Everyone needs a bedroom that envelopes and calms. A place of peace and rest.
I’m so, so happy with how my bedroom is turning out. Before I get to the After shots, I have to show you all the Befores. It’s just amazing now to go back and see these really awful Before shots. Hard to believe this is the same space.
I had plans all along to stencil those Ikea Ritva drapes and could see it in my head and I’m happy to say, they turned out exactly like I envisioned. What a difference hanging drapes can make. I’ve always been a fan of panels in a room, there’s just no comparison to how they cozy up a set of windows.
I love how they frame the armoire and the whole room just comes alive. One of the biggest things I’ve learned over the years is to hang drapes high and wide. When I do my tutorial on how I stenciled these drapes, I’ll point it out even more. Makes a HUGE difference in the windows!
Just take a look at the Before and After pics above and you’ll see what I mean!
And, a little on the thought process as I was figuring out what I wanted to do in here. I wasn’t ready to ditch all my old linens just yet, they were still pretty and I still like them. But, I didn’t want this room to look or feel like the old bedroom in Birmingham, for obvious reasons. Time to move on and even though this furniture has been with me for a long time, I knew that getting a new look was going to be important for me even though I was keeping some of the same linens, like the matelassé coverlet and the blue and white paisley pillows. So, out went the gold in the old room and in came green, my favorite color. Green was the perfect color to bring in the room for a nice mix that was ME.
I love my room! It’s so cozy and spacious all at the same time. I can open those bamboo blinds which by the way, came from Payless Décor. I’m a brand ambassador for them and can’t say enough about how much I love the shades I got from them. I’m about to put them on the rest of my windows too. These shades with privacy liners are easy to operate and I can open them fully for the sun to pour in.
These shades are Tibet in the Premium line at Payless.
I still love my gingham checked accent wall in khaki. It’s such a pretty backdrop to my fabrics and colors and I’m so glad I took the time to do it. Here’s the tutorial on how I did that one with paint and tape.
I brought in an original oil painting that I had of a water scene from Venice (found the painting at a yardsale in Birmingham for $25 and already had the frame I just reused) and it’s so restful and pretty above the bed in the gold frame. I have a mix in this room and I’m using what I have. Not to say I won’t change it up one day, but for now, I am loving the feel. Those blue paisley pillow shams, my mom made for me when I lived in Birmingham, and the green and white Ikat pillow is from Ballard Designs. I’m not going to keep the green fern pillow here and have plans to add a stripe to the mix eventually (show you that in a minute).
My antique French armoire fits perfectly in the middle of these windows and the mirror expands the room. That big huge green wine bottle came from Italy and I got it from a blog friend. I love watching the sun shine through it.
I have plans to paint this TV cabinet in a pretty shade of green, Annie Sloan Antibes. Just haven’t gotten around to it yet, but it was scuffed up during moving and I think a fresh green will look great. I added my 3 blue botanicals around the TV to add some interest to this wall. The palm tree in the corner came from my friend, Judy.
Another long shot of the room. Did I say how much I love it? I really, really do. There’s plenty of room in here, this room is 13 x 17 and plenty big enough for my furniture. I’m so grateful to have a nice sized room. Another big shout-out to Wayfair for providing this beautiful striped Dash and Albert rug (Fisher) (affiliate link). The rug totally set the tone for my room makeover and all the colors I wanted to bring in. The green blanket at the bottom of the bed is from Ikea.
Plenty of room for my white slipcovered chair and ottoman too.
It tucks nicely in this little corner by the window and that’s what I had planned all along too. So fun to finally have my vision come to life and now I’m actually living here. That little side table was a $5 yardsale find and has been painted a few times. Another Ikat pillow from Ballard Designs and a reader and Etsy shop owner, Judy, from 20 North Oro made that Haven pillow for me. I adore it! The lamp came from Habitat Restore for $2 and the lampshade from Ballard Designs back room. Original water color painting came from a yardsale. I hang on to my yardsale finds, as you might have noticed!
I’m totally in love with these drapes and they make this spot and even cozier place to sit.
Love having plants by the window.
I bought 3 of these pretty plates here in Atlanta at Hill Street Warehouse many years ago and always loved the subtle shades of colors in them and now they work perfectly with my bedroom color scheme and I am thrilled that I had 3 to go above all the windows. They are a nice accent.
Here’s a good close up shot of the stenciled drapes. I’ll tell you all about how I did them in a separate post, but it took me 6 days to do them. I stenciled one a day until I got them finished.
They are far from perfect, but I love them and I’ll tell you all about it later and they were so ridiculously cost effective.
Caught in the mirror.
Another BEFORE! I have to show you these because the AFTERS are pretty amazing, compared side by side.
Looking towards the vanity area. I’m so glad I ripped out that old tile and put all new flooring in here. One of the smartest things I did. Had to argue with my Daddy over that one, but glad I won! Taking out that old sink was the best decision and my antique vanity fits like a glove in this space. My chest of drawers fits nicely on that right wall coming in the door.
I added a few things to the top for now. Love my sign I bought at the Country Living Fair and plan to mount it on something eventually.
This verse means a lot to me, as you can imagine. One of my faves. He’s surely been faithful to me.
Ta-da! I finally got my old school louvered doors painted and hung back up. That was a pain in the butt to do, but they look really cute and I’m glad I salvaged them. This entire area got the beadboard wallpaper and 1×4 board treatment and it totally makes such a difference in the feel of this little 4 x 8 space.
I bought this pretty striped fabric to cover my vanity seat and to add a couple square pillows to the bed.
Tray of colognes on my vanity.
Inside my closet is quite roomy and I’m happy with a least a small walk-in. It holds all my stuff just fine.
With a long shelf above for all my purses, and 2 sets of hanging rods on either side, it’s plenty big for me.
Directly across from the closet is my small master bath. Cozy and cute.
Here’s the Before on the Master Bath
Yes, this really IS the same bathroom, believe it or not!
What a difference! It’s not big, but it’s all I need and I love waking up to it every morning.
And that’s the grand tour of the master bedroom. Looking down the hall towards the living room, you can see that little Cody dog. He loves me and follows me around too and he’s adorable. It’s fun to have him around and I’m happy to have Rhonda and Cody here to keep me company.
It’s been quite the journey to get in this place and I’m just so content and happy. Thanks to all of you for following along and watching the process. I am so excited to share it with all of you now!
I’ll be back soon to show you all the how-to’s on those stenciled drapes!
The winner of the $75 giftcard from Lowes has been posted here!
Linking to Sarah’s Before and After party.
andrea says
absolutely gorgeous!! What an incredible before and after. I LOVE seeing your before and afters, as I’ve followed along for all these months and while I knew it would be lovely, these afters are blowing me away! My favorite spot in your room is your windows flanking the armoire. I have two slim windows, very similar to these, in my master, and have long panels and an antique chest between them. It’s one of my favorite walls in my room, too =)
No Minimalist Here says
Beautiful, Rhoda! You should be so proud of the amazing transformation of your home.
xx, Sherry
Cindy Hancock says
Dear Rhoda,
I just love ALL of it! You have worked so hard and you are so deserving of the very best! God bless you in your endeavors this year!
Blessings,
Cindy
Tonya @ Love of Family & Home says
I love, love, LOVE how this room turned out Rhoda!! It is absolutely GORGEOUS!! Those stenciled drapes are fabulous too!! Can’t wait to see the tutorial!
Denise In Bloom says
I love how your bedroom turned out! I love seeing your style emerge and it really shows in this room.
The Haven pillow is adorable! I will be seeing you at Haven, which will be a delight.
Blessings for your day!
Funky Junk Interiors says
What a fabulous tour, Rhoda! I was beaming ear to ear scrolling through your gorgeous photos. I’m just amazed at how this room appears to be so perfect for the stuff you had and what you currently need. You’ve worked so hard and it’s a complete delight watching you enjoy it like you are! So happy for you!
Laura @ the shorehouse says
Wowza! Amazing.
I am so with you on the ‘high and wide’ curtain hanging — even when my windows are high and wide. 🙂 And I love the addition of the plates above — really fills the ‘negative space’ so when the curtains are drawn you don’t notice the curtain/rod differential. Love that trick!
So much to love, but of course I always count your yard sale finds among my faves. And the vanity was made for that spot. So funny that the previous owners had another sink vanity there, right??
Great room, as always! And the photos are so good.
Carol says
Your bedroom looks just beautiful, Rhoda! I love the stenciled drapes and the beautiful colors you have chosen throughout the space. It’s pretty obvious you are very happy in your new home! Great way to start a new year!
Carol
Kitchen Witch says
Bravo! What an amazing transformation! You have such talent. I wish I could pack you up and bring you to my home to work your magic!
Dorinda Hathaway says
It’s PERFECT, and I m so happy for you. Dorinda from Roswell
Rachel says
Your bedroom is a haven! It is so gorgeous. I would love something as relaxing and peaceful as that. I need to get to work on our bedroom… it tends to be the last place I focus on when decorating. Sigh. And I’m drooling over those curtains – they are so pretty.
Selina@CreativeJuicesDecor says
CRAZY!!!! It looks perfect and so you 🙂 Happy 2013 Rhoda and yes Jer 29:11 – fav too
krishna says
What a lovely bedroom you have!!! very very beautiful..
Pinky says
Oh Rhoda, I sure hope 2013 is your bEST year!!! I LOVE your master bedroom. Those drapes are beautiful!!!!!!!!! I will be anxious to hear how you did them. I also have been looking for roll up blinds so am going over there to see what they have. Thanks for the link!!! XO, Pinky
Nan Martin says
I love all of you redecorating ideas! The bedroom is wonderful! Would love the Lowes gift card to help spruce up our laundry room!
Jeannette says
You must be very proud of yourself as you should be. This transformation is absolutely stunning! So happy for you
teresa says
with all these lovely comments, you certainly don’t need mine, but I couldnt’ resist! Everything is exquisite and i especially love how you incorporated you lovely old things and don’t feel the need to paint every stick of furniture.
You’ve inspired me to get moving on my MB after having just made a few changes in my Mbath.
It’s alot to think about and I know it’s not easy, you just make it look that way.
The drapes are beautiful and I especially like how you left the upper part plain. I also like it when the blinds are brought all the way to the rod, but the plates are cute, too.
I can’t say good thingsenough about this space. CTD
Susan says
LOVE your space, Rhoda! So very proud FOR YOU and this beautiful transformation:)))) Congrats… all of your hard work is paying off!! Have loved following your blog for several years now! I was trying to pick a favorite in your space but I can’t … love it all!!! Keep up the great work!!
Lee says
The bedroom looks so much bigger after you decorated, the same thing has happened with my mums sunroom I have just finished, it looks double the size.
I absolutely love the curtains you have done a wonderful job of stenciling them, it looks like a designer Ikat fabric. I have a chinese stool just like yours, I bought it just before Christmas for my living room.
I love the over all look of your bedroom, warm and inviting, you have done a fabulous job. Can’t wait for your stencil tutorial.
Lee
LD says
Fabulous!!! Congratulations!!!