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October 18, 2012
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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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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.

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

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Establish the Palette

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

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Starburst (SB01-North); peterdunhamtextiles.com

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Update Exisiting Furniture

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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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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.

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

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