Wake-up Call

By Southern Living

A classic palette of yellow and blue gets a punchy modern update in Homes Editor Jennifer Kopf's bedroom makeover, filled with fresh ideas for budget decorating.

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Before

Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

This bedroom was a blank slate begging for color and personality. A blue palette was already established, but it lacked any punch, and mismatched bedside tables flanked a bed without a headboard. Like most people, the homeowner did not have a limitless budget, so we used some things she already had, did painting projects ourselves when we could, and spent wisely on a few new purchases. Lastly, it was important that not everything in the room seem brand new but instead feel personal and collected.

 

Source Guide
Ceiling Paint: Salt Glaze, Martha Stewart Living collection; homedepot.com

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Establish the Palette

Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

We picked an overscale bird print for the duvet to establish the palette, which was carried top to bottom from the ethereal blue ceiling to the striped rug.

 

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Euro sham fabric: Tashkent Windsor Blue on Oyster (302505F); quadrillefabrics.com
Headboard, bed skirt, and curtain fabric: Slubby Linen in Daisy; calicocorners.com
Duvet cover fabric: Vintage Plumes in Jade, DwellStudio collection; calicocorners.com

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Get Organized

Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

We turned a blank wall into fashion central with a fabric-covered corkboard and peg rack to hang jewelry, scarves, and more.

 

Source Guide
Jewelry board fabric: Starburst (SB01-North); peterdunhamtextiles.com

 

 

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Update Exisiting Furniture

Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

We switched the knobs of the existing dresser for an updated look that coordinates with the rest of the room and topped the dresser with layered gilt mirrors.

 

 

 

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Establish a Focal Point

Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

We established a pretty focal point with a vintage painted secretary that displays a collection of blue books and provides a spot for note writing and gift-wrap storage.

 

Source Guide
Chair and pillow fabric: Clover (PBP11A) by M&K Textiles; michaelian.com

 

 

 

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