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(UPDATE: You can now view the finished Master Bedroom Makeover.)
Let’s get one thing straight here.
I am fully aware how sad these pictures are, which I am about to show you.
And this isn’t easy for me.
Our master bedroom has hurt my eyes from the moment we moved into this house. It is not necessarily the bones of the room – those are really not that bad. It’s more the throw-up of furniture and old college hand-me-downs that have plagued us for far too long.
My process has always been to fix up a room, and then expose it for the world to see and be inspired. But this time, with our master bedroom makeover, I thought I would try to take you along for every bit of the ride.
Starting with the sad (but true) “before” picture.
And it is killing me not to have an “after”. (Real quick disclaimer – I have made zero attempt to decorate this room, at all).
So here we are, walking into the bedroom.
On the right, we have our “baby in a closet” space. On the left is the master bathroom (which is a makeover adventure on it’s own). Straight ahead is the baby changing table and rocking chair which was placed in our room because there was no where else. I call that “convenient clutter”.
Come on in, a bit more – and I’ve even left the laundry baskets out for you – just to make sure you are getting a good dose of reality here. (I am seriously blushing right now).
The bedding – eeek. The side table – bla. The forest green blinds (which you can’t really see) – seriously have to go. All that clutter! I know!
I don’t even like our bedroom. I actually avoid it, except to sleep of course. It’s just been that room that has hit the back burner, while we worked on our girls room, here and here. And of course the living room and kitchen were far more important.
The woodworking and paint on the walls is from the original owners, and is really not bad. I could have make this room look at least decent for the past 2 years – but I was just too sidetracked and knew I wasn’t ready to invest any more time and money into small fixes.
The hubs did build a wall closet for us, when the babes took over the walk-in closet.
Ya, I know. It needs some love as well. Trust me – it’s in the grand plan. Kids rooms are going to get swapped around, and we are going to claim our room again.
I might add, I always prefer the look of hardwood floors, but being how this is fairly new carpet (and very plush) – it seems a shame to rip it out. It is a nice break on the feet from all the hardwood in the main living areas any way.
Even though it feels like I am exposing my deepest, darkest secrets here – after hearing all the loving and kind and helpful responses from readers in my dining room dilemma, I decided that the blogging community is so wonderful and I shouldn’t be so nervous to show the spots that are not quite there yet. I do of course, welcome any and all nice suggestions. However, I do want to share the plan my husband and I have set forth to finally make our most relaxing space, our favorite space.
Today, I’ll start by sharing all the spaces and images that have inspired me and given me vision for this master bedroom. I plan to take bits and pieces from each. I always start by gaining my vision first. In each room makeover we have done, I try to have in mind a general theme or feel for a room before I start anything. We definitely want this space to be serene, relaxing and calm.
So try your hardest to wipe those before pictures from your mind, and see what I see from the images below.
Dreamy Whites, image source.
Image Source – A Burst of Beautiful
You may have gathered that I love the white, clean and uncluttered spaces – with blues and wood tones thrown in for good measure. All these spaces have the type of feel I hope to duplicate.
Up next, I will be sharing more details of our actual plan – such as colors, textures, patterns, and other up close details that inspire me.
So, what do you think? Can I save this space?
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Of course, you can! I love your inspiration pictures … these are a great place for you to start. Your room has good bones, it just needs to be refined to do what you do.
Wow, thanks for sharing this article, your ideas designs are great i must say i would love to try out some of your ideas.
This room is so gorgeous! I love the colors, and that rug is so gorgeous- it feels so relaxing! For the bedding, I stayed with neutral colors for two reasons. One, neutral bedding is a good foundation for any color or season. And two, I wanted to use bedding I already owned -which is all very neutral.
Really an amazing collection!!
I love to change my bedroom design very frequently and now this time I’m going to apply some of the above given designs that are actually beautiful and appealing that can lure everyone.
I love that you shared this!! Seriously!! I admire bloggers who can be real, baby stuff and laundry baskets, yes! You have defined your decorating style so well in your house, everything is so you. I still feel like I’m finding my style. Can’t wait to see the end!
Thank you so much Camille! It was super hard to share those pictures, but I do hope that it will express that not every space is perfect and I do live in real life. I too still feel like I’m finding my style and each room comes together a bit differently, but it is still a blast. Thanks for all your sweet words and support!
Cami, I love everything you do so I know your bedroom won’t be any different. I’m humbled knowing you find inspiration in our bedroom. Thank you! Our bedroom was one of the last rooms to get any love in our home too. But it’s so worth it in the end!
I like a lot the bedroom from the New England Home. Those curtains, the headboard…everything seems perfect. I personally like vivid colors (my bedroom is red ), but white/neutral colors is perfect for a serene design.
I think your closet doesn’t look bad at all. Your hubby did a really good job.
I hardly wait to see how the bedroom will look like after you finish it!!
Definitely you can! I love your inspiration pictures…they are a great starting place for you. Your room has good bones, it just needs to be refined which you will do. Isn’t it sad that the master bedroom is always one of the last rooms to do? We need a peaceful place at the end of a day. Can’t wait to see the transformation!!
Thank you so much! I sure hope I can 😉 It is sad that it has taken us so long to finally focus on this space, but I can’t wait to have that retreat for us. I appreciate your confidence in me!
So lovely, just adore all the peaceful whites and light colors with the rustic touches. Getting ready to re-do our master (after 20 years!) and would love to do something similar – except we have lovely orange clay dirt that somehow seeps into the house and would turn all those lovely whites orange. The dogs and kids don’t help, either! Can’t wait to see the finished room!
Oh heavens! That clay dirt does sound like a disaster waiting to happen on anything white. I would have a hard time with that. It has only taken us 10 years to finally focus on making a space just for us – and I couldn’t be more excited. Not sure why we put it off so long. Thanks for coming by and chatting with me 😉
Relax. The first thing I noticed was the walls. Love your walls. Loved all of your ideas…so peaceful. I have a baby blue and white bedroom with brown wood floors and a mixture of white and natural wood furniture. We’ve had it for 20 years and I still love it. You won’t get tired of calming colors.
Why thank you! I don’t think I could ever grow old of white, wood and blue either. Classic combo’s, if you ask me. Thanks for taking the time to comment for me 😉
So did you decorate your bedroom ?
I absolutely love your bedrooms and the more because I know I cannot have anything like it as it is not as far as I can see, available here in Queensland Australia………if it was I would be the first customer.
I am just hoping I can create a space with a similar feel to it. All these bedrooms make my heart skip – but yes – supply can be a problem when you are on a tight budget . . . or in Australia!
all of your visions were beautiful, bits and pieces from all would still make a gorgeous serene room i love the whites and the recycled headboards a lot xx
Thank you! They are gorgeous bedrooms, and the headboards caught my eye as well!