Guys, I'm so happy to say that our master bedroom is finished! It has taken us a few tries (from lampshades to duvet covers to curtains) to get things right, but it finally feels 'right' to us. Fair warning: I'm totally going to bombard you with pictures!
Come on in...
The footstool got a makeover with some fun fabric that I had in the basement. I finally figured out how to update the wicker hanging lamp in the corner. I brushed on bright white paint (lightly) and then used an upholstery needle and thread to cover the old edging. It was time-consuming, but totally worth it.
I still really love the DIY sunburst mirror over the bed.
Nothing is going to make that t.v. be less of an eyesore, but I enjoy the gallery wall behind it.
The floral painting was a $1.50 find at a garage sale last summer.
Greyson drew (with Luke's help) the top piece of art for Christmas for me. I'm glad I had space to incorporate it.
I like how the diy bamboo blinds pair with the updated pot and tiled plant stand. I really think the fresh plants and the texture of the bamboo make that little area over by the window.
If you want more details on the nightstands' styling, you can find that here.
There are so many DIY projects in the room. I love how they turned out and I love the fact that, with some of them, you wouldn't even know they were DIY. I love the fact that we were able to mix mid-price pieces (West Elm bed frame, dresser, etc) with DIY pieces ($30 dollar headboard, bamboo shades, no sew pillow, tiled table top, sunburst mirror, etc) to achieve something cohesive.
Now, if I could only replicate that feeling throughout our whole house. I'm not going to think about that and instead, go lay on bed and read a book. Hope ya'll have a great weekend!
Linking up to:
C.R.A.F.T., A Stroll Thru Life, Project Inspire(d), The Makers, The Winthrop Chronicles, Home Stories A-Z, Hit Me With Your Best Shot, Work It Wednesday, Fry Sauce and Grits, Liz Marie Blog, The Inspiration Gallery, Creativity Unleashed - The Bold Abode, Remodelaholic, Whipperberry, Tatertots and Jello, Sunday Soiree, Link It or Lump It, Frugal Crafty Blog Hop and East Coast Creative.
Julia@Cuckoo4Design
Stunning before and after, my favorite thing to look at! I love your bedroom. Have a great weekend.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Julia! I'm just so excited to actually have finished something!
Andi
Where did u get the rug?
Ashley Mayes
It's a chevron rug from RugsUSa. We've been really happy with the quality and when you can score a deal on their site... it's a fantastic find!
Selene Galindo
You did an awesome job! Love the colors!!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Selene!
Amy W
So so lovely! What color did you paint the walls?
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Amy! It's Rainwashed by Sherwin Williams.
Sammi @ Every Home is a Castle
I love detailed posts like this! I love the calm yet fun feel this room has. Great job!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Sammi!
Carrie
Beautiful! Love all the details you added and how they really bring the room together. Definitely looks like a great place to relax!
Ashley Mayes
Thank you!
Carmody
How pretty. Can I come over and take a nap?
Ashley Mayes
lol. Thanks Carmody!
Brynne@TheGatheredHome
I am way behind on my blog reading - this is awesome!!! I love how serene it looks! You really did do a perfect job of pulling all those elements together!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks so much Brynne!
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life
Gorgeous. I love your style and the room looks so peaceful and inviting. I would love to have you link up to my Inspire Me party tomorrow afternoon. http://www.astrollthrulife.net. Hope to see you there. Hugs, Marty
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Marty! I'll be by to linkup tomorrow. Thanks again!
Shanice
I love love love this! I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams on Fridays 😀 Hope to see you there at City of Creative Dreams Link Party
Ashley Mayes
Thank you!
Christina
This bedroom is so pretty and peaceful. I love it. I'm definitely pinning this. I found you through Link it or Lump it Link Party.
Ashley Mayes
Thank you so much! Isn't the Link It or Lump It Party, fun? Just love it!
Bre @ Average But Inspired
Your bedroom is just gorgeous. You did an amazing job. 🙂
Ashley Mayes
Thank you so much!
Angie@Echoes of Laughter
This looks amazing Ashely! You did a wonderful job and your bedroom is fabulous! Have a lovely week! Pinned it!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Angie! We stumbled through the decorating, but we ended up with something we love. Thanks again!
Heather {Woods of Bell Trees}
OH LA! This is gorgeous! You did an amazing job making your bedroom a sanctuary! LOVE!
Ashley Mayes
Lol. Thank you so much Heather!
rebecca lopez
Love how this room turned out! Gorgeous!
Ashley Mayes
Thank you!
Danielle @ Stickelberry
It's lovely! The color scheme is so peaceful. Looks like a great place to curl up and read a book & nap :o)
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Danielle! I love to read books, but I'm out on the napping. I'm one of those weird people that can't fall asleep during the day. lol
Marie
I love this! You did a fabulous job, it is so serene and beautiful. I have the same light in my daughters nursery and I adore it! Thanks for linking up to the Sunday Soiree.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Marie! That light is such a bang for your buck. I'm always amazed at how much people love it (in person and online). We've been super happy with it. Thanks again!
Bonnie
That has got to be the most amazing before and after ever. Your room is gorgeous. It's so light and airy and refreshing!
Ashley Mayes
Wow, you are too kind! Thank you so much!
Katie @ Upcycled Treasures
Wow, what a calm and beautiful bedroom! I could definitely relax in there and I love all of the projects your incorporated. Our master bedroom could certainly use some work. Thanks for sharing at The Makers!
Amy | Club Narwhal
Oh, this looks like the most perfect retreat from the world! I love the calming color scheme (and that whimsical hanging light in the corner--swoon!). This makes me want to lighten up the color palette in our room 🙂
Ashley Mayes
Thank you, Amy! That corner hanging light was a $3 garage sale find! Thanks again!
Alexis @ Persia Lou
It's gorgeous! Lovely and relaxing. The hanging wicker lamp is one of my favorite pieces.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Alexis! That wicker lamp was super annoying (it was a brown/ugly garage sale find) to get right, but I love how it turned out.
Corey @ tinysidekick
How nice to have a finished master bedroom! I feel like I'll never get to mine. Love you space. The color is so calming and again love those faux bamboo shades. Thanks for sharing at The Makers!
Ashley Mayes
I've never had a finished bedroom before, but now I'm wondering why I waited so long! Thanks Corey!
Abby
This room is completely lovely! I really love the rug, and the plants are nice fresh touch. Very nicely done!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Abby! The rug we had originally bought for the formal dining room, but we hated it in there. Funny how it was totally perfect in the master bedroom. Thanks again!
Cindy@DIYbeautify
This is beautiful! I'm in the process of redoing our Master; I love the calm feel you've invoked. Do you mind sharing your source for the rug? thanks 🙂
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Cindy! We got the rug from RUGSUSA. I think I got it during a 70% off and it was about $200. We've been super happy with it.
stephanie @ Simply Swider
This room came out perfect! I love the layering and the calm colors. Found you at the Makers!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Stephanie!
Nicole B.
I love this! All my favorite colors and it looks so clean and crisp! Beautiful!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Nicole!
Kristin T.
I have a sample can of Rainwashed as I am currently trying to decide what color to paint my master bath. I get married in two months and my fiance and I are working to make my house of six years "our" house! I love the rug and wall color!
Ashley Mayes
Rainwashed is so beautiful, because it changes throughout the day. Have fun making the house both of yours...its definitely an adventure!
Bmore Bungalow
You did a GREAT job! I really like the wall color it's so soothing, as well as the large piece of artwork.
~D
http://bmorebungalow.blogspot.com/
Ashley Mayes
Thank you!
Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com
It looks fabulous!! I'm in the middle of our master bedroom makeover right now... Especially love your light fixture! Gorgeous! Found you via Carrie's Frugal Crafty home party 🙂 Thx for the inspiration!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Kendra! The light is from Ikea (as I'm sure you know) but it's been great in there.
Carrie This Home
I love how this turned out! The little pops of yellow are just enough to bring some life into the room but not too much it becomes overwhelming. Thanks so much for linking this up to Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop. This is going to be one of my features at our next party!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Carrie! I had originally started with yellow in our living room and it go overwhelming fast! I tempered that this time around. Can't wait to be featured!
mary
i love this bedroom = what paint color is on the walls
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Mary! It's Rainwashed by Sherwin Williams.
Shannon
What a restful looking room. I bet y'all enjoy it.
Shannon ~ bohemianjunktion.com
Ashley Mayes
Thank you Shannon. Yes, we are loving it.
Nat
Very nice! Gorgeous rug under the bed.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Nat! The rug is from RugsUSa.
suzan
Wbat a beautiful bedroom you've created - looks like Scandinavian perfection to me !
Visiting from Remodelaholic
xxx
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Suzan! I love Scandinavian design... which I could find pieces that reflect that all the time. Thanks for stopping by!
Tasha @ Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Body
Ashley, this is SO pretty! You did a fabulous job. The painting and the rug are my favorite touches (don't you LOVE Rugs USA?!), and the gallery wall is fabulous. I just love it all!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Tasha! Yes, RugsUsa has been great. I know some people have had ups and downs with them, but we are 2 for 2.
Amy @ Homey Oh My!
AMAZING! I love every single detail and that pendant makes me swoon!!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Amy! I know the pendant is a hit or miss for most people, but I love it. Thanks for coming by!
Sara
I absolutely ADORE your bedroom!! The color scheme is so calming and relaxing...definitely a space where I could plop down and read a good book! I'm in the process of redoing my bedroom as well and I feel completely inspired by your design. I actually just finished updating my current dressers not too long ago that kind of remind me of your nightstands (which I LOVE!). http://www.stripesandpolkadotsblog.com/2014/04/contact-paper-furniture-update.html
Anyway awesome job!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Sara! I love the fact that I want to read a good book in there now... before not so much.
Brittany
Hi! Love love love your room! Do you remember the name of your rug? Where did you get your bedding? Thanks (:
Ashley Mayes
Hi, Thanks! The rug is Rugs USA Satara Insignia Chevron Teal Rug and the bedding is a gray/white pinstripe from Ikea (but bought off of Amazon). Hope that helps!
Judy
Quite a womderful job decorating the MB! Love the way everything goes together perfectly. It feels calm but not dark, tranquil but not drab. But I can only imagine how much work it was. Bet you wanted to fall into that lovely bed and sleep for days!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Judy! It's very tranquil and we are enjoying it.
sara
love this space! the peeks of yellow are delish and the overall room gives a lovely calming effect!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Sara! My favorite thing about the room is that is feels calming!
Dory
I love the colorful dot artwork. Where did you find it? It would go perfect in my house too!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Dory! We got it off of One Kings Lane. It's by an artist named Caroline Wright and you can frequently find it for sale on One Kings Lane or Joss and Main.
Sara
I've been searching for gray curtains JUST like yours...do you mind sharing where you got them?
Ashley Mayes
I got them at Target but it's been awhile.
Jo
This bedroom is lovely... so soothing. May I ask where you found the bed frame?
Ashley Mayes
Thank you! It's actually from West Elm.