After dreaming, scheming, and then implementing over the last 5 weeks, our master bedroom decorating project is DONE!
We went from a messy, generic space to a bold, but relaxing bedroom that has personality in spades. I’m going to TRY to keep the talking to a minimum because I know on reveal days we all want to see the photos. But gosh darn it, there is so much I want to SAY. Conciseness is not my biggest skill. I’ll do my best though!
Just ONE little thing first. I couldn’t have finished this room without lots of help. Linda from Calling it Home created this wacky One Room Challenge event, and because of her, FOUR rooms in our home are now better than we could have imagined. Thank you, Linda! And then we have my husband, who let’s me do things like paint bedrooms pink and design crazy walls. Then he comes home after long stressful days at work and helps my ideas turn into reality. Without his help, none of my One Room Challenge spaces would be the same!
That’s enough chatting, here come the photos! Let’s go back in time five weeks and remember what the bedroom looked like before.
The after is almost unrecognizable, even though the furniture placement is the same.
As much as I love our master closet, I think the bedroom photo is my new favorite of all time.
Queue the total surreal feeling that the One Room Challenge brings me when a space is done. I feel very Urkel-esque – “Did I do that!?!?” Of course, there is also a big dose of embarrassment that we lived in the before photos.
The window wall before was a big mess of clutter and faux wood blinds that were way uglier in person.
Now it looks like competent, responsible adults live here. Looks can be deceiving, right?
The art from Minted provided inspiration for the entire room. I couldn’t decide if I wanted to go dark and moody or light and bright in the space.
When I saw the print, I realized it was possible to combine both together. It gave me the confidence to blend a glam uptown space with downtown loft inspiration. Kind of a wacky combo, but I love both of those vibes passionately and equally, so why shouldn’t I make our bedroom represent both sides of me?
The bed wall also had a MAJOR transformation. The before was just sad.
Painting the existing nightstand gave it a totally different personality. (To get the same feel, try mirrored nightstands. I linked to 10 affordable options here.) 
Oh, the modern accent wall. Measuring all those angles was beyond worth it!
The artwork above the bed is a custom piece by my talented husband. We found a public domain map of NYC and had it printed to canvas.
Then, he painted a quote from Hamilton/Lin-Manual Miranda over the top of it. We were beyond lucky to see Hamilton on Broadway right after it opened. Since then, we’ve been OBSESSED. It’s just so brilliant.
Spinning around to the next wall, I finally found the perfect home for some vintage prints of my two favorite buildings in downtown Tulsa.
I love that you can still see the art with the bathroom doors open.
The final wall in the room used to look like this. Not exactly the most pleasant thing to see when you wake up.
Now we have a gallery wall around the TV! 
Those big prints are by the talented Leigh Viner and you can find them on Etsy. I took the rest of the photos myself all around downtown Tulsa.
I could never find the perfect chair at the right price, so I pulled a chair from the living room in temporarily. It wasn’t the exact look I wanted because it’s too similar to the bed, but sometimes you just can’t find the right piece on a deadline.
On the left side of the TV, I needed something to balance out the chair. I brought in a bar cart to serve as a mini library. Now our books that are in queue to be read have their own space.
On the bottom, I added a basket for new magazines. I’m so excited to have one spot for all our new reading materials. Before they’d get mixed in to the office bookshelves and forgotten about!
Here’s a closer look at the photographs around the TV. I kept the dresser styling pretty simple, but love the wall-mounted air plants!
The view walking into the bedroom from the hallway is SO much better now. Here’s the scary before as a reminder.
Now it’s bright and happy with a bit of drama. How great is that ceiling fan by the way? It puts out some serious air AND light too. We were worried it would be dark, but it’s brighter than our old ugly 3 bulb fan. 
The bench between the windows plays double duty as both a footstool and table for the reading nook. I think I need to find some office space outside the house just so I can come home from work, take my heels off, and read with wine in this corner.
The breakfast tray also serves double duty as the perfect in-bed workstation!
The window situation is SO much better than before thanks to SelectBlinds.com.
Can you believe in the picture below there are actually privacy blinds letting in that much light? They are amazing! In seconds, they also transform to full black out blinds. If that wasn’t enough, there are NO ugly, safety hazard cords involved.
The gorgeous navy drapes also came from SelectBlinds.com. I used their back tab curtains in Nautical Sateen. 
The room gets extra dramatic at night. And the fan looks so cool when it is moving. The center/light stays put and the blades rotate around it.
Whew! That’s all the photos, but I’ve got a complete source list for you below!
Paint: Sherwin-Williams Verbena (Pink) & BM White Dove matched into Sherwin-Williams
Rug: Home Decorators Collection 8′ x 11′ white
Ceiling Fan: Minka Aire via Amazon
Abstract Art: Minted ( Also their Antique Filagree Frame)
Drapes & Blinds: SelectBlinds.com
Bench: Target (no longer available – similar option)
Bench Pillows: Navy patterned was from Target several years ago/Small pearl beaded is from Tuesday Morning
Bed: Overstock.com
Mattress: Tuft & Needle (More on this later, we are LOVING it so far!)
Sheets: Target Threshold Dark Gray (LOVE that these have double elastic to fit less deep mattresses)
Duvet: Crane & Canopy
Gold Bed Pillows: Target (no longer available, alternate here)
Navy Throw Pillow: Gordmans
Navy Throw on Bed: Lowe’s
Breakfast Tray: Target
Nightstands: We have an older version of this Ashely model, I painted them with Rust-Oleum Metallic Accents in Sterling Silver
Bedside Sconces: Lowes (clearance at local store)
Candlesticks: Vintage
Vases: Gordmans
Big Art: Leigh Viner
Bar Cart: Target (not currently available)
Dresser: Old version of this dresser (we’ve had this set 11 years and it’s still holding up great) painted with Rust-Oleum Metallic Accents in Sterling Silver
Air Plant Wall Vases: Target (no longer available, alternate here)
Air Plants: Retro Den (Tulsa)
Reading Chair: IKEA STRANDMON
Side Table: Lowe’s – spray painted gold with Rust-Oleum
Reading Chair Floor Lamp: Target
Vintage Building Prints: Decopolis (Tulsa)
Silver Frames for Building Prints: Hobby Lobby, painted with Rust-Oleum Metallic Accents in Sterling Silver
Some of my favorite brands jumped in to make this room possible by providing products and/or sponsorship. I wholeheartedly recommended every one of them!
HomeRight / SelectBlinds.com / Minted / Tuft & Needle / Rust-Oleum
If you liked this space, you may be interested in some of my other rooms. The closet and the pantry both have an infusion of glam as well!
Tania // Run to Radiance says
Melissa!!! It’s SO good!! I seriously can’t decide on my favorite part. It’s a tie between the angle wall, the headboard and the art. Oh and the wall color. Agh, all the things really! That piece your husband did is so cool…also, I am dying to see Hamilton but it’s sold out for like forever!!!
Great, great job!
Melissa George says
Ah, thanks so much Tania! We were SO lucky to get Hamilton tickets. Our friend does theater and recommended it when we happened to be going to NYC right after it moved to Broadway. We still had to buy the tickets from a reseller, but it was so worth it!
Fatima says
Amazing work! I also love the headboard and happen to be on a crazy hunt for one myself! Where did you get it? And does it come attached to the platform bed?
Melissa George says
Hi Fatima, The platform and headboard are sold together, but you do have to attach them yourself. I got it at Overstock – here’s my referral link: bit.ly/wingbackbed We love it! If I’m remembering right, it wasn’t hard to assemble, but it was easier with two people.
Erin Spain says
It looks awesome! Great job!
Maggie @ Maggie Overby Studios says
Holy cow what a makeover! It looked so cavernous before , now it’s so cool and cozy! Love the new look!
Melissa George says
Thank you Maggie! It’s so much nicer to wake up in the cooler cozier space!
Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says
Your room is stunning! I can’t believe that wall! Beautiful job yet again. You never cease to amaze!
Melissa George says
Thank you, Erin! You’re so sweet!
Kristi says
Oh my gosh!!!! It’s ALL SO GORGEOUS! Somehow it’s even better than I’d imagined! That wall is amazing and I’m definitely crushing on that pretty headboard and bedding! Ahhhhh, you totally knocked it out of the park with this one my friend! It’s perfect!
Melissa George says
Thank you so much! I still have nightmares over my quest for the perfect headboard, so I LOVE that you mentioned that as a favorite!
Jess says
Wow! This room matches all the orher ones so nicely. Love the feature wall.
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
Oh wow, Melissa, this is just too good! I love a reveal where I have to keep scrolling back and forth to make sure it’s the same space. 😉 Your wall… I die. Love your cute little air plants and the overall sophisticated feel of the room! Great job!
Tilisa says
Your wall is seriously amazing! What a great statement wall! I love how the whole room turned out!
CoCo says
This is so crazy cool! I would have never thought to put together half of these things! You are such a talented lady. Everything looks totally amazing. I know you must be so proud of all of your hard work, it’s gorgeous! Hugs, CoCo
Melissa George says
Wow, thank you CoCo! We are definetely proud of the transformation, and a little in awe that we get to live in the room after all the planning and work!
Melissa says
Your focal wall with the diagonal trim is awesome! I love the pop of the dark drapery against the light walls – GREAT job! What a transformation!!!
Melissa George says
Thank you, Melissa!! Those navy drapes were one of the very first design decisions after I picked out the art. I was so relieved when we hung them up last week and I loved them in reality as much as I had become obsessed with them in my head!
Vicki and Jennifer Fenton 2 Bees in a Pod says
Wow Wow Wow! Your master bedroom transformation is fabulous!We just keep scrolling back and forth and keep seeing something new and incredible each time! Way to go!
Melissa George says
Thank you so much ladies! I love your reaction and it was SO FUN layering things I love in the room!
Amy says
Speechless! It’s amazing–I love it. You created the most beautiful room. You are THE One Room Challenge Rock Star 🙂
Amy
Melissa George says
Oh Amy, you are the sweetest! Imagine lots of kissy-face emojis headed your way. I can’t figure out how to get them in my reply, but they are happening in my head! 🙂
Arielle says
Gorgeous Melissa! I love the colors and those Leigh Viner prints are ahhmazing. And I am crazy envious of your reading nook. So, so good!
Melissa George says
Thank you! I LOVEEEEEE the Leigh Viner prints. I’m pretty obsessed with all her art – so talented!
Lisa | Shine Your Light says
Melissa it’s gorgeous!!!!!!! I am in such deep and utter love with the print that was your jumping off point. It’s stunning but your gallery wall of photos around the TV is pretty awesome too, and that wall! Also the nightstands – what a difference a coat of paint makes – and the dark drapes add some great drama. Beautiful!
Melissa George says
Thanks, Lisa! When I saw that Minted print by Parima Studio, I was so impressed with the depth achieved with such a limited color palette. It was a really fun jumping off space to inspire the room!
sarah krouse says
There is so much I love about this room! Those blush walls against the dark blue, along with the abstract art… you’re seriously killing me. There are so many ideas to take away from this. Stunning!
Melissa George says
Oh yay! I’m so glad you were inspired with new ideas. That makes me smile SO MUCH!!! I try really hard to come up with fresh, unique spaces so you really made my day. Thank you, Sarah!
Rachael @ This is our Bliss says
Oh my goodness! You did a freaking fantastic job!!! And I meant it when I told you that you killed it with the closet… But wow!! You flawlessly nailed it AGAIN! I love it.
Melissa George says
Wow, thank you so much Rachel! I was a bit intimidated doing a space where I couldn’t let organization be the star, but I’m SO happy with how the room turned out. Another fear conquered!
cassie @ primitive & proper says
melissa, you knocked it out of the park! it’s so glam and gorgeous! the art you chose is all perfect for this space, and the wall color? nailed it.
Melissa George says
Oh, glam and gorgeous! Thank you, Cassie! The art was definetely what I got most excited about when planning. We have too many blank walls in the rest of the house even though we love art, and it was awesome to find so many great pieces for this roo.
Denise says
It’s beautiful Melissa! Such a calming and sophisticated retreat! I love the combination of colors, and that wall is awesome! Great job!
Melissa George says
Thank you so much, Denise! It’s so nice to finally have a sophisticated bedroom!
Colleen says
I have thoroughly enjoyed watching this room come together. It is just beautiful, every detail. Love love love!
Melissa George says
Thank you Colleen! It was probably the most fun of the four room I’ve done to work on too! I didn’t even cry this round! 🙂
Wanda says
Absolutely amazing! Great job! Love the colors and how bright and alive everything looks! Awesome!!!
Melissa George says
Thank you Wanda! It’s amazing how much brighter the space is now with the white ceiling and feature wall. We knew it was kind of depressing before, but had no idea how bad it really was until we looked at the before & after photos together for the first time!