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.
And here’s the sitting area “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:
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.)
I also made over an old lamp, and added a new octagon mirror from HomeGoods.
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.
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.
The artwork in the frame is actually gift wrap from the Target dollar spot.
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.
I stuck some pretty white tulips in one of my milk glass pieces, and brought my vintage camera up from downstairs.
I stole some items from the dining room and office too, like the antlers and white handled vase full of branches.
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.
That little table in the sitting area came from Target. I purchased it with birthday gift cards a few months ago.
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.
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.
Have you made over any rooms in your home lately? I’d love to hear about it!
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Erin,
This is absolutely gorgeous! I am in love with the blue you used! Awesome transformation!
Thank you so much, Angela! I appreciate that.
Looks beautiful! I love the navy – it’s so crisp and bright. Looks awesome!
Thank you Karen! 🙂
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!
Thanks so much, Ari! I really appreciate it!
Hi Erin! I cannot believe your room is not in the “complete” stage! It sure looks perfect to me! I love it. Great job!
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.) 🙂
It looks great Erin! I love the navy!
Thank you, Lisa! 🙂
I love the blue and white, so crisp and clean. But I love your dog more! What kind is she?
Thanks, Edith! Indy is a rat terrier. She’s a very sweet (although sneaky) dog. We love her very much!
I thought so, we have a rat terrier too! They look so much alike!
Erin it looks great! I love love love the navy blue. It is a very calming space!
Thank you, Sabrina! I appreciate that!
Erin – this is gorgeous!!! Love the rug in the sitting area – love it all! Pinned and sharing on my Facebook page today!
Thanks so much, Jenna! I really appreciate that!
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.
Thanks so much JannYvette! I’ll be right over. 😉
Wow this is beautiful! I love the sitting area! I’m a big fan of craigslist, you have some great find! Pinning this!
Thanks so much, Alaya! 🙂
I’m crazy about the color choices you have made, and the white furniture. It makes the rooms look much brighter and bigger!
Thank you, Emily! 🙂
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!
Thanks so much, Carrie! Glad you like the navy too. 🙂
my gosh, this looks amazing. I love the navy rug and that sitting area with your redone chairs!
Thanks so much! I appreciate that! 🙂
I love the pops of blue and that octagon mirror from HomeGoods is gorgeous!
Thank you Katie! 🙂
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 🙂 http://www.jadeoak.com/2014/01/design-in-your-home-best-of-2013.html
Thanks Jackie!
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! 😀
Hi Megan! I do remember you. Thanks so much for your sweet comment!
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! 🙁 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 🙂
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!
So pretty, Erin! I love the blue and white.
Thanks, Gina! 🙂
I just love the royal blue and white combination. The whole room looks so majestic.
Thanks so much!
Love, love this room. You are so talented. My bedroom needs a makeover also. Would begging help? Kidding! Not really!
Thank you Pam! If I lived closer I would definitely come help you out!
Hi Erin! Love the make-over. Your headboard might be old – is it a DIY or a find? Thanks!
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.”
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 🙂
Cheers!
Thank you Dorothy!