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Home · August 4, 2016

Bedroom Wishlist

Recently I shared on the blog my living room wishlist which the inspired me to do a bedroom wishlist. I had been planning on updating my bedroom since I moved in and bought my current furniture but life got in the way and never really got round to planning what exactly I wanted in my bedroom and hence the bedroom wishlist.

bedroom wishlist

The flooring in my entire flat is carpeting except for the bathroom/toilet which if I am honest is not really idea for me. I have always loved hard floors than carpeted floors so if I had a choice I would have changed my flooring. But since I know that is something that won’t happen is this current apartment, I have decided to focus on things that I can actually change in my home.

Bedroom Wishlist

Wardrobe – currently I have an open hanging closet which I love as it helps me maintain my minimalist wanting stay help to declutter my home more easily. I have now come to the realisation that I miss having a normal wardrobe and I have been looking online to see where I can get one, at an affordable price

Beddings – I always buy my beddings from George Asda, Sainsbury and even Primark. I have not had any issues with these brands before and I love the beddings but I wouldn’t mind owning at least one 100% Egyptian Cotton beddings.

Make-up organiser – Though I am not a makeup person, I seem to own quite a lot of makeup items which are now scattered everywhere in my bedroom so I thought it was high time I invested in a good makeup organiser. I am currently looking at this one and this one on Amazon.

Curtains/Blinds – when I moved into this apartment I swore I would replace my landlords cute curtains. A year on and I still haven’t (not a priority) but now I want to look into replacing the curtains with even dark curtains or blinds as I am not liking being woken up by bright light.

These are the items that I currently have on my bedroom wishlist. You would think because my bedroom is my sacred room to rest and relax that I would have done some of these already I haven’t, they just weren’t priority enough but now they are.

Do you have a bedroom wishlist? What’s on your list?

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Comments

  1. Anosa says

    August 10, 2016 at 6:31 am

    Thanks Candice and good luck with the move

    Reply
  2. Harriet @ Toby&Roo says

    August 7, 2016 at 8:56 pm

    I would LOVE egypitian cotton sheets – soooooo luxurious! H x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 8, 2016 at 6:39 am

      Ain’t they just, I need to own a pair for myself

  3. Nicol Wong says

    August 6, 2016 at 11:37 pm

    ive just bought new bedding today and i was way too excited! i need more actually haha

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 7, 2016 at 7:44 am

      I am always excited when I buy new beddings, I change my bed immediately and dive in

  4. Tanya Brannan says

    August 6, 2016 at 11:15 pm

    I have so many ideas for my bedroom but I need a new bed first, then everything else will fall into place 🙂 x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      August 7, 2016 at 7:43 am

      I always forget about the headbed even though I need one, maybe because for me its not paramount to have one

  5. Emily Vass says

    August 5, 2016 at 11:06 pm

    I’ve created a wall of photo frames in my room and i just need a few more to finish it off! I love experimenting with decor

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 6, 2016 at 7:13 am

      That’s lovely Emily, I need some photo frames in my home too

  6. Rachel says

    August 5, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    We definitely need a new bed, that is the one thing on my wishlist, something that is more comfy than this thing we have x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 6, 2016 at 7:12 am

      A comfy bed is a must for me, when I moved into this apartment that’s the one thing I spent good money on

  7. Lilinha says

    August 5, 2016 at 8:05 pm

    I would love some new bedding too! The 100% Egyptian cotton bedding sounds fantastic!
    http://lilinhaangel.com/

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 5, 2016 at 8:18 pm

      I know right, I can just imagine it now lying on my bed covered in Egyptian cotton

  8. samantha rickelton says

    August 5, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    I love the idea of a make up organiser

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 5, 2016 at 3:30 pm

      Me too, thanks

  9. Lubka Henry says

    August 5, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    I’m totally with you on this wishlist. We moved in recently and haven’t done the bedroom yet. I’m also missing our nice kingsize bed which is still in storage ;))

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 5, 2016 at 3:32 pm

      Oh boy, I would miss my bed if it was in storage too. Good luck

  10. Charlotte says

    August 5, 2016 at 1:00 pm

    egyptian cotton bedding is on my list too. I would also love a make up organiser!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 5, 2016 at 3:32 pm

      Yep, I need the beddings big time

  11. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    August 5, 2016 at 11:19 am

    Good bedding is SO important. It can make a world of difference when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 5, 2016 at 4:31 pm

      Too true

  12. Ana De- Jesus says

    August 5, 2016 at 11:03 am

    I wish my bedroom was big enough for a wardrobe as that would be on my wishlist! I do however want some extra shelves for storage!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 5, 2016 at 4:31 pm

      Don’t we all, it sems no matter how much sorage we have it is never enough

  13. WhatLauraLoves says

    August 5, 2016 at 2:16 am

    When we buy our house, I can’t wait to purchase a gorgeous bed and really good quality sheets xxx

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 5, 2016 at 4:36 pm

      I wish you good luck with purchasing your next home 🙂

  14. Liz Mays says

    August 5, 2016 at 1:30 am

    I definitely agree with you on the bedding. I think having some heavy curtains would be a good move too, especially if the light coming through the windows heats up your room in the morning.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 5, 2016 at 4:37 pm

      Yea it does and it’s so annoying but I keep forgetting to get the blinds lol

  15. Afshan Nasim says

    August 4, 2016 at 11:18 pm

    It’s great to have a overhaul and especially of your bedroom, which is where you can relax. Good wardrobes make a big difference. Love Primark, at the moment they have good homeware.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 5, 2016 at 4:41 pm

      I too am loving primark lately

  16. Hannah says

    August 4, 2016 at 11:13 pm

    I love those makeup organisers – I want to order those x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 5, 2016 at 4:42 pm

      I just got mine and loving it so far

  17. Melanie Edjourian says

    August 4, 2016 at 11:12 pm

    I hate being woken by bright light to the blinds are a must!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 5, 2016 at 4:43 pm

      You and me both

  18. Rhian Westbury says

    August 4, 2016 at 10:49 pm

    For me I have to have so many wardrobes to fit all my clothing in and keep it looking tidy x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 5, 2016 at 1:48 pm

      I am converting to wardrobes now

  19. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

    August 4, 2016 at 10:43 pm

    I hate being woken up by bright light, especially in the summer when the sun comes up really early! Blackout blinds are a must for me.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 5, 2016 at 1:48 pm

      Same here

  20. Angela at Daysinbed says

    August 4, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    I’m looking into the option of blinds. Also i’m with you on the Egyptian cotton sheets. They are so good.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 5, 2016 at 1:47 pm

      I need both the Egyptian cotton sheets and the blinds

  21. Beth @ Twinderelmo says

    August 4, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    I would absolutely love a huge dressing table with a gorgeous big mirror to dress up all
    Pretty! I’d need make up storage for that too

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 5, 2016 at 1:47 pm

      If only I had the space for the dressing table lol

  22. Anna nuttall says

    August 4, 2016 at 7:59 pm

    I want a make up storage area as ti all over the place right now. Look a proper mess.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 4, 2016 at 9:07 pm

      Check out Amazon they have some lovely organisers

  23. Cherie says

    August 4, 2016 at 6:54 pm

    I have a make up organiser, I absolutely love it. It makes your bedroom look so neat x

    http://www.cheriexox.me

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 4, 2016 at 9:05 pm

      It really does I love the two I just got

  24. LaaLaa says

    August 4, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    I would love a longer and wider floor length mirror & maybe some block out curtains. I thought about getting an open rail but I know for me I like things hidden away more x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 4, 2016 at 9:05 pm

      I have two floor length mirrors so I am covered on that. I now want to change up my wardrobe

    • Annie B says

      August 5, 2016 at 7:52 am

      It is so good when I do a wishlist like this, it keeps me focused on goals. All good items for a bedroom!

    • Miranda says

      August 5, 2016 at 4:32 pm

      I feel the same way.

  25. KacheeTee says

    August 4, 2016 at 10:54 am

    Hahaha. I promised I will replace the curtains as well, but I haven’t had a chance to do that! Like you I don’t have a lot of makeup but I def need an organiser. I had to put all my lip and eyeliners into a tall glass for easy access. I’ve always got beddings from Sainsburys and Primark – but I was wondering if I should try somewhere else, as these seem to fade a bit quickly.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      August 4, 2016 at 2:26 pm

      That’s a problem I saw too with some of the Primark and Sainsbury beddings – fading.

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