It solely took me over a 12 months and a half however I’m lastly right here to share our cozy classic trendy bed room refresh. I had all intentions of sharing this earlier than we had Savio after which life occurred and right here we’re. The modifications we made to this room have fully modified the vibe and helped create the comfortable classic trendy bed room of my goals. It’s been a course of however after 9 years of dwelling in our residence, our bed room feels precisely the best way I need it to.
Let’s take somewhat stroll down reminiscence lane and remind you the place we had been at earlier than this refresh. It wasn’t unhealthy by any means, however over time I’ve discovered that I like extra character and depth to my areas in addition to extra wealthy, darkish colours and wooden tones. So mainly, I used to be uninterested in our plain white partitions.
I did a number of analysis on Pinterest and stored being drawn to darkish wooden paneled partitions. They add a lot character and curiosity and in addition an outdated world really feel. Like one thing you would possibly discover in an outdated library. I used to be decided to make it occur. So we pieced collectively totally different items of wooden to create our personal DIY model.
We used 1/4″ plywood as the bottom after which layered on totally different items of trim to create the look I wished. I purchased all of the trim domestically from Baird Brothers.
In fact I needed to stain it in my favourite darkish walnut gel stain and it turned out so attractive.
On the highest half of the partitions we used a limewash from Meoded Paint within the shade villa. It was somewhat little bit of a course of however precisely what I envisioned so as to add much more character to those plain partitions.
The fireside was already up to date from the 12 months earlier than when Papa and I added stone. So the one different main replace we did in right here was so as to add some constructed ins and a window bench. We had all intentions of doing every thing ourselves however after working into our cupboard maker, Ben, from Haug Cabinetry and Design in Lowe’s and chatting extra with him, I made a decision to go somewhat fancier and have him create our drawer fronts for us.
So Dan constructed the frames for all of the cabinetry and bench, after which we had Ben make the drawers and fronts for us. I LOVE the element on the drawer fronts. I noticed it on Instagram from a British account and was instantly drawn to it. He did an unimaginable job recreating it!
After a number of forwards and backwards and plenty of paint samples, I lastly selected Muddled Basil and it was the proper darkish inexperienced to go with the partitions.
I additionally scored a wonderful new desk on market and stained it the identical shade because the partitions and added somewhat gallery wall.
And with out additional ado…the reveal of our new cozy classic trendy bed room!
I’m completely in love with the colours and textures on this area & how nicely they play collectively. It looks like the proper mixture of consolation and coziness with an elevated aptitude.
The wall with the window bench and constructed ins is 100% extra purposeful than earlier than. It all the time felt like wasted area and the day mattress that was underneath the window was all the time a drop zone for our random stuff. However now we’ve got two giant wardrobes with 6 drawers every which befell of the dressers we had right here earlier than.
We’re nonetheless ending up the within the wardrobes however presently Dan has a shoe rack in his and goes to place a rod to hold extra garments. I’ll have some cabinets for storage/garments and a rod for hanging garments as nicely.
This closet received somewhat makeover as nicely which was fairly easy however made a huge effect. I used some spray adhesive to attach down material for some texture, after which added wooden framing round it to create the look of panels. It matches the aesthetic of this room a lot better now and provides extra character.
Typically after I share the fireside in our bed room folks don’t understand it’s not our front room. From this view beneath, you’ll be able to see the doorway to our bed room down the hallway and the place the fireside is once you stroll in.
The doorway with the reclaimed wooden round it, is the doorway to our grasp toilet.
And once you stroll into our room that is the view to the precise. The stone hearth we up to date a couple of years in the past and it created the proper European Cottage vibe in right here. After that, I knew I needed to make the remainder of these modifications.
The mantle is a chunk of reclaimed wooden that I discovered on Fb Market and the velvet chair I discovered on the facet of the highway!
My little desk nook has advanced rather a lot over time and that is by far my favourite model. I don’t have an workplace in our residence so this has all the time been my work area after I want to take a seat down at my laptop. I received the desk on market and stained it the identical Darkish Walnut because the partitions.
The chair was a roadside discover that I up to date and added a cute little ruffle cushion to.
One other view to the opposite facet of the room! I don’t present this view usually on Instagram however hopefully it helps you perceive the structure of our room. It’s a really giant room that I really feel like may have been designed higher, however I’m grateful for the area & this cozy retreat we’ve created in right here.
The {hardware} on the constructed ins are Cremone bolts that are one other European element that I like. They mount on the floor of the cupboard, and have rods that reach into small brackets on the high and backside to open and shut. Stunning and purposeful items are all the time my favourite.
The nightstands had been one other market discover that I painted black and added new {hardware} to for a recent look. And the lights I purchased on Etsy earlier than we even had been planning this refresh. It was $50 for each and I didn’t know the place I used to be going to make use of them however I knew I wanted them. I believe they ended up precisely the place they had been meant to be.
The sconces within the window nook don’t have lights in them. I’ll add some battery powered ones however for now they’re extra for seems. I made the customized shades with some fairly block print material and used Rub n Buff to match the cupboard {hardware}.
The cushion for the bench I had customized made domestically by Yanni Customized. He’s completed a number of work for us over time and all the time creates essentially the most stunning items.
I hope this refresh evokes you by yourself residence journey. So many items I used are secondhand and I hope that reminds & encourages you that you simply don’t should spend 1,000,000 {dollars} to create a house you’re keen on. Mixing outdated and new gadgets is the key sauce to designing an area that feels lived in & cozy whereas additionally feeling recent and elevated.
This room has advanced a lot over the virtually 10 years that we’ve lived right here. It takes time to determine your model and hone your abilities & I really feel like this room is now the proper reflection of me. And don’t fear, Dan loves it too 😉
