With all the rain at the beach, we got a lot of little projects done at the condo last week. Remember what our bedroom looked like before…
Some of the furniture was beautiful, just a little orange and dated, so it was staying with a little updating. We have several steps left, but we’re on our way to a brighter, happier bedroom.
Major improvement, right?? We still lack things like wall sconces, swapping out the blinds for woven shades, and a little more wall art, but we are already loving this space!
The main challenge is the lack of light in the room. There is no ceiling light, and little outlets. I knew the first thing we had to do was paint this room white. It’s almost pitch-black in the space at night, even with lamps on. We went with Snowbound by Sherwin Williams, the palest gray/white…it is a new favorite for sure!
I loved the vintage bamboo-style furniture in the room, so we kept that and gave all three pieces a fresh coat of Chalk Paint® (Pure White & Duck Egg mixed with Old White for the side tables). I waxed the two night stands with MMS clear wax, but still need to seal the dresser.
Speaking of, I’m sort of in love with how crisp and white it is…has me itching to repaint some things at home.
A lot of the accessories were found around the condo (see: shell/enamel stand above), brought from my house, and picked up locally at Target. We still need some wall art for the wall to the right of the bed, but we’re keeping things minimalistic to encourage lots of room to breathe and relax…clean space.
We want this space to feel like us, but we also were working with a twist with all of the regency-styled furniture. To balance the two, we pulled in things like simple white frames, wood tones, and an upholstered headboard (from our shop) with loads of texture to contrast with the glamorous desk, chairs, and lamps.
The lamps mimic the chrome desk on the other side of the room, and help the eye wander around the space. Plus, they’re sparkly mercury glass.
The bedding, again, we kept simple. We already had the quilt (Dwell Studio for Target) purchaseed several years ago, and the bedspread at the foot of the bed, so we purchased sheets to coordinate. I love how all the shapes are different, yet mirror one another. We might go for some euros eventually, but for now, this casual setup suits us.
The other side of the room isn’t finished, but you can see how different it is already…
I plan on putting some wall sconces on either side of the mirror. We’ll love the look and the light even more…especially at night!
Here’s a list of resources:
Paint: Snowbound by Sherwin Williams, Chalk Paint (furniture)
Headboard & throw pillows: perfectly imperfect (our shop)
bottles: flea market
wooden pulley, wooden vase, reclaimed sunburst mirror, lamps and shades, sheets: Target
Quilt & bedspread: Target (several years ago)
white frames & jewelry bowl: Target
I’d love to hear what you think about this mini-makeover…just goes to show what you can accomplish with a lot of white paint!
P.S. Stay tuned for the desk area makeover next…i’m in looove with how it turned out!
So elegant! Love how you transformed that dresser!!
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amy
Thanks Amy!
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shaunna
Oh my – drastic and most beautiful change! Definitely more up to date and great color choices…white and bright was definitely the way to go. The room looks so much bigger.
Thank you, Lisa! It really does in person as well!
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shaunna
I love the color on the night tables! Do you remember the formula you used to achieve it. How many parts Duck Egg to Pure White to Old White?
Thanks!
Hey Melissa! It was about 2 parts Duck Egg to one part Old White…just enough to lighten it a little. I then did half and half on the inset of the cabinet doors…you can barely tell they’re just a shade lighter. Hope that helps!
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shaunna
This is absolutely beautiful! It looks like something out of a magazine.
Thank you Kaylee! I don’t know about a magazine, but it makes us happy all the same!
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shaunna
WOW! The difference with white paint is just amazing! Love it. That retro bamboo dresser and mirror is what I am looking for. I am so glad you kept it, but hope I can find some to paint, now that I know how thanks to you! I don’t live very far from your condo so I am also trying to find inside projects to do. I am off to Target tomorrow .
Thanks, Janet! We’re really happy with the dresser, too. happy shopping!
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shaunna
Beautiful. There’s some great DIY projects on Pinterest for roman shades made with vinyl blinds like the ones you have hanging. Keep up the good work 🙂
Thanks for the tip, Amy!
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shaunna
Beautiful! As rainy as it has been, does the chalk paint dry pretty quick anyway? I want to paint a piece this weekend, inside of course. And I am unsure about the damp weather in Alabama! Loving the condo, what part of Fl are ya’ll lucky enough to be in?
It did, Mary Lynn…very quickly. We’re near Panama City. And thanks!
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shaunna
Beautiful! I’m thinking you should have a painting class at your condo! 😉
Thank you Sheila! Ha!! Someday?
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shaunna
Love it!!! What is the color on your night stand?
Hey Judy, it’s duck egg mixed with old white.
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shaunna
So much more inviting! Great work.
Thanks Marian!
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shaunna
You are so T-A-L-E-N-T-E-D!!! It’s beautiful. Great job!
Thank you Jackie! What a sweet, sweet thing to say!
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shaunna
Huge improvement! Looks beautiful. I love faux bamboo and the ASCP updated it beautifully. Can’t wait to see more of the desk area when you post it. Great job!
Thanks, Tori! Hoping to post it tomorrow!
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shaunna
Absolutely beautiful Shaunna!! Such a light & airy space! I love it!
Thank you, sweet girl! We’re enjoying it!
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shaunna
I love those lamps!!!! I will be heading to Target ASAP!
Good, Brenna! I love them too…oh so glamorous!
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shaunna
Beautiful!! makes me want to paint some walls white
Thank you, Mandy! White is just the right thing sometimes!
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shaunna
Your condo bedroom looks great! I love how you updated the furniture and the white walls look so fresh.
Thank you, Elizabeth!!
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shaunna
Paint is a wonderful thing! I know your condo is going to be just beautiful once you are all completed putting your touch on it.
Thanks, Pamela! We’re excited to finish it all!
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shaunna
Love the way it turned out! The furniture is beautiful.
Thanks, Joy!
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shaunna