A Master Bedroom Reveal
Remember this little master bedroom sneak peek I gave you? Gee, that was like so last year. Today I share with you the real pictures.
Well that was a long time in the waiting.
Before
There was this awkward nook over in that corner and the client and I decided the best thing to do was to make a built in for extra storage and to display accessories. With the exception of that piece in the nook and a settee, we got rid of everything.
After
The couple definitely needed a bigger bed.
The room was painted in a mauve, inspired by the color my client often wore on her nails.
The artwork to the right were all hand-drawn by my client. She found a few pieces she drew way back in the day and I for sure thought they needed to be displayed.
Before
We had a tv unit custom made and a frame to wrap around the television, making it less of an eyesore.
After
Before
After
This settee definitely needed some work. We both really liked the shape so we decided to have it reupholstered and placed it at the foot of the bed.
And in the back there you see the furniture piece that was in that awkward nook from above. It fit perfectly on this wall.
Client is happy and that makes me happy.
And on that note, Happy Tuesday!
photos by Yves Huy Truong
Bedroom Redo
Saturday we had our room painted.
I pretty much gave up my career as as painter when I accidentally bought water based paint when I need oil based. Think of the ugliest watercolor painting you've seen and my wall was worse than that.
Oil based was a drag to paint with. You can only imagine what the scene was like when my color choice was hooker lipstick red and oil based paint likes adhering to your epidermis no matter how hard you scrub. No ma'am, I ain't murder no one.
I quit that day job quick and have since stuck with professionals.
Our room used to look like this:
Cool. I liked it, but I never reeeeaallly loved the chocolate brown that never was. I think it needed at least one extra coat. And I'm pretty much over the whole accent wall thing.
In this post I showed off my mood board. Turned out nothing like it.
So this Saturday I got the change I was aiming for. Not too drastic and not a lot spent.
Cheapo IKEA drapes that I plan on adding some trim to.
My 1000 dollar light fixture that I found for a 100 bucks.
I did end up going with the West Elm shams seen in the mood board, though.
Yes, these are the same leopard bolsters seen on my daybed. Haven't decided where I'm going to keep them.
TH's reading material. Book has nothing to do with the fake meat in a can.
Love what a gallon of paint and some rearranging can do.
Happy Monday!
Mood Board
After yesterday's post about wanting a mini bedroom makeover, I went straight to the drawing mood board and put together affordable pieces that would create the change I'm looking for.
I found a very similar light fixture at one of my favorite thrift stores for about 150 bucks. Not bad considering the one used in the mood board runs for almost 1,000 (here).
I could get a good deal on the Chevron rug, but my only hesitation is, Is Chevron like so done?
Artwork is from Etsy.
Simple drapes from Ikea made to look more custom with some greek key trim.
Paint color in a faded gray Dunn Edwards and possible window trim in tranquil teal to give some color.
I got excited and purchased the pillow shams from West Elm last night. They're on SALE! Double excitement.
The gray bedspread is from IKEA and will probably go without using the Euro shams.
The cow hide accent pillow from Room&Board could be my one splurge.
Simple, a tad vintage and a bit colorful.
Let's do this.
Happy Thursday!
Foot of the Bed
I've come to think a room just looks more complete when something lays at the foot of the bed. If space permits, of course.
A super rad funky sofa, yellow garden stools, table, desk, ottomans, trunk - if the proverbial shoe fits the foot of the bed, let your room wear it. Ha! See what I did there?
Happy Thursday.
images via apartment therapy, better homes and gardens, la dolce vita
Pillow Talk
Just when I think I've seen about every way to lay bed pillows, I come across a picture that showcases a, "Why didn't I think of That?"
Cue in this photo:
One side up, one side down.
Duh.
clean, crisp and upright.
fun, patterned with fur baby.
Euro shams taking center stage.
standards down, euros up
Monogrammed.
add a bolster.
How do your pillows party?
Fold Your Screen
These folding screens from Ballard come in a multitude of colors and I've already spent a lot o' time playing around with different options, trying to figure out which color would work best for each room. I narrowed it down to my three favorite because I've got business to take care of and a seder to prepare for. Wishing you Hebrews and Shebrews a Happy Passover.
Hasta mañana!
images via pinterest
Four-Poster Bed
I'm working on a master bedroom, and I think what this master room needs is a four-poster bed.
Yes!
I Like This Bedroom. A Lot.
Because I don't think I could write a cohesive paragraph today, I'm just going to list all the reasons I'm crushing on this room.
In no particular order:
1. Overall casual vibe
2. Textured white walls
3. I used to be a nazi about making my bed every morning, and resisted strangling anyone who would sit on it and mess it up. Then I got lazy and stopped. Sorta like this person. I like this look. In this room.
4. Striped throw
5. velvety looking blue rug
6. cafe wood chair
7. tulip table used as nightstand
8. light fixtures
9. natural light
10. fan has me thinking this is a warm summer's day. I like that thought.
11. glossy white floors
12. and last but not least, the artwork. That's pretty much the focal point. Wonder if The Husband will let me hang a huge picture of me over our bed?
Oh yes, and Kelly is featuring more of what I stash in my purse over on her blog. Let's head over there and have a drink!
image via apt 34
Check Me Out
Like my outfit?
I think you'll like my room too.
I knew you would.
images via facehunter and unknown
Feeling a Little
This summer, I bought a Native American-type sweater at a concert and it quickly became my favorite article of clothing because its perfect fit makes me feel like it was specifically displayed for someone who freezes once the sun sets - me. The knit is pretty darn similar to the one pictured and the styling of the outfit is too good not to copy.
Maybe it'll help me stray away from the typical cutesy decor I tend to gravitate toward. Maybe.
xx
Irene
