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 Creative people said:

Angela said...

Wow, you did good!!

Urban Farmgirl said...

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~

Pink said...

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

Debra@Common Ground said...

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

Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top said...

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

Brynwood Needleworks said...

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

Dianna said...

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

Hirondelle Rustique said...

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

At Home in English Valley said...

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

Mary Ellen said...

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

Linda (Nina's Nest) said...

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

Vintage Junky said...

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

Alison said...

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

Carol said...

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

gail@myrepurposedlife.net said...

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

Polly said...

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

Connie said...

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

Gaia said...

Just dreamy. Enjoy!

Handbags*N*Pigtails said...

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

Anne - Fiona and Twig said...

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

Maison Douce said...

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

BlueCastle said...

Beautiful! I love everything you did. That small dresser/nightstand looks awesome painted white.

Deb said...

It's so beautiful!

Jackie said...

Wow Jen - unbelievable - you did an amazing job!

Air Kiss said...

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

hometown girl said...

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

Phredfamily said...

I love the paint color! What is it?

Anne Marie said...

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 -

thedomesticfringe said...

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

-FringeGirl

LuLu said...

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

mishebe said...

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

ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage and Junkologie said...

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

Dawn-Hydrangea Home said...

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!

*The Beautiful Life* said...

So beautiful! It looks sooo serene and restful!

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

:)

Ruth

tara said...

holy moly girl, your bedroom looks fantastic!!! serioulsy, love everything and the curtains they look smashing in there so glad you bought them!!! thanks for sharing, I am inspired to tear some walls down now! heh!

momentsofwhimsy said...

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

The Feathered Nest said...

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

Tracey said...

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

Hugs,

:) T

traci said...

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.

My Grama's Soul said...

I JUST LOVE ALL OF IT!!!!!!

Xo

Jo

Deb Kennedy said...

FABulous job, Jen!
I love how you called it your retreat... that's exactly why we named our business what it is: We believe every room in a home should feel that way!

Deb @ Retreat

Tracy is ... Loving Pretty Things said...

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

Tricia @ A Rosy Note said...

Great makeover! What a pretty space.

Storybook Woods said...

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

Courtney said...

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!)

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. said...

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

Amber said...

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!

Lallee said...

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!

The Pleasures of Homemaking said...

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

Manuela

Lynda @ Happenstance Home said...

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!

Lee Laurie said...

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

Shannon said...

Good jobbie!

Melissa said...

Great work! It looks amazing now.

simplygrove said...

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

Carmie of the Single Nester said...

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!

Amanda @ Bits & Pieces said...

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

Robyn said...

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

SHERRY HART said...

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

The Hopeless Romantic said...

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

KellyH said...

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

House of Smiths said...

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

lilyhudsondesigns said...
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lilyhudsondesigns said...

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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