So within the past few months, we have done a mini makeover in the master bedroom. Wanting to do a feature wall...but not wanting the hassle of putting up anything permanent...we opted for faux shiplap wall covering. It's peel and stick! No messy water or glue required...just peel the backing off...use a credit or debit card to smooth out the bubbles, trim the excess and voila! Faux shiplap...which can be easily peeled off anytime. I didn't save the link where I ordered it on line...I just googled it, found what I was looking for and ordered. it. One note of caution...it took two rolls to do this one wall...it does not go very far. I was about two strips short..and was required to order an additional roll.
The first thing to go..(sorry no photos) was our previous white...very large dresser, mirror and high boy...along with a queen size four poster bed! Oh, how I loved that bed...but all that over sized furniture was over crowding the room.
My search began for smaller, good quality dressers and night tables. Do you know how hard it is to find smaller furniture? Very! Some furniture stores carry condo size furniture...but I was advised they were not big sellers. Do they think everyone lives in "mega castles?" One shop I visited...had exactly what my heart desired. Solid wood..nostalgic/antique looking furniture! There were only a couple of pieces in the store...as it has to be ordered, built and stained in the finish of your choice! And it takes about 6-8 weeks for an order to be completed..but I was willing to wait. Great things are worth waiting for!
The furniture line is from Durham Furniture...a Canadian company and if you want to check out some of their amazing furniture and finishes. (not a sponsored post).. check their website http://durhamfurniture.com. So many different styles and finishes to choose from...we chose the Chateau Fontaine Collection in Bordeaux finish.
This is what they call the Oval Mirror...two separate pieces...the mirror and two drawers sit on top and are attached to the bottom drawers. And as a sweet little "extra"..there is a hidden drawer in each piece..which is wonderful to tuck in odds and ends...
Since we had purchased a new box spring, mattress and frame to replace the four poster bed..we definitely required a head board. I considered getting Mr. Seventies to build one...but I wanted a tufted and padded headboard...so enter Wayfair again. This one is a beautiful navy blue...although it looks much darker in the photo.
The bedding is Waverly from Bed, Bath and Beyond online. (again...no sponsored posts...just an fyi).
A local gal does wood crafts...the I Love Us sign is one of her creations.
I was thrilled to have room for night tables! At only 18" wide with a drawer (and again a secret drawer hidden) and two shelves...we were able to finally have a table on either side of the bed! The dresser where the tv sits also has three drawers for storage. Some say having a tv in the bedroom is a "faux pas"...I say at our age..and our home...anything goes! We had considered having it mounted on the wall..but for now..it's fine where it is.
And as mentioned in my previous post..plantation shutters on the small windows! Easy to dust..and can be opened fully to allow gorgeous sunshine in during the afternoons!
My latest find was a beautiful wreath which carries the same colours as the bedding! Score! (and 75% off at Michaels!) The floral canvases were Home Sense finds...the lamps I stumbled upon at Canadian Tire! (and yes..they sell more than tires!).
I wish we had room for a gorgeous bench at the end of our bed...but after years of Mr. Seventies either butting his head on a bedpost or stubbing a toe on a dresser...the path of less resistance is always best! Liesel sleeps in a wire crate at night...which is set beside the dresser...but it hadn't been set in when the photos were taken. She assures everyone her "nest" is very soft, warm & comfy too!
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