I cannot tell you how happy it makes me to have longer days since the spring time change! I’m not much of a morning person anyway, and I feel so much more productive later in the day when the sun is up longer. I hope you’ll enjoy the spring bedroom makeover I have to share with you today.
So many of my clients are asking a fresher, happier look for their interiors. This client wanted exactly that for her guest bedroom. It’s such a great room with beautiful hardwood floors and a lovely view. She was tired of the dark expresso wood bedroom furniture and really wanted a happy bedroom makeover.
before
Many decorators and designers suggest choosing paint color last. However, if you are starting from scratch, choosing the paint color FIRST can be the best way to go (you can find out why here).
A more saturated and colorful guest bedroom was a nice complement to the fresh neutral we had chosen for the main areas of her home:
After paint color, we chose new drapery panels for her windows. These embroidered lovelies bring the outdoors in and work perfectly with the new wall color.
My client had a comfortable chair and ottoman reupholstered in a fabric that tied in well to our new scheme. That chair is now the perfect place to snuggle up and read a book.
I always like to “shop” my clients’ homes to see if there are existing pieces that will work in the space we are making over, like this lovely vintage lamp and glass-topped iron side table.
There was a dresser in storage that I suggested painting a dark green that pops against the new wall color. The green crystal knobs really make the piece! We topped it with a new lamp and mirror.
When I found this blue birdcage light fixture in my favorite lighting store, I knew it was THE ONE for this happy spring bedroom makeover! My client loved it, too, so up it went:
And now for the happy spring bedroom makeover reveal. Here again is the “before” from the entry of the room:
before
And here is the very happy “after!”
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Here’s another “before” from different angle:
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The happy wall color we used here is Benjamin Moore Antique Jade. This spring is the perfect time to refresh a bedroom in your home – or to refresh your entire home’s paint color palette. Let me know if you’d like me to help you!
You’re a magician! I want to paint my bed white now. Love the paisley on the chair + ottoman. The room is so fresh!
Thank you, Jennifer. Glad you like it – maybe you should take the plunge and paint your bed! It’s a lot cheaper than buying new and it makes a huge difference in the feel of the room.
Very nice. The room looks light, open, and relaxing.
Thanks so much, Molly! I’d love to spend a few nights in that room – the attached bath is pretty awesome, too!
Wow it really is like night and day!! I love everything about this refresh and I know your client is delighted with it! Great job!!
Thanks, Debra – it’s such a happy room now!
So lovely! I have missed seeing your posts!
Thanks, Corrie! I’m trying to get on a better schedule. It’s easy to get into a groove where you are just trying to put out the latest fire . . . Routine helps me not feel so crazy, so I’m working to be more consistent. 🙂
You are such an inspiration Kristie! My heart is happy whenever I see you in my Inbox!
Jenny,
Thank you for saying so – that makes MY heart happy!
Hi Kristie, Oh, the makeover is gorgeous! I absolutely love all the shades of green and the little touches like the crystal knobs and the ceiling fixture. The curtains are so soft and pretty, too! Your client must be absolutely thrilled. Thank you for showing us your incredible work!
You are very sweet, Laura – thank you for your kind words and encouragement, always! xo
Such a lovely, bright, fresh room. It just seems to shine.
Thank you, Debbie!
Gorgeous & love that lantern!!
Isn’t that the prettiest light fixture?? I want one for myself! xo
Kristie, I love the way the shiny brass in the light fixture plays off the mirror behind the bed as well as the curtain rods. The child’s wooden chair is sweet!
Mirrors are so great at bouncing light around a room – and I, too, love the brass!!!
Wow!! This is an amazing transformation! I am in love!
Thank you, Linda! It’s a happy space now. 🙂
Lovely makeover! And I wonder, are you still working on your own amazing home? I loved seeing the vintage patterns (wallpaper!) you’d chosen and seeing the rooms take shape. I hope all is going well
Thank you, Sandy! And yes, I continue to be working on my own historic home. I haven’t blogged about it for a while – I’d like to get some professional photos done soon. I do, however, post photos of it often on FB and Instagram! You can follow me here:
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Beautiful, Kristie, as always! This is inspiration for a home I’m currently working on.
Kristie,
lovely job. Can you share manufacturer of the birdcage light?
Thanks, Mary – I don’t recall the manufacturer of the lighting, but we purchased at Graham’s Living in Franklin, TN.
Beautiful transformation! Could you share information regarding the drapery panels? I am looking for something in that look. Thank you for all you inspiring posts.
Thank you so much, Sandy! The draperies are semi-custom and only available to the design trade. If you are interested in purchasing the particular drapes in the length you specify, email me and I can get you pricing! kristie@thedecorologist.com
What a gorgeous bedroom!
Thanks, Audrey! I’m glad you like it. I’d love to be a guest in that room. 🙂
We are moving from IL to FL! That said my decor will be completely different.So I need to figure out how to make our furniture we have work for more tropical surroundings!
Jan,
Oh the sunshine!!! You will love Florida. Painting a few select pieces of your wood furniture will help happy it up for your new locale!
I love the blue birdcage light fixture! Please tell me where I can purchase one for my guest bedroom. That room looks fabulous!
I asked where the blue birdcage light fixture came from 25 days ago and have never received an answer. I would appreciate an answer. thank you