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I added a few new (and secondhand!) pieces to our bedroom late this summer that I haven’t shared yet, so I thought I would do a little bedroom update in here as we’re heading into fall.
Before I talk about the additions, if you missed it one of my favorite finds a few months ago is our secondhand Ethan Allen Quincy bed from Facebook Marketplace. Even though it was my dream bed for this room, I was in no way expecting to get one (at least any time soon.) But I took a little peek at Marketplace “just in case” and much to my surprise, there it was! The rest is history, as they say.
This bed feels like it was meant to be in our home. I love the style. The whimsical curves remind me of waves (if you’re new here our home is on an island and our room has a view of the Salish Sea in Washington state). I really love the chunky solid wood, the weight of the frame adds a wonderful presence in the space. And of course, I adore the robin’s egg blue color which keeps the mood soft and pretty.
Once the bed was set up, I began thinking about nightstands. The white ones that we had in here were a bit too wide and not the style, shape or color I envisioned. This is a fairly compact room and as you can see on the bed wall there is very limited space for nightstands or lamps.
My husband and I were out walking a few weeks ago and stopped into a vintage store that was going out of business. I decided to look around the store “just in case” there might be a table that would be the right height and size to sit next to the bed. You can see how little space we have.
Again, I wasn’t expecting to find anything especially since I needed such a specific size, but there it was! The right size, shape and a pretty warm wood, too!
There was only one, not a matched pair, but I think that’s part of what gives a room soul and character. When everything isn’t expected, or in matched sets or pairs, it tells a much more interesting story.
As long as I could find a similar size and scale table for the other side, I knew a mismatched “pair” would be just right.
We already had a pair of small white lamps I could use (I may get new wall sconces down the road, after we repaint or add grasscloth wallpaper) plus two vintage plates to hang above, so we already had plenty of pairs! It was time to mix up the formula.
The day after we found the first bedside table we went to at a local vintage market. The first thing I saw was THIS TABLE so I made a beeline for it. It’s almost exactly the same size as our other table. While it’s not the same wood as the other, it’s a little darker finish, that didn’t matter. Finishes can be changed but I like mixing woods for more character and warmth. For $20 it was a deal, too!
Plus I’m not sure if you can see it very well in the photo but it has a little scalloped edge! CUTE! A few curves around the room on some of our furnishings really complement the bed, too, so I am very pleased with this table. It fits just right, too, which was important.
One other thing I wanted to look for going into fall was a full length mirror. Our closet is so small we don’t have enough space to get ready in it and we didn’t have a full length mirror in our room or bathroom. When I saw this stunning mirror at Kathy Kuo I was so excited to have the chance to feature it over on Instagram during one of their sales!
The texture and style is a lovely addition to our coastal room, plus it’s a floor mirror so it can lean anywhere (and you can attach it to the wall for safety.). Notice the curves on the mirror, too! Meant to be.
People often ask me where I got our bookcase! This is a piece we’ve had for a long time. It was actually in my dad’s home office many years ago! We painted it white while we lived in our last home. I love the shape and detailing on it— and look at those curves on the base! Love the subtle curves on several pieces. This piece landed in our room when we moved because we really didn’t have another place for it, but it’s been handy to have some storage and a place for items on shelves.
The teal chair is also a piece I’ve had for many years, but I did a post recently on some similar chairs if you are looking for something like it! It’s so comfy and Lily LOVES it so I would hate to move it from this room. Plus it’s cozy for me to sit in and sometimes I even work from it with my laptop, in fact, it is where I am typing this right now!
Lily has also decided she loves being on our bed. She really didn’t get up here much until recently, usually she would just be on the back of the chair.
Maybe it gives her extra comfort to be closer to mom and dad now that she is an only pup. She is so precious, I just want her to feel safe and loved.
You’re invited! This fall in HomeBody Gathering Place we’re learning impactful, insightful and practical design principles. I love to help others with their homes, so I create exclusive lessons and teach our community every week. People can also post their home photos, ask questions and work on their rooms! It’s so fun, we have a really lovely group of HomeBodies.
This October in the HGP community we’ll be choosing one room to make into a cozier sanctuary. I’ll be sharing my tips and own cozy updates as I make them in a new room in our home (one I haven’t shared or talked about much here!).
It will be fun to share with the community and make progress. HomeBodies, come join us and share your home, too! We’d love to meet you there.
More Recent Posts about My Bedroom:
Decorating the Bedroom: A Statement Rug + Chair Legs
Our Small Deck Makeover (off our bedroom–the reveal and the 6+ ways to use this clever outdoor wicker plant stand!)
Fresh as a Daisy: Adorable Summer Sheets & Facebook Marketplace Quincy Bed is finally in our room!
The Tale of My Dream Bed found on Facebook Marketplace (and a new light fixture!)
Spring Bedroom: Coastal Grandma Style