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Two weeks ago, I shared the before photos and my design plans for our master bedroom makeover as part of the FrogTape® Paintover Challenge. Last week, I shared a progress report along with my tips on how to paint trim. Now, today, I’m sharing the big reveal of our updated natural and organic master bedroom! And don’t forget to vote at the end of this post! There’s $10,000 for charity at stake (more on that at the end of the reveal).
As a quick refresher, I was assigned the “Natural & Organic” trend. I layered in warm neutrals along with elements that are reminiscent of nature. Essentially my typical decorating style with a bit of a beachy flair! When we first moved in, our bedroom looked like this:
And here’s how the space looks now!
The biggest component of this makeover was all the painting. At first glance, the paint change isn’t all that dramatic, but for me the change is huge! I painted the ceiling in Benjamin Moore Simply White (eggshell), the walls in Valspar September Fog (eggshell), and all the trim in Benjamin Moore Simply White (semi-gloss). It was nearly three week’s worth of painting! But, the fresh paint is a game-changer! I think it’s safe to say my paint lines are significantly more sharp now thanks to all the FrogTape® Multi-Surface and Delicate Surface tape I used!
Our new wood bead chandelier is stunning and completely changes the vibe in the room. It has such a softer feel than the prior orb chandelier!
One of my favorite features in the entire space is this large gallery wall. I used these frames filled with photos of some of our favorite places in the world! I love that we can wake up each morning and see scenes from some of our best memories!
I ended up using these USB lamps in the space. They were a great budget-friendly option that looked similar to the ones on my initial design board!
On the nightstands, I layered in different textures and earthy colors to stay in line with the overall theme. I recently started a seaglass collection and it’s fun to have additional memories from favorite beaches within reach!
I layered the bedding with a natural woven pillow mixed with a striped version, both of which we’ve used in other rooms but I love them just as much here! The color palette is so serene and perfect for a bedroom! In the summer months, we remove the extra quilt at the end of our bed, and I usually add a lightweight blanket like this striped blanket if we need extra weight.
As mentioned, we still haven’t found a dresser we love for the space so hopefully sometime later this year we can upgrade. For now, I layered some batik style art and a faux topiary to break up all the dark brown. You can find the larger version of the artwork here and the smaller version here. I love this new reflection in the mirror!
In an effort to ditch our prior unfinished drapes, I re-used these striped drapes that we already had. They are a bit long for our bedroom but I actually like the pooled effect. I opted to go with a full-length brushed brass curtain rod so that the drapes are now functional. I love how chunky the coordinating curtain rings are! Our curtain rod is the 120-170″ length, which is on major clearance right now in the brushed brass finish I chose.
The faux palm tree is a great alternative if you have crazy cats like we do that eat everything green in site!
And now for a little budget breakdown to see just how I used the $1,000 allowance! Thankfully we had a few months to order everything so I was able to hold out on the big ticket items until they were on major sales! Adding in trade discounts and cash back rewards on a few items, as well, saved quite a bit. I’ve rounded everything up to the nearest whole dollar (including tax) for simplicity’s sake.
- Paint – $53
- Beaded Chandelier – $376
- Gallery Frames – $271 (a total steal with them being on sale, trade discount, and applied reward certificate)
- Photo Prints for Frames – $18
- Large Batik Art and Small Batik Art – $27
- Faux Palm Tree – $91
- Curtain Rod & Curtain Rings – $92
- Lamps – $64 – these were actually comped for a prior partnership but wanted to include them in the total cost
I was able to “shop” our house for many of the items like the drapes, pillows, lamps, etc. So, my total budget came in at $992. Thankfully, we had a lot of leftover white paint from other projects, so I only had to buy the paint for the walls (and there was a rebate with it)!
I’m so excited to now have a master bedroom that reflects our personalities and styles. I also love the much more neutral foundation so we can easily change up textiles down the road. I hope you all loved this natural and organic bedroom makeover as much as we do!
HOW TO VOTE!
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Gorgeous makeover! I was wondering where you had your prints made for your gallery wall. I’ve tried different vendors & haven’t found great quality.
Thank you, Gia
Thank you! I had mine printed at Target, and honestly they aren’t fantastic quality either. I think they work for now since they’re behind the framing, but I’ll be sure to share if I find a better source in the future!
How lovely, Sarah! The paint is a huge transformation. I love how light and bright the space is now! To answer the above comment – I love mpix.com for prints – amazing quality!
Thank you so much Chelsea! And thank you for the recommendation. I’ll definitely check them out!
What finish do you prefer for walls? Which did you choose for the September Fog (satin)?
I always prefer eggshell and that’s what I used here 🙂
I love the lamps! It looks like they don’t come with shades. Do you have a link for the shades?
Thank you! We love them (and the USB port feature)! I actually just used shades we had on hand 🙂
I live this room! Would you please share the dimensions of the lamp shades you used? I am having a hard time finding the right size!
It turned out so good Sarah and I’m dying over those nightstands!! The space does not disappoint!
Thank you so much Ashley!
It’s beautiful. What a fabulous transformation.
Thank you Marty!
The nightstands are amazing! Did you find a discount on them? I would love to get them but just one looks like it is over the $1k budget.
Thank you – we love them! I was able to get them at designer trade pricing, but I actually bought them last year and had them before I knew about the contest so they were not included in the budget. I do know they are usually eligible for sitewide sales on sites like McGee & Co., etc. at 20% off or so if you watch out for those periodic sales. I hope that helps!
Beautiful! Is the rug that is linked that actual rug? It looks very different
Thank you so much! And yes, it is the same one. The stock photo is not representative at all (and I feel like ours is the inverse of colors). I actually didn’t buy the rug (my BFF gave it to me when they moved last fall and no longer had a spot for it). But she told me that is the one she ordered. From above, you can see the pattern better, but I definitely don’t believe it is nearly as much of a contrast as the stock photo leads you to believe.
Very nice transformation but I didn’t see where you included the cost for the nightstands which are quite pricey. Did you already have those? Or were they a sponsored item? I’ve looked for something similar with a decent price tag but haven’t been able to find anything. In my mind, the nightstands and the chandelier and paint, really MAKE the room. Very nice.
Thank you! We actually bought the nightstands last year so they were not included in the budget since we already had purchased them prior to being asked to join the competition. Like you, I searched for months for something similar at a lower price point but couldn’t find anything close that I loved nearly as much. Occasionally you can find them for 20-25% off on some sites.
How did you manage all that paint for only $53? We’re painting every ceiling and wall in our house right now and the least expensive I’ve found is $28/gallon and that’s not for the brands you mentioned. I’d love to know your secret!
I talk a little bit more about it in the post, but I only had to buy the paint for the walls (and Lowe’s had a rebate campaign going at the time, so I got it for a great price)! All the white paint was leftover from updates we had made last year and earlier this year and I had just enough leftover so I didn’t have to buy more 🙂
Sarah, your makeover is INCREDIBLE!!!! WOW!!! So you, so tailored, so sophisticated but comfortable coastal. Bravo, my girl! xoxo
Love everything in this room, I love your whole home, is so bright and clean.
I been waiting to get the chandelier from PB, but when they have the buy more save more is not included because is marked down.
When is the best time to get it? I see you got it for a great price.
I bought mine during a lighting sale, where I find they’ll sometimes mark them down as much as 40%! I would also watch during times they do Premier Day Sales, as it is sometimes included then for a large discount. I’ll be sure to shout it out if I see a good price on it in the future!
Hi there! Beautiful Room! I was just wondering if you could tell me what size Gallery Frame you purchased from Pottery Barn. Also, have you been happy with the bed? I am thinking of purchasing it for my son’s room. Thank you! Maggie
So sorry for the delay! I just saw this. I used the 8×10 (photo) size frame which I believe is nearly 2’x2′. They’re huge but I love them! And the bed I linked to is the closest I’ve found to what we have. Ours is about 8 years old (Bernhardt). Other readers have bought the one I linked to though and been very happy with it!
Hi! Where did you get the rug from? The space looks great!
I love this bedroom, I want to do mine like this! Every time I try to get pillows and throw and lamps not available.
Is there anywhere else I can get them. Please
Sarah, I love this room. I’m trying to copy it but pillows and blanket not available. Can you tell me where else I can find them. I love this!
Thank you so much!
I love this room! Can you please tell me where you found the bench at the end of the bed. We have a small bedroom, and the bench looks like perfect depth.
Thank you! It’s super old, but here’s the link in case it comes back in stock 🙂 https://rstyle.me/+9ozUUeek9INgRl-_I49hKQ
Would love the link to the rug? Beautiful space!
Thank you! Here’s the link: https://rstyle.me/+rZ8VCjS5_Wz6GYu4q9Busg. Just FYI, the rug doesn’t look much like the stock photos. It’s cute and a cool pattern, but the quality is pretty average. We used it because our friends were giving theirs away so it worked well for us!
The room is fabulous! I love the bright serenity. This a silly question, but what color is your bed frame?
Thank you