cool colors. 

Other than that, everything is up in the air. 

I am loving these curtains (and this color gray on the wall). 

The curtains are from West Elm, and i need them; but at $44 a panel i’m not sure i can justify them…yet. 

There are many ideas swirling through my head and i can’t seem to just lock down on a solid decision. This is why it has taken me so long to even look at the bedroom as an option. I’m still not sure if i’m 100% ready. 

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Since i’m scatterbrained and still working through some design ideas I thought i would share 

 some incredibly inspiring pictures that make me salivate. 

Pinned here.

Pinned here. 
I’m love the idea of using curtains to frame the bed. It definitely adds character to the room. Hmmm…

Pinned here. 

So those are some ideas that are floating around. 
Tomorrow i’ll show you the other half of the room [the bathroom, sink, closet] and toss around a few ideas for those spaces. 
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Do you have any rooms in your house currently irking you? 
What is your current favorite color pallet?
Have you seen The Hunger Games yet?!?!
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