House Tour: master bedroom

The master bedroom was the first room in our house that we remodeled, so that we could have somewhere nice to retreat to when the rest of the house was in shambles as we renovated. It's definitely more romantic than the rest of our house, but it's our bedroom, so why not?! It's a fun, eclectic, nostalgic space, and I pretty much love it.

I know that white-painted furniture can quickly go down the country shabby-chic route, but I tried avoid this by mixing up the space up with both vintage and modern touches, like the bright modern throw pillows, a chalkboard above our bed, and the vintage glass lamp. I picked up both the bedroom set and the pair of mustard mid-century chairs off of Craigslist.

The planked walls were a nice surprise that we found beneath several layers of paneling and old wallpaper. I actually really liked them, so we white-washed the walls and then randomly brushed on a light blue for some color. Daniel hung the ceiling tiles and chandelier, and I painted the furniture, sewed the pillows, and made the little chalkboard piece above our bed. It was a team effort!

The varied textures lend a richness to room... the roughness of the walls in juxtaposition to the velvet bedspread, the tweed sitting chairs, and the light and airy curtains. It's a room that is filled with natural light, color, and love. 

                                                        p.s. Daniel wrote me the sweetest letter, then he burned the edges and sealed it with wax!

Because my decorating style is all about subtlety and being understand, I decided to throw in a big-horn sheep with a bow tie. I mean, WHY NOT?!  His name is Ferdinand. He was a gift from Daniel's grandpa.. Of course, he needed a bow-tie. The space seems so much more dignified now.

In all seriousness, I think the most important design aesthetic advice would be  to not to take yourself or the process too seriously. I'm all for mixing it up, and adding in elements that are unexpected. If you love something, then go with it. Make it yours, and make it fun.

Ferdinand wants to invite you to come visit us sometime :)

Thanks for looking around, and I hope you are inspired to add a little bit of whimsy to your own space! 

Lots of love,

Lindsey