Sunday, August 1, 2010

Master Bedroom "Do"

We did some demo over here in the master bedroom today, in preparation for the big re-do.
Which, come to think of it, isn't really a re-do.
It's more like a "do", period.

Ya see, we haven't even really touched the room since we moved into this place three years ago. It's just been a big, blank box all this time.



But starting this month, it's BYE BYE bare windows, texture-less walls, crappy trim, outdated ceiling fan and stamped drywall ceiling!

HELLO comfy, cozy retreat- just for me and my Sweets!



Some of our plans include building a bed for our king-sized mattress (that's currently laying on the floor! <:-O), adding wood planks to a couple of the walls (it'll be attached on top of the drywall this time), and making a trip to the Greyhound station in Montgomery, to pick up two incredible antique nightstands (gifted to us by an amazingly sweet & talented friend of mine who is shipping them to us.)

Let the adventure begin!





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52 comments:

Ali @ Honey and Maple Syrup said...

Can't wait to see the finished product!

Woven and Spun said...

Oooo Oooo! This is the one I've been waiting for!
Hope you have a fun month together making your room truly yours : )

ThisAmericanWife said...

I'm so happy to hear that you still have rooms to do in your house! I always picture your house being so perfect! I have PLANS for every room in my house, but I I can only really take on one every six months or so (for both emotional and financial reasons). I'm so glad to hear you do things like sleep with your mattress on the floor, too!

Kate @ www.thisamericanwife.net

Tomines hjem said...

hi there.... im so glad i found your blog. please check my bedroom, we just finish building our own house january 2010. it is dark grey and white, with stripes.. hope you enjoy, and happy summer.. greetings from Norway!

Samantha2818 said...

Hi,
I'm really looking forward to seeing how your bedroom turns out. I'm in a real rut with mine as I would like to change my bed but can't so it's giving the room the wrong look. Hopefully you'll give me some ideas!
~Sam

whimages said...

so excited to see your "new" room! Our master is on our to do list too. It's just taking awhile!

Kristine at The Painted Hive said...

Hey Layla. Given we're in the middle of our master bedroom "do" as well (we've been in our home for three years too and haven't really touched the MB at all either) I'm soooo looking forward to seeing what you do.
Kristine
The Painted Hive
xxx

Anonymous said...

O Layla it's going to be beautiful! It looks to me that you've got Tybee on your mind. Don't you love it when pieces and feelings from where you've been touch you that way? Can't wait to see it! <3

Kim-A Creative Spirit said...

LOVE what you picked out so far... Is that a Pottery Barn Pillow with Jute trim???? LOVE IT... have the same one in yellow..... Can't wait to see your finished bedroom....

Lynda @ Happenstance Home said...

Can't wait to see the beauty you create! So much talent!!!

Anonymous said...

I can already tell it's going to look amazing just by the cozy quilts and things. You are so talented!

Jan said...

I love the "worship always" necklace.

Suburban Stitcher said...

it's gonna be gorgeous! can't wait to see :)

Valerie said...

I have been enjoying following your journey on your house. Looking forward to seeing your finished master bedroom.

XO,
Valerie

Tales From My Empty Nest said...

I can't wait to hear about your bedroom. Love your bedding!! And I just love monograms. Those nightstands sound pretty amazing too. I am loving following you on Facebook too. Good luck with the bedroom. Love & blessings from NC!

Nancy Grossi ~ Churned In Cali ~ The Wife of a Dairyman said...

Looks like it's going to be a fun project! Looking forward to seeing how it progresses:)

Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Layla, I know we are going to love it! Can't wait!
Susan

Tonja said...

I can't wait to see how the room turns out. Everything y'all do is always so beautiful!

Hope said...

Love all of the bedding! Where is it from????

Anonymous said...

How exciting to build your own bed. I wish someone had told me about this furniture building blogger before we spent thousands on our Thomasville set, so I am sharing it with you.Perhaps you already know about her? The farmhouse bed plans are SO COOL.
Anyway, here is a link:
http://www.knock-offwood.com/p/plan-index.html

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Love the bedding. The colors are just wonderful. I can't wait to see the finished room. Hugs, Marty

NanaDiana said...

Hurry-Hurry-Hurry! I am impatient to see it done! lol I love your choices and know the finished room is going to be perfect for you! Diana

fun fridays said...

Layla, it is going to be amazing! i love the bedding that you have chosen for the room. i can hardly wait to see the transformation. i am excited.

Heather said...

It's going to look amazing! I'm in process of trying to transform our master into the vision I have in my head, but doing it one accent piece at a time as the budget and time/energy allow. Nothing I love more than seeing these great design visions come to life. I'll definitely be anxiously awaiting your "after" pictures. :-) Have fun
!

Lovely Little Nest said...

How fun! Can't wait to see the transformation :)

Kelsi said...

ooh i'm excited! i love the bedding.... beautiful & personal!!

Lari said...

I'm loving the colors in your fabrics! I found some inspiration fabric in similar colors for my living room and I'm trying to figure out how to make the changes I want to make. Can't wait to see the final product!

Sandra said...

Yah! You still have a room to re-do!

Everything you have picked out so far looks amazing and I can't wait to see the finished product.

Lisa said...

I am happy to hear you will get to start your master bedroom. I was intrigued when you mentioned the ceiling. We have those stamped ceilings all thru our house and I hate them. We removed some walls to make two room into one room. When we tried to patch the ceiling it didn't turn out great. It still BUGS me alot. I just don't know what else to do with them. Is there an easy way to fix? Hope you have some words of advise! Good luck on your room. I am excited to see what you will come up with. Lisa

Gail said...

Can't wait to see what you do! Y'all deserve a quiet and beautifully decorated retreat after all you do in a day! There's nothing more special than a comfy room for you and your honey that relaxes you and makes you feel at peace. ;0)

Hugs,

Gail

dec0r8or said...

I can't wait either! Everything you do always comes out great! You had featured a bench that I had made out of a headboard/footboard a while ago...well, you might want to take a look at the king size headboard I made a couple of weeks ago from an old wooden door! Here's a link to the post, if you're interested:
http://dec0r8or.blogspot.com/2010/07/my-vintage-door-headboard-project.html

SproutedHome said...

I visit your blog just about every day and love each and every thing you do. I would love to know where that quilt is from because I am settling into my FIRST HOUSE (can you sense the unadulterated glee?). I would greatly appreciate the details! Thanks so much and keep up the AMAZING work.

geri said...

Let the fun begin!!!
I think Im am as excited as you are Layla. hehe
Love the start to your bedroom decorating/revamping adventure.
I will check each day for those videos we all feel so connected to you by.
Have a Marvelous week.geri

Chris at Red Gate Farm said...

Can't wait to see the end result. LOVE the quilt and the colors you've put together so far.

Erin Butson said...

Can't wait tosee what you do with this one! Love your style, Layla.

Anonymous said...

Love the colors you put together. Can't wait to see the final result!

Carrie said...

I'm sure it'll be beautiful as it always is!

I'm going to ask again....where is that bedding from? I just love it.

Teresa said...

Another wonderful project to look forward too...how do you do it...get ideas all the time. =)
Happy day

It's a Baltimore Life said...

Hi Layla,
I'm sure you have been to her site but just in case...Ana at Knock-Off Wood has some amazing beds!!!

http://www.knock-offwood.com/

justjude said...

finally! i'll sleep better knowing you will :-)

Sharon@Sharon at Home said...

Can't wait to see what you "do" to your blank box. Great teaser picture.

Come visit ... I have a give away!!!

The Weathered Bungalow said...

Oooooo....I LOVE the quilt!!!! Can't wait to see the final "DO" of your room!

xoxo, Meredith

Ann said...

Good luck! Can't wait to see the finished room. We just redecorated our master bedroom and it's well worth all the effort.

Loft32 said...

You read my mind....I really need to get started on ours too. I'm selling some Imperial Trellis alternative fabric on my blog if anyone's interested. Only $32/yard compared to $110/yard! Not bad. I love your style...can't wait to see the after pics!
XO,
Candace
Loft32

Debra @ Life in a 320 square foot home said...

Ooooo, so pretty - can't wait to see the finished product! My mattress is on the floor too - I did not want anyone to know....I'm out of the closet now - thanks Layla!

COCOCOZY said...

Can't wait to see your master bedroom "do". I'm sure it will look gorgeous. What is your goal as far as timing? Please send me the after pictures...I would love to do a post on your bedroom decorate!

xo
Coco
COCOCOZY

Laura said...

What color is on the walls? I really like it.

Jessica said...

I cannot wait to see what you do to!!!!

Olivia said...

FUN! Can't wait to see what gorgeous-ness you're going to make happen!

Kathy :) said...

Hey there, it's been awhile since I came for a visit lots of catching up to do !!!

I hope you're enjoying your summer !!

Love th way the Tybee house came out :)

All the best,
Kathy :)

{darlene} said...

can't wait!!!

Barbara said...

I found a keyboard in my closet almost like the keyboard you found in your closet (visualizes closet all over the world with sad keyboards hidden away). I ran it over to the nearest pawn shop and traded it for a nice little sander and even got some cash back. Never underestimate what you can buy and sell at a pawn shop.

Check out my posting done with smileys (due to camera with a issue - maybe it needs to go in the closet): http://i-am-is-my-blog.blogspot.com/2010/07/of-karma-temper-tantrums-southern.html