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    Mid-Century Bedroom Reveal

    February 3, 2017 by Ashley Mayes 37 Comments

    Two reveals within just a few days? Actually, three reveals if you are counting the $87 Minimal Modern Bathroom Nook Reveal from last week.  I've been a bit of a busy bee lately trying to wrap all these spaces up. Today, I am so excited to share our Mid-Century Bedroom with you all. It's a bit, or a lot, Mid-Century; a bit, or a lot, plant-filled; and feels like us. It makes me smile every time I see the corner of the room from the hallway.

    Check out this Mid-Century Bedroom. It has a DIY vintage mid-century bench, and eclectic but minimal touches throughout!

    If you are a longtime reader, then you might have seen our Light and Airy Aqua Bedroom. It was one of the first projects that we did and one of the first where I realized that I LOVED the process of starting, conceptualizing, DIYing and finishing a space. We really enjoyed that space (and so did many of you); but, of course, our styles change over time.

    Sometime around two years ago, we slowly starting changing that original space. I'm not sure what piece came first or when the space started looking completely different, but I'd say it happened when I started really honing in on my love of mid-century pieces.

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    Dresser styling with a round mirror and plants.

    Throw (Gray)| Round Mirror | Brass Vase (similar) | Floor Mirror (similar) | Light

    I found the dresser (above) on Craigslist for around $50. We started playing musical furniture pieces and then I found an amazing vintage headboard at a garage sale.

    Check out this Mid-Century Bedroom. It has a DIY vintage mid-century bench and lots of plants.

    Rug (similar) | Nightstand | Bench (see DIY) | Lamp

    Don't hate me for telling you that I paid $15 for the headboard. Crazy beans, right?!

    Anyways, the layers just kept changing and, for awhile, I couldn't figure out how to make the pieces work together.

    Love pillows? I do too! Check out how I styled them in this eclectic, mid-century inspired bedroom.

    Comforter | Lumbar (similiar) | Mudcloth Pillows | Euro Shams (similar)

    I tried to makeover the bedroom for the One Room Challenge last spring but ran into complications with timing. I did make progress with the space through that challenge, yet the space didn't feel cohesive to me.

    Vintage dresser styling in this mid-century bedroom

    I do the best when I can collect pieces over time. If I try to force pieces, then the end result just feels a bit more forced.

    Check out this Mid-Century Bedroom. It has a DIY vintage mid-century bench, and eclectic but minimal touches throughout!

    Throw | Bed Frame | Vintage Headboard (similar) | Rug (similar) | Light

    So, since May of last year, I've been thinking about this space. I've been slowly adding a piece here or there. It slowly started to come together. Each added piece felt right.

    The piece that made everything click into place was the overhead light. I adore the brushed brass and how the steel mimics the steel of the leaning mirror that we've had forever.

    I was nervous when I ordered it because it comes in three sizes and I wasn't sure which one would be best. The smallest option was the one that I picked and  it's the perfect size for our low ceilings.

    TV hanging above a mid-century vintage dresser. Come over to see more of this room.

    Mounting the tv on the wall drastically changed the look of this little corner. I'm really surprised at that fact, but it's true. I think being able to put something on the dresser to take the visual interest off the tv is what makes it work.

    Lots of texture in this mid-century bedroom.

    I felt like I couldn't find the perfect bed linen combination and then I just said screw it. Funny thing is that my friend, Bridget was saying that she had to purge some decor items. I'd been eyeing some rust mud cloth pillows for quite some time but just hadn't pulled the trigger and ordered them. Anyways, I was thrilled to buy them from her because I've been eyeing them for months from The Ivory Gull (where Bridget bought them).

    In my mind, I pictured the pillows working in our eat-in kitchen on the bench seat. When I opened the box though, I just knew they were the missing link to the bedroom.

    I love it when that type of thing happens.

    How To Style a Round Nightstand

    Lamps | Basket (similar) | Coin Tray | Nightstand | Headboard (similar)

    How to style underneath a tv in a bedroom

    The curtains used to be in our living room and, although they'd still work great in there, I'm loving them in our master. Forever ago, I did a simple DIY for the bamboo shades (see the fencing to bamboo shades post for the tutorial) and it's working fine still. Eventually, we will probably spring for some sort of custom roman shade (because we do have to pull the shades down at night) but, for right now, this setup is working for us.

    Check out this Mid-Century Bedroom. It has a DIY vintage mid-century bench, and eclectic but minimal touches throughout!

    I think my DIY vintage rug to bench really adds some interest to the end of the bed. We like having a bench in our room to put on and take off shoes. I had a plain one in there for awhile and it was just kinda blah. When I saw the torn and dirty rug on eBay - I just knew it would be perfect for recovering the bench.

    Add texture to your room by upholstering a plain bench with a vintage distressed rug.

    I've said that I'm never going to be a collector of stuff. I just can't handle having to keep it up nor storing it all. BUT, I do find myself drawn to the vintage pocket change trays.

    Brass coin tray on nightstand - Nightstand styling idea

    I didn't even know that I loved them until a few years ago when another blogging friend (Cassie) shared one on her blog. I begged her to sell it to me and she was a super sweetheart and just mailed it to me.

    After that, I looked for them here and there at flea markets. Interestingly enough, the next time I found one in person was with Kyla (another blogger) while we where at the Randolph Street Flea Market in Chicago.

    Both of those treasures made it to this room. Now I know that the brass trays used to be pretty popular and you can always find them on Etsy. I told Luke that I'm not going to buy one off of there though because the ones that I have in my house have to have a fun story behind them. =)

    TV styling in bedroom with a vintage dresser
    Amazing brass and steel light in mid-century bedroom design.

    I've had this fiddle leaf fig for about six months now and it's going strong. I'm afraid to move it so I just gently rotate it every once in awhile. On watering day, I move it for a day and then move it right back. Can't mess with a good thing, right?

    Check out this Mid-Century Bedroom. It has a DIY vintage mid-century bench and lots of plants.
    Style a dresser with pieces of jewelry or things (like a candle) that you use everyday!

    I've been using the trays below the tv for my everyday jewelry. I take off my ring and earrings when I get home and plop them right there. I used to use a little cup (and I do have a small jewelry organizer) but I like just having them sitting on the tray.

    Lots of layers and plants in this mid-century bedroom.

    How to style a dresser in a bedroom

    Brass Tray | White Platter
    Check out this Mid-Century Bedroom. It has a DIY vintage mid-century bench, and eclectic but minimal touches throughout!
    Vintage rug to a cool upholstered bench. Get the full how-to!
    Mid-century dresser with hanging tv, etc.

    Here's a really good view of the open bathroom nook. I'd love to eventually do a BIG renovation on the bathroom/closet, but for now it at least kind of goes with the bedroom.

    Have an empty corner in a bedroom or your house? How about adding a large FAUX plant?

    I know I'm going to get questions on this large planter. Isn't it fabulous? I ran into Marshalls to get a towel and ended up coming home with two giant fake planters. We have a few areas in our house that are pretty dark and I knew that they would be perfect accent pieces for those areas. The rest of the plants in our room are real, but this large palm (is it a palm?) is fake; although I do think it looks real.

    How to style a mid-century dresser
    Nightstand styling on a round nightstand

     I plopped some flowers in a vase for our nightstand and called it good. Have you ever seen dried flowers that look like the live ones on our nightstand? Do share, if so! I'd love to be able to add some that would look good all year around.

    Round brass mirror over dresser with minimal styling
    Mid Century Bedroom with lots of texture and pillows

    I guess one of the only things I haven't chatted about is the skull. I'd been on a hunt for one for about a year and a half. Early in the fall, I found it at a flea market and it's been above our bed ever since.

    Check out this Mid-Century Bedroom. It has a DIY vintage mid-century bench, and eclectic but minimal touches throughout!

    I think that's just about everything in our bedroom. We are absolutely thrilled with the space and are 100% ok with it taking years to get a space that we love. Sometimes, it just takes time and that makes it even better.

    Light and Bright bedroom with mid-century vintage furniture
    *This is not a sponsored post but Lamps.Com did provide the amazing ceiling light for this reveal. I truly love it and love working with companies that I'd 100% recommend.

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    1. Cassie Bustamante

      February 03, 2017 at 6:42 am

      i am a kajillion thousand 100 percent in love with this room!!!! it is incredible, ashley! i love everything about it!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 09, 2017 at 8:44 am

        Thanks Cassie!! It's so us now and I feel right at home.

        Reply
    2. Brynne | The Gathered Home

      February 03, 2017 at 8:31 am

      Oh my gosh Ashley! This space is incredible!!! Your textile mixing is out of this world, and I love all the warm colors with the bright wall color! And that light!!! Wonderful job, my friend!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 09, 2017 at 8:45 am

        Blushing over here. I can't believe you mentioned the textile mixing... that is the hardest thing in the world for me!! Thanks Brynne!

        Reply
    3. Charlotte

      February 03, 2017 at 9:11 am

      Nailed it. This room just glows with your style.

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 09, 2017 at 8:45 am

        Thank Charlotte! I'm happy to have it finished and just be us.

        Reply
    4. Carol @ CAD INTERIORS

      February 03, 2017 at 9:40 am

      It turned out so beautiful, and so you!!! Great story behind your brass coin tray collection. 🙂 Love the textiles and all the plants. The new light fixture ties into the dark color of your bathroom vanity! Gorgeous room, Ashley!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 09, 2017 at 8:46 am

        Thanks Carol! Best compliment ever to say that it's so me, right?! I love the coin collection (is it a collection when I just have two?).=)

        Reply
    5. Holly

      February 03, 2017 at 10:21 am

      I love the light wall and warm wood contrast! Could you tell me the name of your wall color?

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 09, 2017 at 8:46 am

        Thanks Holly! Simply White by Valspar. It's a bright white that pulls a blue undertone.

        Reply
    6. Breanna Bertolini

      February 03, 2017 at 10:23 am

      LOVE everything about this room! The bench turned out so good! And that new light is gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 09, 2017 at 8:47 am

        Thanks girl! I love how the bench turned out... it's the perfect little bit of interest.

        Reply
    7. Steph @ One Mile Home Style

      February 03, 2017 at 11:57 am

      This room is gorgeous Ashley!!! I love, love, love those nightstands!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 09, 2017 at 8:47 am

        Thanks Steph! The nightstands were a must-have last year... I fell in love with them!

        Reply
    8. Régine from The 256 Project

      February 03, 2017 at 3:07 pm

      I LOVE that ceiling lamp. All around, love the simplicity of the room.

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 09, 2017 at 8:48 am

        That ceiling light just made the room! Thanks so much Regine!

        Reply
    9. Gretchen@BoxyColonial

      February 03, 2017 at 7:42 pm

      What a fabulous space! That light fixture really does make the room, and I want to come walk on that rug....I'm finding the texture irresistibly appealing. Great job--love every bit of it!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 09, 2017 at 8:48 am

        Thanks Gretchen. totally agree, that ceiling light--- just perfection.

        Reply
    10. Julia@Cuckoo4Design

      February 05, 2017 at 1:40 pm

      OH M G! Ashley, you outdid yourself. It's so so pretty!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 09, 2017 at 8:48 am

        Thanks Julia! It finally feels done and like us!

        Reply
    11. Corinna - ADesignerAtHome

      February 12, 2017 at 4:00 pm

      I need all your amazing textiles! Rug, blanket, pillow- AH!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 20, 2017 at 6:54 am

        Gosh girl, you have amazing textiles yourself! Thanks though!

        Reply
    12. Kris_D

      February 18, 2017 at 10:19 pm

      Love this room! I must have this rug!! Where did you get it?

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        February 20, 2017 at 6:58 am

        The rug is so old so I couldn't link it up. Sorry!

        Reply
    13. Genna McCarthy

      July 20, 2017 at 12:24 pm

      Hi! What color/kinds of woods are the furniture you have in this room? I love the glowy, rich color the light brings out of the headboard and nightstand in picture 25.

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        July 23, 2017 at 2:06 pm

        A light walnut. I'm drawn to that for sure!

        Reply
    14. addy

      October 01, 2017 at 3:59 pm

      Hi Ashley, I've been looking for a blue rug similar to this but the link provided doesn't work. Can you provide where you bought it from? Thanks so much.

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        October 02, 2017 at 9:30 am

        The rug is over 5 years old and isn't available any longer. There's a similar one at West Elm (affiliate link): http://rstyle.me/n/csvnc7b5yhf

        Reply
    15. Tilesbay

      December 26, 2017 at 3:24 pm

      Love this room! All around, love the simplicity of the room.

      Reply
    16. Mimi Hernandez

      October 16, 2018 at 8:50 am

      Beautiful bedroom! I too feel my style is changing and I’m finding my way so I hope to get to work with a DIY project soon. Thanks for all the tips!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        October 17, 2018 at 10:45 am

        Thanks Mimi! Hope you find time to do a DIY project soon!

        Reply

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