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Master Bedroom Reveal for The One Room Challenge Week Six

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Revealing our master bedroom update as part of the ORC
Revealing our master bedroom update as part of the ORC

I cannot believe that I can finally reveal our master bedroom for Week Six of the Fall 2019 One Room Challenge.

I hope you have had a chance to check out some the of the fabulous projects being taken on by the featured designers and the guest participants. If you have not checked them out, please do as there is so much creativity and inspiration on display. And thank you to the @oneroomchallenge and Better Homes and Gardens Magazine for providing this wonderful opportunity for growth and inspiration.

The Master Bedroom One Room Challenge

Our master bedroom has become a bright, yet cozy retreat for my hubby and I.

Week One: The Master Bedroom Before

Let me remind you where we started.

When we bought our house four years ago we painted everything white. This white served as a blank palette, but it was a little boring. It also didn’t create the cozy warm feeling we were looking for in our master bedroom. I described this in Week One

This was our boring before master bedroom with our favourite furry guest in her usual spot.
This was our boring before master bedroom with our favourite furry guest in her usual spot.

We added the pax wardrobe from Ikea, because there was no closet in our master bedroom. These cabinets hold everything that we need them to and more. But, they also were a little boring.

The Ikea Pax Wardrobe we installed in our master bedroom because there is no closet.
The Ikea Pax Wardrobe we installed because there is no closet in the room.

One other thing that I had to fix with this room update was to find a bedding situation that works for both Lola and I. Even though Lola has several dog beds scattered throughout the house, her favourite place to sleep is on our bed. She is often wet from swimming in the river and dirty.

Lola sleeping on our bed.
Lola sleeping on our bed

Week Two: The Master Bedroom Design Plan

So this is how I tackled my challenges.

In Week Two, I laid out my design plans.

Design Plan for Principal Bedroom ORC

Week Three: DIYs

In Week Three I took on two DIYs. An old chair that we had in the basement was spray-painted it a matte black and a seat was added. I also made a cover in an indoor-outdoor fabric for an existing body pillow that we had. I love that Lola’s pillow is so durable.

Lola and chair
Lola and chair

Week Four: Painters Remorse in the Master Bedroom

In Week Four, I actually thought about pulling the plug on the new darker shade, but decided to cautiously move ahead. It took a few days, but I can tell you now that I love the new moodier grey Hardwick White from Farrow and Ball.

The paint completely changed the look of our stock Ikea cabinets taking them from boring to sexy. I painted all of the handles in the room in a gold spray paint so that definitely ups the elegance factor on these cabinets.

Ikea Pax wardrobe painted in Hardwick White changes the master bedroom feeling completely
Ikea Pax wardrobe painted in Hardwick White

In Week Four I also woke up and made a snap decision to paint both of our dressers the same Hardwick White. I pulled a muscle in my neck while doing so, which set me back a few days. But I am glad that I painted them. Everything in the lower half of the room, on three walls is painted the same colour. And I feel that this brings a level of calmness to the room, which is definitely something we were seeking in the update.

We painted both of our existing dressers the same colour as the walls and I like the seamless look that gives.
We painted both of our existing dressers the same colour as the walls and I like the seamless look that gives.

One of the most exciting aspects to the master bedroom is the tick mark peel and stick wallpaper from @roommatesdecor. The simple installation changed my view of wallpaper application for good. And I absolutely love the simple pattern and lightness that this wallpaper brings to the room.

This peel and stick tick mark wall paper from  roommates decor.com gives such a beautiful soft feeling  to the the master bedroom.
This peel and stick tick mark wall paper from roommatesdecor.com gives such a beautiful soft feeling to the room.

Week Five: Bed Reupholster in Lucious Velvet

In Week five I posted about how my hubby @geraintthewelsh recovered our existing upholstered bed. We used a luscious velvet-like fabric which is spectacular. The coziness of the velvet is exactly what I was looking for.

I had this idea for a green velvet bed and I am so pleased with how it came to life.
I had this idea for a green velvet bed and I am so pleased with how it came to life.

Week Six: The Master Bedroom Reveal

The Bedding

On to Week Six. For the bed itself, I was looking for solution for Lola, but also something that would feel luxurious to us. I started with a quilt from DKNY. I really liked the fact that the mottled grey and white texture would hide Lola’s fur and dirt. It is easily washable and so soft to the touch. Lola gave it a good sniff before she laid down and made herself comfortable.

For additional warmth I added this incredible candlewick duvet cover from West Elm. I know you what you are thinking, white? But I had to do it. I have always wanted white, and I was a sucker for this beautiful coverlet. It will sit folded on the end of the bed during the day, so I am hopeful that Lola will not go near it and sleep on the quilt, in the exact spot that she always does. I will let you know how that works out for us.

This candlewick duvet cover is so soft to touch.  I am just hoping that Lola doesn't take a liking to it.
This candlewick duvet cover is so soft to touch. I am just hoping that Lola doesn’t take a liking to it.

Artwork

I fell in love with the salt box print from @juniperprintshop many months ago and had to have it. I could not wait to get it up on the wall in our master bedroom. But when we finally looked at where it should go, fear struck as I felt that it was too big. I left it leaning above the headboard for several days and every time I walked into the room I was struck by the drama it brought. So I decided to hang it anyway. It may be a bit too big but wow, it looks fantastic.

This print, the salt box by Juniper Print shop was the inspiration for the whole master bedroom.
This print, the salt box by Juniper Print shop was the inspiration for the whole room.

Night Stand

I searched for a long time for a nightstand that was high enough for our bed. I finally found this wall-mounted version from CB2 that is perfect. It has beautiful clean lines and I really like the wood element that it brings to the room.

This nightstand from CB2 and the tick mark wallpaper from  @roommatesdecor I just love
This nightstand from CB2 and the tick mark wallpaper from @roommatesdecor I just love

Picture Collage

On the wall with doors to our ensuite and to the hall way I added a picture collage for interest. I have been moving the green picture of the hydrangeas that my father painted, around the house. And I think it has finally found a home. I picked up a couple of frames and a print that I found at Value Village. The collage needed some strength so I painted the black and white piece and that did the trick.

I was so happy to incorporate my own art, my dads art and some bargain finds to make this collage.
I was so happy to incorporate my own art, my dads art and some bargain finds to make this collage.

Lighting

There are two other things to mention. First, the dramatic ceiling light is so cool, I can’t stand it. It is from Lamps Plus.

This light is from Lamps Plus and it really gives strength to the room.
This light is from Lamps Plus and it really gives strength to the room.

And the cute little bedside table lights are from amazon. I really like that they are off the night tables, leaving more space and are easily accessible to turn on and off with the hanging cord.

This sconce is great because it is wall mounted and leaves space on the nightstand. You just click the on-off button from bed.
This sconce is great because it is wall mounted and leaves space on the nightstand. You just click the on-off button from bed.

Area Rug

Lastly, we are so pleased with the area rug from rugsusa.com. The quality is excellent and the lightness of it adds brightness to the room.

I really like the quality and the brightness this rug adds to the room.
I really like the quality and the brightness this rug adds to the room.

It’s time to take a break for a bit and clean and organize the rest of my house, that has been neglected the last six weeks.

I really hope that you like what I have done. Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

Always

Leslie

One Room Challenge

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Paint Colour
Wallpaper Room Mates Decor

Night Stand CB2
Gold Spraypaint
Rug RugsUSA.com
Print Juniper Print Shop
Quilt Bed Bath and Beyond
Duvet Cover West Elm
Ceiling Light Lamps Plus
Sconces Amazon

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  1. Cassie Bustamante says

    07/11/2019 at 7:49 AM

    wow! what a difference! it looks sooooo good! love the wall treatments and love the pax here!

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    • Riverstudiodesign says

      07/11/2019 at 8:57 AM

      Thanks so much. I am so pleased with how it turned out. I feel like a princess sleeping there..

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  2. Ashley Izsak says

    07/11/2019 at 8:27 PM

    Looks so wonderful Leslie and I’m so glad you warmed up to the darker colour!!! Love the sconces and the painting looks perfect!

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    • Riverstudiodesign says

      11/11/2019 at 1:24 PM

      Thanks so much Ashley. And thanks for nudging me towards the darker colour. I never would have done that without your help and I am so glad that we did.

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  3. Angela | MidModernMama says

    11/11/2019 at 7:11 PM

    Beautiful! I love the green headboard and the print above it!

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    • Riverstudiodesign says

      15/11/2019 at 8:27 AM

      thanks so much.

      Reply
  4. Jamala says

    12/11/2019 at 12:18 AM

    Beautiful new space! I love the wall collage especially. The patterned wall in the backdrop of the bed was a tasteful touch added to the space

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    • Riverstudiodesign says

      15/11/2019 at 8:28 AM

      Thank you so much. I really appreciate you saying so.

      Reply
  5. ปั้มไลค์ says

    26/06/2020 at 10:07 AM

    Like!! I blog quite often and I genuinely thank you for your information. The article has truly peaked my interest.

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    • Riverstudiodesign says

      26/06/2020 at 3:25 PM

      Thank you

      Reply

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