Sunday, August 15, 2010

Bedroom makeover reveal!

My bedroom. Gah.
I am not going to lie to you. The before picture is  a whole lotta ugly. 
I actually cringe when I look at it; I'm actually embarrassed.
Let me tell you, when you have 3 kids in 5 years, it messes with you.
Our bedroom was  a dumping ground. We painted it when we moved in and that was it. From there it was just  a mish-mosh of what we had, I would hardly even make the bed because I could never get back in there during the day. I would literally get up, throw stuff in there and go. I was so busy trying to make every other space nice, I kind of forgot about the most important one. Ours.


Before... Gah...


When this company sent me some paint to try; I knew it was time to get off my fanny and finally make our space nice for us.

With  fresh coats of paint, new lamps and vintage finds, here's what I ended up with.

After

The vintage curtains, mirrors, and vintage embellishments make the space personal.


It's still our old headboard, I'll show you how I made it in another post.


Now, I am so happy to go in there and hang out. I also don't have to be embarrassed to close the door when people come over.
I've noticed the Hubs and I enjoy spending more time as well in our space. It is more than  just a dumping ground. It's kind of  a retreat.



It's a spot just for us.

~Jen

64 comments:

  1. What a fantastic transformation! The curtains are so happy...and I love the chest next to the bed, too.

    Great job, Jen! It looks wonderful!

    ~mary~

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  2. what a great job. Enjoy your alone time in YOUR space !!

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  3. Just so gorgeous, love those curtains. very calm and soothing!
    you did a great job!
    hugs,
    Debra

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  4. *LOVE* IT! The color is fab! Everything looks beautiful, no wonder you want to spend more time in there. :)

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  5. Jenn:
    I've wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
    xoxo
    Donna

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  6. Be proud of the after shots because you did good! Looks amazing!

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  7. What a stunning room, that color combo is one of my favorites! You did such a great job, love it!

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  8. It's a beautiful room. I especially love the wall color and the print pillow on the bed. Had to click to see it close up. A great job, like all the things you do. Love, Penny

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  9. Jen you have really created a wonderfully inviting and cozy room!! I had to look twice to be sure it was the same room in the before picture!! Great job in transforming your room into a gorgeous oasis!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  10. That is absolutely gorgeous! Love all the details. Oh, BTW, my daughter-in-law had 4 kids in 3 years. I feel your pain...and Joy! Linda

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  11. I love it! It is so fresh and pretty :) You may have just kicked me into gear to finish our bedroom!

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  12. Jen what a great makeover.
    Such a peaceful and calm looking space now.
    Love it
    Alison

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  13. How nice! You did a great job! It's so good for us to do something for ourselves sometimes!! Good for you.
    Carol in GA

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  14. yay! it's beautiful! I think you're probably even sleeping a little better! I recently did my bedroom and I know what a "pick-me-up" it can be!
    gail

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  15. Now that IS a transformation!! Gorgeous! I love the color combination, and the modern mixed with the vintage....the lamps bring that modern touch!

    Fabulous!!

    Polly

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  16. Honey, that "before" was definitely pretty ugly...now don't get mad, I'm just agreein' with ya, sugar! But the "after" is stunningly different and just gorgeous. You did a great job, chick, just like always.
    xoxo,
    Connie

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  17. Oh my gosh, its GORGEOUS! Everything you wrote...thats us/our bedroom! THIS is what Ive been dreaming of doing too. Although I think your wall color is a hue of light blue? And Im hoping for a shade of gray...this is basically right on!
    Sarah

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  18. Jennifer, this is just magnificent!
    This is the transformation of the century, you should be SO proud!

    I would love to do a post linking to this post, this is one of the most inspirational things I've seen in ages. Gives us all hope. :-)

    Have a wonderful week!
    Anne

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  19. Wow.... What a transformation, Jen!! Love it...
    Isabel

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  20. Wow Jen - unbelievable - you did an amazing job!

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  21. Hi Jennifer~
    Wow! I love your transformation! It looks so soft and cozy! I think the sweet curtains made a huge improvement and the white headboard is just gorgeous. I hear ya' on the kids thing. I had two babies 15 months apart - back to back and I was busy! Our diaper days are over (finally!) so I am just getting started with caring about my house now. ;) Great job on your room!
    xo, Lara

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  22. jen it looks super! i love all the vintage touches and those mirrors are perfect!! must be so great to have it done! enjoy it! have a nice week. susan

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  23. I love the paint color! What is it?

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  24. WOW JEN!! That is beautiful! between you, Maria and Sadie's new bedrooms, I'm loaded with ideas!!!

    xo+blessings,
    Anne Marie
    p.s. I love how you showed "the truth" in that first photo -

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  25. I love it! You did a beautiful job. What a difference!!! Mine is more like the before. :-(

    -FringeGirl

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  26. Clapping!!! Oh wow it's just gorgeous!
    xo,
    LuLu

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  27. wo what a redo.. Looks so good now!Love the drapes/ mishelle

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  28. An amazing transformation! It's so peaceful and inviting!!

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  29. Love it Jennifer! What color paint did you use? I've been wanting that same color in my bedroom and yours looks perfect!! Great job!

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  30. So beautiful! It looks sooo serene and restful!

    You really did a transformation in there!! Great job!!

    :)

    Ruth

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  31. Wow -well done you! Your makeover even makes the space seem larger & I love the colours.

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  32. Jen!!! What a GORGEOUS makeover girl!!! I'm in love with the entire thing ~ what a restful place now! Just beautiful, hugs and love, Dawn

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  33. Jen it looks fabulous!!! I love it! Such a peaceful space for a bedroom! Great job ~

    Hugs,

    :) T

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  34. oh jen, it looks beautiful. love the colors used. very peaceful and serene.

    i think you just described my bedroom to a t. it is a dumping ground too. i need to take a little incentive from you and get my butt moving.

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  35. I just saved some of your pics in my "dream decorating" files. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE what you did....such a transformation.

    (Don't you sorta love/hate the blog world for keeping us on our toes about those rooms that we hide behind closed doors....)

    xoxoxo

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  36. Wow, what a makeover and the bed perfect. Very inspiring!!!! Clarice

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  37. LOVE IT! That's just how I felt when I did my bedroom makeover too. You definitely have a retreat now! It looks so restful and so...you. LOVE the curtains, too. They add so much personality. Well done (as usual!)

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  38. Lovely! And your blog is great - a new follower! Can't wait to see more!!!

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  39. It is just lovely! I love the paint color and the vintage touches. I really like the new lamps...they have so much character. It looks like a retreat now. Glad you are enjoying it!

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  40. This is just fabulous. Your headboard makeover is just too clever! I love the lamps--looking for same type for my bedroom makeover. Enjoy your new room!

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  41. ABSOLUTELY Gor-ge-ous! I love it Jen. Your bedoom looks so calm and restful and pretty! Good Job!

    Manuela

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  42. Your room turned out absolutely beautiful! Love your vintage drapes and the mirrors. Your bed project is stunning! Looks like such a peaceful, restful room!

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  43. I love your bedroom re-do. It is beautiful!

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  44. Great work! It looks amazing now.

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  45. GORGEOUS!!! You did a fantastic job!!!! xxoo

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  46. Lovely re-do. What color is that on the walls and another question - the embroidery circle - what is in it and how did you make it? Thanks!

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  47. I found this featured on Rambling Renovators and absolutely love what you did!

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  48. Your bedroom is just beautiful! What paint color did you use? It's great!

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  49. Holy Catfish...it is amazing what a little paint and fluffing can do...sweet!

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  50. Hi, had to look @ ur bedroom aswell. I love it! What a difference. Its so fresh looking. I love, love, love the bedding. Can u please tell me where ya got it. I will be ur newest follower, just as soon as i can find ur "follow" button. I know, so cliche "newbie Blogger"..........I dont know where anything is, lol..........Bonnie

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  51. I love your bedroom! It's beautiful. Those curtains are the best!

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  52. This is paradise! I love the nightstands :)
    ~Shelley

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  54. I love your bedroom makeover~! Can you tell me what the paint color is on your walls?
    my email is lindsayterraereilly@gmail.com

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  56. *LOVE* IT! The color is fab! Everything looks beautiful, no wonder you want to spend more time in there. :)

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  57. Love this room! What paint color did you use?

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  58. Well the transformation was very good.
    But I don`t think you quite got it with the curtains.... maybe some other floral patern and colors would be better.
    But congrats all the same it`s very gracious. Ah... and maybe some ceiling/wall plaster moulding finish, would give it that special edge .

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  59. What an amazing transformation! So beautiful! I love all your choices!

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  60. I love the whole makeover but I was really drawn to the circular piece of art above the bedside table. It is so cute and gives texture and interest but I can't tell what it is. A vintage find or DIY project? Help a girl out.

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