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Master Bedroom Makeover

August 12, 2014 by Angie 12 Comments

Despite it being summer, I have been working on a master bedroom makeover for the last month. If you have been following along, recently I shared this post  on how I made a vintage fabric pillow as a jumping off point for our makeover. Then I revealed our cozy reading corner for under $100 that I created with thrifted finds. And now I am so excited to share the whole makeover with you!

Let’s visit Chapter 1 for a minute shall we? The proverbial ‘BEFORE’ shot.
This is how the master bedroom looked for 9 years!
9 years people! It was absolutely time for a change!
I was really craving a lighter, fresher look.
So in a weekend of work, I took this large room from dreary brown to soft gray.
We were so ready for a softer and lighter color.
My next project was painting the night stands and lamps.
I first painted the black lamps a shade of blue, but I wasn’t sure it was what I was looking for, so then…
I decided that the blue lamps were a bit too ‘cottagey’ for me, so I re-painted them in fresh white with a gold base.
I love how fresh the white looks after living with darker colors for so long.

 

 
And I made a gallery wall of family photos  from over the years to fill a large wall by the window.
All of these are Christmas card photos of the kids from 2005 to 2012.
I love seeing them all together!
I gave the silver mirror a quick refresh with a coat of gold metallic paint.
And some fresh pillows with new white bedding keep it looking light & airy.
The pillow in the front with the beautiful flower is the pillow I made from vintage fabric.
And here’s our new cozy reading corner.
We love having these chairs in our bedroom.
They are such a nice addition to a previously empty space.
We are so happy with our bedroom makeover. I just love walking into our bedroom and admiring  the fresh new colors and our cozy sitting area.
Thank you so much for stopping by and peeking in on our makeover!
To see more makeovers:
Front Porch Makeover 2014
Teen Girl Bedroom Makeover
Deck Makeover
 
Thank you so much for stopping in!
 


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  1. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    August 11, 2014 at 12:37 am

    Great job, Angie! Love the new look! The lighter color makes a big difference and I'm sure that was a big one to you, too. Love the chairs in your reading corner and the gallery wall is great.

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  2. Leslie says

    August 12, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    Gorgeous, Just as I knew it would be!!!

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  3. Brandi Yee says

    August 12, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    Absolutely STUNNING! I love it Angie. You have done an amazing job!! Love your style 🙂

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  4. Helene Peloquin says

    August 12, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    This is so nice Angie, I like it a lot.

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  5. Laurie Dickson says

    August 12, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    This looks wonderful, open, fresh and so crisp. It must be so nice to crawl into bed in such a bright and crisp space? It must be like getting into bed with fresh sheets that have been hanging outside all day. Congrats on a job very well done!

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  6. Stacey says

    August 12, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    Your bedroom is amazing! White bedding with color on top is my favorite look. Your chairs and the whole reading corner are perfect! I'm also working on my master bedroom…and by that I mean right now I'm gathering ideas. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  7. Christina Marie Dennis says

    August 12, 2014 at 9:28 pm

    Stunning, Angie! I love every detail but my two favourite things are the paint colour and that vintage cushion!

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  8. Elise says

    August 12, 2014 at 10:56 pm

    Amazing how much white paint can transform a room so completely! nice work… this is awesome!

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  9. bethany dearden says

    August 12, 2014 at 11:24 pm

    I love how bright it is! The light colors are comfortable and cozy. Great job!

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  10. Ms Bingles Vintage Christmas says

    August 16, 2014 at 1:49 am

    Oh my goodness….looks wonderful, fresh and cozy! I am impressed! You did a great job! Thank you for sharing. Leticia

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  11. lala says

    August 27, 2014 at 11:47 pm

    Beautiful, peaceful room – love all of your color accents. The wall color is just perfect. Could you please let me know the color? I am going to attempt lightening up my own bedroom and the gray looks wonderful.

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