FROM FLOOR TO ADORÉ
Welcome back to my One Room Challenge makeover of our Master Bedroom. If you’re new here, below are the last 2 weeks where I show the BEFORE photos and the state of…., inappropriateness,… as well as my PLAN to make this our dream master bedroom!
Week 1 – BEFORE | BLOG or VIDEO
and up next…
Week 4 – WALLS | BLOG or VIDEO
Week 5 – MORE WALLS & LAST MINUTE DIY | BLOG or VIDEO
Week 6 – THE REVEAL! | BLOG or VIDEO
The One Room Challenge, is a bi-annual event and currently in its eighteenth season. In partnership with Better Homes & Gardens, many different designers participate to makeover one room over the course of 6 weeks and share their process. We’re officially HALFWAY there! And I still have a lot to do.
For me this week is all about SHOPPING! Watch or read your choice just grab a delicious beverage and let’s get into it!
So far with all of my searching and hunting I’ve come to one conclusion; furniture and décor is expensive! Haha, oh man, my budget is not going to go very far if I get my dream items. Oy Vey!
Aren’t they just dreamy? Swoon!! Unfortunately, I have to be practical. So…
What is My Budget?
So, we have a lot and I mean a lot of work to do on our house. And it’s more than just smooth some walls and paint. We have major landscaping projects and terracing as well as needing a new roof and windows, yes windows (they are 20+ years old and a handful have broken seals). Ugh!
So when I told Michael I wanted to fully makeover our master bedroom he said “go for it but in terms of budget, just keep in mind that any amount of money you spend on the master will be taken from other projects around the house.” Which means there is no way I can get the glorious Restoration Hardware Bed and other spendy items. So, it’s time to hunt high & low and lower to find affordable alternatives. And I think I found some pretty good ones!
What I’ve Bought So Far
#1 – The Mattress + Sheets & Pillows $2,400 total (gulp!)
As you’ve seen in our mattress has been on the floor and it is old and just BAD, so we need an upgrade. For this purchase we decided not to skimp on the quality because honestly you guys, we’re getting old!
After hours of googling and talking with friends and family we decided to pull the trigger on the Purple mattress. We cannot be more thrilled! We went with:
The 3” Purple Hybrid Premier Mattress
Purple SoftStretch Sheets in White
Money Saving Tip:
If you are military, they will give you 10% so don’t forget that. And if you are not, no worries, here is a coupon to receive up to $300 off of your first purchase!
So yep, HUGE chunk of the budget gone right there.
#2 – The Bed $450
Yes, that’s right not $2,000, just $450 and I couldn’t be happier! It’s upholstered, it’s metal, and it’s a canopy- SOLD! I bought the Furniture of America Karis Contemporary Grey Metal Canopy Bed.
When buying this bed however, I was skeptical because the description of the dimensions did not accurately state the height (55.88 inches). That would be barely over 4.5 feet tall, made no sense. The height of the top bar is very important to us. Michael is 6’ 3” and so we needed to make sure he wouldn’t be hitting his head getting in and out of bed. I also wanted to make sure it was high enough to not compete with the chandelier I plan to hang inside it.
After looking at many photos and reviews, I pulled the trigger and just knew the second it arrived we needed to put it together to see if it was going to work. And it did, it’s 90.5 inches tall, perfecto! Oh and we decided to not install the 3 middle bars and it is completely sturdy without.
I noticed it is out of stock so here is an alternative.
#3 – Faux Leather Pillow Cases, Set of 2 + Pillow Inserts $47 total
To keep up the masculine vibe, I’ve gotta add a little leather with the Homfiner Faux Leather Throw Pillow Covers, 18 x 18 inch Set of 2 and Down and Feather Decorative Throw Pillows Inserts 18 x 18 Set of 2 for $19.
#4 – Black Curtain Rods, 2 $74
I think these curtain rods are going to play well in the space. They have the curved corners so it will bring a French vibe into the space as well as block out all of the light. I purchased 2 of them for both the window and the sliding glass door.
Sliding Glass Door Rod (66 to 120 inches)
#5 – Velvet Curtains, 4 $62 each
These are gorgeous and will definitely bring warmth and romance to the space. I saw these on Jenna Sue Design (she’s rockin’ it at interior design and renovating) and so glad I ordered them. I ordered 4 in the color, Ivory.
HPD Half Price Drapes Signature Blackout Velvet Curtain (1 Panel), 50 X 96
#6 – Brass Wall Light Scones, 2 $62 each
These type of wall scones are a couple hundred everywhere, but I managed to find these at Target. I think the brass will look great next to the iron bars of the canopy bed. These do need to be hardwired in so we’ll see how easy these are to install.
7″ Rover Adjustable Arm Metal LED Wall Sconce Brass, Jonathan Y
#7 – Cotton Euro Pillow Shams, Set of 2 + Down Pillow Inserts, Set of 2 $59 total
Classic white pillow shams with down pillow inserts. I got the Thread Spread European Square 26 x26 Pillow Shams Set of 2 for $20 and Down and Feather Decorative Throw Pillows Inserts 26 x 26 Set of 2 for $39.
#8 – Linen Duvet Cover $223
This was a bit of a splurge. I was looking at cotton and just really wanted something that will still look good if it’s a bit wrinkled and not properly steamed everyday (ain’t nobody got time for that). So I decided linen was the way to go. Now these are from Pottery Barn and honestly I looked all over and every linen duvet I came across were all about the same price.
White Belgian Flax Linen Duvet Cover
Money Saving Tip:
Wait for one of their sales, they are constantly hosting sales on all sorts of items. The regular price of this item was $279!
#9 – Duvet Insert $34
I decided to try out a down alternative insert and not sure how I’m going to like it full time. I’ve always had down but ours is (now super old) has really shed and made a huge mess every time we washed the cover.
#10 – Nightstands, 2 $112 each
Found these at Jerome’s Furniture at a very great price! I searched all over Offer Up and Facebook Marketplace and it’s been a bit difficult finding matching nightstands with an antique/classic look to them. I will be replacing the knobs, but I’m happy for now.
#11 – The Chandelier $112
Oh my oh my oh my! I’m in love with this chandelier and really hope it fits perfectly at the end of our bed. Will be installing soon so stay tuned. This chandelier is slightly different than the one on my mood board and where I got the inspiration from. Lydia Millen (she has such a lovely style to her home), a YouTuber in the U.K., has this chandelier in her living room and it’s such a show stopper. I opted for the extremely cheaper alternative at only $112!
JONATHAN Y Georgina 16″ Crystal LED Chandelier Pendant in Antique Brass
Money Saving Tip:
Always, always use a Bed, Bath, & Beyond coupon…they are easy to get and if you don’t have one “phone a friend” and save 20% off easy!
#12 – BoxSpring
Once we received the bed and mattress, we were able to measure for the exact right size of the box spring. The 7” insures the mattress just barely brushes the bottom of the upholstered headboard.
AmazonBasics 7” Queen Box Spring
Things to Come
The Vanity – I’m hoping to find 2nd hand on Offer Up or Facebook Marketplace
A Rug – I’m look at the Loloi Collection.
A Chaise or Chair & Ottoman – I’m considering the Ikea Farlov chair and ottoman. I really want a comfy spot to sit. I also like the idea of being able to move an ottoman around vs. a Chaise.
Décor – Still need to find some greenery, vases, vanity mirror, and art!
So still have a ways to go but I can’t wait to bring the whole space together and finish! Join me next week as I tackle smoothing the walls, something I’ve never done before. Hey, in order to DIY you’ve gotta start somewhere right? If you would like to continue to follow along just hit the subscribe button at the top of our website and you will be able to sign up to receive a notification for when I post next or if you prefer to watch my YouTube video updates you can subscribe HERE.
Thank you for joining me in this adventure and I’ll see you soon for Week 4!
Cheers!
Chloe
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