It’s been 3 years since I’ve done anything to our embarrassing mess of a bedroom. I decided it needed a punch of something.It felt so blah.
Color and fun came to mind. Not that our bedroom’s not fun *wink,wink,nudge,nudge.giggle*
but it was so monotone and too austere for me. I love vintage, but I think vintage can feel heavy sometimes.
Honestly,I’ve hated the color since I put it on the walls. It’s a really pretty color, but in our space, it’s just too cold and dark.I really want to repaint,I can’t right now, it’s going to have to wait until spring, but I thought I could inject some color and fun in other ways with a mini-bedroom make over.I decided to do it with adding color and swapping out accessories.
I spray painted the lamps on the nightstand to a nice bright coral color.
And I removed the upper mirror and moved the metal piece from below in it’s place.
And I found the drapes and pillow at Homegoods. I love the drapes, I think they feel so much more modern. They’ll look much better when the wall is a different color.That fun, little pillow makes its way around the house.
And I think the nightstand is ready for a coat of paint soon.
I was able to get the deer head for a steal. I LOVE it. Mine’s not Anthro,but I know they carry one like it. I put some branches from the yard in it, but I think I’ll do something sparkly for the holidays.
It may move around my house too.:)
I just love how much brighter and warmer it seems already. I can’t wait to paint those walls!
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Stephanie says
October 21, 2013 at 8:43 amI saw your room makeover on Pinterest today and had to stop by to read more – I love it! It looks so bright and fresh. I can’t wait to see what you repaint the walls (why is everyone going so dark these days?!?!).
What color is on the walls right now? It looks like it has a blue undertone in the after pictures and looks really lovely with all the other updates.
Jennifer says
October 21, 2013 at 9:20 amThanks Stephanie! It’s thunderstorm by dutch boy. I think it’s because our room tends to be dark because of our trees. It just needs something lighter.
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
October 21, 2013 at 10:09 amNice updates, Jen! Love the new color on your lamp. I never thought to look at Home Goods for curtains. For a long time they didn’t carry them {back in the day}. Since I’m looking for some new curtains for the home office I will have to check the new Home Goods that just opened by us. A good excuse for me to go visit the new store!
Jennifer says
October 21, 2013 at 5:07 pmThanks Kathy! I never need a good excuse to visit Homegoods 🙂
Gabrielle says
October 21, 2013 at 10:56 amI am not going to lie… I HATE change! But I like what you did to warm up your space so that it feels brighter and more updated. Question… where did you get your OLD curtains? I like your new ones too, they are fresh and modern, but I am a sucker for florals. Will you share your source?
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home… I have enjoyed your blog for a long time because of your great and creative ideas. You are a blessing!
Jennifer says
October 21, 2013 at 5:06 pmHi Gabrielle,I actually bought them at Farm chicks a few years ago. They are vintage fabric. Thank you so much!
Kris says
October 21, 2013 at 11:54 amHi Jen,
I had to smile. I am just getting done redoing my bedroom too. I know of a few other bloggers doing the same I guess now that fall is here we all need a make over in the bedroom!!!! Love the colors so bright and pretty.
Kris
Sandi ~ A Cottage Muse says
October 21, 2013 at 3:27 pmLove seeing this mini makeover Jen! I am getting ready to tackle my bedroom too. I love vintage as well but feel like my home is looking old and not in a good way. I am ready to mix some modern and vintage and create my style!
Stay tuned!
Kerri says
October 21, 2013 at 6:08 pmIt really looks like you painted the walls too! I love the curtains~they really brighten your room up a lot. The coral is a pretty splash of color too. Where did you find the deer? Was that at Home Goods too?
Martina says
October 21, 2013 at 10:53 pmVery pretty…love the color!!
Jane says
October 22, 2013 at 1:12 pmI love doing mini makeovers in the bedroom and bath. So simple and inexpensive. This looks fantastic, Jen, the orange in the lamp and pillow really pop and look great with the blue. I really love your old curtains, too. I’m always a little timid with patterns but when I saw your florals for the first time, I bought a cute set from Target and amazed my hubby! Love everything!
XO,
Jane
Jennifer says
October 22, 2013 at 8:49 pmThanks Jane! I know little changes make a huge difference!
carol jane says
October 22, 2013 at 6:02 pmI love your wall color by the way. Did you like the dutch boy paint? I never know what paint brand to buy.
Jennifer says
October 22, 2013 at 8:49 pmI did Carol Jane,it’s a great paint, I prefer Benjamin Moore,but Dutch boy is a great alternative.
Mary@athomeonthebay says
October 23, 2013 at 9:51 pmBeautiful, as always, Jen! I love the coral … so warm and pretty.
Jennifer says
October 24, 2013 at 2:49 pmThanks Mary!
Deb McClusky Claytor says
October 24, 2013 at 7:18 amI LOVE the deer head, where did you get it?
Jennifer says
October 24, 2013 at 2:48 pmI am not sure where jennifer got it from.It so cute!
Pat says
November 6, 2013 at 7:51 amHi Jen
Am I correct-Thunderstorm was the previous color of your walls? Would love to know the color you updated with….so bright-a ton of colors to accent with…..am shopping for color for one of my bedrooms….Thanks!
Jennifer says
November 6, 2013 at 7:59 amIt’s still thunderstorm, the lighting is just different.
Ginene Nagel says
January 23, 2014 at 8:32 pmI’ve got to say…I love both, the before and the after. Good work!
Ginene
Cindy says
January 27, 2014 at 12:23 pmLove this! And even though you did it in the Fall, looks fresh and wonderful for Spring too! Such great colors right now, the coral and turquoise blue. What color did you use to paint the lamp? Did you just spray on?
Jill says
July 22, 2014 at 9:52 pmDo you know the color of that spray paint? I just added that color into my living room and really want to spray paint a few more items that color to fit in this space – http://www.youme-we.com/blog/babies-bookshelves
Jennifer says
July 22, 2014 at 11:24 pmIt’s a rustoleum color. I think it’s coral.