I Asked My Coworkers To Design My Dream Bedroom

By  Leonora Epstein Updated
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Greetings from moi, The Queen of Indecision, back for another round "I Can't Decide, Please Help," in which I gather my favorite pieces in paper cutouts and make my coworkers pick the perfect room design. (Because I spend years talking about how I'm going to redecorate ... and then never pull the trigger.) Today, I challenged them to design my perfect bedroom. Let's see what they came up with!

Eva's Design:

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"I know you love cane so I naturally gravitated towards that bed. It really makes a cool visual impact. I'm a sucker for sculptural tables and thought these looked great with the dresser and rug. I almost went with a more abstract rug but this one seemed more relaxing!"

Laurie's Design:

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"Of course, I chose a cane bed for you, and this design with the curves is a beauty. I also decided to go with the dresser that had curved lines because that just feels right for a bedroom. Of the choices, these were the only nightstands that had drawers and I'm a firm believer in drawers because it keeps things neat and tidy and tucked away. (Everyone should have a private drawer next to their bed. Know what I'm sayin'?) The rug was the only one that looked plush, and when you wake in the morning, your feet should feel something soft."

Lowe's Design:

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"I know bedrooms are for relaxing and winding down, but I just felt like Leo needed a loud, wildly patterned cheetah rug. Or maybe I just need a cheetah rug? Either way, the deep blue of the CB2 headboard seems to work well with the punchy mustard color. And the West Elm Hera side tables class everything up. Paired with the mirrored dresser, they just scream luxe, right? I added another little side table in because you can never have enough storage."

Paul's Design:

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"I actually own this Blu Dot bed; I'm a big fan of the unusual lines of the headboard. I thought you could mirror the roundness in the dresser. I threw in the leopard rug as an element of surprise."

Gina's Design:

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"As is my usual move, I started by picking the area rug. There's just something about that rich forest green color that exudes the kind of nature-inspired, calming vibes that are perfect for a sleep space. As for the bed, I usually go for cozy upholstered headboards myself, but I had a hunch that Leo would be a sucker for cane. The olive side tables are a nice complement to the rug and are light and airy enough to sit alongside the cane bed. Truth be told, I couldn't tell that the dresser was mirrored from the cut-out picture and might have picked another option, but maybe that's just the touch of glam needed to spice up this otherwise very neutral room."

Katie's Design:

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"I tend to gravitate towards neutrals and pinks, so my first move was to select a rug that would look good with those hues. I also love a good cane or rattan accent piece but felt like it worked best as the bed. Many of the nightstands were fab, but I ended up going with the pink since they're neutral enough, but still added a pop of fun color. Finally the dresser: I honestly felt like all of them would go with my selects, so I just went with the one that seemed the largest (I have a lot of clothes)."

Ariane's Design:

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"When I started thinking about the perfect bedroom design for Leo, I began with the biggest piece in the room: the bed. As my colleagues and I all know, Leo LOVES cane (and, let's be real ... who doesn't?!), so a cane bed was the obvious choice. This pick from Industry West comes with a double dose of the beloved woven detail thanks to both a headboard and a footboard. From there, I moved on to the dresser. The curvilinear lines of this piece, designed by Leanne Ford for Crate and Barrel (insert heart-eyed emoji here), immediately jumped out at me. Not only is it gorg, but it comes with six drawers providing lots of storage. And I like that the bottom is open, too — it looks and feels lighter than traditional dresser designs. When it came to the nightstands, I continued curved line and open construction theme and landed on these cute little side tables from Blu Dot. And last but not least, I wanted to add additional texture and a serene pop of color to the neutral palette, so I selected two rugs that add just the right amount of green, for a layered look that's oh-so-cozy."

Which Look Did I Like Best?

It didn't surprise me that so many of my coworkers used Industry West's cane bed. I've been loudly drooling over it for over a year. So yes, my "dream" bedroom looks like this:

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However ... if I'm living in reality, then it's probably closer to the image below. I've also been obsessed with Blu Dot's Lid bed, however I think my budget option will be to DIY a curved headboard and go a bit more budget on the nightstands:

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