Master Bedroom Reveal Part One
Master Bedroom Reveal
When we moved into our "new to us" home in TN about a year and a half ago, it was in pretty decent shape for a foreclosure. One thing I wanted to do right away was paint. Every single wall in the entire house was the same shade....that builder's grade sort of a salmon-browny-beige...pockmarked with holes where the previous owners had hung their pictures and shelves.
While we couldn't afford to have the entire house painted by someone, we opted to have them do the main rooms with the soaring ceilings, and we (uh, that is I) would do the other rooms ourselves.
The Master Bedroom and Bath have been been the last rooms to get done. I admit I've dragged my feet on getting this project done. WHY, you ask?? Because it is a monumental task!! The heavy furniture needed to be moved, all the baseboards and walls cleaned, the holes patched, etc. etc.......
PLUS....
There was a special wall treatment I wanted to do in this room, and I knew it was going to be a doozy...
But TOTALLY worth the effort!
The stenciling actually took longer than painting the walls! Yup...don't take this on unless you know what you're getting into!! It wasn't difficult, but time consuming because of moving and taping the stencil in place, climbing up and down the ladder to refill my roller and roll off most of the paint, and then do it all over again.
I found the middle of the wall and then started by taping the stencil in the middle at the top. I chose to let it partially hang off the wall because I knew it was too big to fit perfectly and I wanted it to look random. I needed to use a small brush at the top and at then again at the bottom because my roller wouldn't fit all the way to the crown molding and baseboard (and I didn't want to bend the plastic stencil).
I used the color of the bathroom walls for the stencil. I can't wait to show you the bathroom, but I have a couple more projects to finish up in there before the final reveal.
Our bedroom is finally the relaxed and peaceful retreat that I wanted all along. The soft light at the windows (I hung a pair of matching vintage chenille bedspreads as curtains), the dreamy bedding, beautiful wall color and lack of clutter make this a space I love to fall asleep in!
Isn't our headboard beautiful? I love the intricate carvings on it. I found it in FL at the same barn where I found the double tier table that I painted with the clock graphic. The woman was about to paint it white and mark it up, so I got it for a really great, pre-paint steal of a price!
This vintage light fixture is one of my favorite features in our bedroom. I found it down in a FL Goodwill for $9.99!!! It sheds a soft light and I love the crazed/cracked look of the glass.
In the second part of the Master Bedroom Reveal, I'll share the smaller projects that I did in this room that helped to bring it all together and my little trick to help hide the clutter and keep it organized.
Let's take a little peek at the Before and After, shall we?
Ahh, SO SO SO much better, isn't it??
Thanks for making it to the end of this post! I try to keep the photos to a minimum but they are my weakness! I want to share every corner with you guys :)
Watch for the second part of this reveal to come soon with the projects...
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This is most impessive! I always marvel at someone having the courage to stencil such a large area! Your room looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Liz! I did need to go for a massage after, lol :) It's hard work on a lot of muscles, but I'm thrilled with the results and don't plan to change it for a long time! Be watching for the Reveal Part Two soon, as well as my Master Bath Reveal :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful room! And I love the stencil!
ReplyDeleteThank you, it was a lot of work but I love how it turned out!
DeleteYou room is simply beautiful and very peaceful. I did a hand painted wall design in a little sitting area in my home so I know how much time it takes but isn't it a great feeling when you've finished and can say "I did that!"? So glad I found you over at Elizabeth & Co.
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Patti
Oh, thanks so much Patricia! I love having all the clutter gone - I think I'm sleeping better, lol! The stenciling was a lot of work but I'm so glad I did it :)
DeleteYou have a beautiful bedroom. I love the stenciled wall and the pretty blue light fixture.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dee...it was a long time coming and I'm so glad it's finished! Thanks so much for stopping by :)
DeleteStenciling a wall does take a long time. But oh how it was worth all of your time and effort! Really turned out lovely and I really love that light too! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
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Jann
Thank you Jann, yes it was tough work but makes such a dynamic impact I'm so glad I did it!!
DeleteLove the new wall! It looks amazing. Thanx for sharing at THT.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pamela, it adds a dynamic yet subtle touch to the room :)
DeleteBeautiful! Love the stencil and that light and headboard are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this and your cute mirror makeover at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Deborah
Thanks for your sweet comments Deborah! Enjoy the rest of your week :)
DeleteLove how this turned out. What a great idea to have the pros do the really hard rooms so save some money. Thanks for sharing at The Makers. We are so glad to have you and hope you'll come back on Tuesday for more fun!
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Gorgeous bedroom! Thanks so much for sharing it on Monday Funday Link Party! I pinned it to our group Party board! Love the stencil color you chose!
ReplyDeleteThank you Heather, I'm excited to share my ensuite bathroom makeover...it's painted the color I chose for the stencil! Thanks for pinning my post to the Party Board!!
DeleteGorgeous gorgeous!!! The wall totally makes the room!! I pinned this to our DIY Sunday Showcase Talent board!! Thanks for sharing such an awesome project with us!!
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Wow, your wall is really, really pretty and adds so much to your bedroom. I also love the color on your other walls - such a great, serene neutral. What a lovely room. Thanks for sharing on Best of the Nest :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa! It's really changed the feel of the room and it is very serene - great room to sleep :)
DeleteCindy, this is so beautiful! I love the mix of patterns and textures that you used, and that light blue glass lamp is stunning! Thanks for linking up with us at Best of the Nest!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jennifer. I had a great time dreaming about and transforming this space!!
DeleteWhat a wonderfully cozy and beautiful bedroom! And the stenciled wall makes such an impact! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteKris, it is such a huge improvement over the mess that it was! I love how painting and cleaning a room can motivate you to keep it tidy, lol! Thanks for stopping by DIY beautify ;)
DeleteWhat a wonderful transformation. I have to say you did an amazing job on the stencil work. Not an easy task! Also, love the sign over your bed.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day!
Gloria...it was a bear of a job...but I love the results :) Wanna know something funny about the sign?? It was barn wood that my hubs and I picked up. I was looking for a piece for a sign that I wouldn't have to cut and this was the right size...went ahead and made the sign (I thought it was reminiscent of an arrow, pointing toward the future "Forever"). My friend sees it and says, "How did you get that sign in the shape of TN?" (where I live - but I'm a new transplant, lol). Didn't even enter my mind that's what it looked like :) Oh well, at least it's not in the shape of a state I've never been in!
DeleteHave a wonderful weekend, thanks so much for stopping in.
This is gorgeous too! I love the glass lamp!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much April :) Can you believe I found the glass lamp at Goodwill for $10 (as is??)!
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