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!
Emily @ Table & Hearth says
I don’t know how you ever leave this room now!! You did everything perfect to highlight and take advantage of those super tall ceilings, and it’s all crazy cohesive. Amazing work!
Melissa George says
Well, pretty much I’ve BARELY left the room since we finished it Monday night. That laptop on the bed shot wasn’t staged, I worked on the photos and post there ALL day yesterday. 🙂 And I’m SO glad it all felt cohesive, that was my biggest concern going with so many different ideas in one space!
Tiffany says
your focal wall is visually interesting. I love how it draws your eyes up. The room is so completely transformed. Love the color palette and the New York sign is so fun. Congrats!
Melissa George says
Thank you Tiffany! It was really crazy for us to see the difference in the before and afters even though we had only been working in the space for five weeks.
Sabrina @ Pink Little Notebook says
Umm WOW! I want this space!! Love everything you did, Great job!
Melissa Kramer says
WOW!!!! That is a fantastic transformation!
Pam @ Simple Details says
What a stunning makeover, Melissa! So many amazing details you incorporated, I love all the artwork and those fabulous swing arms! Congrats!!
Melissa George says
Thank you Pam! Those swing arm lamps were a HUGE find because I knew exactly what I wanted and couldn’t budget-swing the ones I had in mind. I might have tap-danced through Lowe’s when I found them. 🙂
Jennifer V. says
Woohoo! You did it and it is perfection!!!
Leslie says
Such an incredible space! Your feature wall is just stunning…both the architectural interest from all the angles, but also that print your husband made. The white-on-white with the angles provides just the right amount of texture, without being overwhelming. And I might never have considered painting my walls pink…but you’ve got me convinced! Fantastic job!
Melissa George says
Yeah! Thank you, Leslie!!! People kept questioning painting the wall white on white, but I’m so glad I stuck with the original version for exactly the reasons you mentioned. And I’ve got to say, I would never have considered painting our walls pink either. I was just as shocked as anyone when I was looking through paint swatches in the space and realized that pink might me exactly what I needed.
Melanie says
So so amazing Melissa! Love it all!
Summer says
Guurrrrllll! I have no words for this room! Love every inch and do I even need to mention THE WALL?? Amazing job!
Melissa George says
Thank you, Summer! I can’t believe the wall turned out exactly like it was in my head. That doesn’t happy very often! 🙂
Justynn says
That wall is EVERYTHING. *bows down* you have won the battle lady!
Danielle says
Great job! That wall is spectacular!
Tricia // Suburban Bitches says
Melissa your room looks absolutely amazing! The artwork is perfect, that wall treatment – WOW and all the accessories are spot on! Congrats and enjoy some well deserved slumber!
Sarah Sofia Knepp says
Melissa, WOW just beautiful! What a major transformation my friend! From the upholstered headboard, to the angled wood paneled wall, to the art and dresser it’s hard to pick a favorite! I have to agree with you that I love a glam closet, but this might be my favorite of your ORC’s! BRAVO on a job well done! XOXO, Sarah
Krystle says
Your master bedroom is a dream! I love the textured headboard wall, the bed, the art… the ART! I love the color scheme and all of the details! Such a fabulous transformation!
Bliss says
Wow, wow and more wow. Whattamakeover! The magazines should come calling on this, you really knocked it out of the park.
Elise says
GO GIRL! You nailed it. The blush with the navy…..and you have me wanting to rethink my tv and beg my husband to mount it against the wall with your styling. Pinned it already, girl. Yes I did. CHEERS!!!!!!
Melissa George says
Thank you Elise!!! Having the TV mounted is like the best thing EVERRRRR. The mount we used was CHEAP on Amazon AND I can pull the TV out, swivel it toward the bathroom and watch from the bathtub. It’s a-freakin-mazing! Here’s the mount we used if it helps: http://amzn.to/221iRcQ (affiliate link). We had a different really highly rated one from Monoprice first and it stuck out so far from the wall our heads would fit behind it. I almost cried. SO glad we pulled it back off the wall and found this one.
Vel says
Oh melissa! I have been waiting and waiting for your fab room to be done and you did not disappoint, truly smashingly gorgeous! I love the statement wall behind the bed and all the art!!! Congrats and cheers to us for another room done!
ashley@biggerthanthethreeofus says
Wow, such a transformation! I love that wall and can’t even imagine the math it took to get those angles! Love it! Congrats.
stacy says
Wow, you did such an amazing job! I really love that pink wall color with those navy curtains!
Emily says
Hang on, I need to pick my jaw up off the floor… Okay, we’re good. WOW!!! Melissa, this is truly incredible! So, so gorgeous; so much visual interest with the accent wall, the hand-painted art, the photography and prints… I love the silver nightstands and dresser. I pretty much love everything 😉 After all the work you did in here, you totally deserve to kick your feet up, enjoy a glass of wine and get lost in a book! Congrats!