Grey, beige and pale pink?

[Mydogisagentleman]

That’s it really. Our DD has left for university and we are redecorating her bedroom and en-suite shower room for our spare bedroom.
We have gone for polished pebble on the walls and I have a pale beige headboard.
I was thinking of keeping the white roller blind and getting some either grey or pale pink curtains and a pink duvet cover.
Bathroom is pebble and I am thinking I’d get some pink accessories.
Will it be too bleh?

What do you mean by accessories for the bathroom? Sounds a bit wishy washy.

Also won't your daughter be home lots during the holidays? Will it not still be her room?

I’m assuming OP is painting over outgrown child’s room to help make it more functional. Not because her child is no longer welcome. When I left for uni I was quite happy for my parents to repaint my bedroom as it had got a bit scruffy and was definitely no longer my taste (last done when I was 13 or so, left home at 17 so only 4 years but a big shift in age).

How about plain white bedding, with a blanket /cushions on the bed, rug etc in a stronger colour? Maybe bottle green, or stronger shade of pink?

By accessories I mean towels really I suppose.
She is coming back next month I hope for Xmas holidays.
I have already told her that she is not under any circumstances to put any posters or train tickets or concert tickets or photographs or posters of Jeremy corbyn up again with blue tack.
It took me the best part of a whole day to pull all the little tiny bits off and left horrible greasy marks everywhere.
No wonder it’s banned at university halls

#titsinknicks, apologies, I picked up your response wrongly. I shouldn’t’ve been defensive on OP’s behalf it was uncalled for. Sorry!

Good idea saz.
I am not usually this indecisive, but DH has no interest and his attitude is not terribly helpful. He’s a ‘whatever makes you happy’ one.
We do have 2 more bedrooms, but one is his office . I loathe decorating but can’t afford to employ someone otherwise I would make one of the other bedrooms our spare.
Hers has the en-suite, the other 2 don’t,

On top of all that, we live in Norfolk, which itself is beautiful but our local town is pretty much Wilkos, primark and ££££ shops, so inspiration is quite thin on the ground

Why can you paint her room but not one of the other spare rooms? I’ve missed that bit of logic.

The en-suite isn’t an issue for guests unless you’re running an Airbnb.

A bit boring having pale accessories, navy would be my choice to liven it up.

Pink. Beige.

I would find a picture of a room you love and basically copy it! I have done this wwith pretty much every room in my house. I am a great one for copying as i have no skills for design myself.

I would ditch the pink tbh. Pink and grey is looking a bit dated now.

If the walls are already grey, go for white and a strong green. White bed linen and green accessories. H&M Home and Zara Home are great places to look for accessories.

Something like this would look chic and lovely and wouldn't be expensive to do. I love the green painted chest of drawers.

www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=160867

Thanks for that website.
I did think I’d posted a photo of how it was when she still lived here.

I second the idea of finding an image you like and going with that. Choosing a new duvet cover and picking out a colour for the walls will hold the loom together. You'll be so glad that it's clutter free and smart after all the blu talk!

*look, not loom...

I have some lovely curtains from anthropology. They're kind of pale grey but patterned with graphic pink/orange/lilac splodges. Nicer than it sounds!! I think just try and see what works. I personally love pink decor with black accessories.

Have a look at anthropology, habitat, Graham and green for inspo.

You could cover your headboard - lots if tutorials on YouTube etc. You can great off cuts at liberty with beautiful fabric but not sure if available online?

Lol at the Jeremy Corbyn posters.

For bedding I always go white - classic and easy to put it on a hot wash. I also like La Redoutte for soft furnishings

Posters of Jeremy Cornyn?

Corbyn even

Who will be the guests using the guest bedroom? Might that have some bearing on the decoration?
For example, my brother used to stay with us regularly so we put in his choice of bed.

apart of course from your daughter, who is now also going to be a guest. In her own room

The walls are very neutral. Have you asked your daughter what she likes, she's still going to be staying with you for half the year. Personally I think sheets and towels should be white but you need a stronger colour somewhere with light grey walls. Even a strong pink would be better than a pale pink, looking at how she decorated her room before (I love it actually!) she didn't seem like an insipid pale pink girl. I would have some black or a bright pink/red/green/orange (whichever your DD likes). Or have some natural rattan or cork or wood to bring in texture and colour plus some green plants.

Yes Jeremy Corbyn. Her heart throb. She met him on Cambridge station and it was the Leigh light of her then, 17 year life.
I fully don’t intend to change the bed, it’s a king size that cost us loads.
I spoke to DD this morning, she is planning to come home next week and will come with me to Dunelm probably to look for bedding and curtains etc

I dunno isn't it a bit soon to convert DD's room into a guest room...the bed's still warm.

She has agreed!