I finally have a few photos to show you. Not totally finished but beginning to think I may never be so here is a look. Remember I started with the dark Ralph Lauren floral Guinevere which I had and loved for YEARS. You can see the before look here and here and here if interested. Most major elements in the room are the same I just changed a few fabrics, I did not even paint the walls (shame on me). I love the wall color SW Urban Putty and it works in my opinion even though i must admit it is almost the same color just a tad darker than the linens. And I have a 14 month old, when would I paint? ha! I did get a new headboard which I wrote about here. I like it but do wish I had gotten the nailhead headboard from Ballard. Oh well, this one is very comfy and it matches the bedskirt and it was delivered very quickly which doesn’t happen with custom or special order. Same quilts and coverlet just new bedskirt and shams. I left all of the wood furniture black or stained except the Marcia Brady dresser which you can read about here.
The look now is a combination of linen and pretty blue linen damask print (on sale at Hobby Lobby..woohoo, but now discontinued I believe). The wonderful Union Jack pillow was made for me by my friend Camille. The white shams are from Leftovers. The stripe shams are ticking stripe fabric from my local Wal-Mart with muslin flanges and ties, designed by yours truly and made locally.
The monogramed sham was done locally as well, I’ve had it for a while. I did not intend to use it in this room but at the last minute I put it on the bed and like the little girl says on the Ethan Allen commercial “it ties the whole room together”…at least for me!
I kept my original white matelasse and khaki quilt from TJ Maxx. I barely had enough of the blue damask fabric for the drapes and one accent…could not score enough for the bedskirt. I am using a “hidden clip” system on the panels..much like a hidden tab..more on that later..I like rings with pins or sewing them on but needed fast and easy and cheap..the rod is from Wal-mart!
The huge baskets are our office filing and I use that word loosely! This is where the blogging and e-consulting goes on . . . and excuse the mess in the “deer bowl” that is Daddy’s spot and off limits! You can ignore the coffee cup too, like I said we really use this room. There are usually toys, books and laundry piles in various spots!
I do like the way there is still some warmth in the room with the books and baskets and black in the furniture and accents . . . keeps it from being too feminine and airy and prissy. Like I said we really use this room so it has to function and feel comfortable. For instance, the view across from the bed, same grouping of prints as before only the color of the dresser changed so there is still some color and warmth. And notice the linen print body pillow. I couldn’t find enough yardage in that print for a duvet or bedskirt and frankly I don’t like a duvet, too heavy for us, and like wrestling an alligator to deal with…BUT I do like the look of pattern and “something folded” at the end of the bed so I am doing that with an extra quilt and the body pillow…Yes it would be better if it was 18″ wider but the long ruffle helps. I could have done a custom insert and made it longer just like I could have done a custom headboard but again, I just didn’t. I wanted this room changed as simply and budget-friendly as possible. I just wanted it ”done” so I took some easy options and that really worked for me in this room. I ordered the bedskirt from here. It matches the headboard and they both surprisingly blend with the higher end linen on the gorgeous table skirt from this fab shop! The long pillow was made by Michelle at Make and she did a great job getting the pleated ruffle just right!
Seriously thought about adding some grey and nearly used this shown above for a big box pleat bedskirt but it was on back order so I took the easy bedskirt route like I mentioned..and I ended up going with Wal-mart ticking stripe for a little pattern on pillows and those shams are my faves! I am really enjoying the plain linen everywhere else. But for fun here are a few other fabrics I contemplated using and might in the future. (JUST ONE OF THESE NOT ALL!) Options right?! ha!
Cafe mosaic from Robert Allen
Might still do a wing chair in that mosaic show above..i love it! But it felt too busy for the bedskirt. It is really pretty in person..this photo is a bit blurry but the white is very crisp and makes it seem fresh and crisp and not so busy. Too many fabrics not enough time!
And I have had a yard of this from Ballard for months, they call is Parrish but several people recently pointed out to me that LS Fabrics has it for less and they called it Wesley, fascinating..but again as much as i love the pattern we really use this room and have extra clutter in here often and keeping the palette simple seemed wise. But if you have worked with me you know I love this pattern.
And last but not least my most recent consideration for a ‘probably not needed but can’t stop contemplating’ addition to this room is this wonderful fabric found here at LS Fabrics as well as other places on the web, you can even order it at Joanns! Yep, that is Cat’s Cradle!
Or even this!
Hello Annie Selke’s “links” ..love it..this is my problem, I see a new fabric and get obsessed with it but once it lays around my “desk” for a while I get over it, somewhat. After all, I do love that Parrish, and the mosaic is so pretty…ha! I think I need to add ONE big pillow in the big ugly Ektorp chair to cover it until it moves, which ONE of these would you choose??? Who knows how things may change, I may get bored and add one of the additional fabrics to cover the headboard or do a new bedskirt but for now I am enjoying the calm introduction of the linens and blue. Madness to hear how I think huh?!
Thanks for letting me ramble about our room.
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Comment by Megan — September 15, 2010 @ 6:51 pm
I love it all! Your room came out so wonderful! I really like the Parrish fabric as well, maybe it’s because the town I live in is named Parrish also…. I think I may take some inpiration from your room in my own home!
~Megan
Comment by elizabeth — September 15, 2010 @ 7:16 pm
i love it all! it’s gorgeous! you did a great job pulling it all together.
Comment by Camille — September 15, 2010 @ 7:19 pm
It all looks FANTASTIC, Holly! Thanks for posting the “final” results! Now I need to come see it in person!!!! You did an amazing job, as usual!
Comment by Jen — September 15, 2010 @ 7:23 pm
very nice. i love the color combination and fabrics
Comment by Cat from iBlog — September 15, 2010 @ 9:01 pm
Ok, yours blows mine out of the water. i’m not even showing it now!
Comment by christi — September 15, 2010 @ 9:28 pm
it looks great holly! i think we are so alike in tastes … well at least i really like your taste!
Comment by Susy — September 15, 2010 @ 9:43 pm
Just emailed you…then saw you posted your bedroom. LOVE IT! You’ve given me more inspiration and motivation to get mine started!
Comment by Cheryl — September 15, 2010 @ 10:05 pm
Holly,
Love the bedroom redo and I just have to tell you, that it is scary how we think alike. I am doing a bedroom redo for us as well and will post about it on my blog on Friday. I planned on doing ticking shams as well, but my Wal Mart doesn’t carry that taupe and cream shade ticking. That is exactly what i was wanting to do on my bed, but since I couldn’t find the ticking, I am on to plan b.
Comment by denise sabia — September 16, 2010 @ 5:20 am
Good grief Holly! It is PER-FEC-TION! I love every piece of it. I am in the middle of a master re-do myself, and I can only hope it turns out as well as yours did. I can’t wait to paint. I’m working with an inherited sage wall color right now, but would love to find the time to change it.
The photos are fab too. Ohh, I’ll be looking at this post for days! Great job. And thanks for turning me on the Jones Designs too! Another daily read. Have a great Day, -denise
Comment by Mary — September 16, 2010 @ 7:15 am
Holly, what a beautiful bedroom re-do! And so inspirational. My asthetic is actually very much like yours and it’s all I can do right now to keep myself from jumping up and rearranging/tweaking pictures and accessories up in my own bedroom! Thank you, it’s just the motivation I needed!
There are so many things I love about this room, but most specifically…..the colors, the vintage acessories, the mix of photos and frames, the mix of furniture, the FABRIC combos!, the stack of wicker baskets (love), and, yes, that monogrammed pillow is the icing on the cake! I could go on and on, love it all! (the Union Jack pillow, drool!) And I love that you gather up all your goodies from everywhere, including walmart. I have looked at the same ticking : )
Thank you for sharing!
P.S. instead of jumping up RIGHT NOW, I made myself a list of the things I want to tweak!!!
mary
Comment by Gayle — September 16, 2010 @ 8:55 am
How Pretty! I love how you combined the linen color with grey and with the blue. Nice combination.
Comment by melissa @ the inspired room — September 16, 2010 @ 9:20 am
Your bedroom is so lovely, great updates! I cannot wait to do mine someday. I have some of the basic elements already, but not everything. But I definitely need to paint!
Comment by Tessa — September 16, 2010 @ 10:10 am
it’s perfect. i wish it were mine! those shams with the ticking & the ties – LOVE!! all the fabrics, textures, colors – really , really wonderful! it’s funny, i’ve had a swatch of waverly fabric with the grey crisscross pattern for several months. no where to use it though.
Comment by Miss Char — September 16, 2010 @ 2:09 pm
Holly, your re-do looks fantastic. I remember this as being a good size room and you are lucky to have the space for the extra use for the room. Your colors a perfect and I love the fact that you were able to purchase some of the elements from stores that don’t charge an arm and a leg for the decorating products.
Thanks for sharing your pictures.
Comment by Karen — September 16, 2010 @ 2:48 pm
I love what you’ve done to your bedroom! I’m so happy you shared the details, may have to borrow some ideas.
I love the pillow ticking shams and the Union Jack pillow.
Very pretty!
Comment by martha — September 16, 2010 @ 5:17 pm
When you mentioned you were changing your master, my heart sank because I thought your former decor was splendid. But your new room is perfection, my dear. I watch your home carefully, because we have such similar taste and similar approaches. I had thought it was all unchangeably classic, but your freshening has inspired me. Thank you.
IF you really want nailhead trim for your headboard, go to ebay:
“NEW Upholstery #3 FRENCH NATURAL Trim Tacks Nails”
and buy these tacks by the yard. They are so easy, also come in pewter, and would take less than an hour. Let me know what you think.
Comment by Julia — September 16, 2010 @ 5:52 pm
I love everything about your room! Very beautiful. You did an outstanding job.
Julia
Comment by Katie — September 16, 2010 @ 6:18 pm
Holly….the Union Jack….gasp…love, love, love. I keep going back up to the top to stare at it. And the ticking pillows…so perfect. It all looks so relaxing. The colors are so similar to what’s going on in our bedroom so I’m wanting to swipe all your stuff and put it in my room – haha! My sister actually used that same linen damask fabric in her bedroom, with the matching stripe. And we loved it so much, that she had one of our friends make me a bag out of it, too. ;o) Looking forward to more info on the drapes!
Comment by Robyn — September 16, 2010 @ 6:37 pm
Just came over from thenester.com. I love love your bedroom. Can’t wait to take some time and explore your blog.
Comment by LLH Designs — September 16, 2010 @ 9:17 pm
Holly!!!! I am about to lose my breath over here! Love every single thing! This is so you and so lovely and so…WONDERFUL!!! I absolutely must come out to the country and see it in person some day!
Xo,
Linsey
Comment by holly — September 16, 2010 @ 9:28 pm
thanks y’all…I need to try to remember your kind words when mt. laundry is threatening to takeover this space!
Comment by Amy Wathen — September 17, 2010 @ 10:40 am
EEEK. I love it! I gotta e-mail you RIGHT NOW! You are gonna die when I show you!
Comment by Sherry Hart — September 17, 2010 @ 3:02 pm
Beautiful job of freshening up!!!!
Comment by emily — September 18, 2010 @ 1:06 am
A-MAZ-ING. You are so talented. Fun to see where you type & blog! I am totally inspired by your space and the way to photographed it and staged. You are good at your job. You should show more of you work! Love you!
Comment by Mary — September 19, 2010 @ 9:03 am
Holly,
I may have asked you before on another post, but I am not sure. Would you be so kind as to share your source for the round table skirt? LOVE it. I usually make my own but I am not sure I would enjoy gathering fabric around a circle, I think it would be a mess for me.
Thanks SO MUCH. mary
Comment by elz — September 20, 2010 @ 8:08 am
Grogeous. I love the Union Jack. What a fun touch. I vote for the last fabric for a punch of graphic brown. Beautiful transformation.
Comment by Shalene — September 23, 2010 @ 5:29 pm
Your master is beautiful! I especially love the armoire. Did you purchase it with that paint treatment or did you do it yourself? If you did it yourself, would you mind sharing the method and the brand/color? Thanks so much!
Comment by Missy — September 26, 2010 @ 5:27 am
Silly question – I’m going from a queen size bed to a king size bed and am trying to figure out the right combination/size of pillows. You seem to nail it – not too many pillows and they look just right size wise on the bed. Can you fill us in? Thanks!
Comment by Holly — September 26, 2010 @ 3:29 pm
I had a question about the size of the shams and the combination of sizes on the bed pillows..We have two king sleeping pillows, they are white pine cone hill with little ruched ruffles on the edges..not too ruffly, those are standing up against the headboard and then two white linen shams from Leftovers, a local store, they are regular euro size with floppy ruffles and then in front i have the ticking stripe shams, my bed IS a king and instead of doing three euros like many people do for a king, i just did two big euros..custom made 30×30 and ordered the down inserts from here unitedpillow.com i am sure there are other sources..the white shams behind are smaller i guess but it isnt obvious and the sleeping pillow cases are pretty so i like seeing them peek out the back..it all seems hefty enough to me and avoids the three shams issue..now Restoration and other places do make KING EUROS..they are 26 x 34 i think but i like the square look. the big monongram “throw pillow” is a standard boxed sham that i had monogrammed locally. hope this explains!bottom line i dont think you have to cover your entire headboard with a zillion pillows..you can stack back instead of wide i think..i hope it makes it look more like a queen, that was my goal!
Comment by Laura — September 29, 2010 @ 9:48 pm
Great job!!! I love everything you did in this room! Especially the monogrammed pillow and the armoire!!! Check out some transformations going on at my place: http://lauraburciaga.com/.
Comment by Michele — April 10, 2011 @ 4:19 pm
Your bedroom is beautiful. Do you have a Cal King or Eastern (square) king? I was going to order the Riley in a cal king but they only offer it in a “king” at 77 inches wide. Wondering if you used their king on a Cal king bed frame? Pottery barn customer service could not assist me. Thanks so much
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