Contemporary Master Bedroom

This is a platform bed that's upholstered. Instead think of that has a plain bed skirt that is lined so it'll fall straight.  To achieve the same look you wouldn't have a pleat in the center - only at the ends.

no center pleat

center pleat

A king black metal frame that holds up the box spring and mattress is 7-8" high.   With the box spring = 16" where the bedskirt will be positioned. 

Some frames come as high as 14" - be careful to get the right height.  This type may not use a box spring. 

REFERENCE

The bedskirt is 16" to top of box spring.  

The top of the bed is 30"

The top of the European pillows against the headboard = 50"

The top of the Headboard = 56"

(If you took the frame away from the headboard it would be 54")

A King is shown 78" wide
A California King is shown only 74" wide. 
24" under the headboard and 3" deep
Legs should probably have fabric for a cleaner look.  

IMPORTANT

The height of the headboard determines what type of pillow arrangement you have on the bed.  If you position them upward - you will not even see the headboard at 50".

Above they use a standard pillow - note that this pillow is fluffed and condensed.  Most pillows we use aren't this full or our necks would hurt every morning.  But this would probably be a 50".  

This may only be a QUEEN size bed.... those pillows look standard in size ~ not king. 

   

NEXT 

They have simple bedding showing:  a simple white sheet set, a beautiful blanket tucked in and draped over that is a simple coverlet. 

This coverlet was found in a local store and the king was $1500

We found this fabric at 50% off or $30 a yard. 

We can double side this.  Or you can do the other side with an accent of dupioni silk/poly.  Most of the time you won't see the other side.  You may want it lined because the fabric is not as heavy as our inspiration.  That does add cost. 

Then we find curtain fabric.  The same fabric can be used as the bedskirt. 

The nubby fabric is the head board for some interesting and slight eye catching texture.  It will also hide dirt vs a shiny smooth fabric. 

the above fabric was Trend Bone 03348 $40 yard. 

Next we choose carpet and this is too busy again.  Our fabrics have changed since we saw this.  We are trying to match the porcelain travertine tile on the entire house - but it may not be necessary.

 Another observation:

If you are wanting dark mahogany bedside tables - a little darker carpet will ground them.  

Let's get back to the inspiration photo.

Notice the rug does have a tan tone to it.  Also note the 2 tone curtains ~ a small accent on the bottom.  It grounds the darker tone of the rug.  

Also notice how white the ceilings are.  Then look at the other colors in the room comparing them to the white ceiling. nothing is white except the sheets - they are bone and tan. 

The top is a single pleat.  What we want is a full bottom puddle.  Puddle is caused by about 4" dragging on the ground.  If the curtains are being used daily ~ you don't want more than that.

This is too dramatic of a puddle.  The excess fabric is caused by using more panels to create the curtain.  Most curtains are 1.5 - 2 times the width they are covering.  This may be a light silk so they can squeeze the fabric at the top as it billows below.  Maybe 3 times the width. 

Here you can see the rod.  Where you place your curtain hooks that hang the curtains ~ determines if you can see the rod or it becomes hidden.  The higher up they are placed ~ the more rod is showing.  Further down ~ means the curtains sit higher up ~ and the rod gets hidden.  

I make curtains like this using a single row or 2 of gathering tape.  Most curtain showrooms will make the curtain with stationary pleats ~ meaning they cannot be adjusted later if you move.  They find it faster to create the end product.  This look is more a softer French feeling ~ less tailored.  

PLACEMENT OF ROD

There is at least 4" of framing around the ceiling behind the drywall.  You will need to come down so you don't hit it when you drill.  If you do hit the wood - you just need a wood drill bit and a wood screw! Not a drywall screw. 

If the window is 72" wide ~ you want the curtains to extend beyond on both sides to keep the light out in the morning.  I usually go about 7" 

AMOUNT OF FABRIC 

If you have a window that is 6 feet wide ~ 72" + 14" extended  ~ then you need to make your curtains 86" x 2 = 172" wide. 

The fabric is 54" wide : so 172 / 54 = 3.18 panels are needed. 

 OK, now the curtain has a right and left side ~ therefore each side is 1.5 panels.  Or you can round up to 2 panels each for a fuller look.  I keep it down to save money. 

 If your curtain is 96" high ~  then you need about 12" for the hems on top and the hem and puddle on the bottom.  

96 + 12 = 108"   / 36 " to a yard = 3 yards per panel is needed

3 yards x 3 panels = 9 yards.  (1.5) x $40 = $360

3 yards x 4 panels = 12 yards (2.0)= $480

RODS!

You will be surprised how expensive rods can get.  You want one that can move easily every day.  

I used Restoration Hardware on my Master and several other rooms.  On guest rooms I used cheaper rods because they are barely used. 

Estate Crystal

Finial = $110 pair

Large Rod  60 - 108" - $146

And End brackets square = $85 pair 

$341 total

CURTAIN RINGS 

Sadly, PB discontinued selling the rings with felt centers.  The fabric moved easily and quiet.  Everything is a metal ring now. 

$70 for 7 pcs.  $10 each.  These you need to source cheaper, hopefully.  But if you're using a silver rod ~ there may be less choices.  You need about 26 rings for the French pleats.  That's 4 packs or $280 for just the rings.  OUCH!

So just the curtain hardware is $621.  That's why I use less fabric. 

Pottery Barn has some on clearance  in Antique Pewter.  

BUT I DON'T LIKE their mounting brackets.  

Pottery Barn Antique Pewter

They're silver rings are on sale for $26/ 7 = $104!  I've mixed them in my home.  You have to make sure they are a standard size and can fit together.  That's a $176 savings but just using their rings.