Saturday, February 11, 2012

The DEETS of The Master Bedroom Mini-Makeover

Happy Saturday, friends!

Thanks so much for your thoughtful comments about our "refreshed, yet not done" master bedroom ... I truly, truly appreciate each and every note you shared!  As promised, I'm sharing the details of elements I used for our mini-makeover:


And, I apologize in advance because, not only am I sharing the same pictures as my last post, BUT, I'm also sharing a little video (don't laugh)! Please forgive the sound quality (that's what happens when you spill hot tea on your keyboard) and that, apparently, I have two black eyes ... yikes!


I know, I know ... you're still laughing at my big hair crazy self, aren't you?  LOL ... I am, too!

Okay, back to the *deets* ...

The paint products I used are:

Walls: BM White Sand
Trey: BM Palladian Blue
Ceiling: BM Ballet White


The white down comforter and matching duvet are from IKEA (last summer), and, the "Dream" pillow is from SteinMart.  The bedskirt is made from budget-friendly dropcloth!


The nightstands used to have the same finish as the bed, but, AS Old White chalk paint took over and, voila:


At the foot of the bed is the bench that normally sits in our dining room.  It used to have a cherry stain, but, last Spring, I painted it BM White Dove, followed by distressing/glazing/waxing.  I also recovered the seat in burlap:


The mirrored chest used to be in our sitting room. Isn't it fun to *shop* your own home for *fer-ee* ?! And, the slipcovers on the parson chairs are from SureFit (on sale):


The window treatments were made by me (*cough*) ... and, like I said in my video, I'm a cheater when it comes to decorating! Let's just say that there were a lot of straight pins involved in making these! Adding metal scrollies in between the curtain rod and top of your window is a fun way to fill in a bit:


As for the dresser ... this used to be on the wall where the armoire is now ... it's amazing what a big difference a little change can make! (The "Always Kiss Me Goodnight" sign is from my fave, Home Goods.)


The lamps *used* be red with flowers on them. Last year, I painted them Stratton Blue, but then, recently, added a coat of AS Duck Egg Blue. Such an easy way to make a fun change (and, yes, look at my cutie patootie who is about to turn six ... where does the time go?):


The pink wreath layered over the mirror above our bed is a recent 40% off (yippee) purchase from Michael's.  I love adding a soft, contrasting pop of color to our spaces:


As for the little blue plate above the amoire, if you're *really* lucky (NOT), I'll post a video on how I made it.  LOL


That's all for now, friends ... thanks again so very much for all of your thoughtful comments.

Happy decorating and have a fabulous day!






42 comments:

  1. It looks so pretty, it could be in a magazine!

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  2. It is absolutely gorgeous! Love it! Straight out of a home decor magazine :)

    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  3. Another "Becca" inspiration! You are too good girl, I can't even get my dresser painted in my bathroom...maybe I'll get off the computer and work on it.

    We're leaving for Savannah on Thursday and I "had" to go clothes and shoe shopping....a girl can't go on vacation without some new duds!

    Judy

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  4. Great job Becca. I love the lamps and adore the window panels. The duvet cover trick is genius. :o)

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  5. Adored all the deets! I actually use the same duvet cover trick on my bed too! The room is lovely!

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  6. What a great post! Loved hearing that I'm not the only one who takes shortcuts!! I've done that duvet trick, as well! Makes life easier!! Great job!!!

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  7. Oh Becca! That is just beautiful! I love it...magazine worthy for sure. Love that color blue, by the way- xo Diana

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  8. Cute video! And never apologize for big hair! LOL! Love me some big hair, I guess it's a Carolina Girls' thing!

    Again, your bedroom is so lovely and serene! Outstanding remake!

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  9. Becca, I really like your new master. I just did mine and hardly can get out of bed, I love it so much. Stop over and check out mine!

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  10. Soooo beautifully done, and you too! *Winks* & *Smiles*

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  11. Becca great video and tutorial!! There is nothing wrong with a little cheatin in my book ;)

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  12. Very pretty. It reminds me of beachy cottage style.

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  13. Hi Becca! You little silly, you're just gorgeous and so is your hair. I live in Texas and big hair is very fashionable! :) No, really, it's very pretty. Now your bedroom is so pretty and you're the smartest one making your duffet cover! :)
    Lovely lovely bedroom.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  14. Love all the details, Becca! Great bedskirt! I love a nice full one like that.

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  15. Your room is so refreshingly beautiful..Great video tutorial!..Loved it!

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  16. I love your video!!! It is so fun to hear your blog friends voices!!! This is the color scheme that I was going to do in our master bedroom this year, but looks like I am going to have to take that plan up north! I love your duvet cover! How clever are you??? You would never ever guess that it was just tucked around! Wow! Sweet picture of your baby! Why do these children of ours keep growing up?

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    Manoli.

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  18. Good Morning, Becca! Took some time catching up on many of your past posts. As always, great stuff shared. Your b'rm looks great. LOVE the colors. I can't pick a fave element in the room. But I will say those lamps really stick out for me. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Oh Becca I love it all.
    Thanks for the cute video.
    You give me inspiration.

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  20. Darn it! My speakers are out. :-( Can't wait for my son to fix whatever it is so I can hear your voice. You are SO gorgeous! Love your big hair...after all, in Texas it's "normal".

    Everything looks absolutely gorgeous ~ as usual. I wish I could have heard whatever it is about the duvet cover. LOVE all the lamps and the colors are perfect! You are so very creative with the window panels and the bedskirt. The pop of pink is very pretty and feminine. You've done a masterful job...should totally be in a magazine or on HGTV.

    xo
    Pat

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  21. Your room looks so pretty and relaxing, Becca. I really like the shades of blue with a bit of pink. One of my favorite things are the metal pieces above your windows. Lovely details all around.

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  22. It is beautiful Becca! I love all of it! Such pretty details! You did an awesome job.
    Sherry's Bees Nest

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  23. I thought the room was beautiful before, but WOW!

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  24. Beautiful Becca! Love how you used dropcloth for the bed skirt! I'm now following you on Linky Follower, stop by mines on my sidebar!

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  25. The room is gorgeous!!!! Love that dust ruffle :)
    XOXO
    Kristin

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  26. You are so funny Becca! The duvet cover is so clever... and here I was thinking wow she must rock that sewing machine! You and I do the same kind of sewing...we don't! You room looks amazing! xoxo Jeanette

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  27. Love the banding at the top of the curtains. Beautiful color scheme throughout the room. Nicely done!

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  28. I just adore your room - so lovely! You have such great taste, please please please hop over to my blog, (A Cod A Bean and Everything In Between) look at my mantel picture and offer suggestions as to how to make it great!...Better yet, just come over and help with my whole house! Ha!

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  29. Well, I for one am just "shocked" that you didn't make a real duvet for your bed! You could so easily whipped one up while some paint was drying......lol! You're just "crafty" like a fox! Seriously, it is all so beautiful!
    CAS

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  30. It looks great. So light and fresh. Becca, can you come to Texas and revamp my house? :-)
    Tracy

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  31. Oh I use that same duvet cover trick and it's great to know it's definitely "ok" to do so. I've been looking for lamps for my bedroom for I don't know how long. Bought a pair of lamps, kept it for a week or so and took back, I did the exact same thing like 5 or 6 times already. Anyway, I went to Marshall's the other day not looking for lamps b/c I thought I was happy with what I had and found the most gorgeous lamps...I caught myself asking myself "WWBD?!?" short for WHAT WOULD BECCA DO? Well, guess what? I put the lamps on hold, went home and got the lamps that I thought I was perfectly happy with, returned them and got the ones w/the black lampshades...ha!ha! I can't seem to stay away from crystal lamps....I'll post on them soon...waiting on my curtain rods! ;)

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  32. ...and by the way, your room is gorgeous, but everything you decorate turns out that way.

    AND

    gotta love the big hair, like the person commented above, it's a "must" in Texas! ;)

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  33. Becca,
    You must do more videos, it's a MUST, loved it! You are so pretty and I want your hair. I wish mine would style like yours. =)

    Your room is absolutely DIVINE and the Duvet trick is AWESOME! I will have to give that a try.

    Thanks for sharing. xo ~Liz

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  34. I think your bedroom is absolutely beautiful. I love the colors you chose!

    blessings,
    karianne

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  35. Love the bedroom and your *secrets*! Very very pretty Becca!

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  36. Hi Becca. Your bedroom is fabulous! Magazine worthy for sure! I enjoyed your video - it was nice to hear your voice. Maybe one of these days I'll get to meet you face-to-face!

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  37. I just came across your blog and I think your designs are beautiful! Feel free to check out my blog as well :)

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  38. This is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the video. I love the "comforter" at the end of the bed! What a great idea! Your colors are lovely, so peaceful! I love it all!

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  39. I have to come back to watch the video when my boys are not home. I had the volume all the way up and I could not hear it. Looks so gorgeous Becca! Love the ceiling too.

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  40. I'm loving the blue!! Just lovely. I so need to paint my Master Bedroom. Thanks for the inspiration. Hope you had a grand weekend. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  41. OMG- I know why i love you now. My bedroom is painted in pallidum blue too!! Sadly though after 8 years I may paint it.

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