As with most spaces in our house, pieces come in and go out based on what projects I’m currently working on. Our Mid Century Modern Bedroom has definitely been tweaked here and there over the past year and a half. I think I revealed the mid-century eclectic bedroom back in Feb 2017 and, since it’s changed quite a bit, I thought I’d share the current space with you all.
Mid Century Modern Bedroom
The refresh started happening, this time around, because Luke and I decided to upgrade to a king bed. I’m a light sleeper and I realized, after sleeping in hotels on vacation, that I slept better most of the time because I didn’t feel Luke toss & turn or get up.
I’ve had my eye on the most beautiful bed from West Elm for quite some time but just couldn’t justify it because, up until this point, we didn’t need a bed. But, when we decided to upgrade from a queen to a king, we needed both a mattress and a bed frame.
So, I purchased the bed that I’d been eyeing. It has removable leather cushions on the headboard which I love. I love the cushions but I also always love to change things up so I’m excited when, a few years down the road, I want a different look and know that I just have to detach the cushions.
For the mattress, we partnered with Lucid Mattress. One of my friends has a mattress from Lucid and just loves it so I reached out to them to see if they wanted to provide one for our reveal.
I knew I wanted a combo of plush and firm and a mattress that wasn’t going to be hot. After looking through their options, I ended up going with the 10″ latex hybrid mattress. We’ve had it about a month (in the hottest part of the year) and it’s not hot at all! It’s been great, really great.
Bed Frame | Mattress | Nightstand | Chandelier | Task Lamp (Similar)
Since we’ve never owned a king sized bed before, we needed all new bedding as well. It’s always super fun to replace the bedding. Actually, maybe you all do it more often than me, but I’ve only replaced our bedding once since we got married (12 years ago)! Is that crazy?
Some of the other changes, were just switches from around the house. We recently got a new (well, new to us) media cabinet so we moved the vintage dresser from the living room to our bedroom. We played musical dressers for a few days, between our room and Greyson’s room. I think we finally settled on dressers that work for everyone.
I bought the rug awhile ago and have had it in the living room. I really loved it in the living room but it’s way too small for that space. On a whim, I brought the Persian Rug up to the bedroom. Low and behold, I ADORED it in the bedroom! Yay!! I used my post on how to search for cheap vintage rugs to find that one, so if you are in the market… click over to read!
Blue and White Throw Pillow (Similar – Contact Store owner for more options!) | White Euro Shams | Linen Sheets | Green Throw Pillows
The curtains and the $10 DIY Bamboo shades stayed the same. They are so universal that they go with everything.
Brass Tray | Curtains | DIY Bamboo Shades | TV Mount Tutorial
With the dresser switch, you could really see the cables underneath the dresser that the TV sat over. I’d seen the idea to stack books underneath a media cabinet to hide the cords before and thought it was kinda cute. I went for it! Behind those books, there’s a rats nest of cables and modems and who knows what else!
On another note, I didn’t do a great job “hiding all the cords” in this space but I have worked on it before and wrote a really great tutorial for hiding the cords. If you struggle with that, make sure to pop over and check it out.
Bed Frame | 10″ Latex Hybrid Mattress | Nightstand | Task Lamp (Similar)| Linen Quilt
Do you see that fern on my nightstand? It’s not doing well. I’m HORRIBLE at keeping all types of ferns alive. I don’t know what my deal is. I have had this one for about six months, so that is something, but it doesn’t look happy. Anyone have any great fern tips for me? I know they like moisture and indirect sun, but that’s all I’ve got.
So, what do you think of our Mid Century Modern Bedroom? Do you like this look (the warmer, fall-like tones) or do you like the previous look (the bright blue and white, crisper look) better? I think this one feels much more like us but I will have to say that I did like the other look too!
*** Not all sources could be found. I did my best and linked up similar sources for those pieces that were vintage or no longer available.
Mid Century Modern Bedroom : Shop The Look
I absolutely adore this! We have a blank slate going on in our bedroom and I am totally “borrowing” this look. Thank you!
Borrow away! Thanks Annie!
Where did you find the Native American Art prints????
Hi Kair,
They are by Jenna Snyder Phillips.
https://www.jennasnyderphillips.com/shop-prints
i loved it before but i love it now still! you’ve made some great changes! and yes, the rug is perfect in there!
Thanks Cassie! I loved the before too, but like always, just was ready for a change.
Love it! i feel like our King size bed just dominates our room, I think I need to re-work our pillows. Somehow the tapered pillow look you have going seems to help.
Thanks Charlotte! Yes, the king sized bed is HUGE but I do think pillows can help minimize the size.
Take the fern out of the clay pot and put it in one that has in-pot drainage with no bottom holes…clay is best for plants that like drymess…and dont let it dry out between waterings…hope that helps 🙂
Thanks Rose! I will try that!
Absolutely fantastic evolution of your bedroom
Thanks Ardith! I’m pretty excited with the changes!
I love the new bed and that chandelier gorgeous! Hoping one day we can get a king sized bed. Nice job Ashley. I think a bedroom should feel 100% you and that is what matters the most.
Thanks girl! The bed and chandelier are two of my favorites.
This room looks so good! I love your artwork in the room and I love how you styled your bed! Also, the rug looks amazing. 🙂
Thanks so much Mattie!! The rug is my absolute favorite.
Love your style. I’m having major design envy! Where did u get the art from?
Thanks Lily! I originally got it from Domino. I think they are sold out right now but you can add your name to a waitlist.
What color did you choose for the walls? And I love everything about this room!
Hi Stephanie,
The white is ultra white by Valspar. I really like it in all my rooms that have windows that face South. Hope that helps!
Love your home! Would you be willing to share where you found those Indian headdress art pieces you have framed above your dresser? Thanks so much!
Hi Mary,
They are prints from Jenna Synder. I had them framed at Framebridge. Here’s the link: http://jennasnyderphillips.com/product/chief-female-unframed/
I’m absolutely in love!!!!
I read your two pages on vintage rugs, but I’m wondering where you found the one underneath your bed?
Also what size is it? I just purchased the Bedframe for our bed! (Thank goodness it’s been box springs for years) and I think the size you chose is absolutely perfect!
Hi,
It was a vintage find (of course!). I know that’s not super helpful. The sizing is also a bit weird. It’s almost 7’8 by 9’8
The bedroom refresh looks absolutely amazing. I clicked over from Pinterest because of the ceiling light, but am inspired by the whole room. By the way, I have the high boy version of your dresser with the Indian prints over it. It only had one of the white knobs left when I purchased it, so it’s cool to see yours intact. Thanks for the inspo!!!
Hi Heather. So fun to hear that you have the highboy! We found ours on Craigslist and it’s one of my favorite finds ever! Thanks so much for your sweet compliments!
Hi Ashley,
I stumbled across your blog while trying to find reviews for the West Elm Arne bed. Love your design aesthetic, and I’m so glad to have found your corner of the web!
Even though I love the look of the bed, I am hesitant to purchase it because of all the complaints about West Elm quality—beds breaking and such. Have you had any issues with your bed, i.e. siderails cracking, center support collapsing, bed squeaking, etc? Also, do the leather cushions stay on the headboard securely? Would you buy it again?
Thanks!
Hi Heather,
Thank you! This is our second West Elm bed and we haven’t had any problems! I absolutely love the bed and would 100% buy again. The cushions are hung with loops from the top of the headboard. Once or twice, while trying to find a comfy reading spot, I’ve accidentally detached the cushion. But, it’s not a big deal at all and hasn’t been an ongoing issue. If I’m comparing the two frames that I’ve purchased… I’d say this bed is higher quality but the price point is much higher too. Maybe that has something to do with it? Anyways, I hope I’ve answered all your questions. Thanks!
Hi there! I just purchased this bed and came across your review! Would you say it’s easy to assemble on your own or would you recommend the white glove delivery service?
Hi Vanessa,
If you are handy, go for it! We thought it was straightforward. It would be helpful to have an extra set of hands to hold, but it wasn’t hard!
Hi Ashley, I too have stumbled across this post while looking for reviews of the Arne bed with the same hesitations as Heather. How has it held up over time? I’m also sensitive to noise and am afraid it will start squeaking eventually. Have you found that to be an issue at all?
Thanks!
Hi Nicole,
Yes, it’s held up great. No noises or squeaking. The one negative that I will say is that the leather cushions aren’t reversible. We’ve scratched them here/there in general use (just like a leather couch – it still looks good but scratches are there). I wish they could be reversed if needed but that’s honestly my only complaint.
Hi!! I love this look. Where is the black and white stripe lumbar pillow from?
Hi Jane, It’s linked under a photo but it’s from Norwegian Wood. I don’t think she has that exact pillow any longer, but she can make something really similar. Just tell her you saw it on my site (we’re friends!). =)
Hi. I love your bedroom! Can you tell me what the dimensions of that rug are? I am looking for a rug to go under our king size bed. Thanks.
Hi Suzie,
So, it’s a non-standard size because it’s vintage but it’s just over 7.5 x 10.
Where did you get the two photos above the dresser?! I am in love with them!
Thanks. They are by Jenna Synder. I just saw that they are on sale right now too. https://www.jennasnyderphillips.com/shop-prints
Hi,
I’d like to know the size of the throw at the foot of your bed and where you purchased it.
Thanks..
Hi Patty,
It’s no longer available. Sorry!
I love it the style! Where did you get your dresser\console? The big one… love it!
Hi Audra,
Thank you! It was a Craigslist find.
what’s the rug size please??
Hi Jen,
It’s irregular since it’s vintage but it’s almost an 8×10
Beautiful! We have this bed for a while, but I’ve been considering the cushions, just not wanting leather. What color are these? Looks like the Vegan Leather Saddle color. Hoping so! 🙂
Hi Kari,
Yes, that’s the right color!
Gorgeous!! Is your quilt white? I love it and want to be sure I order the correct color. Thank you!
Hi Amy,
Yes, it is!
I have the tallboy dresser, lowboy dresser, and matching night stands in my master bedroom – they are Fashion Trend by Johnson Carper. I’ve been trying to decide on a bed and based on your pictures I think the West Elm Arne may be the perfect choice! How well does the bed match your dresser in terms of color?
I’m more about how things “feel” instead of making them match. They definitely go well but aren’t a 100% match.
How well does the bed match the dresser. I am considering the same combination. Thanks!
Just wanted to let you know the bedroom dresser with the little white metal pulls is the same one my parents had in the 1960’s. They had the bookcase headboard, dresser with mirror, chest of drawers and night stands. Glad to see it again. I think they bought it when we moved into our new house in Houston. I was 5 years old ( 63 now!) Still looks good.
Oh, that’s so cool!! I’ve seen a high boy just like the dresser that I have but didn’t know that there were more pieces to the set. Thanks for sharing!