Master Makeover

Master Makeover

The tired brown on this chair and
a cedar chest was painted white

My 2013 Christmas present from Bob was to plan a makeover for our master bedroom. Well.... We got busy with life and this fall I realized that I still hadn't cashed in on that one! So I got to work and finalized my color choices - and we blocked off time to make it happen before Christmas of 2014. Dark woodwork was painted white, and tired yellow walls were painted a yummy shade of aqua. Here's the result!

Original furniture looks fresh and new
against the new wall color

Before:

Time for the border print and stenciling to go!

Details, Details!

Aqua medallion for the ceiling fan

Found this old grate an an estate sale - love it!

Old brass sconce was antiqued

Closet door knobs form Hobby Lobby

Love the window seat!

Still need to add my photos to these frames on the wall
of the hallway leading into the room

Lamps were antiqued, shutters were dry-brushed yellow to go with
the textured duvet cover from Pier 1

A Blast From the Past

As I was sorting through my photos this week I found these photos from 2009. We were painting the designs on Maddy and Charlie's newly painted bedroom walls.

We mixed colors and cut out stencils to go with the design on their new quilts. It was really fun to get the kids involved - and even Maddy let Max help, too. It was really fun to add details with thin magic markers!

Wow! Where have the years gone???

A Lesson in Contrast

Earlier this summer I wanted to spruce up one of our guest rooms before my Maurer boys arrived for their visit. I liked each piece of furniture and the room in general, but it was just missing something. Chalk paint to the rescue! A coat of Antique White, a little sanding on the edges follow by some clear wax . . .

Added a couple nautical accents - and we're good to go!
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