The title of this post is just a little deceiving! Transforming this bedroom is a project that has taken months and months so far and it is still a month or two from total completion!
But I am so excited... I actually have something to show today...
This is the "before" bedroom...
I know... but in the 90's it was perfect for a little girl! Now that little girl is grown up and married and loving life with her husband in Washington DC.
Turning this bedroom into a room for this couple to come "home" to... or for overnight guests was a l-o-n-g time coming. The family room makeover, the study makeover, the kitchen makeover and lots of small project all stood in line ahead of it.
First the pink carpet was torn up and hardwood floors were laid to match the rest of the house.
But we can never do just one thing at a time... so 3 bedrooms got hardwood floors.
My work crew! Son, husband, brother, and son-in-law!
Then came the hardest part... Removing the wallpaper!
The paper was pre-pasted and my husband wanted to make sure it did not peel off so he pasted it again before he put it up 18 years ago! We worked 1 day each weekend for 4 weeks to get it off the walls.
We scored, and sprayed and steamed and chiseled and peeled it off inch by inch!
Much of the glue still stuck to the wall so we scrubbed and eventually sanded the walls!
WHAT A JOB!
The walls are now painted Cream Delight by Valspar. All the trim, doors and windows were repainted with Atrium White by Benjamin Moore.
Today's peek into this room is really all about the bed. There is still much to finish and decorate but the bed is done!
The bed is a big, dark, almost ebony stained queen bed. I dressed it in Pottery Barn linens (we have an outlet about 6 miles away).
I LOVE pillows! They set such a cozy mood!
I like the look of linen in this room.
The night stand is a quirky shaped zebra painted table. It was love at first sight! I think it brings sass to this tailored room!
Crown molding is next... then putting up the round mirror over the bed.
Next week I'll show you the piece that lives on the other side of the room...
Remember, TUTORIAL TIPS AND TIDBITS here every Thursday! Show up and show off what you are doing!
Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps On They Porch
I LOVE it! It looks so pretty and inviting.
ReplyDeleteYou have done a GREAT job with it! I'm a neutrals person so I love the soft, quiet but classy look you've given the room. Very pretty! ~Rachel
ReplyDeleteOh my heart be still, I'm loving this new look Yvonne, very taylored look with a cozy feel. I feel your pain on the wallpaper project...I've been working on my stairwell 25 year old paper for a week. Can't wait to see more of this room.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful bedroom, Yvonne! You are going to wind up having long term guests if you keep this up! : ) Love the bed and the whimsy that little side table brings to the room. I see you are in wood floor mode, too.
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely!! Can't wait to see the rest of the room!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! Lucky you being so close to the outlets!
ReplyDeleteMary from Virginia
I love it! It's so inviting!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, it is beautiful! Love the zebra table - it does add a nice zing of sass! :) And I hate removing wallpaper; really, really felt the pain there. But the results are lovely. Can't wait to see the rest!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about it Yvonne, very welcoming!
ReplyDeleteKaren
We've removed wallpaper in past homes and boy is it a job. I don't envy the work involved. But stand back and look and see how beautiful it is. The PB pillows look fabulous on the bed. Who wouldn't love to be a guest in that gorgeous room.
ReplyDeleteLucky you to be near the outlets. We're not tooo far from the southerly most PB & WS outlets. I had not been before until recently.
Sam
What a lovely transformation! I love the wood floors, bedding and that great table!
ReplyDeleteLovely room, Yvonne. I'm sure all of your guests feel special when they stay. Can't wait to see the rest.
ReplyDeleteYvonne it is just perfect, the linens really make the room, ; however the special details like that zebra end table (do you know where it is from?) make it unique!
ReplyDeletePS I remember taking off scads of wallpaper in a house I remodeled years ago; thought it would never come off!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
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Aaah Yvonne, I love the room. What a transformation. Totally amazing! xo marlis
ReplyDeleteThe absolute perfect sass, I might add! Such a stylish space, Yvonne ~ wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I LOVE this room. So amazing. I could move right in! =)
ReplyDeleteSuzanne
Yvonne, what a gorgeous transformation!! Love the bed and the colors...beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing! What a transformation!
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I saw the FIRST picture I WANTED that table!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love a touch of animal print in any room!!!! LOVE the bed and linens. You know I am a "pilow person" too! We should start a club:):) The room is goegeous. XOXO
ReplyDeleteThis is SO beautiful! I love the bed and the neutral colors. I can't wait to see the finished look... I know it will be absolute perfection!
ReplyDeleteYour bedroom is absolutely gorgeous. I love it! So restful.
ReplyDeleteI love that bed! Such a pretty color wood and perfect with the linens! Can't wait to see more. Hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteYvonne this room looks gorgeous and belongs in the next PB magazine!! I was looking at the same bedding for my room.
ReplyDeleteWow Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteIt looks absolutely spectacular!! I love all of the soft neutral colors and warm wood tones you choose for the room. It looks so peaceful and beautiful!
Wishing you a wonderful week.
Sincerely,
Melinda
Yvonne it looks as if you have made wonderful progress to a beautiful grown-up guest room. I am sure your daughter and SIL will love staying in such an inviting room.It really turned out beautifully,
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesdy, Kathysue
what a gorgeous guest suite. I wonder if you daughter will be missing her pink flowered wall paper- not!!
ReplyDeleteYvonne, Your guests will never want to leave that beautiful room.
ReplyDeleteBetween the great room and your delicious recipes you will have many
guests frequent that beautiful room.
Denise Lamb
Just beautiful. Awaiting the reveal of the other side of the room.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful results. I have miles of projects at my house, too...not much that has to be done...just lots of "want it to be done.". Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteWhen can I check in?? ;-) That is an incredibly beautiful room Yvonne. So calming and classic...exactly what a guest bedroom should be. Well done!
ReplyDeleteVanessa
I like that your new design suits your daughter and her spouse -- probably something most mothers-in-law would not think about. How thoughtful you are!
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely and the pics too..I vowed when we moved here 11 yrs ago..I would never paper a room again..I even had a ceiling wallpaperd in the first decade of our mariage:(
ReplyDeleteNow almost into our 4th..I will never ever paper again.Even if I am stating to like it again.
I really like the calm peaceful feel to the room. Making some decorating changes as well; so many directions are possible!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing:)
Yvonne,
ReplyDeleteSass and class, indeed, dear friend! This room is elegant! I adore the bed, the linens, pillows...everyone! The tiger table caught my eye and I'm lovin' every curve and design that it offers! You have a magnificent crew!!! Hard work, time consuming, but oh, what you've accomplished is gorgeous!
Fondly,
Pat
I would love to end my day in a room like this. Well done! Love the decor.
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Quiet Luxury
Wow that's a lot of work, but what a nice transformation! Mostly I love that you and your family did it yourselves. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful *new* room ... your guests won't want to leave! I love the new flooring and the PB bedding is fabulous! (I have the same pattern on one of my pillows).
ReplyDeleteYvonne...you are so talented and have quite the eye for colors, style, and a bit whimsey...love this room! Are you sure you are not a decorator in disguise? I agree with the lady who said this room should be featured in the next Pottery Barn issue! I know the men in your life who helped achieve this new look are just as happy as you are with the finished outcome of such an inviting retreat! You have inspired me again!!! Hugs, Winnie
ReplyDeleteOh Yvonne could you please be my personal decorator? Everything you touch whether it be in the kitchen to the garden or re-doing a bedroom, everything turns out beautifully! Thank you for sharing your talents and giving those of us (me!) the inspiration we need to make our homes beautiful and welcoming! Hugs & best wishes, Amy
ReplyDeletesensational, yvonne!
ReplyDeleteloving the edgy side table--RAWR!
smiles.
michele
Beautiful, Yvonne! You are doing a wonderful job! I LOVE the bed linens and the warm, serene look of the room so far! Looking forward to more of your reveal...
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Jane
This is beautiful and I love the little zebra table.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful colors and linens...wish I had a PB outlet! What are your plans for above the bed?
ReplyDelete♥Linsey
I love your room and appreciate all of the work it took to get it! I ADORE that zebra table and agree with the "sass" factor. Can't wait to see what else you do in this space, although it is perfect the way it is.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Yvonne. Your outlet is a lot closer than mine. I do have the store very close though.
ReplyDeleteYou gals are lucky to have a PB outlet. We just have store in the mall.
ReplyDeleteVery expensive!!!!
Love all the neutrals.
Beautiful! The room looks peaceful and relaxing.
ReplyDeleteWe did the same thing, buy pre-pasted wallpaper and add MORE paste to ensure it would stay on the wall . . . Why?
I keep looking at my dining room and thinking "that wallpaper has to go" but have vivid real life nightmares of the removal process I have gone through in other rooms, here in my house. Maybe I should just move!? LOL
Linda
What a stunning transformation!!!!!! Just beautiful....love it, so soothing and elegant!!
ReplyDeleteThe room is beautiful! I love Pottery Barn pillows too! I have sets of them for every season and holiday! Can't wait to see the rest of the room.
ReplyDeleteIt is pretty Yvonne. The sassy table has just enough sass for me too. You are a hoot. I like that:}
ReplyDeleteThis is so.... pretty. I love what you've done with it, a totally different room! It looks so peaceful and inviting!
ReplyDeleteThis room looks FANTASTIC! And I am seriously in love with that side table. I mean seriously, as in hand it over and no one gets hurt. It would be the perfect thing for beside the wing chair in my safari theme living room.
ReplyDeleteit is gorgeous! I am partial to that bedding as we have it in our Master in the blue tones. The 4 poster bed is beautiful, and I love the sassy zebra table =)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful transformation. Any guest would be thrilled to stay in that room.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and so inviting. I'm sure your guests will be thrilled when they see their room. I love the linens, just beautiful.
ReplyDelete~Emily
The French Hutch
Yvonne, your bedding looks wonderful. Who can go wrong with Pottey Barn? Right, I know I am addicted to many of their things.
ReplyDeleteI have removed wallpaper before and it is a real big job. However installing wood floors was not as bad. I am still working on one of my guest bedrooms too, just waiting for some decorating packages come though the mail.
Very lovely! The bed looks great with all the linens you've chosen! I like the zebra painted night stand- great choice! I agree it adds a little sass! I like the mercury lamp too- its a great fit!
ReplyDeleteI put wallpaper up in my bathroom in the 90's and it stuck real good! We paid heck getting it off. We tried sanding it but it wasn't cutting it, so the room ended up with a skim coat to give it a new surface! I refuse to wallpaper again because of it!
What a pretty room, how will your guest ever leave it?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful room. I love the colors you chose, very relaxing.
ReplyDeleteSandy
What a beautiful bedroom. I agree with you - the little zebra table brings some sass! And ugh, I feel your pain on that wallpaper. I've had wallpaper jobs that are near impossible to remove. But look how much prettier the room is now! Worth all that blood, sweat and tears!
ReplyDeleteYvonne what an amazingly beautiful space!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe my eyes! That is one amazing transformation. I love the new color palette and how fresh it looks now. The contrast between the dark furniture and the white walls is what makes the room pop!
ReplyDeleteYvonne, I think you have impeccable taste and style. I love what you've done with your guest room so far.
ReplyDeleteOh my, Yvonne, what a serene, calming look you've created! I love the paint color, the bedspread, comforter and all the comfy pillows. The sassy table is wonderful. Can I be a guest??!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the bed. Love the table! You did a great job. I just scored a poster bed for my master from craigslist and can't wait to show it off, but like you my room makeover is only partly finished. Soon...very soon.
ReplyDeleteGreat job Yvonne, I love the tailored look of it. Glad the old wallpaper is down and a nice paint job.
ReplyDeleteSweet lady you have absolutely outdone yourself on this room. I love every single detail, right down to the buttons on the pillows. This is a room that is classic in style but ever so welcoming. What a beautiful bed. Lovely, lovely guest room. xxoo
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. Such a homey feel. Great job! Love your page.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Cindy
Great update Yvonne! I would love to be a guest in this restful, peaceful room.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful room, Very inviting.
ReplyDeleteLooks great, Yvonne! You're right about that bedside table!
ReplyDeleteMany "great" rooms are done over time...yours is no exception...A truly warm and inviting room for your guests...I love the bed and very, very jealous that your PB outlet is only 6 miles away!!...Mine is 6 HOURS away!! I am so in love with that table!! Such a great unexpected piece that is so fantastic in the room.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week!
Perfectly lovely, Yvonne! It's evident that a lot of love went into the original design and that a lot of love (and hard work) has gone into the new design. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the room!
ReplyDeleteI'm popping over again to say thank you for your sweet note about our Summer great room ... I truly appreciate it! Can't believe pumpkins will be surfacing soon. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous make-over, Yvonne! BRAVO!!
ReplyDeleteI think the soft, soothing colors & wonderful textures will bring sweet dreams to all your guests who are fortunate enough to sleep here.
Hugs & Prayers for your eye surgery today. I sent you an email...am hoping your 333gmail is still current.
I thought I commented but I dont see it.. anyway:) I absolutely love this room.. I also have one of the before photos- like yours. That room had 3 layers of wallpaper and 5 layers of border. taking it off removed huge patches of sheetrock- oh my what mess..
ReplyDeletenow its patched- smoothed- sanded and clean..
I hope its ok if I copy your room, in my own way.. I admire your calm serene style and would love to have that in my own home.
prayers and healing energy for your surgery.
I absolutely love this bed and this room, Yvonne, and I can appreciate all the hard work that went into getting it that way!!! I removed all the wallpaper in our old house, and it was one of the hardest jobs I have ever tackled. It scarred me for life!!! When we moved to this house, I hired somebody to do it! :-) I love the gentle, soothing colors in this room. The hardwood floors are to die for over and over again! I wish I could get my husband to acquiesce to hardwoods on the upper level!!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! All of it! I love the bed and am looking for a wood queen bed that is not massive for a small bedroom. What brand/line is your bed?
Pat
PersonallyByPat.com
Pat, I got this bed about 2 years ago at a closeout sale. It was the floor model and in perfect shape... and just stored it till I needed it. It was from the Martha Stewart Collection. Great, all hardwood and I got it for $700.00!
DeleteAh! The MS Jamesport bed! And I see in searching that it was made for her by Bernhardt. Must be why it caught my eye. I have been looking at the Bernhardt Vintage Patina poster bed, which I love:
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I'll bet the finishes are similar. Thanks so much for the information, Yvonne!
Pat
PersonallyByPat.com
Your room is beautiful, Yvonne. I so impressed by your artistic attention to detail. I have peeled off a lot of wallpaper in my day and know what an awful job it can be. Your bed and bedding are stunning.
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful.
So blessed to walk into StoneGable today.
~Lynne
w/L.
Stunning Yvonne...I am feeling inspired now to tackle that extra bedroom! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, Yvonne, incredible!! So welcoming and stylish. I can see that I need to reassess our guest room. But first, the bathrooms are being renovated. Wish me luck!
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Gorgeous! The queen bed promise a comfy and relaxing vacation for
ReplyDeletea couple. She'll love it!
Beautiful, and gotta say..... all hail the males in the family!
ReplyDelete~Bliss~
Absolutely stunning. I love that wild side table.
ReplyDeleteIt looks gorgeous, Yvonne! Love the neutrals and what a cute side table.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, absolutely beautiful. You have the best crew too. Love the neutrals.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Oh wow, you weren't kidding about that wallpaper. The room is completely transformed now - the flooring looks wonderful. Great job to your helpers!! I agree - PB should feature your scrumptious bed in an ad. I love the bed frame too. Oh, and the mercury glass lamp made my heart skip a beat - love it!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the simple lines and the neutrals spiced up with that bit of zebra striping...
ReplyDeleteYou and "the crew" did a fabulous job! Love the wood floors, your choice of bed linens and the furniture...I love it all!..and how fabulous that you live just 6 miles from a Pottery Barn outlet. Ours is an hour away..which is a blessing, because if it were closer, I'd probably be there every day.
ReplyDeleteBabs
Love the white bed cover! Is it from pottery barn? I am trying to find it online, but can't seem to figure out which one it is! This room is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe white quilt is from Pottery Barn Outlet. I got it last year. Hope this helps.
DeleteI think all of their quilts are so well made!
Just beautiful ! Sophicated ......... But I also like the wall paper as well . Betsy Spreet would agree with me. She is a designer .I follow her blog . But your room is delicious .
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