One of the things I'm hoping to work on this year is a refresh of our bedroom. A few years ago, our bedroom looked like this (shown above) and was featured in Better Homes & Gardens. But then we got a bigger bed (from a Queen to a King) and didn't have a bed frame for it. So when it arrived I figured we'd just keep the plastic on so it wouldn't get dusty on the ground. Now over a year later, it's still there covered in plastic and it's just become a part of the room I don't even notice it, sadly. Those lovely curtains shrunk in the wash so they just don't even cover the windows right. The wallpaper is peeling off in one area because Ruby thought it would be fun to peel off when she was going through her terrible 3's. It surely doesn't look like that beautiful photo (shot by David Tsay) above. My style is a bit more colorful now, and it just needs a facelift for sure.

Anyway, as I dream of a new project, here are a few bedroom photos that I've come across as inspiration…

I have always wanted a headboard but haven't been able to commit to one I really love. So I like that this one is painted. It gives a focal point without the huge commitment.

This one is a bit too colorful for me overall, but I love the full wall of pattern working its way around the closet and door frame.

Here, I love how the color only comes from the bedding and everything else is surrounded in pure white.

Finally, I love the mix of neutral and color in this one. The colors come mostly from the accessories, but all the various textures going on add sophistication to the playful colors. It feels adult, yet fun.

I'll keep you guys posted as we progress and I (hopefully) get that plastic off my bed!

{Top to bottom, photos/credit by: David Tsay, Melanie Jenkins, Jim Tannock, Nuevo Estilo, and Duncan Innes.}