DIY Decorating Ideas for Your Bedroom

Hey ya'll! So, today I'm finally sharing all of the little changes I've been making to the master bedroom over the past month or so. 

First things first, let's address the elephant in the room: 
This room is on its 11th look. 
And I realize it's ridiculous. 
However, decorating is so hard for me, and it might take me 14 times to get it right. Plus, I think I've spent about $3 in 3 years on this room, give or take. 

Can we just hug the elephant and call it a day?

 Anyways, so it all started with this rug.

I was at my grandma's house on Thanksgiving and she gave me a rug. It didn't go with my house at all, but it was the prettiest rug ever. So, I moved it around my house for a couple months, totally perplexed about how to use it because it's super big at about 12' x 14'. And then, I remembered this awesome tip I pinned awhile back and it all kinda clicked.

And that's how I decided to put the rug in the bedroom, positioned about 3/4 of the way under the bed.

Anyways, it's just a really special rug to me and makes me happy every time I look at. 

Since the rug is really colorful and traditional, I decided to make everything else in the room feel really neutral and contemporary.

 I kept the dropcloth headboard I made last year and just made a few changes to the bedding.
The day I can afford to purchase a king sized bed will be the happiest day of my life. 
And you think I kid.
Until then, we maximize the situation at hand.

I was at Hobby Lobby the other day and had a moment, like one of those moments where you're so excited and weird noises escape your mouth when they shouldn't.

 They have tons of pillow covers there, pretty much in every color, and they are only $6. 

With their online coupon, they are $3.  

This is clearly a pillow miracle that I feel everyone should know about.

I also finally turned Vern's furry scarf into a blanket. I know I said I was going to make a pillow out of it, but clearly that was no longer necessary after the above discovery.

And speaking of Vern....

he's really been causing quite the stir lately.

Mostly because of the ampersand art, but also because some of you were sad about his new suit. While I totally sympathize, Vern wants you to know that things are changing around here and you've just got to get on board. 

Quote. Unquote.

  Vern isn't the only one who experienced some changes.

I know he's bossy. We're working on it.

Remember the piano bench I upholstered with black and white striped fabric?

Well, he got a new suit, too.

Meet Charles (formerly known in his younger days as Charlie).

Charles is elegant and sophisticated.

 And totally in charge.

I found some great striped fabric online and just reupholstered Charles the same way I showed in the original tutorial.

I kinda messed up that nailhead, but we're just going to embrace Charles, 

warts and all. 

Then, I used some great new metallic paint I found to paint his legs. In this instance, the clothes totally make the man.

Metallic paint sidenote: 

Every time I read the below label, I can't help but use my Gollum voice.

In addition to Charles' legs, I also used the Precious Metals paint on the new mirror I hung over the silver leafed vanity. 

You may remember this mirror in its original form over the fireplace in the living room. After the mantel makeover, I decided to paint it and move it in here. 

I painted the whole frame in the Precious Metals Titanium first and then used the Precious Metals Antiquing to apply to the grooves. It gives it a little depth and makes it look amazing.

I get asked all the time about how to paint a mirror frame, and that's just one really easy way to do it. 

You can find the Titanium here and the Antiquing here (affiliate links).

Sidenote: I have a slow motion gif that plays over and over in my head where I drop this paint on my carpet and the world ends. 

But other than that, it's amazing.

I love the way the new mirror looks with the vanity. 

It's almost the same frame as the one over the thrift store dresser 

(He who hath no name). 

To answer the question I know you're thinking:

When we first moved into this house, I found those mirrors at a local salvage shop and they were so amazing that I bought two. I've gone back again and again hoping that they will have more, but no such luck. 

Speaking of frames, you may have noticed the new little fella above the bed. I've been trying to find a mirrored frame for awhile and my mission is now complete.

And, well...

I framed a placemat.

I was at the grocery store around Christmas time and saw a gold Poinsettia placemat for a couple bucks. I had no idea what I was going to do with it, but I kinda had a feeling. 

We locked eyes and I just knew.

I bought it thinking it would work its way into a Christmas craft of some sort, but then I kind of forgot about it until I went to put away the Christmas decorations.

Much to my delight, it makes for some great art above the bed.

I've come to the conclusion that you can frame just about anything if the frame is pretty and has a mat in it. It's one of life's best kept secrets.

And that's basically the story of how a rug from my grandma sent me into Master Bedroom Version 11.0.

Overall, this version of the bedroom makes me feel really peaceful and happy, and what's funny is that it's kind of similar to the first time I ever decorated this room.

Learning to decorate has been quite the interesting journey for me, and there are still days when I feel like a total lost cause (which makes much more sense if you've read this). But, I try to remind myself that I started with this three years ago...

...and that I've come a really long way since then.

I think this horrifying picture from my 6th grade ski trip really sums up my potential.

That's all, for today, ya'll!

I'll be back soon to share the craziest thing that's ever taken place in this house. I can barely wait.

That's all for today! 'Til next time!

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