MASTER BEDROOM RESCUE & REVAMP

Like so many of us tend to do, my master bedroom found its way at the very bottom of the ole punch list. There were (and are) so many other projects I needed to address before this room, that this space was basically forgotten.

Until now.

This past summer I got bored (this can be dangerous), and decided to paint our master bedroom. About half-way through I decided I could no longer stand the carpet in there either. After talking to my husband, he (surprisingly) gave me the verbal “OK” to go cray-cray, and by the middle of the day, this room was half-painted and carpet-free.

But before I get too far ahead of myself, here’s a glimpse of where we started:

I know, I know—not attractive in the least. The paint colors were outdated, as was the furniture, and well, basically everything in this room. The poor thing had been neglected for way too long.

She needed to be rescued…and revamped…and I had just the plan to do exactly that!

The goal was to take this space from drab to fab with a crazy small budget.

Initially I decided that I would JUST repaint this room in an effort to get rid of the ugly wall colors left by the previous homeowner.

I should take that back. I shouldn’t say another’s style is ugly. Let’s go with unattractive color choice. Much better.

After testing colors, I decided on Sherwin William’s Moderate White. And this is where my youngest son came in—however, after painting for a whopping two whole minutes, he was over it. D-O-N-E!

Once the walls were almost finished (by yours truly,) I decided I really hated the carpet. Well, one thing led to another, and the next thing I knew—the carpet was being ripped out.

Which escalated quickly…

And see those boxes in the corner? This was the next dilemma we faced—what flooring should we choose? Our clearance wood tile flooring that we used out throughout the rest of our home wasn’t an option. We hadn’t planned on re-flooring this room, and so we didn’t order as much as we should have. Plus, it was no longer available (the dreaded “D” word: discontinued).

Luckily, we found an identical flooring option in laminate (not my fave), and ran up to Phoenix to grab it.

Already ten (thousand) times better…

Progress! New flooring and a new rug, along with lighter and brighter paint made all the difference…but this space was far from done. F-A-R!

Now this is where it gets a bit controversial (LOL), because in this next step, you’ll see that we covered up the windows. When I mentioned this in my stories on the ‘gram, I got a bunch of questions as to why I would do such a thing. The answer? The windows were a really weird size. Like, weird-weird. As in—unattractive, non-functioning, can’t-do-anything-with-them kind of weird. They also weren’t spaced evenly. Besides, I had ideas of what I wanted to do in lieu of said windows, so away they went.

Brick wall panels for the win! Thanks to FSM Construction here in Yuma, this feature wall was up and looking stellar…but it still wasn’t done…not yet.

Next up? Joint compound…followed by paint. I wanted this accent wall to have texture and appear less urban, more modern farmhouse with a side of some desert flair. The joint compound helped to create a more uniform look and make the seams of the paneling disappear.

For the paint, I needed a creamy white as opposed to a bright white in order to achieve a warm overall feel to the room. Sherwin Williams Moderate White in Eggshell finish did the trick.

Almost there. Almost!

Now the waiting began—for the mirrors. After doing lots of homework and sourcing, I found the perfect pieces in the dimensions I needed…and the antiqued style I wanted.

But before the big reveal, here is the room exactly how it looked right before we moved into our home:

Photo courtesy of www.zillow.com

And now…

Bringing in new furniture, antique/distressed mirrors in lieu of our former windows, a brick textured wall, new bedding, and some added decor…and it’s D-O-N-E!

Tell me-is your Master Bedroom last on your list of to-do’s?

THE DETAILS

Paint: Sherwin Williams Moderate White

Paint Labor: A Fresh Coat Yuma

Design: A Fresh Coat Yuma

Brick Paneling: FSM Construction

Custom Barn Door: FSM Construction

Nightstands: Oak Tree-Yuma

Headboard: Amazon

Bed: Wayfair

Area Rug: Wayfair

Lamps: Wayfair

Mirrors: Dandy Home & Ranch

Bedding: Kohl’s/Target/Boll & Branch

Bench: Wayfair

Olive Tree: QVC

Decor: Goodwill/Target/Hobby Lobby

Love, J

SWANKY DUDE ROOM (Master Bedroom Makeover)

I tend to lean more masculine when decorating and designing. I love to incorporate geometric shapes, metal finishes, and clean lines—so it wasn’t too far of a stretch when asked to create this room for a single man.

During our consultation, he provided the basic info I needed such as favorite color, overall vision for the room, and then gave me creative freedom with the rest.

BUT! Before I get too far with the room reveal, here is where this space started.

Once the consultation took place, this is what I envisioned for the room.

A black feature/accent wall was a must, so was artwork with a masculine vibe, and decor that was minimal but cool. New nightstands were needed as was a dresser, lighting, and fresh bedding.

Once the accent wall was painted in Tricorn Black (sherwin Williams), the room came together. Ready for the reveal and all the details? Here we go!

Such a huge difference! madculine, simple, fun, and super stylish. I really love how this room came out and the details of it all.

Liquor bottle artwork and horned candle sconces that are seriously swoon-worthy!

These sconces are stunning and when I saw them I just knew they would look perfect in this room. Also? Super simple, clean decor. However, “clean” doesn’t always mean new.

I scored this vintage Auto Repair book from the Goodwill for just $6 and some change. I love how it looks. Same with that gold tin can. I spotted that baby at the Goodwill and took it home for just .75. Paired with a new vase (Kirkland’s) and some faux florals (Hobby Lobby), I really love how it all looks together.

Oh, and one more piece of furniture made it’s way into this swanky room refresh. My favorite piece (cuz I’m a sucker for cowhide/print).

Look at that baby sitting all pretty below her Rod Sterling print and up against some new navy draperies. She’s prettaaaaay!

Okay, one more time for comparison and then all the details are below to shop this room.

THE DETAILS:

Paint: Feature Wall—Sherwin Williams Tricron Black

Paint Labor: A Fresh Coat-Yuma

Lamp: Dandy Home & Ranch

Horned Candle Sconces: Dandy Home & Ranch

Draperies & Rod: Amazon

Bedding: Amazon

Throw Pillows: Kirkland’s, HomeGoods

Nightstands and Dresser (not shown): Dandy Home & Ranch

Cowhide Accent Chair: Dandy Home & Ranch

Rug: Wayfair

Custom Framing: Hobby Lobby-Yuma

Canvas Giclee Artwork: Jata Shop

Tell me—are you a fan of this whole masculine vibe?

Picture Perfect (and Boho Chic)

I love my clients. We seriously have the best time when it comes to making over their spaces…and this little corner was no exception.

Regina Moneypenny is an amazing photographer. Like, jaw-dropping good. Together we’ve redone almost her whole home; making it all sorts of Boho chic.

So when it came time to reconfigure this corner of her master bedroom, she wanted to trick it out. Why? To be used as an area to photograph clients and create some seriously awesome sessions.

Here is where we started:

Basic grey walls, and a spot the dogs claimed as their own was about it. But all of that was about to change. She had some serious vision and I was just along for the ride.

As I began to decorate this space, Regina and I agreed it needed a bit more “umph.” more color to be exact.

So we added in some color by means of a blush pink half circle. This one little feature will add so much to client pictures and really warm that space up.

Ready for the after pics (and to book a session of your own)?

Loads of plants, wall decor, a blush pink painted wall detail, new custom draperies, and tons o' character. This little spot will photograph amazingly well and I can’t ait to see pictures from these mini sessions.

Super fun shelving and wall pockets too. And look at that chair! So much Boho fun!

So many different elements and they all work together.

Eventially that sweet birdcage will be sprayed gold (buy to DIY), so it really pops, but in the meantime, it’s perched on this fabulous spot complete with Goodwill books and Hobby Lobby bead garland.

What do you think? Ready to book your mini session?

DETAILS:

Wall Decor: Dandy Home & Ranch, Hobby Lobby, Goodwill, Homegoods

Chair: Target

Accent Table: Target

Plants: Provided by Owner

Mirror: HomeGoods

Love, J