one room challenge ~ a craigslist bedroom reveal

Thank you so much for stopping by to check in on the One Room Challenge Reveal

of my friend's master bedroom. If you're just now catching up she's the sweetest,

hard working, single mom, who went through a divorce last year - and was most

 deserving of a fabulous master bedroom for herself.  

I'm most excited to share that a big budget wasn't in the cards and her stylish new

 room is brought to you by several Craigslist scores, Walmart, Ikea and DIYs!

 But first, a huge thank you to Linda @ Calling it Home for her work putting

the ORC together, and endless support and encouragement!  

I mentioned before that she was a neutral loving girl, who didn't want to commit to

color, but her favorite rooms she kept showing me had pops of color, she went out of

her comfort zone big time and agreed to this 'daring' combination. :) We went with a

neutral background that she could easily change up.

BEFORE

 First up was rearranging the furniture, placing the bed under the window and white

 paint from top to bottom immediately opened the room up.  Craigslist score #1,

 the over sized lantern is a great scale for the high ceilings. Craigslist score #2, 

the Wisteria x- benches we had reupholstered in a linen blend leopard. 

 The neutral upholstered headboard from Walmart is impressive quality for the bargain

price. We chose a simple silhouette against the busy combination of  windows and panes.

 The bed covering the windows (although not ideal, but our best option)

 wasn't a concern in this sun drenched space with a southern exposure.  

Craigslist score #3 - We were beside ourselves when these vintage Drexel campaign

chests showed up for a steal! They're large and offer amazing storage and surface

 space for a lamp and pretty styling (a bonus). 

She found the gorgeous pair of lamps at Homegoods, when we were trying them

 out I thought it would be fun to place the pillow fabric on the diagonal to repeat that

element, but it meant we needed more fabric and a little miracle worker to help us

 out last minute ~ we are so fortunate to have the BEST seamstress,

 thank you sweet, Erika, you are a gem!

We added Greek key trim to give the fur throw a custom detail. 

   BEFORE

 She thought we could keep that brown beast - not a chance! 

Thank goodness for Craigslist score #4, something unique to disquise the tv, and after 

a makeover with Annie Sloan chalk paint (more to come) she's using it as a media

 cabinet and dresser.

BEFORE

The tv component is right under the vase and book. 

And, it gives off a beautiful, warm glow at night, we're pretty smitten with it.

Craigslist score #5, this huge ornate mirror popped up one day, eeek, it was

perfect for our big blank wall! We paired it with artwork from Homegoods. 

 

She had her handyman add molding to the flat closet doors, and we painted it metallic gold.

Thanks for all your input, you guys won her over! :) 

ONE MORE BEFORE

I'll be sharing all the sources and prices and details of our budget friendly room

 on Monday. 

Thank you so much, dear friend for sharing in the stress and mess of the ORC!

I can't tell you how happy it makes me that you love your room! 

And thank YOU you my awesome readers, I so appreciate your support! 

There are 90 more amazing room reveals that everyone has put their heart into,

I know you'll love the inspiration at Calling it Home here.

If you'd like to check out my past One Room Challenge Reveals:

Spring 2014 - My Kitchen

Fall 2013 - My Master Bedroom

Spring 2013 - My Bathroom

Joining Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick December Before & After