A Cottage Bedroom with Blue Walls
My bedroom. Gah. I am not going to lie to you. The before picture is  a whole lotta ugly. I actually cringe when I look at it; I’m actually embarrassed.
Let me tell you, when you have 3 kids in 5 years, it messes with you. Our bedroom was  a dumping ground. We painted it when we moved in and that was it. From there it was just  a mish-mosh of what we had, I would hardly even make the bed because I could never get back in there during the day. I would literally get up, throw stuff in there and go. I was so busy trying to make every other space nice, I kind of forgot about the most important one. Ours. So I decided to give it a cottage bedroom with blue walls. Before… Gah… It’s just a mess.
When a company sent me some paint to try; I knew it was time to get off my fanny and finally make our space nice for us. With  fresh coats of paint, new lamps and vintage finds. I wanted to give it a cottage feel… here’s what I ended up with:

The vintage curtains, mirrors, and vintage embellishments make the space personal. I love the calm touches of blue and green with a hint of yellow. Read more about where the curtains came from here.

It’s still our old headboard but I gave it a makeover with caning and paint. You can see that project here.

Now, I am so happy we changed it up and gave it a cottage bedroom makeover with blue walls to go in there and hang out and have restful sleep. I also don’t have to be embarrassed to close the door when people come over. I’ve noticed the Hubs and I enjoy spending more time as well in our space. It is more than  just a dumping ground. It’s kind of  a retreat.
It’s a spot just for us.

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Wow, you did good!!
What a fantastic transformation! The curtains are so happy…and I love the chest next to the bed, too.
Great job, Jen! It looks wonderful!
~mary~
what a great job. Enjoy your alone time in YOUR space !!
Just so gorgeous, love those curtains. very calm and soothing!
you did a great job!
hugs,
Debra
*LOVE* IT! The color is fab! Everything looks beautiful, no wonder you want to spend more time in there. 🙂
Jenn:
I’ve wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
xoxo
Donna
Be proud of the after shots because you did good! Looks amazing!
What a stunning room, that color combo is one of my favorites! You did such a great job, love it!
It’s a beautiful room. I especially love the wall color and the print pillow on the bed. Had to click to see it close up. A great job, like all the things you do. Love, Penny
Jen you have really created a wonderfully inviting and cozy room!! I had to look twice to be sure it was the same room in the before picture!! Great job in transforming your room into a gorgeous oasis!
bee blessed
mary
That is absolutely gorgeous! Love all the details. Oh, BTW, my daughter-in-law had 4 kids in 3 years. I feel your pain…and Joy! Linda
I love it! It is so fresh and pretty 🙂 You may have just kicked me into gear to finish our bedroom!
Jen what a great makeover.
Such a peaceful and calm looking space now.
Love it
Alison
How nice! You did a great job! It’s so good for us to do something for ourselves sometimes!! Good for you.
Carol in GA
yay! it’s beautiful! I think you’re probably even sleeping a little better! I recently did my bedroom and I know what a “pick-me-up” it can be!
gail
Now that IS a transformation!! Gorgeous! I love the color combination, and the modern mixed with the vintage….the lamps bring that modern touch!
Fabulous!!
Polly
Honey, that “before” was definitely pretty ugly…now don’t get mad, I’m just agreein’ with ya, sugar! But the “after” is stunningly different and just gorgeous. You did a great job, chick, just like always.
xoxo,
Connie
Just dreamy. Enjoy!
Oh my gosh, its GORGEOUS! Everything you wrote…thats us/our bedroom! THIS is what Ive been dreaming of doing too. Although I think your wall color is a hue of light blue? And Im hoping for a shade of gray…this is basically right on!
Sarah
Jennifer, this is just magnificent!
This is the transformation of the century, you should be SO proud!
I would love to do a post linking to this post, this is one of the most inspirational things I’ve seen in ages. Gives us all hope. 🙂
Have a wonderful week!
Anne
Wow…. What a transformation, Jen!! Love it…
Isabel
It’s so beautiful!
Hi Jennifer~
Wow! I love your transformation! It looks so soft and cozy! I think the sweet curtains made a huge improvement and the white headboard is just gorgeous. I hear ya’ on the kids thing. I had two babies 15 months apart – back to back and I was busy! Our diaper days are over (finally!) so I am just getting started with caring about my house now. 😉 Great job on your room!
xo, Lara
jen it looks super! i love all the vintage touches and those mirrors are perfect!! must be so great to have it done! enjoy it! have a nice week. susan
WOW JEN!! That is beautiful! between you, Maria and Sadie’s new bedrooms, I’m loaded with ideas!!!
xo+blessings,
Anne Marie
p.s. I love how you showed “the truth” in that first photo –
Clapping!!! Oh wow it’s just gorgeous!
xo,
LuLu
wo what a redo.. Looks so good now!Love the drapes/ mishelle
An amazing transformation! It’s so peaceful and inviting!!
Love it Jennifer! What color paint did you use? I’ve been wanting that same color in my bedroom and yours looks perfect!! Great job!
So beautiful! It looks sooo serene and restful!
You really did a transformation in there!! Great job!!
🙂
Ruth
Wow -well done you! Your makeover even makes the space seem larger & I love the colours.
Jen!!! What a GORGEOUS makeover girl!!! I’m in love with the entire thing ~ what a restful place now! Just beautiful, hugs and love, Dawn
Jen it looks fabulous!!! I love it! Such a peaceful space for a bedroom! Great job ~
Hugs,
🙂 T
oh jen, it looks beautiful. love the colors used. very peaceful and serene.
i think you just described my bedroom to a t. it is a dumping ground too. i need to take a little incentive from you and get my butt moving.
I just saved some of your pics in my “dream decorating” files. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE what you did….such a transformation.
(Don’t you sorta love/hate the blog world for keeping us on our toes about those rooms that we hide behind closed doors….)
xoxoxo
Wow, what a makeover and the bed perfect. Very inspiring!!!! Clarice
LOVE IT! That’s just how I felt when I did my bedroom makeover too. You definitely have a retreat now! It looks so restful and so…you. LOVE the curtains, too. They add so much personality. Well done (as usual!)
Lovely! And your blog is great – a new follower! Can’t wait to see more!!!
Lovely! And your blog is great – a new follower! Can’t wait to see more!!!
Lovely! And your blog is great – a new follower! Can’t wait to see more!!!
Lovely! And your blog is great – a new follower! Can’t wait to see more!!!
Lovely! And your blog is great – a new follower! Can’t wait to see more!!!
Lovely! And your blog is great – a new follower! Can’t wait to see more!!!
Lovely! And your blog is great – a new follower! Can’t wait to see more!!!
Lovely! And your blog is great – a new follower! Can’t wait to see more!!!
Lovely! And your blog is great – a new follower! Can’t wait to see more!!!
Lovely! And your blog is great – a new follower! Can’t wait to see more!!!
It is just lovely! I love the paint color and the vintage touches. I really like the new lamps…they have so much character. It looks like a retreat now. Glad you are enjoying it!
This is just fabulous. Your headboard makeover is just too clever! I love the lamps–looking for same type for my bedroom makeover. Enjoy your new room!
ABSOLUTELY Gor-ge-ous! I love it Jen. Your bedoom looks so calm and restful and pretty! Good Job!
Manuela
Your room turned out absolutely beautiful! Love your vintage drapes and the mirrors. Your bed project is stunning! Looks like such a peaceful, restful room!
I love your bedroom re-do. It is beautiful!
Good jobbie!
Great work! It looks amazing now.
GORGEOUS!!! You did a fantastic job!!!! xxoo
Lovely re-do. What color is that on the walls and another question – the embroidery circle – what is in it and how did you make it? Thanks!
I found this featured on Rambling Renovators and absolutely love what you did!
I found this featured on Rambling Renovators and absolutely love what you did!
I found this featured on Rambling Renovators and absolutely love what you did!
I found this featured on Rambling Renovators and absolutely love what you did!
I found this featured on Rambling Renovators and absolutely love what you did!
I found this featured on Rambling Renovators and absolutely love what you did!
I found this featured on Rambling Renovators and absolutely love what you did!
I found this featured on Rambling Renovators and absolutely love what you did!
I found this featured on Rambling Renovators and absolutely love what you did!
Your bedroom is just beautiful! What paint color did you use? It’s great!
Holy Catfish…it is amazing what a little paint and fluffing can do…sweet!
Hi, had to look @ ur bedroom aswell. I love it! What a difference. Its so fresh looking. I love, love, love the bedding. Can u please tell me where ya got it. I will be ur newest follower, just as soon as i can find ur “follow” button. I know, so cliche “newbie Blogger”……….I dont know where anything is, lol……….Bonnie
I love your bedroom! It’s beautiful. Those curtains are the best!
This is paradise! I love the nightstands 🙂
~Shelley
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I love your bedroom makeover~! Can you tell me what the paint color is on your walls?
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*LOVE* IT! The color is fab! Everything looks beautiful, no wonder you want to spend more time in there. 🙂
Love this room! What paint color did you use?
Well the transformation was very good.
But I don`t think you quite got it with the curtains…. maybe some other floral patern and colors would be better.
But congrats all the same it`s very gracious. Ah… and maybe some ceiling/wall plaster moulding finish, would give it that special edge .
What an amazing transformation! So beautiful! I love all your choices!
I love the whole makeover but I was really drawn to the circular piece of art above the bedside table. It is so cute and gives texture and interest but I can’t tell what it is. A vintage find or DIY project? Help a girl out.
I love it! you did a great job, congratulations. Since I saw your website I dream to have the same dresser and headboard. Would you tell me where I could find it in order to buy?
Mine is original,but you can find a similar one through Ballard Designs
Thanks a lot. I will try to get it. Have a wonderfull day
Lovely makeover! It inspires me to work on a room that is in the same shape as yours!
I absolutely love your makeover! It is so beautiful! I love your curtains. May I ask where you got them? They are exactly what I’m looking for!
It’s actually fabric from Hobby Lobby!