It is finally done! The bedroom is now as pretty as the new bathroom, so it’s really nice to have this project accomplished and done. My parents are really happy with the outcome (especially mom). She feels like she has a brand new suite going on and it really does look so much better. It was time for an update. Keep in mind, this makeover is for a couple in their 80’s, so it works perfectly for them. The bedding is new, as well as the drapes and rug. It’s not exactly a WOW room that I would do for myself, but for my parents, it’s a nice space and they are enjoying the new look.
My dad was a real trooper and totally helped all along the way, doing a great job in the bathroom. He painted this room and hung in there until it was finished. We ended up priming over the old border. It was stuck up there SO well, that it barely budged, so no one wanted to tackle that. We primed over it with Kilz and then painted over it with the wall paint, Sherwin Williams Antique White.
With the border, dark drapes and bedding, along with the dark furniture, their bedroom had an overall dark feeling, even with the light color on the walls. The old drapes blocked a lot of light coming in too.
That spaceball light fixture is GONE! Some young thing will probably be all over that when it gets donated to the thriftstore. 🙂 We added a beautiful new rug and artwork. The darker Southwest vibe rug has seen better days as well.
Mom and Lauren sewed new drapery panels and I raised them higher, as well as brought them further out past the windows to let in more light.
Are you ready to see?
Ta-da!! Isn’t it pretty. The rug I received in my Shaw blogger event last summer looks really nice in here and it is so soft underfoot. This one is large at 8×10, so it goes all the way under the bed and they can walk on more of it.
The colors are soft and easy to live with. We do have a few more things to do in here, so keep that in mind. I’m going to be on the lookout for a new chair for this space too. She recovered her old chair, which believe it or not is even more pinky than the slipcover. It’s not perfect, but for now it has to stay.
The new Tommy Bahama bedding from Bedding Style is so soft and pretty in gold and aqua stripes.
A good shot of the rug. The slipcover is a pinky beige and I do hope we can find a good deal on another one soon. It has to be small scale to fit in here. That rug has pink it in also, but I don’t want to highlight that color. We’ll also get a nice big lamp in here as well. She’s using one of mine at the moment, but a new lamp will make a huge difference. Her birthday and Mother’s Day will be coming up soon, so that will give us something to shop for. Moms are hard to buy for, aren’t they?
Looking into the new bathroom, if you missed it that space turned out gorgeous. It really does feel so fresh and airy in the master suite now. It’s not a big space at all, but freshening it up makes a huge difference.
Bedding and pillows. Those gold pillows are mine, as well as the bird aqua pillow.
I had the bird pillow on my living room sofa. I’ll probably let her keep the gold pillows, they really work well with her bedding.
You can see the new painting on the right wall and it works great in here, as I knew it would.
We couldn’t find the exact right shade of ready-made panels in blue/green, so we went to Fabric and Fringe here in Marietta and bought this fabric for $5.95 a yard. Lauren sewed them up for her and lined them and they ended up being less expensive than buying ready-mades. We found the double rods at Anna’s Linens, since she wanted to add sheers behind. This was the perfect solution.
Drapery panels
My niece, Lauren, gets top billing in this room. Her baby pics are still hanging on the wall. She was a cute little thing and we all doted on her. Still do, as a matter of fact!
These little dresses were Lauren’s too and mom features them in a shadow box.
So, that’s the new bedroom space for my parents. I think it turned out fantastic and mom is thrilled with it. I’m so glad I was able to do this for them and to have several items given to us was a huge perk.
This is a real-life room and a real-life smaller space, so hopefully it will give you ideas on how to update a small space on a budget.
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Great job! I consider you the queen bee of home blogs, the one all us little people learn from. I love that you did a real people, average size bedroom makeover for your parents. No job too small even for the queen. 🙂
Rhoda,
Your parents’ bedroom and bathroom makeovers are exquisite. Lightening up the room and raising the curtain rod makes such a difference! Another beautiful job.
Your Friend,
Deborah
I love what you’ve done – I bet your parents are thrilled!
Kudos on the make-over! I can’t wait to see a new, larger lamp for the bedside table. I’m sure your parents are loving their new space.
It’s like a breath of fresh air …
Such a lovely transformation that proves you don’t always needs a lot of money to make a dramatic difference!
I hope your parents enjoy for years to come …
🙂
Linda
Great job, Rhoda! It’s a beautiful room! And your dad is just precious – can you loan him out?
Rebekah
Rhoda, you are such a great daughter to do this decorating for your parents! The bedroom looks so nice, pretty and fresh and bright! I love it and I am sure they are thrilled. We have our daughter and SIL (and their 2 dogs) living with us right now while their new house is being built. It is quite an adjustment but I am glad we are able to help them out right now. Have a great week. XO, Pinky
Hi Rhoda,
You are amazing! Your parent’s bedroom is beautiful and I know your mom must be so happy with it.
Hugs, Cindy
The room looks gorgeous. I almost can’t tell it was the same room. You did a great job Rhoda I’m sure they love it.
Rhoda, the new bedroom looks great. I especially like the new art work on the wall across from the bed. I love all the cool greens in it. It looks like a Ballard Design piece. Could you tell me more about it, please? Thanks! ♥
Hi, Joyce, I was so excited to find that piece for $35 at a local consignment store. I wrote about it here:
http://southernhospitalityblog.com/shopping-in-canton-ga-fun-finds/
Have no idea where it is from, but I fell in love with it. It’s a huge piece and for $35, a bargain! I knew it would be perfect in their room.
Rhoda,
I’m just loving how you have created a “Master Suite” out of a bedroom with attached bath. I really flows seamlessly. My parents had their beroom arranged like this, even though it was fairly large; it really allows a little breathing room in the middle and no stubbed toes!
I’m with trying to dye the slipcover. What do the legs look like on the chair? Perhaps you could update it by removing the skirt and taking the seams in a bit for a more fitted look. I just made my 1st slipcover and it wasn’t so hard, just time-consuming. I exposed the charming spool legs hiding under all that fabric and it made all the differnce in the world: from dumpy to darling!
Great room!
Teresa
Rhoda! Isn’t this the canvas in your Mom’s room?
http://www.ballarddesigns.com/ProductSearch?storeId=10052&catalogId=10551&langId=-1&searchTerm=silver+lake+giclee
Sure looks like it! It’s $279.00 at Ballard. I knew I’d seen that print somewhere, and it screams Ballard to me! Is it the same?
Wow, Joyce, you just made my night!! YES, it is the same one. I bet it did come from Ballards & ended up consigned. Well, it was my lucky night to go in there & spot it. I could not leave it there at $35. Now I know I got a huge bargain!! Thanks for telling me.
You’re welcome! Congratulations on a great find! I’m thrilled for you.
Rhoda, your parents bedroom looks fabulous, you did a great job, as usual, I bet your mom was thrilled! So fresh and light! Keep showing us your fabulous makeovers!
hugs
Barb
Looks wonderful Rhoda! I’m sure your parents are thrilled!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Wow, much brighter Rhoda! Great job!
Sweet! Very refreshing, I love it.
Uh oh, I’m feeling inspired to make some changes.
I love the new look. It looks younger and I bet it makes Mom and Dad feel younger. They are lucky to have you home with them at this stage in their lives. You are a blessing to them.
You’re Parents Rock!! I enjoy seeing the pics of them helping you with your renovation. I WILL definitely be them when I’m 80. Great job on the room.
My Mom is my DIY Buddy, along with my husband. There’s nothing she can’t do. She’ll turn 65 this year and she’s the Energizer Bunny.