Thursday, April 11, 2013

Bedroom Makeover

Hello everyone!

This week just feels like it has flown by!!!  I guess it's because school is back in session and I've still been finishing up projects around the house.  

I finally have my master bedroom makeover ready to share! To see how it looked before, click here.  There are two things left to fix in there, but other than that, it's done.   I'm loving how light and bright it is now and "less busy" than it was before.

  

We painted the room in Linen White by Benjamin Moore.  It's my favorite white color!  It's not a stark white, but a creamy soft white  (it really does look like the color of linen).

  
I replaced my green floral bedding with a new white set and added my burlap European shams that I recently purchased.


I added a touch of color by adding some purple flowers on each side of the bed.  


I changed out the drapes with the buffalo checked ones that were in my kitchen.  (I'll reveal what's now hanging in the kitchen in another post.)


I placed a small burlap bench at the foot of the bed.



I kept the cow canvas above my bed and brought in a black pharmacy floor lamp to the other side of the room.  It was sitting in my basement until I realized it would be perfect in here!


I'm loving the change!  It feels like it flows better with the rest of the house now.  If my walls could talk, they would be saying "Thank-you!"  They were in such bad shape.  I had so many nail holes and scratch marks  all over them.  Moving the furniture out in order to re-paint allowed us to clean the room thoroughly.  I cleaned out all the junk that was stored under my bed and took some of it to Goodwill already!  You really have no idea how dirty a room is until you remove the furniture.  It was scary folks!!  

I've still been busy making a few more changes to my kitchen.  The eating area to be specific.  I'll share that soon.  

By the way, did anyone catch the firefighters hostage news coverage yesterday????  That was my husbands fire department!  Luckily, he was not at work that day.  I'm thankful that all ended well.

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Kelly ~

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49 comments:

Unknown said...

How fresh and pretty Kelly.
Luv the pop of purple with the flowers.
Glad your Mr was not involved... how scary. What a world we live in .
Hugs, Gee

Japolina said...

Gorgeous!

Stacey said...

Wow it's beautiful and fresh. Looks like you are ready for warmer weather. I love the pillow shams with your curtains.

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Kelly your room looks BEAUTIFUL!!!
Love the white bedding with those pretty pillows and love the buffalo check curtains. Your seating area looks so pretty too, love the chair!
It would have been easier for me to just say I love it all LOL!

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

GORGEOUS! Over the top pretty and I love the checked drapes in there. We are so related and you will see when I share the other guest room in the future. I didn't realize that was Jimmy's station involved. Son in law who is on the swat team was involved and yes, so glad all are okay.

Deserae said...

Beautiful! I love the new paint color....and your new bedding is gorgeous too!!! I'm glad the hostage situation was resolved peacefully and no one was injured. What a scary world we live in today!!!!
~Des

Something Nice and Pretty said...

Oh, Kelly how wonderful, love it, the curtains look so nice with everything in your bedroom too! You did a great job!

Linda said...

Very pretty!!
Love the white bedding!!
And all the special touches!!

Calypso In The Country said...

Love it! It is such a peaceful room and I think the Linen White looks perfect! I have that color in a couple rooms because it works well with so many things!
-Shelley

Anonymous said...

So gorgeous, Kelly. Love the French farmhouse look it has now. The basket with the purple flowers is really pretty too!

Ivy, Phyllis and Me! said...

Good Afternoon Kelly, How bright and fresh your bedroom looks. There is a definite sense of calm in this room. My mother-in-law calls what you did in cleaning your bedroom "giving it a good top and tail"....don't you just love that saying.
Have a lovely day,
Best Wishes
Daphne

Anne said...

Beautiful Kelly! LOVE that color looks very similar to my color.I LOVE a warm white it brings in so much light but does not feel or look cold.Looking forward to seeing what you did in your kitchen.
How scary to hear about your husbands fire dept.So thankful they are all okay!
xx
Anne

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

The changes looks great Kelly. Your sister did a bedroom post today too!

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

LOVE the changes!! The buffalo check curtains, burlap shams and the pillow on the chair all work so well together! I love how the cow print above the bed has black in it which ties in so nicely with the black pieces of furniture you have in the room. And of course I adore your new white bedding!! The whole room looks very very beautiful and so you!!

Olive said...

The drapes are splendid. Also love the white bedding against the black bed. I was praying for the firemen and am thankful they are okay.

Lisa @ Texas Decor said...

Your bedroom looks great! I'm really loving that white bedding with the burlap shams. I think the pharmacy lamp goes perfectly in there too. So glad your hubby is ok. I saw that on the news and was praying for them. Enjoy your day!

Never So Simple said...

Everything is so beautiful. It's so light and airy. Love the look.'

Donna

Christine at Little Brags said...

fresh and crisp ...love it....the bedspread is awesome with those brown pillows..great job

AntiqueChase said...

Kelly it's so pretty .. looks like a beautiful bed and breakfast retreat!

Ivy and Elephants said...

You are on fire with the decor, girl! Another gorgeous room, done!
Hugs,
Patti

Andrea said...

beautiful! so calm and peaceful.

A Thrifted Market said...

Beautiful room! Can you share where you found the buffalo check curtains?? Thank you and glad your husband was home safe.

chateau chic said...

Your bedroom looks so fresh and bright. Love the changes you made. And yes, I heard the report about the hostage situation. So glad the firefighters weren't harmed.
Mary Alice

Debby said...

I like the colors, very cozy.
Oh my goodness, I am glad your husband was okay. Still just awful for his co-workers.

Marissa said...

Kelly, come do my room!!

Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap said...

SO BEAUTIFUL!! I love the "new" curtains, that really go well with the new color on the wall.

cynthia lee designs said...

Kelly, your room is so pretty!! Love the color you painted it and I love the curtains too.
I did hear on the news about the firefighters hostage coverage. I'm so thankful too that it ended well and that no firefighters were harmed.
hugs,
Cindy

Botanic Bleu said...

The bedroom is so refreshing. Love the white duvet cover....

I didn't hear about the firefighter's hostage situation, but am glad to know it ended well.

Judith

Botanic Bleu said...

Have just become your latest follower...

Judith

SHERRY HART said...

Kelly.....such a pretty bedroom....so peaceful and well put together! Good job girl!

Holly said...

Kelly! You have a beautiful style and this beautiful room looks effortless!!! Love it!

Bliss said...

Looks very restful, just how a bedroom should be. And dust behind the furniture??? OMG, I saw mine and you are right, it's scary. The bunnies morph into dust dino's.

Bliss

Junkchiccottage said...

Kelly,
That room is beautiful. I love the light that comes in the room. It is really fresh and pretty.
Kris

This N That said...

Love your room...It's gorgeous..Right up my alley..Love the colors

Katie Mansfield said...

I love the white linens. Great job.

The Tuscan Home said...

Just lovely, absolutely lovely! Soothing, relaxing, and oh so pretty.....well done! XO ~Liz

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Kelly, Your bedroom is beautiful! I love the new white paint and your bedding is lovely. I saw the news and I am so glad the firefighters are okay.
xx,
Sherry

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

Kelly, I love everything about your bedroom makeover...and I am really loving the bedding...and loved that you switched the drapes from the kitchen to you room...Where did you get your drapes..I love them!
Great job Kelly...I can tell you are over the moon happy with the results!!

Ann from On Sutton Place said...

Kelly this is just so pretty...yet not too feminine and very fresh. I love those pillow shams! Brilliant idea to use the window panels from your kitchen too. Well done girl!

SImple and Serene Living said...

It looks so beautiful and soothing, Kelly, and doesn't it feel wonderful to give it a good cleaning.
Hugs,
Laura

Moni - Zuhaus at Home said...

Lovely bedroom Kelly...it looks so fresh and relaxing!
Just beautiful!

Sarah said...

Kelly, your master looks like a perfect place to retreat and relax. Love the buffalo checks and the white sheet set with the tuck detail. Who makes those? The burlap pillows are the perfect compliment to the checks of the curtains.

Robin Johnson said...

Stunning! To say the very least! Your room is so cozy, modern and cottage wrapped up into one delightful package.

Unknown said...

So pretty and clean. Love your style. Beautiful!

Sew a Fine Seam said...

So lovely! Our bedroom has been the spot that catches the overflow of stuff when we have other remodel projects going and now for my biz stuff - I've been calling it 'The Storeroom We Sleep In'! I'm ready to reclaim it and your post makes me really ready to create a lovely retreat out of it!
So glad your man wasn't involved and that everything worked out!

At The Picket Fence said...

What a beautiful bedroom Kelly!! It looks so fresh and just gorgeous. How scary about the hostage situation and thank God your hubby wasn't there! :-)
Vanessa
P.S. I have that same little gray basket and just shared it in my bathroom reveal today!

Debbiedoos said...

Oh I love the changes Kelly. The bedding is just gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Very pretty!!
it's beautiful and fresh. i like this.
Modular Kitchen Collection

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Your bedroom turned out great, Kelly! I really love your drapes, too!