Master Bedroom Reveal

My master bedroom is ready for it's debut.

I had a lot of fun working on this project.  It was exciting to watch the room transform from dark and neglected to bright and welcoming.  It took around 6 weekends and right around $700.00 to complete the transformation.

Since I have a lot of pictures I'll try not to be too wordy and let the pictures do most of the talking.

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Here's a view of the room as you come down the hall.

I replaced my matching nightstands with two "new" pieces.

This washstand was an antique store purchase ($35.00).

The basket on the shelf was a purchase from T.J. Maxx.

I topped the nightstand with an old mirror that I already had and then added a few knickknacks.

I found a new home for a $5.00 garage sale table on the right side of the bed.

The top of the table had a large split so I topped it with a round basket (Marshall's).

A couple of weeks ago I posted about the screen I hung behind the bed.

The screen was a $25.00 purchase at Sparks (KS) Flea Market and the round mirror was a thrift store find ($10.00).

The white comforter and pillow shams are from JCP and were my largest expense at $150.00.  All of the accent pillows on the bed were purchased at Marshall's and ranged between $10.00 and $20.00.

My new bench at the end of the bed is a wonderful addition to the room.  I purchased it from one of my vendor friends for $45.00.

The pillows on the bench are from JCP ($15.00).  I made the afghan myself (back in 1978) and I already had the two suitcases underneath the bench.

The two windows resting on the nightstands have been sitting in my basement since my barn pick last March.  They needed a good cleaning but were a great price....free.
The antique framed print hanging to the left of the window was purchased just this past weekend from my friend Susan for $10.00.

To the left of my TV I created a sitting/reading area.

 The chair is a vintage Broyhill and is in great overall shape.  I found it at an antique store for $49.00.  The rest of the pieces I already had (I did a lot of shopping in my own basement for this room).

In the corner to the left of the bed is the shelf I posted about a couple of days ago.

The shelf houses some photos, some of my smaller clocks and part of my "E" collection (for my last name).  I painted an old ceiling tile green ($10.00) and hung it above the shelf.  Two old corbels ($10 apiece) top off the shelf.

I have a small wall space between the bedroom door and the bathroom door.

It's the perfect space for this antique sewing cabinet that once belonged to Bruce's Grandmother.

The curtains in the room were inspired by a window treatment that Donna @ Funky Junk Interiors made a couple of years ago.  I really loved the look and knew I wanted to incorporate the design into my bedroom.

I had two matching vintage hangers that were perfect for this treatment.  

Using inexpensive 45" white muslin, I simply hemmed the top and bottom of the fabric and then sewed a rod pocket 18" down from the top of the curtain.  The bottom rod on the hanger opened so I was able to slide and gather the curtain onto the hanger.  

Total cost for both curtains (including the hangers) was $22.00.

One last piece I added to the room was an old coat tree ($4.00).

 It was unpainted when I purchased it so I painted it white and added some old hooks that I had in my inventory.  I hung a few of my vintage hangers on the hooks, the two on top are from old downtown hotels in Kansas City.

When I first posted about my redo I listed the following goals for the room:

1.  Lighter paint color.

2.  New bedding and window treatments.

3.  More architectural interest.

4.  Repurpose nightstands.

5.  Replace bench.

6.  Add reading area.

7.  Better lighting.

8.  Accessorize.

I think I accomplished my goals and I am very happy with the results.

This room reflects my personality and showcases the vintage things that I love.

Thanks for taking the tour!

I'm linking my total room makeover with WhisperWood Cottage for the 1st Project of the Year Party in the Before & After Rooms Category.  Link back to WhisperWood Cottage blog to see lots of great Before & After rooms and items!

Jane