This bedroom, originally two, makes
a lovely master.
Five long windows, vintage white oak
flooring, sanded and coated with
polyurethane and dark grey walls
create a lovely backdrop.
Our room is my favorite place in the
house. It is spacious and full of light.
The perfect place to rest and relax…
and surround ourselves with family
photos, sentimental memotos that
tell our story and take us back to the
beginning (like the valentine card
Coach gave me in high school:)
The windows are draped with long
white (Merete –$36 pair) panels from
Ikea. I removed the grommets, sewed
on wooden rings painted with Modern
Masters gold and hung on matching
wooden poles, found at Lowes.
This antique piece, once a buffet, now
fitted with shelves and baskets , works
as a dresser of sorts.
The opening above, was enlarged
during the fire renovation. I’m still
amazed how small changes can make
a big difference.
Another example………
Before the fire, there was a door
behind the chest above. Removing
and replacing with drywall turned an
awkward floor plan into two private
suites.
The master bath was gutted and re-
configured in an amazing way! We are
stilled wowed! by the change.
Original art by our precious gran-
daughters, Carter and Emerson, are
proudly displayed.
This area, once and old closet, gave way
to an enlarged shower and a built-in
hamper and shelves.
The almost black walls are painted with
Behr, Cracked Pepper. A lovely contrast
with white woodwork. Dark colors can
be tricky, but are really nice when a room
has a lot of natural light.
The distressed iron headboard was
purchased new. I piled on layers
of white paint, in various shades and
then rubbed it off, wipe on and off
a little min wax stain and seal to make
it look old.
Burlap dust ruffle is available at
Ballard Design.
I’m still trying to decide what to hang
above the bed?
I’m enjoying all the neutral colors!
Though unintentional
everything looks pulled together.
One last thing I wanted to mention, is
when you have a big flat screen and
do want it to be the focal point, a dark
color on the walls will make it disappear.
You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteCan you give a little more info about removing the grommets? Were they the metal ones, and you just cut off the fabric where the holes were? Also, a little more info about redoing your bed frame? Did you let the paint dry much between coats or just paint on and wipe off? Was it chalk paint or latex paint? Thank you SO MUCH for this blog post. One of the most beautiful master bedrooms I have ever seen. Very much my taste. Congratulations on your beautiful room.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stacey! You are always so encouraging! And I really appreciate you.
ReplyDeleteHi, Denise! Thank you, too! Concerning the grommets: they were the large metal type I simply cut off that whole strip of fabric, and turned the raw edge under, evenly spaced out the wooden rings and said them by hand. Note: if you don't have a sewing machine you can use stitch witchery an iron on tape or there is a wonderful glue, Called Fabri – Tac!
The distressed look on the bed was achieved by painting on several coats of paint and The distressed look on the bed was achieved by painting on several coats of paint and. Letting it dry. I used flat latex… I think it was even old and a little thick. I used a rag, scrunched up plastic bag, paper etc.
. I used a rag, scrunched up plastic bag, paper… Etc. when the paint was dry I began scraping it off with a putty knife, steel wool, sandpaper. when the paint was dry I began scraping it off with a putty knife, steel wool, sandpaper. I wanted a very distressed look so I went a little crazy here heavier in some areas than others
I miss you girl! Your talent always amazes me...thanks for sharing your beautiful home and tips on how you did it all.
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