In my opinion, your bedroom should be THE most comfortable space in your home for YOU personally.
It is where you can truly relax and unwind.
If you have been around here for any amount of time, you likely know that our home was a COMPLETE Fixer Upper! We purchased it when Joanna and Chip had just came on the scene and I was obsessed. Along with my own Interior background, I knew that I wanted a home that we could renovate ourselves over time.
We were presented with the opportunity to purchase our home from a family that we had always known, after their dear mother passed. I knew Ms. Camille well and she was such a great lady.
Ms. Camille built this home in 1968 and she must have really loved the 60’s aesthetic, because she never updated a thing… When we purchased it, there was still avocado green carpet throughout and the toilets were colored to match the tile.
We were pumped to learn that there were original hardwoods under those green carpets! In fact, I felt like I was on my own episode of Fixer Upper as we pulled back the carpet to find those glorious planks staring back at us.
Here is a photo of our Bedroom shortly after we bought the house:
Before we moved in, we removed all the carpet, refinished the floors and painted EVERYTHING white. It was all wood grain paneling (not the real stuff) and Farmhouse style was HUGE at the time (8 years ago).
Over time, I have found my own style and really leaned into what makes my heart happy.
I love antiques and vintage finds. I love dark, moody colors. I love florals.
Our Bedroom has gone through many transitions, but we couldn’t love it more as it is right now.
The main focus of our room is certainly our bed. It is an Antique Four Poster bed that belonged to Matt’s grandmother. When she passed, we were insanely grateful to inherit it and this space is really built around it.
A Four Poster Bed is such a Traditional, classic look. I have rounded up several options that could be used in place of an Antique HERE.
Our side tables and dressers are also vintage and belonged to MY grandmother. Although our furniture wasn’t purchased new, I have selected a few items that would give you the same look HERE.
I love a good focal wall. And our bedroom has 2. But we will have to save the other wall for another post.
Behind the bed, I knew I wanted a wallpaper. And let me tell you, selecting wallpaper can be super tricky, especially when we purchase most things online now and I am super impatient… I originally hung a different floral wallpaper than the one that is there now. And I immediately regretted it. The colors were not near as muted and moody as I had wanted. We lived with it for a couple months, but eventually I had to replace it.
When I found THIS wallpaper, I knew it would be perfect. It has the most beautiful tones and features florals AND birds. Paired with these great Plaid Drapery Panels, my pattern mixing heart began to sing!
To anchor the wall, I hung one of my favorite Vintage framed pieces. Matt hates this picture… He says that it is so old and dark that you can hardly tell what it is. I, personally, think that is part of what makes it so great.
For our bedding, we kept it simple. We have THIS comforter set and love it. It isn’t too heavy for us hot sleepers and has held up well in the wash.
At the foot of the bed, you will find my Grandmother’s cedar Hope chest and a rug. Placing a chest at the foot of the bed provides the perfect place to sit and put your shoes on, as well as some extra storage for blankets.
The lamps, chandelier and pillows were also discounted finds, but I have sourced complete options to give you a similar look HERE.
Until next time friends!
Tootie
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