Let the trim be the tall detail
The bed has no headboard, so the wall remains visible above the pillows. Tall window casings and the cornice supply the vertical emphasis, balanced by the dark storage on the opposite side.
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An illustrated concept for Brooklyn brownstone bedroom.
A simple gray bed base and silver bedding leave the brownstone's tall window trim visible. Dark wooden storage gives clothes a home, while the rear-facing windows supply the room's strongest vertical lines.
See the product sourcesWithout a headboard, the gray bed leaves plenty of wall visible above its silver pillows. Tall windows and molding supply the room's more elaborate edges. This Brooklyn brownstone concept keeps the bed against the side wall, leaving the rear windows visible and the approach along its foot easy to read. Dark wooden cabinets and a dresser take care of clothes, with a small nightstand for the lamp and water glass. The plain bedding makes the worn floor and detailed trim easier to notice, especially in the low afternoon light.
The brownstone bedroom, edited
Colour palette
- Warm white
- Silver gray
- Dark timber
- Aged floorboards
- Flax
Storage belongs in the calm room
The substantial wardrobe and dresser give the spare bed arrangement a practical counterpart. Keeping clothes behind doors and in drawers makes this a plausible bedroom for everyday use, with fewer jobs left to bedside surfaces.
What to borrow
A bedroom can have a simple bed and substantial storage at the same time. Decide where clothes will go before reducing the furniture. Then consider whether a large headboard adds anything beside the room's existing window trim or molding.
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