Does this look dated?

[Readinggirl]

We've had a new mattress, so decided to clear everything off our ottoman. Our bed & Ottoman very rarely looks this tidy. Does this look dated?

That's exactly what I meant. I never said paint a wall. She needs colour, pattern, texture eg rug, lamps and so on.

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There's nothing wrong with red. But it needs to be the right red and used in the right way. This has some good images.
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Yes, I think the style of furniture, the duvet cover pattern, the throw cushions…. But just because it looks dated doesn’t mean you have to change it…

Yes,it does look dated it's the red ottoman and cushions .The bed is very nice though

I do something similar to @LibertyLily . Style your bedroom (and the rest of the house) with what you love, but pay no heed to what is dated or not and try not to ditch things just because they're no longer on trend.

The current habit of discarding perfectly good soft furnishings and even kitchens and bathrooms, simply because they're no long in fashion or you feel like a change, is disastrous for the planet. The replacements are likely to be poorer quality too, unless you buy good-quality second hand pieces. Have a look in charity shops, auction houses and car boot sales to find characterful bits and pieces that will look a bit different from what everyone else has, last for years and won't break the bank or the planet!

I do something similar to @LibertyLily . Style your bedroom (and the rest of the house) with what you love, but pay no heed to what is dated or not and try not to ditch things just because they're no longer on trend.

The current habit of discarding perfectly good soft furnishings and even kitchens and bathrooms, simply because they're no long in fashion or you feel like a change, is disastrous for the planet. The replacements are likely to be poorer quality too, unless you buy good-quality second hand pieces. Have a look in charity shops, auction houses and car boot sales to find characterful bits and pieces that will look a bit different from what everyone else has, last for years and won't break the bank or the planet!

I have mirrors in the wardrobe and dressing table. Could u post a pic of lamps that would be nice?

I agree style is very individualistic. I'm afraid that would be too busy for my tastes to be honest but I understand what you are saying.

@Readinggirl These are from Pooky and not cheap but they show bases which can go in any room. Some shades have texture and others are colourful. This brand has huge choice. They are not reading lights. If you want reading lights they have them too or John Lewis. These are more statement lamps.

Thanks

Habitat has nice lamps and they have regular sales. This type of thing is simple and you can choose your own shade.

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I don't think that bedroom is my style really. Yours looks much more liveable.

This is mine which isn’t to everyone’s taste and probably dated but it’s comfortable and cosy
i would change or get rid of the ottoman, add big table lamps, a big neutral rug and change the TV unit which would make a huge difference. I use a giant old trunk thing as a TV unit!
if you’re happy with it, that’s the main thing

And my “TV unit”!

@SwedishEdith They are quite Scandinavian and don’t add much texture. Nice and cheap but no wow.

Yes, we are maximalists which I don't expect to resonate with the majority of people and I certainly wasn't wanting you to like it 😂Everything we have, has been chosen because we love it, not anyone else, and not because it's on trend, which is so important imo.

Whether you find it too busy or not, the layering of colour, texture and pattern is what makes a cosy, warm and cocooning space which your room currently is not. You can achieve a welcoming bedroom with a few inexpensive changes if you don't just 'make do', but build the space gradually using things that speak to you. If you love the bed, for example, who cares if it's dated. The cushion and wall stickers are a different matter, lol!

I've always wanted a little HOME sign for my house lest I forget that this place is actually my home.

Is the LOVE cushion on your bed for the same sort of reason?

No need to be a bitch

I am watching the latest Walter Presents, Nordic noir, and the main protagonist has a red/white sofa!!!

It was light-hearted. My posts have been quite kind I think.
I don't mind the love cushion. It's their bedroom they can have what they like.

Love your room @LibertyLily- so much character!

Thanks, I couldn't relax with that cover, sorry.

Not in reading.

It is very dated yes, a little like a student rental if I’m honest.

you don’t need to inject colour, you can stay with neutrals, but if you do, it should be tonal, something like a deep olive,

I think it’s the fact it’s red and it’s all matchy matchy, different accents to add interest with the same tonal bases works, like taupe, olive, creams etc.