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1970's Bedroom Transformed To 2018!

8 years ago

BEFORE:

This is what our bedroom looked like before we moved into our house 3 years ago. I did take the drapes down soon after we moved in and used the quilted window treatments I made for my last house. We had very wide and very short windows in our last house but the window treatments mostly worked until I made new drapes for our bedroom. I do not have any other before photos of the bedroom since I forgot to take them before painting the bedroom.


AFTER:


I painted the bedroom with Behr's Dark Pewter Eggshell paint and painted the trim with Valspar's Ultra White Semi-Gloss paint. My husband installed the silvery gray carpet that someone gave us years ago when they were changing their carpet. This carpet is still like new since it was in a formal living room that was hardly used. I made the drapes with Ivory jacquard home decor fabric and trimmed the drapes with Silver jacquard fabric since Jo-Ann's did not have enough yardage in the ivory to make drapes for both windows. I added some gorgeous burgundy gimp trim and hemmed my drapes with a decorative stitch done with burgundy thread. I lined the drapes with blackout lining and I love how dark I can make my room in the daytime!




We purchased gorgeous Platinum South Beach furniture from a local furniture store that had everything on sale for 50% Off or more! I also purchased a comforter set from JC Penneys that was also 50% Off with an additional 20% Off when you spent at least $100.00!




Every item on the dresser is vintage and purchase from friends on Etsy except the silk flowers! The dresser tray is a vintage Mid Century Chinese piece that was in bad shape with lots of patina and ugly spots. I spray painted it with silver metallic paint and now it looks gorgeous! My husband took apart our gorgeous hurricane lamps that were another vintage find on Etsy from a very good friend. Once he took apart the lamp, we were able to spray paint the discolored brass base with silver metallic paint. I also used acrylic silver metallic paint to paint the discolored wicks inside the lamps. Here is a close up of one of the lamps on a nightstand that comes with a night light (very handy):


The foot board on our bed and the dresser both came with mirrored pieces that run along the bottom of both pieces. I also loved the jewel toned handles:


We absolutely love how this room turned out and the gorgeous glamorous furniture! Next, we will be refinishing a chest of drawers that we purchased before our daughter was born 42 years ago. It will go in the corner where the chest of drawers is located in the first photo. My husband has to do some repairs and then we can start sanding. Once it is sanded, I will be painting it with gray and black chalk paint. We have already spray painted the handles with the same silver metallic paint that was used on the other vintage items. My husband is also going to install barn doors for his closet and for the opening to our room!


Comments (14)

  • 8 years ago

    Fantastic transformation! Love the colour palette, the vintage furniture (and the new furniture), and how everything looks great together. Also, the practicality of black-out curtains! The pre-photo looks like one from my parents' house before they sold. Amazing to see what redecorating could have produced.

    Bev thanked Gill
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Very nice!

    Bev thanked Mega Builders
  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Gorgeous transformation! Love the color combinations!

    Bev thanked Stecki Construction
  • 8 years ago

    Beautiful dresser and nightstands! So cool to read that you made your drapes (and they turned out wonderfully). Coming from a family of sewing aficionados, I love to see others than can make things like drapes.

    Bev thanked lesleycurl
  • 8 years ago

    Thank you all for your lovely comments!

    @lesleycurl--I have been sewing for 50 years and have made almost everything a person wears, including swimsuits and a 3 piece suit for my hubby. Home decor and quilting is just an extension of that and I find it easy to do. It's great to meet a fellow seamstress!

  • 8 years ago
    Perfect
    Bev thanked Littlewalty
  • 8 years ago

    @Bev, my mom was a seamstress and sewed all of her and her kids clothes until we all learned to sew our own clothes. I don't sew as much now, but have made tents, ski clothing, car seat covers, and other things. I now mainly alter and repair clothing items.

    Bev thanked lesleycurl
  • 8 years ago
    I totally love the transformation. It shows you don't have to break the bank to have nice things. Good inspiration. Our house is a lot of re-use, re-purpose, re-cycle. I always shop my house first when redecorating a room. I believe if you only buy things you love, you will love the room. Thrift stores are my favorite stores to shop. You can pick up very nice expensive pieces for a lot less. Shopping sales is the only way to go to extend a hard earned dollar or if you are retired on a fixed income.
    Bev thanked Cheryl Smith
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    It drank from the fountain of youth. You did an amazing job!

    Bev thanked Designer Drains
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Your bedroom is stunning! Great job! I love the wall color

    Bev thanked Homey Design
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Nicely Done!

    Bev thanked M&R Custom Millwork Inc
  • 8 years ago

    My husband is now making two barn doors for our bedroom. Once he gets them done, I will post the photos.

  • 8 years ago

    Love it. Thanks for sharing!

    Bev thanked User