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Master Bedroom Makeover

January 6, 2014 By Erin Spain 46 Comments

I’ve been promising to post progress photos of our master bedroom makeover for a million years. I had planned on waiting until I finished a couple of projects, but since I haven’t gotten to them as quickly as I thought I would, I’m going to go ahead and share our room with you “as is”. Due to some upcoming major life changes, the rest of this room makeover is being put on hold.

First, let’s take a look at some “before” photos.

Master Bedroom Before

And here’s the sitting area “before.”

Master Bedroom Before

I’ve shared photos of the sitting area with you before, but now I will show you a more updated version, plus the rest of the room.

Here it is NOW:

Navy and white master bedroom

I reupholstered the Craigslist chairs and refinished the dresser I’ve had since high school. (My beginner’s guide to furniture painting tutorial can be found here.)

Master Bedroom Makeover via DIYontheCheap.com

I also made over an old lamp, and added a new octagon mirror from HomeGoods.

Navy and white master bedroom

I am in love with our sheets that I got from West Elm over the summer, and I made a few throw pillows for the bed. The chevron tray was a One Kings Lane find from last year, and the sunburst mirror is from Hobby Lobby. Eventually I plan on building new bedside tables.

Master Bedroom Makeover via DIYontheCheap.com

I painted our armoire to match the dresser over on the other side of the room, and I’ve had the jewelry stand since I was 12 or 13 years old.

Master Bedroom Makeover via DIYontheCheap.com

The artwork in the frame is actually gift wrap from the Target dollar spot.

Master Bedroom Makeover via DIYontheCheap.com

Until I laid out my jewelry to take photos, I didn’t realize the full extent of my obsession with turquoise costume jewelry. Love it. Also, the silver tray was a dollar store find.

Β Master Bedroom Makeover via DIYontheCheap.com

I stuck some pretty white tulips in one of my milk glass pieces, and brought my vintage camera up from downstairs.

Navy and white master bedroom

I stole some items from the dining room and office too, like the antlers and white handled vase full of branches.

Master bedroom makeover

That box on top of the armoire is actually my husband’s. He found it at the Canton Street Antique Market in Roswell, GA, a couple years ago.

Master Bedroom Makeover via DIYontheCheap.com

That little table in the sitting area came from Target. I purchased it with birthday gift cards a few months ago.

Master Bedroom Makeover via DIYontheCheap.com

This is where I do all of my blogging. The black desk came from Crate & Barrel many years ago, the artwork was a clearance Target find several years ago, and the chair was a freebie and is the most uncomfortable thing I’ve ever sat on. After using it for a while now and saying “I hate this chair!” pretty much every day, I have decided that I will be replacing it at some point soon. It’s falling apart anyway. It’s served its purpose for quite some time though. Oh, and the little desk lamp with the Edison bulb came from Target.

Master Bedroom Makeover via DIYontheCheap.com

I added some ribbon trim to the lamp on the dresser and made the easy monogram art in the little frame.

After making over our sons’ bedroom, I was really inspired by navy blue. I just think it’s really classic and pretty, so I decided to go with it for our room too.

And once again, look who just couldn’t stay away while I took photos.

Master Bedroom Makeover via DIYontheCheap.com

Have you made over any rooms in your home lately? I’d love to hear about it!

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Filed Under: Decorating, DIY, Home & DIY Blog, Master Bedroom, Room Makeovers

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Comments

  1. Angela@ Life in Velvet says

    January 7, 2014 at 2:20 am

    Erin,

    This is absolutely gorgeous! I am in love with the blue you used! Awesome transformation!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      January 7, 2014 at 2:36 pm

      Thank you so much, Angela! I appreciate that.

      Reply
  2. Karen @ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza says

    January 7, 2014 at 2:53 am

    Looks beautiful! I love the navy – it’s so crisp and bright. Looks awesome!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      January 7, 2014 at 2:36 pm

      Thank you Karen! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Ari T. says

    January 7, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    I love the mix of white and navy! I also like the recurring quatrefoil print around the room, along with the other geometric mix of patterns! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      January 7, 2014 at 5:45 pm

      Thanks so much, Ari! I really appreciate it!

      Reply
  4. Tracy B says

    January 7, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    Hi Erin! I cannot believe your room is not in the “complete” stage! It sure looks perfect to me! I love it. Great job!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      January 8, 2014 at 12:06 am

      Thanks so much Tracy! I really want to build new bedside tables and add some artwork, and a new desk chair. I guess it’s close to complete, just not quite there. But then again I guess I never feel like any room is “complete”! I’m always changing something. I just tried to show the “complete” parts (as opposed to the rickety old bedside table on my husband’s side.) πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Lisa@ Before Meets After says

    January 8, 2014 at 1:08 am

    It looks great Erin! I love the navy!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      January 8, 2014 at 2:06 am

      Thank you, Lisa! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Edith says

    January 8, 2014 at 1:27 am

    I love the blue and white, so crisp and clean. But I love your dog more! What kind is she?

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      January 8, 2014 at 2:07 am

      Thanks, Edith! Indy is a rat terrier. She’s a very sweet (although sneaky) dog. We love her very much!

      Reply
      • edith says

        February 3, 2014 at 2:59 pm

        I thought so, we have a rat terrier too! They look so much alike!

        Reply
  7. Sabrina Collins says

    January 8, 2014 at 2:02 am

    Erin it looks great! I love love love the navy blue. It is a very calming space!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      January 8, 2014 at 2:07 am

      Thank you, Sabrina! I appreciate that!

      Reply
  8. Jenna says

    January 8, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Erin – this is gorgeous!!! Love the rug in the sitting area – love it all! Pinned and sharing on my Facebook page today!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      January 8, 2014 at 1:25 pm

      Thanks so much, Jenna! I really appreciate that!

      Reply
  9. JannYvette says

    January 8, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    WOW, doesn’t look like the same room. Great pop of color throughout the room. You’re hired to come “redo” my bedroom! Great job, can’t wait to see what you do next.

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      January 8, 2014 at 6:09 pm

      Thanks so much JannYvette! I’ll be right over. πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  10. Alaya Sheardon says

    January 9, 2014 at 2:16 am

    Wow this is beautiful! I love the sitting area! I’m a big fan of craigslist, you have some great find! Pinning this!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      January 9, 2014 at 1:00 pm

      Thanks so much, Alaya! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. Emily says

    January 9, 2014 at 3:15 am

    I’m crazy about the color choices you have made, and the white furniture. It makes the rooms look much brighter and bigger!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      January 9, 2014 at 1:01 pm

      Thank you, Emily! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  12. Carrie This Home says

    January 10, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    This is beautiful, Erin! I love the colors and patterns you chose! I absolutely love the blue rug–that really makes the room! I just did a master bedroom makeover as well and one of my colors was navy blue–looks like we were thinking along the same lines!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      January 10, 2014 at 1:40 pm

      Thanks so much, Carrie! Glad you like the navy too. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  13. the cape on the corner says

    January 10, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    my gosh, this looks amazing. I love the navy rug and that sitting area with your redone chairs!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      January 10, 2014 at 5:00 pm

      Thanks so much! I appreciate that! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  14. Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says

    January 10, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    I love the pops of blue and that octagon mirror from HomeGoods is gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      January 10, 2014 at 5:01 pm

      Thank you Katie! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  15. jackie says

    January 10, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    wow love how this turned out! the furniture pieces look really great painted white! you should add your post to my link up about design in bloggers’ homes πŸ™‚ http://www.jadeoak.com/2014/01/design-in-your-home-best-of-2013.html

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      January 11, 2014 at 2:40 pm

      Thanks Jackie!

      Reply
  16. Megan @ Two Live Colorfully says

    January 11, 2014 at 4:07 am

    Gorgeous!! Maybe you remember me, we met at Haven last year. But, I’m totally smitten with how your bedroom came together. You’ve got a gift with styling, girl! πŸ˜€

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      January 11, 2014 at 2:41 pm

      Hi Megan! I do remember you. Thanks so much for your sweet comment!

      Reply
  17. Christina @ The Frugal Homemaker says

    January 13, 2014 at 3:19 am

    That white dresser looks sooo different – love it! and love the mirror too.

    Your room is looking so pretty! I have GOT to get to work on our master bedroom too – it is the most neglected room in the house – so sad! πŸ™ And it is nice and big like yours too – no separate seating area but big enough that I may be able to arrange things to make it have a seating area. As soon as it gets warm, furniture in the garage is calling my name to come paint it πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      January 13, 2014 at 11:15 pm

      Thank you, Christina! I was so close to getting rid of the dresser and now I’m so glad I didn’t. Can’t wait to see your master bedroom when you finish it! I know it will be beautiful!

      Reply
  18. Miss Charming says

    January 21, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    So pretty, Erin! I love the blue and white.

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      January 22, 2014 at 12:33 am

      Thanks, Gina! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  19. Callum says

    May 28, 2014 at 3:49 am

    I just love the royal blue and white combination. The whole room looks so majestic.

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      May 28, 2014 at 6:57 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  20. Pam B says

    June 9, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    Love, love this room. You are so talented. My bedroom needs a makeover also. Would begging help? Kidding! Not really!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      June 12, 2014 at 8:53 pm

      Thank you Pam! If I lived closer I would definitely come help you out!

      Reply
  21. aimee says

    July 15, 2014 at 9:17 pm

    Hi Erin! Love the make-over. Your headboard might be old – is it a DIY or a find? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      July 15, 2014 at 9:36 pm

      Thanks Aimee! Yes, the headboard is old — it came from Target several years ago. Not sure if they still have it in stock. I can’t remember the name of it but I think the color is called “Oatmeal.”

      Reply
  22. Dorothy Stanford says

    October 2, 2014 at 9:20 am

    Hello Erin!

    I’ll be honest – I loved the design! Rustic and at the same time contemporary and new. I have to say, you do have a knack for those things πŸ™‚

    Cheers!

    Reply
    • Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

      October 3, 2014 at 11:18 am

      Thank you Dorothy!

      Reply

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