At Last…The Primary Bedroom Reveal!
I am so excited to share our updated primary bedroom today! Though I didn’t replace everything, I decided to give the room a refresh, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to finally share it with you! Just as a reminder, here is where we started…
And this is what it looks like today…
I kept some of the same elements–our furniture and the bedding stayed–but I tried to add things to make the room more of a cozy haven where we could relax rather than a bare, boring space with not much personality.
I painted the accent wall since the former color clashed with our bedding {the pictures don’t show quite how bad the mismatch was} and then added a white duvet and painted the trunk to lighten things up.
We were definitely in need of some throw pillows to help with the room’s “cozy” factor, so after searching far and wide for the perfect pillows and failing, I found some pretty fabric and covered a few pillows that I already had!
And then there were the lamps… Oh, the lamps…
I think I traveled to every single store that sells lamps in Pittsburgh, but I finally found these beauties and recovered the shades so that they flowed with the room. I also knocked off some Anthropologie decor using vintage wallpaper and a $2 Walmart vase!
The window treatments in our old room had really been bugging me because they were off-white and our bedding was white:
Ick. I like our new painted striped curtains much better…
We may add some sort of blind or shade in the future, but for now, we’re just pulling the curtains closed when we need to and it’s working just fine. {We also have big trees in front of our windows, so that helps.}
This is hubby’s dresser, so I tried to make it a little more masculine. {Deer and canoes are masculine, right? ;)} You can spot one of my thrifted frames that recently received a facelift and my simple napkin art. {Yep, the yellow and gray flowers in those frames are cut up pieces of a napkin!}
My dresser also need some help. Badly.
But I added a $10 clearance mirror and some fun accessories, and I was in business!
Included in this space was my DIY cake platter tray and my girly glitter vase, both “dollar decor” projects!
Would have I done some things differently if this was going to be our “long term” place? Probably. I most likely would have changed out the light fixture and added a rug under the bed for starters, but I have to leave some fun for later, right?! 😉
I had a blast making over this space. I love the complimentary contrasts of light and dark, square and round, and masculine and feminine throughout the room. {Okay, I admit, even my “masculine” comes off kind of feminine. Good thing hubby puts up with me!} I love that it’s so much brighter and airier and that I grin every time I walk into the room. That has to be a good sign. Let’s take one more look…
And because I love checking things off, here’s the to-do list I made back in March:
- Gut the bathroom and install new shower, tile, and flooring.
Spice up the vanity.See how we did this by framing in the vanity mirror.Reconcile the window treatment/bedding mismatch.Brought in painted striped curtains.Possibly repaint the accent wall.Went from mismatched teal to chocolate brown.Accessorize…to what extent?We definitely brought some accessories into this room!
Look at all of those lovely crossed-off items! Poor handy hubby has been swamped at work, so the bathroom is still in progress, but it’s getting there little by little. I’ll be back later this week to share more details about the room, including sources. Thanks for taking the grand tour!
What spaces have you made over lately? Isn’t it the best feeling when they’re “done” {at least for now!}?
Love your master bedroom redo! I’ve been working on my dining room redo for a while. You’ve inspired me to finish.
Thank you so much, Alli! I can’t wait to check out your dining room! I’m sure it will be lovely!
~Abby =)
It looks fabulous!! I cannot wait to get ours redone (we’ve only been in our house for 10 days now… unpacking is taking the higher priority, haha). But I love seeing what colors and styles people are using right now!!
Thank you, Adrianne! Congrats on the new house! You probably just have a few tiny things on your plate right now, right? 😉 Can’t wait to check out your room when you get there. Thanks for stopping by the blog!
~Abby =)
Oh it’s absolutely beautiful, well done!
Thank you so much, Mel! Hope you’re having a wonderful day!
~Abby =)
What a fabulous room! I love so many of the changes you made – I love how the dark wall behind the bed makes the rest of the room really pop – it even seems to make the room look bigger!
The lamps you found are stunning – I love how you recovered the shades too 🙂
You should be very proud of this room!!
I would be 🙂
Rhondda
Thank you so much, Rhondda! It was fun searching out all of the pieces and putting them together. {Although at points I thought it would never be done, lol!} Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!
~Abby =)
It’s beautiful! So jealous, since I have a problem just keeping my room clean, let alone decorated!
Thank you! I hear ya on the clean thing–it is definitely a battle, especially with two messy toddlers running around! Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful week!
~Abby =)
Your bedroom looks gorgeous and so cozy! Great job! I love the monogram over the bed. Lovely bedroom 🙂
Thank you, Kirsten! I’ll sneak in a monogram any way I can! 😉 Hope you’re having a great week!
~Abby =)
Your room looks fantastic, Abby! I love the dark accent wall!!! Fabulous!~~Angela
Thanks, Angela! I was worried it was going to be too dark, but I ended up liking the way it turned out. Phew! 🙂 Thank you for always being to encouraging to me! Hope you’re having a great week!
~Abby =)
WOW! I love it all! And I do think the hubs dresser is more masculine. Great way to show that you can make a big impact without spending big bucks Abby 🙂
Thanks so much, Kathe! It was a fun “puzzle” to try to put together! Thanks so much for stopping by!
~Abby =)
Looks totally transformed! Great job!
Thanks so much, Shanna! Have a wonderful week!
~Abby =)
I love everything on your blog, and this is no exception! I love that you stuck with non permanent things because I rent and have a hard time motivating myself to make things pretty since it’s just temporary. This definitely inspires me to do at least a little something.
Thank you so much, Jenny! You are so sweet! Congrats on the new name and blog design–how exciting! I always used to claim “momnesia” when I would forget something while I was pregnant, lol. Hope you’re having a “delightful” week! 😉
~Abby =)
Great before and after! It’s neat to see so many of your projects in the same room and coordinating beautifully.
Thanks so much, friend! I wasn’t sure it was ever going to come together, but I’m glad it finally did! 🙂 Hope you’re having a wonderful week!
~Abby =)
Oh Abby, it looks so beautiful! I love the colors and the decor! You make me want to start re vamping ours, which is in desperate need!!
Selene @ Restoration Beauty
Thank you so much, Selene! You’re so sweet. I know if you decide to revamp you room it will be absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for stopping by!
~Abby =)
WOW!!!! This is so beautiful!!!! You guys did an amazing job!!!! I showed my husband and he says we need a makeover in our room!
Lol, thanks so much, Arlena! Have him talk to my husband about the numerous occasions I made him come in and hang things up for me, help with projects, etc…he may change his mind! 😉 Hope you’re having a wonderful week!
~Abby =)
I love that chest redo, so gorgeous. And the masculine touches are really thought out. Thanks for sharing your new bedroom.
Thank you so much, Felicia! I guess I had to let hubby feel like he lived in there too, huh? 😉 I’m so glad you stopped by. Have a wonderful week!
~Abby =)
I’ve seen some of your previous posts at link parties – the lamps, the window treatments (love), and a couple of your accessories, but it is very nice today to see it all together. Thanks for the master tour. 🙂
His blessings,
Kim @ Curtain Queen
Thanks, Kim! I do sort of feel like I revealed the room piece by piece through projects, lol! It was good to finally be able to put it all together. Thank you for stopping by–have a great week!
~Abby =)
Love it all Abby!! And I love (and recognize) all the small details too!! It’s so great how you incorporated all of them in there. So fabulous really. 🙂
Nancy
Thank you, friend! I know, I told hubby I’m going to have to adopt another big project because this one gave me blog material for months, lol! Hope you’re having a wonderful week!
~Abby =)
WOW just WOW! this is amazing!
i just love this blog! seriously! thanks for all the details you put into it 🙂
Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Judy! It really made me smile! Hope you’re having a great week!
~Abby =)
Oh my goodness! It looks gorgeous and so inviting! Pinning!
Thank you so much, Meegan! You’re so sweet! Hope you have a fabulous week!
~Abby =)
BEAUTIFUL!! I love the dark color on the wall. makes it so much more intimate and cozy feeling..but feels modern and fresh with the bedding! love! come do my bedroom now haha.
Lol! Thanks so much, friend! I love your style, so that means a lot coming from you! I love your book project, btw. What an amazing gift to give so many women and families. I’m excited for everything to roll out on Friday!
~Abby =)
thanks!!! 🙂 I’m excited about it.. kinda feels encouraging when you feel a purpose like this in your life!
It looks so great! I love the painted curtains and the lamps!
Thanks so much, Hayley! It was fun trying to figure out how to pull it all together! Hope you’re having a wonderful week!
~Abby =)
It’s beautiful!! You did a great job!!
Thanks so much, Crystal! Have a wonderful week!
~Abby =)
I love the final results! Isn’t such a great feeling to walk into a completely changed space. You did a beautiful job and I love all of the details as well. Have a great week Abby!
It is! The first few times I walked in there after it was done, it actually surprised me bc I wasn’t used to it, lol! Thanks so much for stopping by, Melissa!
~Abby =)
This looks so beautiful Abby! You did a great job tying everything together (i am terrible at that!), and everything is just so calming and perfect for your bedroom space! Wow!! I am so jealous! Looks great and hope you share over at Domestic Superhero this Thursday! Allyson@Domestic Superhero
Thanks, friend! I was actually nervous about that. I knew I liked all the individual pieces but I wasn’t sure if it would flow together. It all ended up working out, thank goodness! I will “see” you at your party on Thursday!
~Abby =)
This bedroom re-do is really great! I like the deer art too! What color did you use for the accent wall? That rich dark color is hard to pull off in rooms but you sure made it look great!
Thank you so much, Lauren! The accent wall is Harvest Brown by Valspar (Lowe’s). I talked about all of the sources in today’s post here: https://justagirlandherblog.com/master-bedroom-reveal-its-all-in-the-details/ . Thanks so much for visiting!
~Abby =)
Your room looks fantastic. What a difference, love everything you did. Good for you making pillow covers instead of buying new pillows, sure saved alot that way. Enjoy your new romantic hide away. Happy summer.
Thank you so much, Jane Ellen! I hope you’re having a wonderful summer!
~Abby =)
Beautiful room! I LOVE the chest!!!
Thank you, Therena! That little chest has come a long way, lol! Hope you’re having a wonderful week!
~Abby =)
Such a pretty room! I love all the little touches you added, especially the monogram over the bed!
Thank you so much, Bethany! I’ll sneak in a monogram anywhere I can! 😉 I’m so glad you stopped by. Have a great week!
~Abby =)
Seriously gorgeous transformation, Abby! That accent wall has the perfect amount of drama and the painted chest gives it the perfect balance! I could go on and on about what I love about this space! Beautiful job, friend!
Thank you so much, Chelsea! I really admire your style, so that means a lot coming from you! Hope you’re having a wonderful week, girl!
~Abby =)
Beautiful, everything is beautiful in your master bedroom Abby! 🙂 you did a great job! 🙂
Thank you so much, Ingrid! <3 Hope you're having a fantastic week!
~Abby =)
You did such an amazing job!! Beautiful! I am super impressed! Thanks for stopping by my blog too! I needed this inspiration to get my bedroom done!
Thank you so much, Mindi! <3 I'm sure your bedroom will be beautiful!
~Abby =)
Ummm seriously, this is AWESOME!!!!!! Can you come to Atlanta and help me do my room??!!!??!??!!? 🙂 Love this Abby! You are so talented!!!
Thank you so much, friend! I would love to come to Atlanta, especially during the freezing winters here in Pittsburgh, lol. Hope you’re having a wonderful week!
~Abby =)
WOW…that is a great transformation !! The color and all the stuff you put in the room it really compliment each other. Good job !
Thank you so much, Marlin! You are sweet! Hope you’re having a great week!
~Abby =)
It looks fantastic! You did a wonderful job! The lamps and painted chest really lighten up the room. Congrats on having it finished!
Thanks so much, Tiffany! It does feel good to finally call it “done”…for now! Hope you’re having a great week!
~Abby =)
Wow! I love the new colors! The dark wall looks fab with the light bedding. Well done!
Pam
Thank you so much, Pam! I’m so glad you stopped by. Hope you’re having a wonderful week!
~Abby =)
Woah, girl! Are you an interior decorator / HGTV Design Star in a secret life because this is AMAZING! I’m so impressed by the transformation…and you say it’s just making minor changes, but the impact is so MAJOR, my jaw is practically touching the floor right now. You should feel so proud of your efforts, and I know that you are going to so treasure your moments in this new space. How could you not in such a serene atmosphere?! P.S. This might have to be your post to submit to “Creating with the Stars” next year. And yes, I’m signing you up if you’re not!
Friend, you are the sweetest ever! Thank you so much for your kind words! They really mean a lot! Thanks for always being such an encouragement to me!
~Abby =)
Abby, this turned out GORGEOUS! Our master bedroom is in dire need of a makeover, and I’m going to have to come back here for inspiration when I finally get up the nerve and energy to tackle it. Well done! 🙂
Thank you so much, Samantha! I’m sure your room will be beautiful when you decide to take it on! Have a great week!
~Abby =)
ABBY! That turned out beautifully! I love the dark wall and the contrasts you have in there. So so pretty! And creative. Very nice!
Thank you so much, Sharon! I’m a huge fan of your recent bedroom reveal, too! So inspiring! Hope you’re having a wonderful week!
~Abby =)
This reveal is gorgeous! I love the contrast between dark and light. And I especially love the trunk!
Thank you so much, Marissa! You’re so sweet! Hope you’re having a wonderful day!
~Abby =)
Abby!! Its gorgeous! I love the monogram above the bed! Thanks for linking up to Give Me the Goods!
Thanks so much, Jenna! It was fun putting it all together! Hope you’re having a great weekend!
~Abby =)
Good job finding great deals on your accessories! I wish we lived closer because we’d have a blast shopping together! Stopping by from Inspire Me Please.
We so would! I always need a shopping buddy! Thanks for popping over, Carrie!
~Abby =)
Oh, wow! This looks great. Love all the little touches. The lamp shades and monogram over the bed are my favorites…oh, and the trunk. I’m visiting from the It’s Overflowing link party.
Christy @ Creating a Beautiful Life
Thanks for popping over from It’s Overflowing, Christy! I hope your weekend is going well!
~Abby =)
Beautifully done
Thanks so much, Patrice! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!
~Abby =)
It looks seriously awesome Abby! I love it… the furniture updates and the lamps and DIY art and the monogram over your bed is so pretty… so many things to love! You did a fabulous job!!
Krista
Thank you so much, Krista! That means a lot coming from the queen of beautiful room makeovers! 😀 Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
~Abby =)
Your bedroom looks great! I love the new bedding and draperies.
Thanks so much, Jann! I’m so glad you stopped by. Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
~Abby =)
I love the changes you made to your master bedroom. I really like your accent wall, and those lamps… it all looks so great.
Thanks, Ricki! You’re so sweet! Hope you had a fantastic weekend!
~Abby =)
Love this room Abby! The dark wall is gorgeous, and the lamps are too cute! I know you already saw that I featured this on my blog today, so I’m just stopping by to pin it and say thanks again for sharing!
Thank YOU again for featuring me! I am really so honored! Have a great week, friend!
~Abby =)
Abby, this is my main feature from last week’s Project Inspire{d} linky party! 🙂
Nancy
YAY!!! I was so excited. It really means so much! Thank you again, Nancy!
~Abby =)
Absolutely LOVE IT!! The bedroom is AMAZING!
Thank you so much, Christine! I loved your “doubled up” features today–what a cute idea! “See” you at your party this afternoon!
~Abby =)
Yay!!! Abby it turned out GREAT! Love the curtains, collage, lamps…EVERYTHING! XO, Aimee
Thank you so much, Aimee! That means a lot coming from you! Love your style! Thanks so much for stopping by–have a wonderful day!
~Abby =)
I love it!! Just enough drama…. well done 🙂
Thanks, Helen! My husband would say I’m too much drama, but at least the bedroom has the right amount! 😉 Thanks so much for stopping by!
~Abby =)
I am in love with your bedroom! It is so calm and peaceful. I just want to snuggle up with a good book!
Thank you, Kristin! We are loving it! Thanks for stopping by!
~Abby =)
This makeover is AWESOME! Great job!
Allison
Thank you so much, Allison! You are too sweet!
~Abby =)
I love this!! It’s beautiful and so inspiring. I need to spend some time freshening up my master bedroom, and this has been so motivating!
Thank you, Laura! That really means a lot coming from someone who has had such gorgeous room reveals! I love your style! I’m so glad you stopped by. Have a wonderful day!
~Abby =)
Love it, Abby!! I live the dark accent wall and how the lamps pop against it. Everything came together just perfectly!!
XO,
Christy
Thank you, Christy! It sort of feels strange (in a good way!) to have it done. I was at Target yesterday and I thought, “Hm, what do I need to pick up for the bedroom…?” And then I realized I didn’t need anything bc it was finished! (for now at least!) I guess I’ll just have to start on another room! 🙂 Thanks so much for reading. Have a great day!
~Abby =)
Wow, I really like that dark accent wall! It feels so cozy & perfect for a bedroom. Great job!
Thanks you, Angela! I appreciate your sweet comments! Thanks so much for stopping by!
~Abby =)
Of course this was one of the most popular posts during my link party last week! I am sharing today at Domestic Superhero! Come on by and link up! Thanks for sharing! https://domesticsuperhero.com/2013/07/18/sharing-with-domestic-superhero-link-party-18/
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I’m so honored! 😀
~Abby =)
Fantastic makeover! Including you in my Monday Funday features!
Thank you so much, Katie! I’m so honored! Have a wonderful weekend!
~Abby =)
Your room turned out beautiful! I love what you’ve done.
Thank you so much, Joy! I’m so glad you stopped by! Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!
~Abby =)
Beautiful transformation! Thank you so much for linking up. I will be featuring this on my next linky party.
Thank you so much, Rita!! I’m honored! “See” you there! 🙂
~Abby =)
Hey there! I met you at the OV Meet and Greet this past Friday at Ikea and just wanted to say Hi! Or I guess I said Hey there! =-) Was great to meet you and I love this bedroom, especially the dark chocolate wall behind the bed. Love it and makes me want to be bold and try this in my bedroom if I ever make it to getting that room done. Seems like my BR is always the last to get re-done and it is the one room that I NEED to look nice. Ah well.
Hope to see you again and continue the conversation!
Kim
It was so, so fun to meet you, Kim! I hope we can keep in touch! Our bedroom has on the back burner forever, too, until I finally couldn’t take it any more! 😉 Thanks so much for stopping by! Talk to you SOON!
~Abby =)
Great bedroom transformation! Mine is in desperate need of attention! You have so many great ideas here! Life to the full! Melissa
Thank you so much, Melissa! Ours was in a sad state for such a long time and I just couldn’t take it anymore, lol! I’m so glad you stopped by! Have a great weekend!
~Abby =)
This came out so great!! And yes, deer and canoes are totally masculine. 🙂 I love all of the fabric choices too … and the fab lamps!! thank you so much for linking up to the before and after party!
Thanks so much for popping over to check it out, Karah! You are so sweet! Hope you’re having a wonderful week!
~Abby =)
Abby! We just did our bedroom as well. Your’s is beautiful, great transformation. It looks so warm and cozy and I bet you love being in there. I love the monogram over your bed. Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursdays.
xoxo
Denyse
I just popped over to check out your gorgeous bedroom too! Love it! It’s nice to come home to a nice cozy room and relax! Thanks so much for stopping by, Denyse!
~Abby =)
Very nice Abby! I love the pops of white against the dark wall! And the bedding really pops now too. Thanks for linking up to Throwback Thursday! Kim
Thank you so much, Kim! And thanks for hosting such a fun party!
~Abby =)
Love the monogram! Where did you get it?
Thank you, Heather! It’s from an etsy shop called “League of Letters.” Have a wonderful weekend!
~Abby =)
abby
what is the size of the letters above bed you ordered?