I was able to take some photos over the weekend of a master bedroom project I just finished up. The clients are newlyweds and had been living with her childhood furniture and dark purple walls. They wanted a relaxing retreat with grown up furniture and fabrics.
This is how the room looked when we started:
And, this is how the room turned out:
I think the bedding ended up being my favorite part of the room. We had it custom-made using a pretty assortment of fabrics from Robert Allen’s line for Dwell Studio.
They wanted a really soothing color on the walls, so we went with “Going Gray” by Olympic Paint. We used the next color down on the paint card and painted the ceilings “Volcanic Ash.”
The client liked the idea of a small sitting area in the bedroom. Due to space limitations, we opted for this long bench that I found at a consignment store and placed it in front of the windows. She painted the legs a dark gray and recovered it in one of the same fabrics we used on the bed.
You see who actually ends up using this window seat the most. . .
We used the IKEA Malm chests for nightstands and added some pretty chrome pulls to dress them up. Above the nightstands, we framed photographs from places they visited on their honeymoon.
To save money, and maximize storage, we kept the armoire from her bedroom set.
We painted it a deep blue-gray and used my favorite shiny knobs from IKEA. We also accessorized the top to add height.
(Thanks to Julie and Brad for letting me share your room.)
Spectacular!
As always!
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
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The room is gorgeous Emily! Doesn’t even look like the same room. Love the fabric!
-Rene
Wow!! Simply amazing! xx Liz Marie
Fantastic room…love the black and gray and the bench!
Rondell
Truly stunning! Love the pendant lamp and the bed!!!
Emily, that looks amazing! Seriously when you are coming to Charleston! I need your help! Where did you find the curtains and rug?
This is amazing. I love the light fixture and how you made it personal by using photos they took on their honeymoon. The colors and fabrics are so gorgeous together.
Beautiful job Emily! Just stunning…
Gorgeous! I love everything about this room.
Room looks great Emily! I love the bedding!
Gorgeous- as usual! The gray walls make the room look so much bigger. I think the bedding is my favorite part, too. Great job!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the After! It’s stunning to see with the Before – you did an amazing job!
Stunning!! So bright, crisp, clean and sophisticated!! Great job!
So pretty! I love that it’s not too feminine or masculine. Did you cover the lampshade with the drapery fabric?
Beautiful! I’m taking notes and learning so much from you.
simply stunning! i agree.. love the fabrics! :)
Emily it’s beyond! You did such a great job! Im terribly in love with that bed!
Fabulous! Love those Dwell Studio fabrics! All of the other touches are just right, especially the honeymoon photos…
Cathy
So beautiful and sophisticated! Love it!
It look so gorgeous! I love it!!
Great looking master! I like how you decorated the top of the armoire. I need to do the same in my living room. The bedding is beautiful.
Fantastic!! I love that Gate fabric and I’m having panels made for my master. Measurments just made yesterday infact! Perfect timing to see these wonderful updates. Your friends must be over the moon!
Gorgeous! Love the custom bedding and the simple transformation of the Malm dressers.
-Dayna
speechless. This is just incredible! I wish I’d seen it yesterday before I painted my living room :) I did gray, but i’m not totally happy…I love the gray you used!
Oh, Emily! This room is fantastic. Definitely one of the better rooms I’ve seen recently.
What a fabulous difference, light and chic and beautiful! The clients must be thrilled. Janell
Wow! What a transformation- beautiful!!
I am so happy you used Going Grey! I have that swatch in my purse to get a sample later for our bedroom and love it in your client’s room! Can’t wait to see if it’s right for me!
Gerat makeover!! So relaxing and soothing.
Thats absolutely beautiful Emily! Great job:)
XO
Sarah
oh emily that is just gorgeous! my favorite elements are all the textiles and what you did to the standard ikea nightstands with the new hardware- they look so glamorous.
oh emily that is just gorgeous! my favorite elements are all the textiles and what you did to the standard ikea nightstands with the new hardware- they look so glamorous.
oh emily that is just gorgeous! my favorite elements are all the textiles and what you did to the standard ikea nightstands with the new hardware- they look so glamorous.
oh emily that is just gorgeous! my favorite elements are all the textiles and what you did to the standard ikea nightstands with the new hardware- they look so glamorous.
oh emily that is just gorgeous! my favorite elements are all the textiles and what you did to the standard ikea nightstands with the new hardware- they look so glamorous.
Wow! Absolutely fabulous…what an awesome transformation!!! I am sure they are totally thrilled to have such a personalized and lovely room!
Emily, that is just stunning!!!
gorgeous!
BEE-U-TIFUL!! I love everything about it!
You know it’s a great room when the cat finds a favorite spot. Simple fabulousness.
Amazing! Really. I couldn’t believe how beautiful the ‘after’ room turned out! Great work!
Fabulous finish! I’ll bet she will never leave that space!
That is so gorgeous! I had no idea that the side tables were the Malm from Ikea. They look so much more expensive!
This Robert Allen line for Dwell Studio is my favorite and your combinations make it shine.
do you have a tutorial on your website for redoing lampshades, using fabric? Those are stunning. The accessories are purrfect.
Thank you for sharing this inspiration room!
This is just how I want my bedroom to turn out when I am done. I found an awesome deal on an Amy Butler Bucharest duvet that I think will be just perfect.
Love the curtains, that was my first choice for fabric, but I ennded up going more black and white…after seeing this I hope I made the right choice!
Love the bed-I have to get me one of those!!
What a chic, romantic retreat. Beautiful!
Wow, what a STUNNING transformation!
WOW! one of the best before & afters!!! This will be all over blog-land for sure!!!! Great job!!
This room is stunning! One of your best yet. I am saving this in my inspiration files for sure. Keep up the amazing work.
Julie
I just re-posted this on my FB- this is a must see girl!!! bookmarking it for later inspiration.
it turned out sooo gorgeous!!
Wow, what a fabulous change. It looks gorgeous. Stunning fabrics. Hugs, Marty
What a fabulous transformation! I love the new bedding, and everything seems so much more serene with the new wall color. I love the shot of the cat b/c it shows that even though the room is designed, real people still live there and call it home. :)
this is just gorgeous!!!
this turned out sooooo good!
looks amazing! great job! xoxo’s Nancy
Oh, Emily. This room is perfection. I love so many things about it. I am doing the same dresser for my hubby. Where did you find the chrome pulls?
you did an ammmmzazing job! i hope your clients like the room, it is so clean and pretty. i LOVE dwell studio :) xoxo jcd :: cornflake dreams
I’m sure they love it because it is gorgeous !
This is STUNNING!
This is really fantastic and beautifully pulled together! Did someone already ask you about those lamp shades? They are perfect! Where did you get them?
****STUNNING****…need I say more??? (c: Happy Monday, indeed!
You are so talented, Emily. Doesn’t even look like the same room. Wow!
Gorgeous! I love the mirror and rug best! But it is all stunning:)
HOLY WOW! I’m speechless and I’m sure they are too! fabulous.
abby
Emily, another job well done. This room looks awesome.
It’s stunning! It’s now a peaceful and glamorous retreat for them. Love the colors and fabrics that you’ve used. I bet the your clients are thrilled!
I love every inch of it! The fabrics are beautiful and I really love the lamps! Where did you find them?
This bedroom came our beautifully Emily! I’m a new follower and I love your blog. I’d greatly appreciate you checking out my Interior Design & Decor website, SAS Interiors @ http://www.sasinteriors.net
~Jenna
SAS Interiors
Hi Emily…this is such a classic, beautiful design. You get so many comments so I imagine you can’t read all of them. I hope you see this though…I enjoy your blog and look forward to every post. I have learned so much just in the few weeks I have been following you. You are a very talented girl…and you should be proud of yourself for using your talents to make people’s lives better. Keep the good stuff coming!
BRAVA! Beauty & design…..
That is a great transformation. The room is so peaceful now.
Gorgeous room!! Love the colors and the transformed dressers and armoire! So beautiful :)
Dana
http://southerninspired.blogspot.com/
looks fantastic emily!! congrats!
Where did you get the great knobs that are on the ikea night stand??Love the new bedroom!
Love it! Can you share where you purchased the monogram pillow?
Another fabulous job Emily!
Love the mirror and the hardware.
stunning! what color is the armoire?
Wow, Emily! This looks like it is straight out of a magazine. The room looks twice as big – it is really beautiful.
VERY beautiful! What a wonderful makeover. I love that you used the Ikea Malm dressers… they are my favorite thing from Ikea and can be used anywhere from closet storage to a living room credenza.
What a stunning makeover! :) I absolutely love the investment in high-quality fabrics. Way to put the money where it really counts!
You are definitely an inspiration! :)
Absolutely beautiful! I can’t wait to get started on mine … I finally picked up the two tables from ikea this weekend, so they are at my house. Once I get over all this nausea, I’ll get them put together. I still have to have my curtains made, but I’m well on my way to my redesign! :)
Wow! It’s just stunning. Beautiful job.
Stunning my friend, such a brilliant use of pattern without going overboard, and love the balance of masculine and feminine !! You MUST tell me where the chandy and bed are from, dying to know, just in love with both!!! Mirror too!
xoxo
Bravo bravo bravo!
Kate
This is my dream bedroom.
Would love to know the source of the lampshades!
Stunning girl!!! I cant even believe it’s the same room!!
Any chance of a source list for this beautiful make-over?
It’s beautiful. I love it!
It turned out absolutely lovely! I’m sure they are enjoying it!
Love it! The grays and blues are so tranquil. Perfect for a bedroom application. Love the Dwell fabric you select. Great choice for the drapes.
Congrats!
xo,
cristin
Thanks to everyone for your comments. Loved reading your feedback.
In response to your questions regarding sources (especially the lampshades), I’m working on a separate post later this week to answer some of those.
Thanks again,
Emily
Amazing! Can’t wait to see where the awesome light fixture came from.
OMG Emily!!!!!!! This is really really really nice! Like WOW! I mean, I knew it was going to be the bomb! Love the gray…actually, I love everything!
Gorgeous Emily!!! What a fabulous make over.
Abbe
Stunnig!
Wow- the transformation is amazing! I love how you totally changed the look of the armoire and entire room! Beautiful work- so happy to find your blog!
My jaw is on the floor!!! what an amazing transformation, and a gorgeous retreat for them! you are amazing…seriously. Love all the colors and fabrics…no wonder that Dwell is0 sold out at fabric.com! ;
Just like everyone else, I AM AMAZED!!! The transformation is so amazing!!! You are super good! Wow!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE that bed! Care to share the source? :)
Gorgeous, Emily! I love the pop of red in the flowers. The bed adds just the right amount of drama!
What an amazing transformation! The room is absolutely gorgeous! You have me yearning for a bedroom makeover.
I’m also a fan of the antique look. You need to beware of taking it too far though, and ending up with something that just looks old and shabby, not elegant and timeless.
http://www.vivahomestore.co.uk/White-Bedroom-Furniture/default.aspx
LOVE it!!! Glad I just stumbled upon your blog!
Wonderful fabric choices! Can you tell me about the lampshades? Your clients must be thrilled with their beautiful restful new space. :)
So pretty and soothing!
absolutely gorgeous Emily!! you consistently amaze me with your talent!
Gorgeous, the first photo looks like it could be in a magazine! I love the mix of fabrics and shine!
Beautiful! Where did you purchase the bed?
Your vision and talent is incredible! You executed this transformation beautifully, and there’s nothing in here that I wouldn’t love for myself! Thanks for the inspiration–can’t wait to see more client makeovers!
Kristen
Emily- this is amazing! It makes me totally want to redo my room. When you do your seperate post about details, can you go into how one would get the custom bedding? and- an idea of the cost of a makeover like this?
I think this makeover is stunning! I’m jealous it’s not my bedroom!
I’m not sure if you can share this or not, but I would love to know where you got the bed! It is exactly what I am looking for!
Stunning, Emily, as always!
Gorgeous! Who makes that lovely canopy bed?!
Love the octopus pillow! Crisp and fun for adults and kids to appreciate!
Great textile design mix in your master bedroom-beautiful!
I love it…it looks eerily similar to [though certainly not the same as] my recent master bedroom makeover–I even used the same fabric for curtains! We are simpatico! I love how you pulled everything together for them, beautiful job.
Beautiful! Love all the gorgeous fabrics, the photography above the night tables, and the grey ceiling – LOVE painted ceilings!
Cats always choose the best spots to hang out :-)
Dramatic transformation! I always love the monogram pillow that you add to your creations ~ would you be willing to reveal your source?
~Kathleen
Gorgeous transformation! Loved all the beautiful fabrics and the overall color scheme. I am your new follower. Great blog, by the way.
Jessie from http://www.mixandchic.com
Hi! Where did you find those great drawer pulls?
This room is gorgeous. I have been drooling over the Dwell Studio fabrics but couldn’t pick a favourite mix. I love the rug – any chance you would share the source?
PLEASE tell me where you got the drawer pulls on the 3 drawer malm chests at!!!! i have been searching for similar ones for ages. i absolutely adore what you did to this room, by the way! amazing transformation!
I can’t even explain how much I love this room makeover! I found your Blog at the last minute when comparing paint colors and you saved me from picking a color that was way too dark! I can’t wait to see how my master bedroom comes out =) I’ve wanted blue/gray walls in there ever since we moved in! What a great inspiration to go off of =)
I love the light fixture and how you made it personal by using photos they took on their honeymoon. I can’t express how much i like it. bedroom sets
Where is the light fixture from? It is exactly what I am looking for.
Hi!
Where is the light fixture from? I am in need of it from my room and I am unable to find it. Everything looks lovely!
I love love love this room. I was already thinking about black and white for my bedding but couldn’t think of what color my walls should be. I have it now thanks to you! The Gray is sooooo nice. I love this room!
stumbled across your blog. love this make-over and that its so personalized! :)