Master Bedroom Makeover
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Master Bedroom Makeover
I enjoy decorating and all things home design. My husband is no longer surprised by coming home to a new furniture rearrangement or seeing the things on the walls constantly changing around our home.
However, when it came to our master bedroom, I just kind of ignored it. I’m not entirely sure why. I think the project just felt too big and I was paralyzed on where to start. I mean, we were both using dressers from college, had no decor on the walls, and curtains that were still there from previous owners. It was hurting. See below…
When my interior-designer-friend, Bethany Strodtman, threw out the idea of working together in some way, I thought having her help with our bedroom would be the perfect project to collaborate on.
I have never worked with an interior designer so walking through this process was SO fun. After making a visit to our house and talking through some details (i.e. budget, goals for the room, etc.), I pretty much was hands-off after that.
The first thing that came back from Bethany was a mood board. Because I asked that she work around our existing bed frame, she built the design and feel from there. What I loved so much about this was that I would have never picked this feel/colors on my own but after seeing it all pulled together, I loved it. LOVED IT. We worked together to find a few alternatives and tweaks but we did stay pretty close to the original plan.
After we got the walls painted, Bethany began the ordering of these items. Boxes and boxes began to show up on my doorstep. It was better than Christmas!
My husband and I put things in place as best we could but the finishing touches would come later. Here is a shot of it being in progress.
Once everything had been delivered and installed, Bethany came back to accessorize. I honestly had no idea how much the details in the design would matter but they took a pretty cool looking room to an AMAZING room. Like, I never want to leave this room.
Before and Afters
Just to give you a little reminder of the incredible change, here are some before and afters.
Following these photos, I’ve provided all of the links to things we used to furnish and decorate the bedroom. Make sure to pin a few of these so you can come back to them when you are wanting some bedroom inspiration!
To see more of Bethany’s work, make sure to follow her on Instagram!
Links to Items & Furniture Used
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- Green Vases (Local Furniture Store) (Similar from Amazon)
- Circular Mirror from Wayfair (37″) (Similar from Amazon)
- Tall Succulent (Target), Small Succulent (Marshalls) (Similar from Amazon)
- Dresser (Wayfair)
- White Nightstands (Wayfair) (Similar from Target), (Similar from Amazon)
- Lamps (Similar from Wayfair) (Similar from Amazon)
- Original 48×24 painting (by Bethany Strodtman) WITH custom white framing. (Use this hack to hang perfectly straight pictures every time!)
- Throw Pillows: Inserts & Covers (Amazon)
- Quilt Bedding Set (SOOO comfy and can be washed in the washing machine!!) (Amazon)
- Throw Blanket (So soft!!) (Target)
- Rug (6×9 from Rugs USA)
- Plant & Basket (Hobby Lobby) (Similar from Amazon)
- Ceiling Fan (Wayfair)
- Wooden Framed Pictures (Goodwill!)
- Wooden Framed Pictures (Goodwill!)
- Plant & Basket (Hobby Lobby) (Similar from Amazon)
- Accent Chair (Wayfair)
- Bamboo Blinds (Wayfair) & Similar from Amazon)
- Large gray wood pictures (Tuesday Morning)
Paint Colors:
- Accent Wall: SW 7069 Iron Ore in Matte finish
- White: SW 7005 Pure White in Matte Finish
How much was the complete makeover?
I have two side by side rooms.
We are taking down the wall.and putting dark brown flooring down .
What would you recommend for the wall color ?
Where do you keep the pillows you actually sleep with? I keep running into this issue with really wanting to makeover our bedroom- we sleep with so many pillows but they aren’t cute 🤣 So where do I keep them?!
Is your bed a King or Queen?
King sized.
Where is the sleigh bed frame from? I’m in the market for one exactly like that.
I’m wondering what direction your bedroom is facing? I’m trying to decide on the black accent wall. I have a northern facing room. Thanks!
Polly said that wall is on the same side as her windows, which face east.
This Bedroom is stunning!
Hi! Curious what size rug that is?
What are the wall colors?
The paint colors are in the post above.
They should be listed above in the post.
Does Bethany sell the painting above your bed? I love it and would be very interested in getting the same for my room.
I was an original I believe. You can hop on her website and message her to ask though!
It is crazy how much our rooms are alike… Minus yours being quite beautiful now. This is the reason I even clicked on this Pinterest page! My husband and I have the exact same bed as you but also have the matching night stands and large dresser. I notice she had put white night stands and black dresser in your room. Did she say why that and not matching?
Sometimes too many of the same wood tone darkens a room. Having pieces of a similar style but different colors breaks it up and allows you focus on individual elements instead of a grouped matching set.
Hi, where was your bed purchased from?
A store in town called Ashley furniture. Thanks!
That is a DRASTIC change. From bland and unassuming to fresh and very airy. Love what you did with this. It’s beautiful.
I love your bed! Where did you get it?