Hey, there and happy Monday to you all! I’ve been working on the master bedroom and sitting room for the last few weeks and finally had time to take pics to share with all of you. It’s sort of scary putting rooms out there for everyone to see, because everyone is opinionated on what they like and so I share this with that thought in mind. The room feels really good to us. I decorated it for Mark and I to enjoy, a haven for us to escape to and it’s not really a big designer reveal and it might not appeal to masses of people, but it’s cozy and comfy for us.
And a disclaimer, it’s not totally done yet, the master bedroom. The sitting room is done, but the master still has a few things we’d like to complete.
Here’s where we are now! We do eventually plan to add an architectural look to the headboard wall in a square box treatment, but don’t know when we’ll get to it, hopefully in the next few months. That headboard wall will then be painted the same Moody Blue that you’ll see in the sitting room, and the top of the trey ceiling will be that same blue as well when we get to that part. That will bring the same blue into this room and help balance it all out nicely, we think!
I haven’t added any accessories to the nightstands and probably won’t add much at all, but once we finish the boxed panel look, I’ll figure out what else it needs. I’m keeping this room fairly simple and open and not adding a lot of stuff, but it does need a few more accessories to finish it off. I may add a bit of an accent color from the rug.
This room is very hard to photograph, so I took pics at different times of day, but with 3 big windows on one side of the room, the lighting is always off and I’m not a good enough photographer to deal with it that well. We get a lot of light in here, which is great. I use Lightroom for my photo editing, which does help a lot.
Wall color in here: Magnolia Home Gatherings, same color as our main color downstairs.
That colorful rug was the starting point in here and I got it online at esalerugs.com. I did a post earlier this year on the rug and the furniture we added in here, so you can read that for more information.
So, I’ve made a lot of progress since my last update post on the master. My mom and I got those Euro shams made and I added 2 more pillows, including the no sew bolster pillow I shared recently.
The bedding started with this pretty aqua coverlet from Peacock Alley I found at Tuesday morning, then I built everything else around that. I found the 2nd pillow behind the bolster at a consignment shop in Roswell, Board of Trade, and it’s a beautiful pillow and a great deal. I love these two layered together. The geometric on the Euro shams adds an interesting punch to the bedding.
My goal was to mix up fabrics and textures to create a cozy space and so far, I’m happy with the outcome. I always have a main something that gets things rolling in a room that’s done from scratch, and the rug was the first thing in this room that provided direction for colors. Then I added the bedding and other layers to to the bed, mixing fabrics that I liked together. Overall, I wasn’t going for high impact, but more monochromatic and relaxing with nothing too jarring. The soft tones all work together to create a feeling we love in here.
We still love our choice of bed and the other furniture in here. The bed is from Kincaid and the nightstands and chest of drawers is from Universal Furniture. I added simple accessories to the chest and canvas prints of our wedding in Savannah.
The bench at the end of the bed is from Wayfair (affiliate link).
Notice the curtains are hung!
I had drapes made from a local shop, Fringe Benefits. I’ve used Connie for all my window treatments in the last 5 years and she does a great job. She charges $55 per panel for labor, such a reasonable price. I bought the fabric from a local fabric store I love, Fabric & Fringe Warehouse and had Fringe Benefits make them for me. I also got the Greek Key trim from F&F and added that myself with fabric glue. I love how they turned out! Really finishes off the room.
You’ve seen the painted vanity, but I also painted the vintage mirror I found and I love it too. I left the eagle on the mirror with the natural patina it had when I bought it. I love this little vanity and stool and it’s a perfect spot for me to put on my makeup. I found that vintage mirror at Queen of Hearts Antiques in Marietta a few years ago. It’s a great place to browse for treasures!
I already had those faux orange flowers in glass, so added them on the vanity for an accent punch of color. I may add a few more things in this burnt orange hue around the room later, since that color is found in the rug.vI really like how the vanity looks with the new navy paint (Magnolia Home Silos District) and the fabric I added on there.
Notice my vintage Clairol makeup mirror, a throw back to the 70’s. The vanity sits right outside the sitting room in this little corner by the window.
I try to keep this vanity cleaned off, but it’s where things seem to collect.
I think the eagle on top has the right patina just as he is.
The new panels really do finish off the room!
Here’s a shot from the sitting room looking to the master bedroom with lots of sunlight coming in. It’s a beautiful space and we are so enjoying it.
Wall color: Magnolia Home Gatherings, same color as our whole main house color inside.
And here’s a peek at the new sitting area, all finished! I cannot get great pics in here, it’s so hard with the way the light comes in, but one day I’ll try again. The walls are painted Sherwin Williams Moody Blue, as well as the ceiling.
Those Bernhardt chairs are gorgeous in here and we are still very thankful that I got to work with them on this project. These Sabine swivel chairs have been so nice in this space, not too big, but very cozy. Another big shout out to Bernhardt for partnering with me on this room.
I added this cream fluffy rug in the room to offset the wood floors and the moody paint color on the walls. We love it! So soft underfoot and it really adds a cozy factor to the room. It’s from Wayfair and I have it linked in my Shop My Home tab, but it no longer is showing available on that link.
That pretty fouta was sent to me from Fouta Colors, a company that benefits Helping Mamas, a non-profit here in Atlanta. I liked their mission statement, so check them out if you like these. You can use them for tablecloths, runners, towel, lots of great ideas.
The colors are showing way brighter in this photo than it really looks in person, but here are the painted doors (Sherwin Williams Oyster Bay). This all looks way better in person than is showing here too. I wish I could capture it better.
The TV cabinet is from Homegoods. Again, I’m keeping this space as uncluttered as possible so not adding anything else in here.
Here’s a closer look at the Charlotte Terrell print that Mark got me for Christmas last year and I had framed. I love it on this wall. Landscapes have always been a favorite of mine.
And this winter original watercolor that Mark had framed is on the other side of the TV. It’s so pretty on this wall color too.
I wish I could photograph it accurately, but hope this gives you an idea. I’m going to do a better photoshoot one day! These are taken with my big camera and tripod, but with all the light coming in, it’s very hard to get it perfect. You can see the new drapes in here too. I just love this botanical print fabric in this luscious teal shade. I think it’s by Waverly.
Here’s a closer look at the ottoman, also from Bernhardt. We love this cozy set up in the sitting room and use it often! I sit in here many days with my computer.
We love all the windows in both these rooms, they let in so much light.
Here’s a look at the fabric up close. It’s got such great colors and I love the birds and botanical feel. It’s called Tucker Resist Flint by Waverly and I found a link to it online.
Drapes add such a wonderful layer to a room and frame those hard edges of windows.
I’m so glad we painted the ceiling too, it just creates a cozy cocoon in here.
Mark’s computer station is tucked here in the corner of the sitting room. He didn’t have room in his man cave for this, so it ended up here and I’m OK with that. This is an old oak desk that I’ve had for 25+ years and it’s a cute piece so fits in here fine. I recovered the chair seat in the same fabric as the master bedroom panels.
One of Mark’s daughters drew these portraits of Mark and the 4 girls and it hangs above his desk.
One more look out to the master from the sitting area. It feels very serene to us.
Mark brought that fan with him to our new house and it fits in there just fine. It’s sort of an Art Deco look, his fave and I think it fits in this room very well.
So, that’s a look at where we are now with the master bedroom and sitting room. I’m calling the sitting room completely done, but we have a little more to do in the master bedroom before it has all the layers I’d like to do in there. I’m not going to add much more, we are really enjoying a less busy look in this space. One thing I do want to add is more real plants. I love plants and they add so much life to a room. But, for now it sure feels good to us! We love this space and how it feels for us.
Thanks for stopping by! Hope you enjoyed this update post on the master bedroom.
By the way, here’s an affiliate link for the rug we have in our master bedroom:
And here’s the same rug from Wayfair (affiliate link).
Hi, ur bedroom is beautiful. I have one suggestion to make and plz don’t take it as there is something wrong or unfinished in ur bedroom. Have you thought about painting ur tray ceiling? The same color as your ottoman? Or whatever color u like. I think it would add even more more cozy to ur bedroom. Just paint the indented part. Not the whole ceiling. If you don’t like, it can be repainted. Use photoshop first, to get an idea of what it would look like. If u don’t know photoshop, ask someone who does. A dark color painted onto the tray ceiling would help balance off the wonderful bright light ur room receives and help you with the photos. Photoshop would help you with photos too.
Again, ur bedroom is cozy and serene, I love it! Also loved the update on ur family!
HI, Diane, thank you and no I didn’t take it wrong at all, you just read our minds! I totally forgot to add that part, but we are painting the trey ceiling very top the same color as the sitting room, Moody Blue, as well as the box treatment we are going to add later. I’ll go back and add that to my post, I tried to remember everything but forgot to put that part. Adding the same paint color in the bedroom for those 2 areas as the sitting room will really pull it all together, we think!
Beautiful and serene master and sitting area. I think it looks awesome!!!
I am also enjoying an “ uncluttered” look in all my rooms these days. It just makes life more simple!
By the way, I am going to be in Marietta next week and would love to meet you. I have followed your blog for many years. 😊
Hi, Joan, how about emailing me and we can see about that: [email protected]
Rhoda,
I love the color and the detail you have used on both rooms. Looks amazing. I noticed the shams on the pillows are the same fabric I looked at at one time. This inspires me to want to move on our bedroom.
Thanks for sharing your work….. I love it and think it is amazing.
Thank you, Andrea, we do need to get going in your house again, so just let me know and I’ll make some time to do that.
Love both rooms Rhoda, they give off such a sense of serenity and warmth which seems perfect to me for a bed/sitting room. My favorite things are the photos of y’all from your wedding trip that are hanging over the tall chest but I see many other things I like very much, (such as the drapery fabric in the sitting room). I won’t name them all because my first sentence sums it up nicely. Great job!
Thank you so much! We are really enjoying our serene and cozy space and it sure feels good to us.
It is gorgeous! It’s way better than a “designer reveal.” Well done! I love those colors and the serene atmosphere that comes across in your photos.
Thank you, Marianne, I always think my spaces don’t measure up to all the gorgeous room reveals I see out there, so it is a bit scary to put it all out there.
Your entire space is beautiful. Downstairs is too, and I love the cameo appearances of Holly.
Thank you Renee, I appreciate the kind words. Holly seems to make a lot of cameos these days.
I think your room looks very pretty and homey. Nice place to hang out with each other. I wouldn’t think to much about what other people think….if you and Mark love it that’s all that matters. I d love to see more pictures of Holly. She is so pretty
Does she ever come inside your home ? I have two Goldens…..gotta love our doggiess !
Thank you, Linda, I appreciate that. We do love it! Holly doesn’t come inside much, she stays on the porch and she sleeps in the basement at night. She has a good life though.
Love it!
Rhoda I appreciate the chatty, personal connection you make in every post. It feels like a visit with a friend next door, who’s got a budget and pace that real people have! Since I’m a blue person I adore it all, and how new and old mix beautifully.
HI, Andrea, thank you so much! That’s how I like to share because I really am a real person just like all of you and you’re right, we can’t do it all at one time. It does take time and budgeting to create a home we love.
Just beautiful! How do you vacuum the white, fluffy rug?
HI, Kate, I have a smallish vacuum cleaner, an Oreck, and I can vacuum it with that. We are not wearing shoes on the rug, so that should help too to keep it mostly clean.
Your bedroom & sitting room have turned out so nicely. I kept wondering how you were able to start & stop with the sitting room wall color (which I love, by the way). Then I noticed in one picture that the sitting room is defined by a wall and large opening. That is perfect and I can see why you like spending time in there. You have done a nice job of decorating this area as well as decorating your whole house.
Thank you, Linda, yes there is a wall/cased opening going into the sitting room, so it’s a separate room and was fun to do it different, but coordinating.
Hi Rho,
Your bedroom and sitting room look amazing. Love the fabrics and colors. Keeping things simple is the way to go. As always beautiful.
Judy
Thank you, Judy, we love it!
Everything looks beautiful, Rhoda! I love your soft, seen color palette. I, too, have gone in a monochrome color scheme in my master.
I love that you have a sitting room off your master. I’ve been tempted to make an opening between our bedroom and the bedroom on the other side of that wall to create a sitting room. Seeing yours helps me envision it better.
Y’all are doing a wonderful job of creating a cozy nest for the two of you. I can’t wait to see the headboard wall when it’s finished. xo
Hi, Sharon, thanks so much and for stopping by. That sitting room was a nice bonus for our bedroom and we are so glad to have it. I think putting an opening to another bedroom would be a great idea too.
Rhoda you have such a talent with using colour. I love how your whole house flows beautifully. It’s amazing what you have done in such a short time living there.
Thank you, Debbie, we really have done a lot and it feels so good.
Great job choosing colors, fabrics, furniture. Would be hard for me to leave to go to work… LOL So livable and I like this look as well as any high-end design photos you post (although those are good to see, too).
Thank you, Becky, my home is not high end designer, but it definitely feels good to us, so I’m so glad y’all like it too!
Very cozy. You give me such great ideas on how to decorate my home. Thank you for sharing your post with us.
Have a blessed day!
Thank you, Melinda, I’m so glad! That makes me happy and I’ve achieved my goal with my blog when you say that.
Looks fantastic, Rhoda! Your use of color always helps me think outside the box! I think most of us appreciate reveals that inspire us to dream what is attainable in our own homes rather than always feeling like we can never measure up! Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you, Erin, I appreciate your encouragement so much!
Love it! You both are so very talented and have worked so hard to make this house your home. Thank you for always sharing the paint colors, hardware choices, etc. in case some of us want to copy your fabulous ideas! Keep the pictures coming!
Thank you, Kathy, I appreciate that and I enjoy sharing with all of you!
Rhoda your home is so warm and inviting. I love the extra bonus space off your bedroom. What a great nook! You have done so much to your home in such a short time. Love everything about it ❤️
thank you, Lynne, we really have done a lot in a year. When I look back at where we were last year this time, I can definitely see that. It’s nice to be going into the Holidays again this year with so much completed.
Beautiful!
I’m curious about the gorgeous rug in your bedroom. Will you share what size it is?
HI, Jill, that rug is a 9×12. I linked it in a previous post, but if you can’t find it and would like the link, I’ll share again. It was a rug we could both agree on, so that started the whole color scheme in here.