09 Nov One Room Challenge – Week 6 – Master Bedroom Reveal!
TODAY IS THE BIG DAY!!! The Reveal of my One Room Challenge space, my Master Bedroom. (insert colossal sigh of relief, hand me a glass of vino, and keep the house quiet and dark while I nap, haha)
Can I tell you how wonderful it is for my husband and I to have a fully finished retreat of a room? It is really exciting, and it takes us one more step closer to a fully functioning, renovated home.
See the previous five weeks of my One Room Challenge here:
One Room Challenge Week 1 – Why We Chose the Master Bedroom
One Room Challenge Week 2 – The Plan
One Room Challenge Week 3 – Ceiling Crash & Wallpaper Calamities
One Room Challenge Week 4 – Wallpaper Removal & Closet Transformation
One Room Challenge Week 5 – Paint + Wallpaper
To remind you of where we started, let’s do some gratuitous before and afters, shall we?
This is what the bedroom looked like when we moved in.
Then we de-sponge painted it, smoothed the heavily textured walls, and painted it white.
And now that same view looks like this!
Once we had replaced the fallen ceiling,
taken out the old wallpaper that got ruined when the ceiling fell, and painted the trim, we made it to this point.
And now the wall pictured above is wholly made over!
We stored our bedroom furniture and my husband’s clothes in the Master Bathroom and the stairwell.
Eventually, with many many hours of work, that wall was completely transformed from its state above to the photo below!
One of the main architectural changes we made to the space was the closet. My husband’s closet has been a mess since we moved in – it was awkward, the floor gave you splinters, and it simply did not function.
Widening the doorway, adding a pair of salvage yard doors, and glamming them up with some sexy brass hardware, has made a huge difference in our everyday lives!
The brass handles are actually CURTAIN RODS!! I got them from Signature Things (they also have some GREAT hardware!), and not only am I extremely happy with the quality of the rods, but their customer service was EXCELLENT! Truly. I had several questions, and the owner, Manoj, answered all of them in detail.
Something neat and different…I was able to order the handles in a brass finish that is aged by hand! You know how when you buy Unlacquered Brass, it is pretty shiny, and you have to wait for it to tarnish a tad to get the patina you are going for? Well, Signature Things perceived a hole in the market, so they created their own process. You can tell them heavy aging, light aging, etc. Since I had never ordered anything patinaed like this, I was unsure of how it would look, and I was super pleased when I received the brass rods and brackets!
It’s amazing all of the storage we have in here now that we have a closet system, and a space that is easy to get to and move around in!
The vintage porter chair I picked up at an estate sale long ago inherited a manly vibe from the pinstripe suiting fabric I ordered from The Shade Store. If you order window treatments from them, they will also allow you to place a fabric-only order. I needed a couple of yards to reupholster the seat and arm pads.
The lines of the chair are curvy, bordering on sweet, so the masculine pattern really works. My kids call this chair “the Rain Chair”. : ) The modern side table is great for resting a book or a cup of coffee.
Porter Chair (similar) / Modern Side Table / Plug-In Sconce
The plug-in lamp we placed above the porter chair is super affordable and provides a soothing reading light, and I love the tassel pillow coupled with the winky face pillow. I like to keep things from getting too serious in a room by inserting something that is unexpected and tongue-in-cheek.
The arch next to the Porter Chair is one of my favorite elements of the room since it is original to the house. (1919) I highlighted it by painting it dark like the trim. (It was my good friend Gwen’s idea to put the shoes in the nook, and I love it!)
The desk is vintage, and I spent some serious time shining up the brass knobs and brass-capped feet. The green leather top meshes so well with the room’s new color scheme.
Desk (similar) / Desk Chair (similar)
We both use the desk, but my husband works here quite a bit.
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The vintage tole lamps were a Round Top find that I topped with black shades from Target.
The desk chair (I have major heart eyes for its interesting shape!) is a Kai Kristiansen find from Etsy I reupholstered using leather scraps from a previous project, along with a tweed fabric to give it a Mad Men feel.
Our first Valentine’s Day in the house we live in, my husband gave me a card which led me to an old stump in our backyard. He had carved our initials into it, and of course, I loved it! I enlarged the image and framed it in acrylic I ordered from my friend, Kipp, at Nationwide Plastics. (Kipp’s info is in this post) It brings an air of sentiment into the room.
We had a difficult time finding the right bed! When I found the chippendale brass headboard, I was hopeful it would work! I like that it does not block much of the window, and it brings some shine to the space.
The bedding is a mix of textures from linen to velvet to cotton to mohair, and the color scheme gathers some of the soothing hues I like in the gorgeous ceiling wallpaper.
The black bedskirt really brings the whole look together. It was difficult to find an 11″ bedskirt, which is what I needed for the vintage bedframe. After some searching, I found these pins that hold a bedskirt in place, and I am in love! These babies are so practical and work great!
Bedskirt / Silk Quilt (seriously soft and feels so luxurious!) / Black & White Tassel Throw (under $40!)
You would never know I had to pin this bedskirt up three inches!
We have really deep window wills in this room so they serve as our nightstands for the most part. But I found this malachite stool to put next to my side of the bed, and I promptly ordered it. I have a big thing for malachite! (it comes in a few other colors too)
It has such a pretty, glossy finish!
The malachite stool ties in really well with the detail on the antique chairs next to my dresser.
We got the GORGEOUS Kindel dresser from one of my new favorite vintage furniture sellers, The Collected Eclectic Home. (they have some seriously amazing finds!!) Diana, the owner, was awesome to work with, and the marble top I added really gave it that extra wow factor!
Look at that lovely detail!
Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved foliage. Green is one of my favorite colors, and the shapes of leaves are so pretty to me. I have had this collection of antique botanicals for years, and I so enjoy getting to see them on display in our bedroom.
One of the important items of a bedroom/dressing space we were missing was a full-length mirror. I searched and searched for one that was affordable, had an arch to coordinate with the arched nook, and was simple and not too showy to blend with the aesthetic. The mirror also needed to be less than 24″ wide to fit between the moldings, and over 6 feet tall to compliment the 9′ ceiling height and be practical for this tall girl. ; ) (this is the mirror I purchased) The vintage tole stool is great for makeup touchups.
The grey-blue silk shades are from The Shade Store, and they are the nicest romans I have ever owned! I got them with the chain pulley, and they open and close beautifully! I think their simplicity hides the fact that one window is three inches wider than the other! #oldhousequirks
Completing a room in this sort of timeline is really a full-time project that you have to fit around family, home, and job. It is not easy, and I am so happy it is done! Please let me know in the comments if you have questions about anything in the room, or any thoughts about the space in general. I read and respond to every comment!
There are so many wonderful One Room Challenge projects being revealed today and tomorrow so head over to Calling It Home to see what all of the other participants pulled off! Thank you so much Linda, for putting this together, and thank you to House Beautiful, the Media Sponsor for the ORC.
It takes many late nights to finish a project like this, but I am not an island, and I did not do it all myself. I would love to thank the following individuals and businesses that made my bedroom retreat possible:
John Ross at Holland Sherry, Ellie Cashman Wallpaper, Manoj at Signature Things, Rick Goodwin Contracting, Becky Wallis Wallcoverings, The Shade Store, Simple Things Furniture, Gabriel Costilla Upholstery, Farrow & Ball, The Collected Eclectic Home, Onis Stone, Texas Designer Flooring in Fort Worth, Home Goods, Pottery Barn, West Elm, Nationwide Plastics, Fort Worth Camera, Juan Wall, my 5-year-old daughter K who is a blooming wallpaper stripper and painter ; ) , Kristin Jackson at The Hunted Interior and Gwen Hefner at The Makerista (this room would not be as good without your text/phone call input!), and most of all, thank you to my husband, Kent, for all of his support and ideas. I’m a better designer and better everything because of you, sweetheart!
And a special thanks to you, readers. I so appreciate you following along with me!
Until the next story.
xo, G
Jennifer Rogers
Posted at 21:52h, 09 NovemberSo beautiful, Grace! Love it! You are so very talented!
Grace
Posted at 10:10h, 10 NovemberThank you so much, sweet Jennifer! xo
Laura
Posted at 21:54h, 09 NovemberBeautiful job Grace! So elegant and welcoming – just like you!
Grace
Posted at 10:10h, 10 NovemberLaura, you are so kind! That is such a compliment coming from you – I think you have the gift of hospitality! xoxo
Sarah
Posted at 21:56h, 09 NovemberYou masterfully mix old and new like nobody’s business! And I wish I lived in Texas so you could take me thrifting and estate saling. Your finds are crazy good!
Grace
Posted at 10:11h, 10 NovemberHi Sarah, thanks! I will say, my thrifting and estate sale trips really paid off in this project – I did not have to buy much! 😉
Valerie Hill
Posted at 21:58h, 09 NovemberWow! Brilliant transformation! I love the traditional feel and the richness of the painted woodwork combined with the surprises of modern touches. I hope you and yours enjoy the new creation.
Grace
Posted at 10:12h, 10 NovemberThank you, Valerie! I do love a good mix, and I put a lot of thought into how to make it balanced. I appreciate you taking the time to comment! xo
Catherine
Posted at 22:00h, 09 NovemberThis room is absolutely gorgeous! I love the doors and those “handles” are amazing. I actually went to the store where you purchased the doors since I was so blown away by them. Yes it took a village to put it together but you had the vision and it turned out stunning.
Grace
Posted at 10:13h, 10 NovemberCatherine! Did you love it? I will say, it pays to go every week or two to find the best stuff! My house has tons of items from that place! xoxo
Karen Simon Peterson
Posted at 22:54h, 09 NovemberWhat a beautiful room! The closet doors are spectacular and I love that wallpaper and the botanical prints. All in all a lovely room.
Grace
Posted at 10:13h, 10 NovemberKaren, thank you! The closet is pretty to look at and its practicality has been amazing! xo
Mimi
Posted at 00:33h, 10 NovemberThe photo of the tree deserves a wall of its own. I simply love the “love” in that detail.
Grace
Posted at 10:14h, 10 NovemberMimi, I so agree! It makes me smile. That was one of my husband’s most romantic moments for sure! 😉 Thank you for commenting! xo
Mary Meyer I Like it Lovely
Posted at 06:05h, 10 NovemberWhat an incredible space. Every detail is gorgeous and the colors are so beautifully rich. Bravo. Enjoy it in good health.
Grace
Posted at 10:14h, 10 NovemberThank you, Mary! I hope we do too! 🙂 Thank you for taking the time to comment. xo
Emily
Posted at 06:10h, 10 NovemberGrace,
I’ve said it before, and I’ll at it again… your designs are so unique. You have this way of making it all current, but you have such a signature style. I never see anything else out there like what you do. It’s so refreshing and exciting to see your deigns. I adore this room, and all the details. You nailed it hard!!
Grace
Posted at 10:16h, 10 NovemberThank you as always, Emily! That is such a compliment, I appreciate your kind words so much! xo
Andrea
Posted at 07:13h, 10 NovemberYou did an amazing job…what a beautiful and eclectic room! About those gorgeous botanicals…did you have them custom-matted and framed? I love the aged look of the gold frame, and in the picture, the mats look to be almost a lavender tone. Any information you could share about this would be great. Thank you, and congratulations for a job well done!
Grace
Posted at 10:18h, 10 NovemberHi Andrea, I bought those frames from a seller about five years ago that has since gone out of business. I so wish I had more information on them! 🙁 The frames are actually a light wood color, and the mattes do have a gray-blue-lavender tone. If I find some like that again, I can email you! xo
Tiaa
Posted at 07:27h, 10 NovemberThe room is amazing! The amazing is life!!!
Grace
Posted at 10:18h, 10 NovemberThank you, Tiaa! xo
jillian
Posted at 07:40h, 10 NovemberAnother beautiful space! I’ve been waiting for this reveal and once again, you have outdone yourself. Love you and love your talent. So grateful to call you a friend!
Grace
Posted at 10:18h, 10 NovemberAwww Jillian, you are so sweet to take the time to write this. Your bedroom inspired me to get moving! 😉 I’m grateful, too. xo
Frances
Posted at 08:05h, 10 NovemberWhat an amazing room! It’s your use of unique accessories that really make this space look like a great place to be in. Do you offer design service? I need help finishing off a room and could use your eye for styling.
Grace
Posted at 10:19h, 10 NovemberHi Frances, thank you! I do offer services, but I’m only doing full rooms/homes at this point. Feel free to reach out with any questions! xo
Besa GM
Posted at 08:21h, 10 NovemberAmazing transformation! Beautiful eclectic room! Enjoy it!
Grace
Posted at 10:19h, 10 NovemberThank you so much, Besa! xo
Jenny
Posted at 08:35h, 10 NovemberGrace, fantastic job!!! Add the fact that your hubby was your main client, phenomenal!! I too agree that you mix old & new masterfully!! You are such an inspiration to this design student. 🙂
Grace
Posted at 10:21h, 10 NovemberJenny, yes, he was the main client! I will say, I would have gone in a completely different direction without his input. But I have to say, I love it! It still feels bright and fresh and open, yet it also feels cocoon-like. The wallpaper kind of has a glow to it at night too, which is neat. Thank you for commenting! xo
Wanda Lindsey
Posted at 09:01h, 10 NovemberAbsolutely love it! It is so fantastic how you brought it all together. Love your style!
Grace
Posted at 10:21h, 10 NovemberThank you, Wanda! It finally did come together, without a minute to spare I might add. 😉 xo
Charlotte
Posted at 10:38h, 10 NovemberI LOVE THIS! My favorite design is clever and risky design and this is a billion gold stars! I can only imagine the delight of putting wallpaper onto the ceiling… but well worth it!!! xx
Grace
Posted at 03:35h, 11 NovemberThank you, Charlotte! Ha yes, putting wallpaper on the ceiling is always fun! 😉 This one was a bit easier since the ceiling was new and level! I really appreciate the kind words. xo, G
Ariel
Posted at 10:40h, 10 NovemberThis space is perfection! It’s giving me all the dark and moody that I want right now! Living for this!
I’ll be including it in my favourite room round-up! XOX
Grace
Posted at 03:36h, 11 NovemberAriel, thank you so much! That is so flattering for you to include it! xo, G
Sheri
Posted at 11:02h, 10 NovemberYou’re style speaks to my soul Grace! What an amazing room you have made for the two of you. Congratulations!!
Grace
Posted at 03:36h, 11 NovemberThank you, Sheri! We are enjoying its coziness so much! xo
Leigh
Posted at 11:29h, 10 NovemberStop-in-you-tracks gorgeous!! It’s so unique and fun while also being sophisticated and sexy. All things perfect for a master bedroom. I adore the old house charm too! Thank you so much for sharing so many helpful details! You’re the best!
Cheers!
Leigh
Grace
Posted at 03:39h, 11 NovemberLeigh, thank you! I like to hear details about everything really, so sometimes I worry I share too much about the details on my site, ha! xo
Jen
Posted at 12:03h, 10 NovemberI really love how your design mind works and watching your spaces come together. They are always filled with brilliant thought out choices and so much heart. You are endlessly inspiring my friend! Congrats and I can’t wait to see what you do next (after you take many deserved naps in that stunning new bedroom of course!).
Grace
Posted at 03:40h, 11 NovemberSweet Jen, thank you! You are so kind to take the time to write all of that. A nap sounds amazing! 😉 xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Jen Noting Grace
Posted at 12:18h, 10 NovemberThose doors!! That ceiling!! I’m seriously swooning over here!! What a gorgeous transformation! Congrats, my friend!
Grace
Posted at 03:42h, 11 NovemberThank you, Jen! It’s hard to pinpoint my favorite thing about the room, but those two are at the top of the list! 🙂 xo
Cassie Bustamante
Posted at 12:45h, 10 Novemberlove the drama in this space! way to make a statement!
Grace
Posted at 03:43h, 11 NovemberThank you so much, Cassie! I so appreciate you taking the time to comment! xo
Jennifer
Posted at 15:52h, 10 NovemberYou are SO talented! It takes a special person to really make a unique room with a mix of high, low, old and new – especially in a historic home with lots of it’s own quirks. I adored your boy’s room in the last ORC and this one didn’t fail to disappoint! I was most excited for your reveal out of all the participants 🙂 The botanical gallery wall and the reclaimed lacquered doors are my favorites. But then the wallpapered ceiling and grasscloth and bed and malachite table are high on my list too…i could go on and on! 😉
Grace
Posted at 03:48h, 11 NovemberJennifer, I’m blown away by all of your kind words! I was actually worried this room would not be able to compare to the boys room since that was such a dramatic and colorful transformation so I’m happy to hear you liked this room so much! There were times I was concerned this room would not mesh, and then it clicked together. We really are thriled with it! Thanks again for taking the time to comment. xo
heather
Posted at 20:31h, 10 NovemberIt is fantastic. The ceiling, the “rain chair”…everything is lovely and unique.
Grace
Posted at 03:43h, 11 NovemberHeather, thank you! Ha! Yeah, I love that my kids call it that. I’ll never be able to get rid of it – my babies have loved that chair since the day I brought it home! xo
Liz
Posted at 07:26h, 11 NovemberTruly incredible work! You may have already shared this, but what was the budget for your bedroom makeover? Since you mixed a lot of high and low I’m just so curious. Thx ~liz
Shelley
Posted at 07:57h, 11 NovemberEverything is so beautiful that I’m not even sure what to mention in this comment…since I can’t mention it all! 🙂 I love the bold look of the dark trim and the wallpapered ceilings. Love those lamps, that dresser and the mix of old and new. Truly stunning result!
Jana
Posted at 08:13h, 11 NovemberWell done! I am obsessed with the closet doors and the clever use of rods/handles. It’s a perfect mix of all things good. Love it! Now it’s time to really enjoy it, congrats!
Brynne | The Gathered Home
Posted at 08:32h, 11 NovemberOh my goodness!!! What a divine, dramatic space! I love the wallpaper on the ceiling and the dark doors and trim! I’m absolutely dying over every detail!
Holly
Posted at 12:11h, 11 NovemberI am obsessed with this transformation! It is beyond sexy! Love your style.
Nadia | Preciously Me
Posted at 16:42h, 11 NovemberBeautiful!
I used the same Ellie Cashman wallpaper in my bedroom and I LOVE it! Great choice 😉
Congratulations
Colleen Johnson
Posted at 19:26h, 11 NovemberGrace, I am new to your blog and you are so talented – I love this makeover, so gorgeous and unique. I am curious about the marble top you had made for that amazing dresser. Was that costly to do? Did you buy a remnant? I would love to do something similar for a chest I have. Thanks so much and congrats on a job well done!
Charlotte
Posted at 11:07h, 12 NovemberWow! Beautiful details. Can I ask where you got the moss green pillows on your bed?
Shelly Mathes
Posted at 15:00h, 12 NovemberGrace, you and your husband are genius! When I first saw this room, I thought, oh yuck, sorry, just being honest. What a “HUGE” transformation! I love the whole thing! BRAVO!
BTW, your children are cuties!
Jeanne
Posted at 21:55h, 13 NovemberI love the transformation – the closet doors are perfect and the room just sings…great job!
Mila - Jest Cafe
Posted at 11:35h, 14 NovemberThis space is so great. Using wallpaper for the roof is a perfect idea. Congrats.
Anonymous
Posted at 12:35h, 14 NovemberGorgeous! The wallpapered ceiling is a ‘wow’ but I also love your attention to detail – like the malachite stool and chair. And that desk chair is amazing! As is all of your reupholstery. Great job! 🙂
Norma | The House that Will
Posted at 12:36h, 14 NovemberGorgeous! The wallpapered ceiling is a ‘wow’ but I also love your attention to detail – like the malachite stool and chair. And that desk chair is amazing! As is all of your reupholstery. Great job! 🙂
Caroline James
Posted at 13:00h, 16 NovemberJust exquisite Grace! You are so very very talented.
Rachel
Posted at 09:50h, 17 NovemberHoly cow – this is GORGEOUS! Bravo!!! I’m obsessed with that headboard. I’ve never seen another one like it.
Shonee
Posted at 00:00h, 28 NovemberWhat a transformation! That before was crazy. I love that ceiling too, fabulous work!
Kristen
Posted at 10:15h, 08 FebruaryLove the room!..Can you tell me the color you used for the trim?..I love the look of dark framed windows and trim, is the outside frame of your windows still white?…I really never thought of just paining the white windows from the inside for some reason?..thanks for any help!
Livia
Posted at 01:29h, 20 FebruaryWhat a lovely transformation! Random, but I also really like your alarm clock. Where is it from?
Jesse May Danson
Posted at 15:33h, 28 MarchYour room is simply stunning! I love the symmetry and all the unexpected elements! Your bold design aesthetic motivates me to become a little more daring in my own home decorating. 🙂
Eldub
Posted at 22:35h, 23 JulyThis is really pretty!
jonnie
Posted at 22:17h, 10 AugustI love your room. Would love any more information on the fantastic headboard, I am looking for something similar.
Thank you!!