Interior Design Journal: For when you need a bedroom refresh

It's almost college dorm move-in season and time for an apartment/room update for some of you out there. And I have to remind you that one's living space is very important, so it should be as personal and unique to yourself as possible. You know those Architectural Digest videos? Yeah I love them, it's so entertaining to see all the different homes and interior designs—every home is a literal dream. I also find myself on Zillow a lot, house/apartment hunting for my future self, from LA to NY to London, I love it all. I've taken some time to play around with colors and patterns and the like... so here are some designs to inspire you. 

             

Think mid-century modern meets bohemian edge. I am obsessed with the wall fan, it literally elevates any space and ties everything in so well. Inspired by orchids & natural elements. 

Google Search Guide:

• WALL FAN
• WHITE RUCHED BEDDING
• MAGENTA RUG
• WOODEN DIVIDER
• OLIVE GREEN BED OTTOMAN
• FISH SCALE CHANDELIER
• CHROME AND WOOD NIGHTSTAND
• CHECKERED GLASS LAMP
• OLIVE GREEN VELVET CHAIR
• TAN STONE WALLPAPER
• ROUND WALL CANDLES
• SHOJI SCREEN SHELVES

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Ocean blue meets crimson orange, with brown grounding it all. Inspired by media-portrayal of classic westerns. 

Google Search Guide:

• COBALT BLUE LINEN BEDDING
• ZEBRA PRINT RUG
• HEX CERAMIC NIGHTSTAND
• WALNUT WOOD BOOKCASE
• BURGUNDY LIVING ROOM LAMP
• BRONZE DESK LAMP
• COPPER CHANDELIER
• LINEN CURTAINS
• BROWN DINING CHAIR
• CRIMSON ORANGE WALLPAPER
• MARBLE WOOD DESK
• WOODEN CHAIN LINK BALL
• WHITE HORSE RED ART

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I imagine the person with a bedroom like this has the best life ever. Inspired by Tutti Frutti and pink lemonade. For my summer girlies~

Google Search Guide:

• PINK STRIPED BEDDING
• FLOWER RATAN HEADBOARD
• BURNT ORANGE RUG
• OVAL MIRROR WOODEN VANITY
• [VINTAGE] GLASS FLOWER LAMP (TIFFANY STYLE)
• MARK ROTHKO PAINTING
• SWAN PAINTING
• YELLOW TULLE CURTAINS
• PINK FRINGE FLOOR LAMP
• PINK STONE-LIKE WALLPAPER
• THIN WALL CLOCK
• ORANGE VELVET ARM CHAIR
• WHITE LOTUS CHANDELIER

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This one has a vintage touch, super warm but it's meant to be this quiet, home-y feel. Inspired by lounges in the 60s and the movie The Diary of a Teenage Girl.

Google Search Guide:

• BROWN LINEN BEDDING
• OAK BOOKCASE
• CRIMSON ORANGE RUG
• WOODEN FLUTED NIGHTSTAND
• COPPER/BRONZE FLOWER CHANDELIER
• METALLIC FORREST WALLPAPER
• TUFTED ORANGE ARM CHAIR
• TERRACOTTA VELVET CURTAIN
• ORIENTAL SILK FLOWER PAINTING
• HANGOVER DESK/FLOOR LAMP
• MUSTARD VELVET LUMBAR PILLOW
• BUTTER YELLOW SATIN LUMBAR PILLOW
• PINTUCKED ROUND THROW PILLOW

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You know those cool girls that live in a studio apt.? This might be it. Chrome and color is my favorite combo. Inspired by 90s models and those ultra-wealthy penthouses in the movies... cold and futuristic. 

Google Search Guide:

• PLUM WITH MAGENTA BEDDING
• CHROME SHEET
• ORANGE GLASS PENDANT LIGHT
• TEAL PERSIAN RUG
• ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT END TABLE
• LEATHER MAGAZINE RACK
• GOLD WALL WINGS
• CHROME BED BENCH
• TURQUOISE ACCENT LEATHER CHAIR
• VINTAGE SPACE AGE CHROME/GLASS BALL FLOOR LAMP
• KATE MOSS POSTER
• PENÉLOPE CRUZ POSTER
• CONCRETE WALL/WALLPAPER

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This last one is one of my favorites and I had so much fun designing it. There's a little bit of everything but the star of the show is those ruffle curtains—they are so pretty. Inspired by strawberry matcha lattes!

Google Search Guide:

• WHITE RUFFLE BEDDING
• WOODEN SHOJI SCREEN
• SHEER RUFFLE CURTAINS
• TURQUOISE CERAMIC TITLED SIDE TABLE
• LANTERN CEILING LIGHT
• OLIVE GREEEN RUG
• LIGHT PINK PERSIAN RUG
• MACARON GLASS TABLE LAMP
• CHINESE FLORAL SCROLL ART
• PINK LUMBAR PILLOW
• EMBROIDERED SAGE GREEN LUMBAR PILLOW
• MONSTERA PLANT
• DOLL PAINTING

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Hopefully this was a useful guide or a boost of inspiration to create something unique to you. Start small, go big. This was a fun one! Until next time... ❤︎⁠

XOXO,
M.S.