Today was the due date for all of my bedroom project tutorials for HGTV.com, so I spent the morning taking the “beauty shots” for those articles. They will be available on HGTV.com in a few weeks and I will link to them when they are live.
Here’s how the room looks now…
Here are some makeovers featured in the room…
My $25 yard sale side table before…
…and after….
The antique store chandelier (I think it was $55)…
…assembled and rewired with spray painted candle sleeves…
$35 yard sale night stand/chest before…
…and now…
$65 antique store French chair before…
…and after…
And the entire room as it looked in January…
…and now…
I am still planning to tweak a bit more. I would like to paint the lamp bases cream and recover the shades. The bases blend in with the wall fabric a bit too much and I was a little sloppy when covering the shades the first time. I’m sure I’ll mix things up for the seasons as well, but this room is basically done! Well, this half of the room.
You can find other posts about the bedroom here…
- Progression of the bedroom over the 6+ years we’ve lived here
- Painted nightstand reveal
- Reupholstered grain sack chair
- Planked ceiling
- Fabric Wall Treatment
- The new bed
- Shopping trip to HomeGoods
Resources…
- Bedding – Pine Cone Hill: Pleated Linen White Duvet Cover & Shams, Interlaken Ivory Matlasse Spread, and Classic Hemstitch Ivory Sheets
- Bed – Restoration Hardware: Vienne Bed with Footboard (bought on clearance)
- Wall & curtain fabric – JoAnn Fabrics: Pkauffman Artissimo Navy (bought on sale)
- Tufted wool rug, feather duvet, feather bed pillows, boxwood topiaries – HomeGoods
- Wall color – Benjamin Moore‘s Simply White
- Lamps – Alice & Jay
- Ceiling planks & crown molding – The Home Depot
- Antique European grain sacks – Antique Linen Store, Etsy
- Paint on nightstands – Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint: French Enamel, Shutter Gray, Grain Sack & Ironstone
Now I need to get to work on the other side of the room!
…and you can see I have my work cut out for me!
Disclosure: The products from Pine Cone Hill, Alice & Jay and HomeGoods were exchanged for advertising on my blog, but this post is not sponsored by any of these companies.
Really came out amazing, I love the night stands, they are perfectly chippy and worn!!
THAT is an amazing transformation! I love all of your changes. It really makes the bed stand out with that beautifully patterned wall. Great job again!
The lamp shades should burnished SILVER.
Wow, Just WOW! I am in love and inspired to work on our master bedroom! beautiful details and love was poured into this room!
Such a fabulous transformation. You worked your tail off in the room & it must be so rewarding to fall asleep here each night. Congrats…it is just lovely!
oh la la Marion so beautiful. I love every bit of it. The chair is amazing love the fabric choices. When do you sleep???? Glad you do not sleep much because we see awesome inspiration always.
Kris
DON’T TOUCH THOSE LAMPS, THEY’RE BEAUTIFUL AND SHOW UP GREAT!
I agree!!!
Beautiful transformation Marian!
Anne
This is absolutely beautiful! I love how it all comes together..and your lamps are perfect just they way they are….where do you go antique shopping? I’m in Fairfax and would love to visit those places and perhaps land a chandelier or two…love it!
May
mayuyasrandoms
Beautiful. You are VERY talented. The paint on your nightstands is…I’m speechless!
You must be thrilled! It’s beautiful and you deserve it after all that work. Ann
This is SO you! I absolutely love it!!! You’ve done a great job and it will be the perfect retreat away from it all. 🙂
WOW!!! Really incredible!!!
oh my so very pretty & restful!
And I love all your DIY’s…my favorite thing to do..repurpose!
Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful… As always, thank you for the spark you provide to us mere mortals to undertake the impossible and daunting challenges we face in our own lives. You are truly amazing!
I totally adore how this room came out. That fabric wall is so gorgeous and I love the way you redid the chair by the window in the dual fabrics. Beautiful work!
Just beautiful! I have never been a “blue” person, but you might be influencing me 🙂
xo,
Lisa
Beautiful job! I am in the process of doing my bedroom and I would love to do everything you have done, however, I don’t have the time or talent! I also love that you showed the other side! Can’t wait to see what you’ll do there.
BEAUTIFUL! I love the chair and the shutters on the wall the best! Where can I get a boxwood wreath like that? it is gorgeous!
Susan
LOVE it – just an idea, how about a shot of hot pink? just to put a little pop into it? whether it occurs in a small vase on the night stand or in the lamps you were referring to doing? the colors look beautiful together but I think in my opinion one pop of a bright color will really bring it to life…love your posts, great ideas! off to look at my girls bedroom with a new eye 🙂
Oh wow! This is miles away from where you started! Looks fantastic!
So pretty.I think a crystal lamp or even brass to match the chandelier would be pretty .Home Goods has some beautiful crystal lamps.It would add sparkle. You are an inspiration Marion. Have a wonderful day.
Mary
Amazing! Your are a true inspiration! Every time I read one of your posts I am ready to go out and tackle the world! Thank You <3
It all looks fabulous! That fabric is killer!
You have a real knack at putting everything together. I have a suggestion though. Your ceiling medallion needs to be bigger. It looks wonderful now but, if you did it larger, you would be amazed at the huge difference.
I love that room a lot! the blues and off whites are so pretty and calming. your work is unparalleled!
Dear MMS, Another fabulous transformation! You have such great style. All those white sheets on your bed, the nightstands, the fabric, the ironstone on the walls – well, it’s all fabulous. Thanks so much for your lovely blog. Hugs, Anne Boykin
What a great job. Love the color you chose for the nightstands. They look fab with the new bed.
Jeannie
WOWza~~~
Love the room. I can’t believe you want to paint the lamp bases… I love them!
Your room is fabulous – elegant and cozy and totally liveable.
Marian,
The lamp bases are beautiful–I can’t tell you to NOT change them because you are the artist but they are beautiful as is! The room is UNBELIEVABLE!!!!
It is STUNNING Marion! I can’t wait for the tutorials for everything. I love the butcher block counters and tile back splash in the kitchen as well. You are truly a talented woman!
Love every single thing you did, but that wallpaper makes the room. Your husband’s side table is stunning 🙂
mickey
………your one amazing talented lady !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The absolutely BEST bedroom makeover i’ve seen in web-land!
Really lovely. Really, really lovely!
Gorgeous as always Marian! I just love, love, love it all!
Absolutely beautiful. You are so talented. I’ve loved following your journey!
I agree with the above poster. I would do silver for the bases.
It’s beautiful. All ways nice to see a room come together. Thank you for sharing.
Cheers,
Miss Ellie
It is absolutely stunning and it is soooo YOU!
As a decorator for years, my advice on the lamps are to leave them as they are. If you must make a change, I would just do the shades, not the bases.
Everything is lovely. Love everything you have done! 🙂
Wow! What a transformation!
Now, what I want to know is what you did with that beautiful floral rug that was in the room in January. Are you getting rid of it? Can I have it? 🙂
Wow! Beautiful transformation, Marian! Truly wonderful! I know you’ll have the other side done in no time with all this gorgeousness on the other side of the room. 🙂
you are inspiring! i have enjoyed seeing the progression of this room, from the false starts, to its lovely finish. it is as if we all have watched your own style emerge. you are the master of hand painting — i love your painterly touches. i would love to see more info on how you choose and design them, as well as execution.
I adore your style, But you made a huge mistake when you exchanged that gorgeous rug for this insipid vanilla one. just sayin’.
Masterful re-do! Love it all…agree on the lamp bases, but maybe the shades only need a bit of the blue of the wall paper grosgrain ribbon around top & bottom. Heck, it all looks so great leave it as so!
Kelly mysoulfulhome.com
Only you could have worked this kind of magic, Marian. I love that everything you do is, well, so, uniquely, YOU….You dive headlong into all manner of diverse and myriad projects, and emerge with something breath-taking each time. You seem to breathe the ‘Marian signature’ into all and give it new life. I wish you continued and even more success in your future projects and endeavours.
One last thing. That door on the unfinished side of your room – is that a Gunmetal gray colour? May I know the paint company and colour, please?. .
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It looks wonderful, Marian!!! Romantic, cozy, relaxing, and so professional! Great job!
Marian what a wonderful gift you have! This room is a masterpiece! I have enjoyed following along every step of the way!
As usual, Marion, beautiful! My favorite is the chair. I loved those sides from the first reveal. Drapes, fabric wall, shutter ~ inspired! Here’s to INSPIRED YOU!
How pleased you must be with all your hard work. It’s so pretty.
Just beautiful. You must be so pleased! I love the colours you blend so well. Loving the shot of boxwood green wreath. The green really pops out dramatically.
This is lovely down to the last detail — so restful!
I love your updates so much, every little detail, texture and piece are lovely. Thank you for inspiring us 🙂
xo, Tanya
twelveOeight
Wow!!!! Great job
Very Pretty Room!! You inspire me!! I am enjoying your blogs. Love the “before’ and ‘after’
shots!! My favorite is the chair with different fabric on the back- neat!! I liked it in the before picture also , it looks so cozy!! I am going to look for a similar one. Thanks!!
You must feel great! It all look so beautiful. Congrats!
looks great…just one suggestion would be to place the end legs of the bed onto the edges of the rug if space will allow. look forward to seeing it on HGTV
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! It all is so beautiful. I love the painted pieces, your chandelier. Oh, also your wall and chair. I can’t wait to read more about it all on HGTV!
Absolutely gorgeous! You’ve given me so much inspiration that I think I am going to tackle my guest room this summer! My husband who is budget driven will love that you are inspiring me to look at old furniture with creativity and new life! Can’t wait to try my hand at painting furniture and reupholstering furniture! Thanks for planing the seed!
It is perfect in every way! So restful with the beautiful blues but fun with the different prints. It has been so much fun being a part of your process and progress, and I always feel privileged that you share your talent and knowledge with us, thank you!
Beautiful!!! I wish I could just move right in to that room! I like your idea for painting the lamps a cream color. I am so excited waiting for the new tutorials. You have been unbelievably busy!
Sometimes really pretty girls don’t think they are pretty because no one ever tells them. They figure the pretty girl KNOWS she’s pretty because she has a mirror. Not true. You may have doubts about your skills/talents/gifts sometimes. Remember this, your rooms are pretty…they are beautiful…your bedroom? AMAZING transformation and given the lighting speed in which you accomplished it – along with a kitchen redo & countless other projects & travel & workshops& raising 3 boys (I count husbands :-)…whew…I am tired just thinking about it. Enjoy your success. Yah You!
Every detail has been accomplished with grace, peace, and
beauty. You have created a restful retreat for the love of
your life and you to be refreshed and renewed each night.
You are blessed with so many gifts & talents. Thank you
for so generously sharing with those of us who follow your
blog.
I’m in awe… The transformation is amazing.
wow . . . wow . . . wow!!! and i love that so much was diy and yard sale or antique store bargains!! so fun!
Absolutely beautiful! Like all your devoted fans who commented, I am in awe of your talent. Thank you so much for inspiring us!
Totally amazing transformation! I bet you are ready for at least a small break before starting on the other side of the room. Or at least a day to breathe in some fresh air, sip some fresh ice tea and put your feet up.
Marian … just a quick question regarding the Grain Sacks … How long does (on average) it take to receive from Austria?
Love your work … read you every day!
Thanks, Jackie
Absolutely amazing! I love all the work you have put into your home. I recently purchased your book “Inspired You” and follow your blog daily and you never cease to amaze me : )
One question – How did you decide on the pattern for your side table – did you do the work by hand? What was your inspiration? I may have missed a blog entry where you covered this and would love to know more!
Thanks,
Kristie
Soooo beautiful! Thank you for inspiring me!
Marian your bedroom is so gorgeous. I have looked at your blog almost everyday and have been amazed at how you’ve done all of this so quickly. You are an inspiration! I love the plank ceiling and all of your furnishings-such lovely taste. I’m looking forward to seeing the tutorials.
When I looked at your photos, I felt like I was looking at a small European boutique hotel. Stunning!
Every piece of your work is beautiful and your talent for putting it all together is amazing. Love that room!
Just gorgeous. I love everything about it!
Great work…..just beautiful!
You did an amazing job ! Love your new bedroom !
“Beautiful” just doesn’t seem to cover it. Every bit of it is just so gorgeous. You’ve done an amazing job!
Jeanette @ Creating a Life
Wow! beautiful & Elegant! I love your ceilings! and its amazing what a head and footboard will do to make the room pop! Great job!
Hi Marian, recently subscribed to your emails. I am offering to fold your laundry (last picture) in return for you decorating my home! (smile) Seriously… absolutely beautiful transformation. Thanks for the inspiration. ~ Holly
That new bed makes all the difference! Before the lamps looked huge and it was all out of scale. I do not understand why people do not realize the importance of a headboard. I love the transformation.. The bedroom is very peaceful and enveloping now.
I love your ideas and creativity. How do you come up with everything and actually do it??? I’m wondering, too, what you did with the oriental rug that was in your bedroom before. Did you move it to another area of your house or did you sell it?
Love your room. You are one busy momma! I actually like how the lamps blend in. I do wonder and sort of worry about one thing: do you ever get to see any other adults? I am a mom with 4 kids, stay at home, and find that my responsibilities often make it hard to get out and socialize. You have an overlay of a business that requires you to stay home, by yourself. I know that you have us out here in the virtual world, but, dang girl, do you ever get out?!
Love it!!! Even the bedside lamps as they are. I would not change a thing (on that side of the room). I would worrry about too much cream and I love the blues. Eager to see what you do with the other side.
You inspire me! I just started my business and I subscribed to your site because you are inspiring me to follow my passion. Thank you!
What a beautiful vision. I would never leave that room.
Each time I scrolled down all I kept saying was “Wow!” what a beautiful transformation! You are very talented!
Shut the front door. I’m green with envy!! Can I bottle you and bring you to my house? I’m your biggest fan!!
Stunning. Talk about turning an average duckling into the most exquisite swan in the lake! So glad you changed out the rug. Can’t wait to see how the other half of the room is transformed and what you do with the big dresser and armoire.
I love the wallpapered feature wall — it seems wallpaper has been making a comeback! Would love to try a wallpaper feature wall.
I really liked the boxwood wreath against the shutters, as well as the nightstand on the right, I’m going to do that to one of mine!!!!!
Bravo, wonderful work. Excellent travail (Margo from Paris/France)
Hello,
I love this blog so much. I’m active duty Airforce currently in Afghanistan. I can’t wait to get back home to take on some project of my own. Thank you for putting a smile on my face!
Hugs,
Manda
Everything is so feminine and beautiful, and then there’s the famous drill on your dresser. Just love it!
Hi! Absolutely in love with your bedroom! I can’t seem to find the tutorial on the fabric wall treatment….even searched for it on HGTV. Could you please direct me to it? Thanks so much!!!
Yep. Here it is… http://www.hgtv.com/decorating-basics/how-to-install-a-fabric-feature-wall/index.html
I have searched your site and can’t find anywhere that describes how you achieved the look of the shutters on your bedroom wall. I have recently bought a set while thrifting, but they are hideous. Can you give me direction on paint colors and technique to get the same look you have on your shutters? Thanks
Marian, which finish did you get on your bed? I’ve been considering this same bed for years, and I might bite the bullet and get it this weekend since it is on sale. It is hard to tell the true look and feel of the finishes on their website. How has it been holding up?
Amy
Are your trim and wall color the same? I read that the wall is BM Simply White and was wondering what the trim was. The room is amazing and your blue color scheme is the inspiration for our farmhouse we recently moved in to. Thanks!
Where did you get all of your boxwoods? I am always on the hunt for boxwood wreathes and topiaries for a good price!
Great blog, and what a wonderful makeover! A few years ago, I attempted something similar. The centerpiece of the makeover was a gorgeous colorful bedding set from India, that altered the decor of the room completely. That experience led to creating a nice collection that can be viewed below.
http://www.novahaat.com/sari-bedspreads/
How is your wall treatment holding up? Maybe you could do a follow up post on that….
Marian – please PLEASE PLEASE, I beg of you… Do not paint those lamps bases!!! I have been scouring your blog for two weeks now in hopes of finding a source for those exact lamps – I am *in love*!! So… please, don’t paint them ;). Also, can you tell me the source (if you recall), and if you ever decide to sell them and replace them with cream ones I will make the 2+ hour drive to your studio to nab these!! xo – kim
Nice concept of lighting and interior decoration, I appreciate. Thanks for sharing.
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