Welcome to all of you who are coming from the Hooked on Houses home tour. Hope you enjoy a tour of our master bedroom.
Welcome to the master! This is walking in the door looking at the king size sleighbed. Our bedroom is not HUGE, but adequately sized and we have quite a bit of furniture in here, but somehow we’ve made it work. I’ve showed a few pics in here before, but with the changes recently made, I thought I’d show you the whole thing, top to bottom. Before we go any further, wall color is Sherwin Williams Blonde. I know someone will ask! For all you girls who love the details, there are lots of pics to look at.
“Chester” is home and in place now and boy, howdy…do we love it. Talk about lots of storage, it holds all the socks, underwear, and workout clothes we have. My hubby didn’t see it until we picked it up & he was very happy with it.
You can see coming in the doorway is a huge French armoire. It fits nicely in this little nook and even though it’s big, it doesn’t get in the way. You’ll see more of it in a minute. The new chest just fits on this wall and I really love how they all work together. 1880’s French armoire and probably this chest is from around the 1950’s. As I mentioned earlier, when we picked the piece up, on the back is a tag from Thomasville. No date, but I think it’s at least 50-60 years old. Great condition. I just can’t stress enough how much I love these old pieces of furniture. If there’s one suggestion I could make to any of you younger gals starting a new house….build your bones with antiques. You won’t be sorry!
These older pieces are made SO sturdy and SO much better than anything out there new today. As I’ve said before, what could you get NEW for $400?? Not much, that’s for sure. Some crappy furniture, no doubt.
Check out the new lamps! I just love these cute little things. Have you ever seen something in a store & couldn’t get it out of your mind? That’s what happened with these lamps. I had some on our nightstands that I got 3 years ago, not expensive lamps at all & thought that I would eventually replace them. I was shopping a few weeks ago at Homegoods and spotted 2 of these lamps on clearance for $25, a great price. I didn’t get them, decided I didn’t need to spend the money. So, while I was out last week shopping for my client, there they were again. Still didn’t get them. But they kept nagging at me, so the next day I jumped in the car to see if they were still there. One was…for $18! Of course, I snapped it up, but was bummed there was only one, so I called the other Homegoods and they had another one. Turns out it depends on the date on how the mark-downs go, so that one was only marked down to $25. That’s fine too…regular price on them were $50 each, so I did get a great deal. Look how wonderful they look in here. It really makes a difference in the room just putting these lamps in too.
Nightstands are old too, probably from the 40’s or 50’s. They have 3 neat drawers inside that close away. Did I mention I love the new lamps? OK, I did.
Just in case anyone needs an idea on how to cover a boxspring on a sleighbed. This is fabric that I bought just enough of to sew onto a fitted sheet. It covers the boxspring perfectly so that when it shows, it’s not ugly! Mostly it’s under the coverlet, but a little of it peeks out.
You can see coming in the doorway is a huge French armoire. It fits nicely in this little nook and even though it’s big, it doesn’t get in the way. You’ll see more of it in a minute. The new chest just fits on this wall and I really love how they all work together. 1880’s French armoire and probably this chest is from around the 1950’s. As I mentioned earlier, when we picked the piece up, on the back is a tag from Thomasville. No date, but I think it’s at least 50-60 years old. Great condition. I just can’t stress enough how much I love these old pieces of furniture. If there’s one suggestion I could make to any of you younger gals starting a new house….build your bones with antiques. You won’t be sorry!
These older pieces are made SO sturdy and SO much better than anything out there new today. As I’ve said before, what could you get NEW for $400?? Not much, that’s for sure. Some crappy furniture, no doubt.
Check out the new lamps! I just love these cute little things. Have you ever seen something in a store & couldn’t get it out of your mind? That’s what happened with these lamps. I had some on our nightstands that I got 3 years ago, not expensive lamps at all & thought that I would eventually replace them. I was shopping a few weeks ago at Homegoods and spotted 2 of these lamps on clearance for $25, a great price. I didn’t get them, decided I didn’t need to spend the money. So, while I was out last week shopping for my client, there they were again. Still didn’t get them. But they kept nagging at me, so the next day I jumped in the car to see if they were still there. One was…for $18! Of course, I snapped it up, but was bummed there was only one, so I called the other Homegoods and they had another one. Turns out it depends on the date on how the mark-downs go, so that one was only marked down to $25. That’s fine too…regular price on them were $50 each, so I did get a great deal. Look how wonderful they look in here. It really makes a difference in the room just putting these lamps in too.
Nightstands are old too, probably from the 40’s or 50’s. They have 3 neat drawers inside that close away. Did I mention I love the new lamps? OK, I did.
Just in case anyone needs an idea on how to cover a boxspring on a sleighbed. This is fabric that I bought just enough of to sew onto a fitted sheet. It covers the boxspring perfectly so that when it shows, it’s not ugly! Mostly it’s under the coverlet, but a little of it peeks out.
I used a cream mattelasse coverlet and shams and bought all the fabric separately for pillows. The paisley and stripe came from Calico Corners. My mom sewed all my pillows for me. Ordered these blue/yellow botanicals off Ebay and had them framed at Hobby Lobby. 1/2 price frames and a new mat and I was all set. They have great framing deals if you buy their 1/2 prices frames and let them put it all together.
Pillows closer
Looking from the bathroom. You can see we don’t have a lot of walking room in here, but it’s cozy and works for us. I could shoot the builder who didn’t push the outside wall out in that corner. They could have easily made the house square over there to accomodate more space in here. And I really hate only having one window in here.
There’s enough room in this little corner for a chair and ottoman. My mom sewed this slipcover several years ago and did a great job. Luckily the fabric I chose goes with a lot. I’d love to do a cream slipcover eventually, although with sitting here and lounging, it would probably have to be washed all the time. Found those 2 plaid pillows at a yardsale for $1 each. Mom made my window treatments too. All the oil paintings in here were found at yardsales.An old china cabinet is perfect for hiding the TV. I did a makeover on this one last year and posted it here. You can see the changes it went through from when I first found it at an antiques place, all beat up. I used fabric on the doors that are from the pillow shams. Closeup of window treatment.
Pillows closer
Looking from the bathroom. You can see we don’t have a lot of walking room in here, but it’s cozy and works for us. I could shoot the builder who didn’t push the outside wall out in that corner. They could have easily made the house square over there to accomodate more space in here. And I really hate only having one window in here.
There’s enough room in this little corner for a chair and ottoman. My mom sewed this slipcover several years ago and did a great job. Luckily the fabric I chose goes with a lot. I’d love to do a cream slipcover eventually, although with sitting here and lounging, it would probably have to be washed all the time. Found those 2 plaid pillows at a yardsale for $1 each. Mom made my window treatments too. All the oil paintings in here were found at yardsales.An old china cabinet is perfect for hiding the TV. I did a makeover on this one last year and posted it here. You can see the changes it went through from when I first found it at an antiques place, all beat up. I used fabric on the doors that are from the pillow shams. Closeup of window treatment.
Covered the lampshade with some silk plaid. A side table and magazine rack, both from yardsales are on either side.
Closeup of the painted armoire. I used some leftover wall paint from one of the test quarts from my downstairs blue bathroom. Went over it with a little woodstain to tone down the blue a bit. Added a few stencils too.
One of the yardsale oil paintings.
Here’s the top of that French armoire. This is one of my favorite antiques. It’s a monster and really a pretty piece. You can see how close to the 9′ ceiling it comes.
Again, you won’t find anything like this brand new.
Closeup of the painted armoire. I used some leftover wall paint from one of the test quarts from my downstairs blue bathroom. Went over it with a little woodstain to tone down the blue a bit. Added a few stencils too.
One of the yardsale oil paintings.
Here’s the top of that French armoire. This is one of my favorite antiques. It’s a monster and really a pretty piece. You can see how close to the 9′ ceiling it comes.
Again, you won’t find anything like this brand new.
My dear friend, Maureen, from Georgia gave me the 3 Italian prints next to the vanity. I love them! This is her own photography from her trip to Italy and she knew I loved these.
The vanity where I put on my makeup, another older piece. Do you see a pattern here?
Closeup of the mirror detail. I love this piece too. Drawer detail. I just can’t get off my soapbox about buying antique pieces. I really did think when I was younger that antiques were way outta my league, but I found out they truly are not. You can get a nice older piece for about the same as a junky newer piece in many cases. If you haven’t tried antiques, think about it! Using old and new is what makes a home have that collected over time feel and not like you’ve gone furniture shopping in a weekend.
The vanity where I put on my makeup, another older piece. Do you see a pattern here?
Closeup of the mirror detail. I love this piece too. Drawer detail. I just can’t get off my soapbox about buying antique pieces. I really did think when I was younger that antiques were way outta my league, but I found out they truly are not. You can get a nice older piece for about the same as a junky newer piece in many cases. If you haven’t tried antiques, think about it! Using old and new is what makes a home have that collected over time feel and not like you’ve gone furniture shopping in a weekend.
Hope you enjoyed the master bedroom tour. This is where we spend a lot of time and I wanted to make it a haven and it truly is. As I mentioned before, my hubby loves deep blue, so I decided to do blue and golden yellow in here. Those are a natural combo and I didn’t have any trouble finding fabrics. We’ve really enjoyed it. I think the addition of “chester” and the new lamps really make it special now.
I’m working this week with our church’s Backyard Bible Clubs, so will be very busy every morning. It’s sort of like Vacation Bible School. Have a great week!
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Natalie says
How beautiful and INVITING! I love your colors and all of your furniture!! I agree with you on building your base of furniture with antiques. I bought a few pieces when hubby and I first got married and those are the ones we get the MOST compliments on!! You have such an eye for detail — COME TO TAMPA!!! 🙂
Blissful Nikki says
WOW! What an amazingly beautiful room. If I could get speachless, this would be me speachless…………………..lol! There are so many things I like about it, but that Armoire is just STUNNING! I have always loved this color combination,a nd you pulled it off beautifully. Great job, you deserve a very big pat on the back! You should be very proud!
Laura @ the shorehouse. says
Great post!!
I'm loving that blue paint that's peeking at me from your bathroom! And I am 110% with you on the old furniture. The first piece of "real" furniture I ever bought was not from Ikea (though I have spent my time & money there!)…it was from an auction and was (is) a fantastic antique ice cream parour table that I will never get rid of.
Sher's Creative Expressions says
I love your master and all of your antiques. I am just in the beginning stages of re-decorating our master bedroom. We’ve been in this new house 8 years and have yet to do our master bedroom. I have, however, done the girl’s bedrooms twice-over already!! Now it’s mom and dad time!! I have purchased several items and am still in the “decorating” in my mind stage. . . before I begin to paint.
I adore antiques too, however, don’t you find that there is a musty smell to them? How do you eliminate that smell?
Blessings,
Sher
abeachcottage says
hi Rhoda so many lovely touches in there and so beautifully kept too, you’ve inspired me to really finish off my bedroom so I can get a tour of it posted on my blog!
i love the makeover on the tv unit, I am off to have a look at that post, as you can imagine I am very interested to see how you did it..
i love the sleigh bed too, imagine sinking into that at the end of a long day…delightful!
Sarah
A Hint of Home says
Your master is beautiful. I love the colors you chose. All your furniture pieces are treasures in deed.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Smelling Coffee says
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your lovely home and ideas with us! I always look forward to what you have to show/teach us. 🙂
PamperingBeki says
Hey, nice lamps. 😉
Rhoda you have so much talent and such an eye for details!
Enjoy the Backyard Bible Club! We did that this summer also.
Dena ~ swaddlecottage says
Hi Rhoda,
I love your master bedroom! Everything in you home has such an elegant touch 🙂
Hugs,
Dena
Darlene says
What a beautiful master bedroom….it is just so cozy and comfy looking. I love the colors you have used in the blues/yellows and all the details just pop. Our master is tiny but I really need to do a make-over on it starting with getting a new bed!!!
Sue says
Hi Rhoda,
Your Master Bedroom turned out just beautiful. I really love the view from the bathroom picture. The flower pictures that you had framed are gorgeous. It is hard to find good blue and white pictures.
Thanks for the tour sweetie.
Hugs,
Sue
Mary says
So beautiful! I, too, love the lamps, and you know how I feel about antiques! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
xoxo,
Mary
Sandi McBride says
Such beautiful furniture…I love antiques, it is so much better made than the junk they pass off as wood today. I love the Sleigh bed…and the touches of the different blues is fantastic. You’ve done a great job with it, I love it! I know, like it matters how I feel about it, lol…I’m sure you love it too!
hugs
Sandi
Robyn says
Rhonda! Love it all! I love that most is antiqued or found pieces that you mastered into your liking! You clever thing!
Hugs,
Robyn
Come by and say hello when you can!
Tonja says
It looks great! You have done a great job pulling it all together! Your talent is showing!!!!
ugagirl30 says
Love the antiques. Your mom did a fabulous job on those gorgeous drapes. “Chester” looks right at home there.
Sarah says
I love your master, and thanks for sharing the color…but what color is in the bathroom? -s
Jeanne says
Your decorating is awesome. I love your colors as well as the great furniture. Antiques are my passion.
Great job,
Jeanne
Merrie. says
what a beautiful home; I love the colors of your bedroom; you really have a talent for decorating. Merrie
Karen says
I love your furniture too! Wow! I was just saying to my husband, we have accumulated quite a few antiques now. We just got a “gossip bench” and it is in my foyer with an antique buffet. Great job!~