Transforming a master bedroom,you are probably thinking what again?Didn’t you just do this?
Why yes I did!
In fact it was almost a year ago that my bedroom went through it’s first transformation.
You can read about it HERE.
I know it has not been quite a year yet but I was ready for a little change.
After reading Rachel Ashwell’s book I got inspired to make a few changes.
Putting some things away and not leaving so much out,a cleaner look.
I am trying to focus on pieces I really love and that really make a statement in my rooms.
This may come as a shock to you but I wanted to add a little color too!
I know…..I know I still love my white.
Which is the reason why I love white you can add touches of color to a room filled with white.
When I first started transforming this room again , I decided I wanted to paint a few pieces of my room adding some color.
The first piece I painted was my vanity table.
It received a coat of Annie Sloan Antoinette and a coat of Old Orchre.
Hmmm not sure about this look but lets continue.
Next I painted my metal piece above my vanity Annie Sloan duck egg blue.
It’s feeling a little…..dark…not sure but let’s move on.
My full length mirror was also painted Annie Sloan duck egg blue.I distressed this showing some white.
I started looking at my French Chair and decided that too needed some color.It was painted grey so I painted that duck egg blue.
And I added some gold wax to highlight some of the details.
Oh yes I forgot to mention, I decided to add that French chair to my bedroom.
I added that painting above our bed.It was a recent find at a thrift shop.
It has some greens,blues and pinks in the painting and I thought it would work well in my room.
That throw at the end of my bed was added for more color to this room.
My curtains were tied with a little lace,just to give them a different look.
An antique photo was also added to my wall.
On my side table I added a vintage pink lamp and made a lace shade from scraps of lace I had already on hand.
My bench at the end of my bed was covered with Rachel Ashwell fabric,which was a curtain panel I found while out thrift shopping.
I switched out the burlap for some Rachel Ashwell fabric,also thrift shop finds they are sheets from her simply chic line.
No sewing involved just measuring and gluing.
This was going to be my reveal to you all.
But I hated it!
This was not as I envisioned it.
So I stepped back walked away and thought about why I wanted to make a change and what did I really want to see.
The paint can came back out and I re-painted my vanity.
Why because Old Ochre is very similar to my wall color and did nothing for my vanity.It just made it look….blah.
And Antoinette did not help at all either.
I picked up some Glidden Flat Paint in bubble gum,I wanted a bright pink to show through the white.
One coat of bubble gum and one coat of Glidden white on white.
Perfect just as I wanted it! Showing a bit of pink through the white.
I did distress this but not allot.A little goes a long way!
That sweet little mirror was found on my recent trip to Galena and really inspired me into the direction I really wanted to go with this room.
My French chair was now re-painted Glidden white on white.
The French Chair was moved in front of my screen. This looks much better than the table did!
You know I love my bling so I brought my chandelier that I had in my family room and moved it into my master bedroom.
It adds a perfect bit of sparkle to this corner.
The full length mirror that was here is now in my daughters bedroom.
Next time Hobby Lobby has a sale on there Chandeliers I am going to pick up another one and add it to my family room because I do like it in there.
I found a some new pillows that I added to my bed.
It’s hard to see it in photos because they are so light in color but one is a soft pink,another is a soft green and the other is white.
I removed that floral throw that I had on the end of my bed.
That throw is pretty but does not work for this room.
I removed that painting that was here and added this chippy old window frame with some hanging dried roses.
I bet you spotted my pink cow girl boots and hat,both are recent thrift shop finds.
My side tables were also repainted with Glidden white on white,but I did not distress either.
I will be replacing the shorter side table for a piece I recently found.
I will be picking it up in a week or two.It is an old chippy piece that will work perfectly in here!
I kept this area as it was,I love that sweet vintage photo.
I am sure you noticed how bright it is in this room now.
Lace curtains have been added and I took down the brown panels.
Just doing this added a beautiful soft glow in this room.
The room has a dream like feel too it,and I absolutely love it!
Some feminine touches without being overly feminine.
Hope to see you back here tomorrow for The Scoop!
Joining:
Anne, I love the new look. Yes, sometimes we just have to keep tweaking until it feels right to “us”. The new lace curtains make a huge difference.
Your room looks lovely. I recently started to paint my dresser with chalk paint. I panicked when I saw a small portion of it in white and was able to wash off the wet chalk paint! Then, I tried another color , but just on the back of a drawer that time… Still haven’t decided.
The great thing about paint is you can take it off.It is never permanent.It may take some elbow grease to take it off but you can remove paint.I am a bit of a risk taker.I am never afraid to go for an idea I have.This room is proof of that.If it is not looking as you envisioned it walk away,come back and take a look at what you really want and it will all work out!
Your bedroom is gorgeous and serene. I love all the white and adore all the painted furniture pieces. I am pinning to a couple of my boards!
Your bedroom is so gorgeous. I just love the look. It looks like a very relaxing retreat. Great job.
Anne, your bedroom is just beautiful! Sometimes it takes awhile to get the look we want, but you’ve done a great job in creating a peaceful haven!
Susan
It looks so pretty – very soothing!
It’s beautiful, Anne! Tweaking things is what keeps life interesting, right?
Why fight white? Love your finished room, Anne. 🙂
Sometimes it takes some trial and error to get the right feel for a room. Your final result is so pretty and definitely more you! Love the chippy frame with the dried roses above the bed.
Mary Alice
You sure have been busy and all your hard work sure paid off. Love the soft colors, especially the french chair.
Ann, you are so ambitious, but it certainly is worth it. Everything really looks so pretty and dream-like. A good job well done..Happy Sunday..Judy
Wow, that is a lot of painting in a short time! I love your bedroom and I am so copying what you did with the pink under white. I would love that!! Just a beautiful room, so pretty.
Thank you so much Debbie! I found the key to seeing the pink under white is to make sure it is a bold enough pink.That’s why I picked that color selection.
Hi Anne,
Looks wonderful romantic as always !! But to be honest, what about your husband ???? Do you keep him sooo busy until he`s soooo tiered , he would even sleep in a dogs doughnut ??? Please share the secret !!! THANK YOU !!!!
LOVE your blog !!!
I am very lucky! My husband is fine with a little bit of feminine touches that I do in my home.As long as I don’t go over board with flower patterns everywhere and pink everywhere.And you can see I just used a little pink,and the fabric I chose is so subtle he actually likes it :-).
I love your bedroom, Anne. So soft, beautiful and romantic!
So many lovely vintage pieces. Gorgeous!
Hugs,
Patti
Your bedroom is just beautiful! Love the Rachel fabrics on the screen thing–so pretty!
Anne,
How funny we are both doing our Master’s over at the same time. I was not happy with my first try at it and now I think I am finally getting there too. Your room looks gorgeous. It is bright and so inviting. Your vintage pieces look great. I love that you incorporated some of your signature love of pink in the vanity. Tooooooo sweet. Great job.
Love it all.
Kris
I love the changes you made to your beautiful bedroom, Anne! It looks so fresh and cozy!! Love it!
Love the changes you made to your bedroom. Really loving the frame over the bed with the dried flowers!
Cynthia
beautiful room. You are very talented and ambitious. It all looks lovely. Thanks for sharing. hugs to all
charming, anne! i just LOVE the screen, and the chippy window with the roses! nothing but sweet dreams in that room:)
Love the redo redo! beautiful! i am still on my FIRST redo and probably won’t be done for another year!
LOL
hugs,
Betsy
Very pretty. Nice serene colors for a restful space in your home, and I love the architectural pieces you incorporated in the space! Enjoy your new look!
Just curious on where you found your comforter(?) I have an antique bed that is pretty tall & the dust ruffles on the market are a little too short. Love your new room!
Hi Kathy,
I purchased my bedding from Ticking and Toile.Here is her esty shop link:https://www.etsy.com/shop/tickingandtoile
I’d want to spend all my time in there Anne. It’s so peaceful and serene. Love the soft colors. And I adore that bedspread. It’s exactly what I have been looking for for two twin beds I have in a guest room.
You have such a pretty room, Anne! I love your bedding. I had no idea Hobby Lobby had chandeliers, but I haven’t gone down the lighting aisle in a while. I guess I will have to stop off at that portion of the store next time I’m there. : ) I’m working on our bedroom as well. I feel like I just did it and got it to where I liked it over this past year, but then we got a new mattress and went up to a King. Messed up the whole look in my mind.
Your bedroom is so lovely, and romantic. Love the whites, and pinks. You did an amazing job decorating.
So romantic and warm!
I’m so glad to know I’m not the only one that has these experiences!! I LOVE how it turned out in the end, and that’s what makes it worthwhile. Beautifully done. Looks like a beautiful upscale bed and breakfast for honeymooners 😉
Your bedroom is lovely! I would very much like to know whether you made your ruffled bed spread. I am getting ready to redo my bedroom and that look appeals to me very much. I could make something similar with the drop cloths I have used for my curtains but would like to know of some sources before I undertake to make one as that’s a load of fabric I’m not sure I want to hassle with.
Thank you,
Carol
Carol I bought my bedspread from Ticking and Toile.She has an etsy shop.
Thank you Carol it is from Ticking and Toile.You can visit her etsy shop she does amazing work!