Monday Makeover: Part 1- Master Bedroom paint is on the "Horizon"

As I said in the last post we were hoping to tackle our bedroom this past weekend with a paint change up.  Thanks to my husband's drive and ambition this task is pretty much complete and the bedroom makeover is finally underway.  When we bought our home almost 3 years ago (this May), I picked a paint color that I thought flowed with our duvet cover.  It was a neutral tan called "Earthy Cane" which I really liked but in our room it just never seemed to fit right.  It always felt dark and blah every time I walked into the room and that's exactly what I don't want to feel when I walk into my bedroom.  I want this to be a space where I can create an oasis that gives me room to relax, shut the door and take a little breather from the business of life.  I want it to have a bright airy feel with a little romantic flare but not too feminine since of course the hubs shares the space as well :)  I struggled with picking the right paint color this time.  I knew I wanted a light color, almost white with a grayish tint.  I had a few picked out and finally decided on Benjamin Moore's  "Horizon".  It is a light silvery/gray color with undertones of blue. Of course I didn't buy the Benjamin Moore paint because I didn't want to spend that much, but instead I brought the color to Lowe's and had them color match it in Valspar's 2 in 1 No VOC-Low Odor paint.  I was SO IMPRESSED with the coverage of the paint and plan to use it in the nursery for our next project.

When I envision this room I see white airy curtains, a crystal chandelier of some sorts, linen fabric headboard  with a small sunburst mirror over it, and a large rug to help ground the room and complete the warmth of the space.  I have an old vintage desk that my dad gifted me and side tables that I bought at the Goodwill last year that I plan to refinish.  But before moving forward with all the decor and fun stuff, here is the foundation and basis of our room, the walls.  I think if the walls could talk they are a lot happier as am I.  We slept in the nursery/guest room last night since the fumes were strong but when I walked into the room this morning I was very pleased with the result.  I'm not a fan of it with the bright lights on at night because it changes the look, but in the daylight its exactly what I envisioned.  I plan to put soft lighting in when we change out the lighting.  It's amazing how the right lighting can change the whole atmosphere and mood!

Here is the process of our painting party weekend:

 BEFORE Color in "Earthy Cane" and AFTER in "Horizon"

 

BEFORE...

 The journey of the process...

           

Removed all the outlet covers and trimmed out the entire room first.

First coat is going up...looks white in this picture still.

The hubs rolled the paint while I trimmed.  He is amazing and am so thankful he will help tackle projects with me. We work well as a team.  I'm the detail perfectionist and Nate is the bulldozer and motivator that keeps me going and gets the job done efficiently.  

  

2nd and last coat is up!  Planning to repaint trim "Decorators White" like in Eli's room so it's a little brighter white.

Choosing a paint color can be intimidating and scary, but don't let it keep you from taking a risk and diving in.  To be honest, I'm repainting almost every room in our house that we painted almost 3 years ago because after living in the home, I realize what I really like and what I want to live with long term.  When we moved in, I was picking colors in a flurry so we could get our things settled.  I would advise new home owners not to rush too quickly in painting your rooms because your perspective and liking can change once you live life in a space.  The great thing about paint is that it can be changed easily so you are never locked into it.  Keep in mind the lighting in a room when picking your paint color because that can completely alter the look.  I have had paint swatches hanging along our door frames for a while now so I could think about what I really envisioned and wanted.  And of course, you can always pay a few dollars for paint samples if you need to see larger samples side by side to make your final decision.  If anyone out there is questioning a color or needs help picking one, shoot me an email and maybe I can help brainstorm with you :)  I will be back soon with the next step in the process of the master bedroom makeover!  

As we head into our week leading up to Good Friday and Easter/Resurrection Sunday, may we all  be reminded to fix our minds and hearts on the sober reality of what this time and season represents.  My prayer is that we would all be opened up to new "Horizons" as we set our eyes on Jesus, the source of true life and the answer to all our needs!  

Happy Monday!

Full House Tour of the New Year with Before and Afters...

Welcome to our full house tour of the new year!  I will include some before and after photos with certain rooms.  Our house is continually evolving, so stay tuned for some updated posts on DIY/projects taking place in the upstairs space of our home here in the near future!

*First Floor....

Entry

Painted the interior of all the exterior doors a black from Valspar called "Midnight."

The hubs built the built in here.  This was previously a coat closet but there were too many doors in that small space so we made an entry nook with a bench, hooks and storage.  Plans are from Ana White.  This woman's site is AMAZING!  You must take a look!  Cost for materials...Less than $100.

Mirror from Goodwill, $1.99

Downstairs 1/2 Bathroom

Painted walls in Valspar "Ocean Storm" (a dark pewter/gray)

My in-laws built that beautiful shelf which was a Christmas present.

Painted vanity "Decorators White" like in the kitchen.

Spray painted bench in Krylon's "Ocean breeze".  Handed down from my parents.

Before photos of bathroom.  About 5 months prego with Eli here.

Playroom 

 Painted walls in Olympic's "Gold Buff"

View from playroom into the entry.  Across from bathroom and pantry.

View from playroom into the living room.

Kitchen

 Painted cabinets Benjamin Moore's "Decorators White" and the bar is "Midnight" like the doors.

Shelves cut from old wood found in basement.  Painted same as the cabinets.

Love this sign which was a Christmas gift!

 Before photos of the kitchen...

Dining Area

 Painted walls Olympic's "Slate".  Need a more proportioned rug for the room.

Armoir is from my childhood.  Painted it "Ocean Storm" like the bathroom, distressed the doors and put clear knobs on it.  

Painted interior of exterior door to deck the "Midnight" as well.

Before photo of the dining area.  Painted all the wood work in the house Olympic's "Prairie Winds."

Living Room

Painted walls Olympic "Bamboo"  all the way up the stairs into the upstairs hall.

Light fixture is the next update in this room.

Before photos of the living room.

Our family on both sides was a HUGE help in the painting department!  What a blessing!

Eclectic Family Picture Gallery up Stairway

Continually adding to this collage.

*2nd Floor...

Upstairs Small Hallway

That was my nightstand from when I was Eli's age.  I painted it black.  Nate's great gram made the doily so it is very special as well.

Master Bedroom

Planning to paint bedroom (again this winter) and revamp it a bit.  This room is in need of some decor love.  Needs new lighting (painted the brass ceiling fan temporarily when we moved in) and hopefully will make a headboard soon!

Before photo of the room.  Mother-in-law working hard at helping us paint.

Upstairs Full Bathroom

This bathroom has future plans.  New paint job this winter on walls and vanity, new mirror and lighting and changing tub out at some point to a soaker with a tiled wall.

Nursery

Painted tree on wall to match Eli's digger bedding.

Painted walls Olympic "Lettuce Leaf" green and slanted ceiling blue with clouds.

The hubby and I painted those trucks on the wall for Eli before he was born. The old mirror was Nate's before we met, and I painted it dark brown to match the decor.  Made the origami star for Eli's 2nd birthday and didn't want to throw it out after the party so I hung it from his light. 

Glider rocker is very sentimental because it's from my grandparents who passed away years ago.  Little night table is from my sister, Caleigh, who used it as her doll armoir when she was little and the light is from his other auntie Nicole.  Blanket was handmade by long time friend of the family. Love how a lot of the decor and accessories in this room all have sentimental value from somewhere.

Bamboo hardwood floor that the hubby put in a couple years ago.  Planning on putting this in the guest room soon, which is turning into Eli's BIG BOY room.

Before photo of the room.  Dislike but only one I could find.  About 7 months prego with Eli here.

Guest Room: aka- Soon to be Eli's Big Boy Room

Getting a complete overhaul: New flooring, molding on wall, new paint color, light and boy decor. Stay  tuned for updates on this room soon!

Great Grandma helping to take wallpaper off the walls in guest room.  Everyone pitched in somewhere and we are so thankful for all the hands and love that was given to our home!

Thanks for stopping by!  Will continue to update the "house tour" page as things change and evolve!