BEFORE & AFTER: My Pretty Master Bedroom Makeover!
My master bedroom makeover has evolved since we moved in nearly 6 years ago. It was laden with wallpaper in every crack, crease, and crevice of this old 1973 home. I know it takes time…..so finally, I have created a bedroom makeover that I have always envisioned!
When we moved in, though, this is what was waiting for us. Sexy throwback curtains and all.
BEFORE
BEFORE (back when intercoms were hot):
We worked to remove the wallpaper, which was torture. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy! LOL
….and when we were done with our “mini” bedroom makeover, this is what we were left with, which is virtually how our room had looked for years: BARREN
It needed something more: a large carpet, some wall art, new bedding, Sherwin Williams Rainwashed, paint for the cheap IKEA pine wood….and crown molding!
(And P.S……we’ve been rockin’ the same ‘ole IKEA furniture since 2002. Yes, my friends, we’ve owned this bedroom suite, despite its falling apart. HA! Who said IKEA doesn’t last……….pssh!)
With some fresh white furniture paint and new bedding, it was starting to come together!
AFTER! – BEDROOM MAKEOVER
My Bedroom Makeover With New Carpet to Warm the Floor
Not only was our bedroom boring, but it was cold. Literally cold. It’s housed right over the garage, and if you know anything about bedrooms over garages, more often than not, you’ll get frozen in the colder months. Walking to the bathroom was like performing an act in the circus: watch the woman tiptoe on ice, ladies and gentleman!
Temperatures are starting to warm up, but I finally had time and money to upgrade our barren bedroom to something that felt more “homey” and warm.
The first step in creating my bedroom makeover was starting with was new carpet.
My bedroom is so large (almost 17′ x 17′) so buying a remnant from Carpet One was within budget at nearly $400. I bought a huge 12 ‘ x 12’, and it came with a carpet pad. Pretty plush, actually.
You should definitely consider Carpet One for remnants.
I bought a floral runner for the entry to the room, for about $200. Altogether, I spent a little over $600 for flooring. Money well spent when my feet hit these babies first thing in the morning!
I thought the runner pattern would “clash” with my thrifted vintage dresser makeover, but it doesn’t, thankfully!
I also really love the pretty vintage dresser makeover I did for hubby’s clothes!
And with the new bedding and painted nightstands, it looks great! My son loved my bedroom makeover, too!
I love that my room feels so cozy! It’s the light-hearted, airy kind of bedroom I’ve always wanted but never had. (The bedding was by Nicole Miller from Home Goods, but you can find Nicole Miller bedding on Amazon using my affiliate link, from which I may earn a commission).
BEFORE
Before, my master bedroom had cold hardwood floors, outdated wallpaper, and old curtains.
Later…I Made Over Our Ikea Bed
After a while, our bed got really messed up and we needed to update the paint, so I painted our king-sized Ikea bed, which you can see here in the YouTube video.
But overall, with all the changes I’ve been making, my new master bedroom makeover looks beautiful!
(P.S. If you love the bedroom makeover paint color, click here to see my post on Sherwin Williams Rainwashed, which is my absolute most favorite color ever, hands-down!)
See the Other Parts of This Bedroom Makeover
One of the prettiest parts of this bedroom makeover was learning how to put up crown molding. You can check it out below:
How to Put Up Crown Molding Like a Novice
This post includes a 52-page guide to help you do it on your own!
How to Paint a Dresser in 10 Easy Steps
So what do you think of my master bedroom makeover? Leave a comment below and add to the discussion!
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Beautiful job Serena! The crown molding looks great!
Thanks, Lynn!
Beautiful job, Serena! The crown molding adds character to your space and I love the carpets. Can’t wait to see more.
Hey Paula! Yes, why did I wait so long for it?? It really does “finish” off a room! I think I’m addicted!
Oh and A+++++ job our fearless leader!!!
Awww….you’re so sweet, Gwen. Thank you!!
Oh Serena I felt like crying!!! You worked so hard. It came together so beautifully and I love how you’d show us a random dresser and it’s in your room. Restful. Serene. Tasteful. Hey in the picture the crown molding looks great. I say blame it on crooked walls. Crooked ceilings. And I had no clue there was caulking that expanded. And yes. Next time DIY but you can hire out a Property Brother if you want. We won’t count it as cheating. And I’ll bet you’re glad your hubby is tall!! Comes in handy is what my brothers wife says ( my brother is
6’6 1/2″). Tell him great job.
What’s so crazy, Gwen, is that that dresser sat in my mother-in-laws house for yeeaarrrrs, and then she got rid of it and gave it to us. And then it sat in our garage for at least 1-2 years. And now, it’s a pretty piece of furniture for our bedroom. It’s amazing how DIY works, doesn’t it?!?! Thank you!
So much talent. I love the color scheme.
Thanks, Georgetta! I love it, too! I have to be careful, because I could do this to my whole house!!!
That is one beautiful room. I actually sleep on the couch. My husband needs the tv on to sleep and I can not sleep with it on. Also my 5 year old wont sleep in his room so he has a cot next to the couch. Hopefully he will outgrow this soon. I do need to make over my couch though. I love the style but not the pattern
Becky, your husband reminds me of my mom! She also needs to sleep with the TV on. I never understood why she did that. LOL. Awwww…..your 5 year old still wants Mommy. Appreciate those days! He will outgrow it and you’ll think back fondly to those couch days when he just says in his deep man-voice, “Night, Mom. I’m going to bed.” 🙂
Love this! It looks absolutely amazing! Definitely so much better than the pinkalicious room! I love, love, love the colors and the bedding is perfect! You did an awesome job!
The pinkalicious–it’s hard to believe that someone loved actually picked out that wallpaper for it! HAHAHA Thanks, Mary!
love the new room. you do really good work. thanks for all the info.
Thanks, Kathy! It’s hard pulling it all together, but when it’s done, it feels sooo good! 🙂
Girl! You did your thing! Your room looks gorgeous…Love everything about it. That dresser is so pretty! Crown molding is the finising touch! Perfect!
Thank you, Heather! 🙂 I’ll post more about the dresser later this week! I’ve got VIDEO, too! 😉
Luv, luv, luv how soft the colors are, and the finishing touches are wonderful! We have been remodeling and decorating one room at a time for 8 yrs now, the good news is I Love my home and can tell you Love yours too!! Thanks for the Great ideas!