So the bedroom! I don’t think I’ve ever really talked about it on the blog before, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that it’s probably the most neglected room in my apartment. Given that the only thing I had decided about it was that I wanted it to be strictly a place of rest (no TV, no desk) it’s been easy to kind of just forget about it.
Still, I’m not feeling the need to completely makeover the room, but I thought I’d start out small and update the pillows. The pillows I had before were blue and gray and they just never felt right. I wanted something more bold.
For some reason, I had put pressure on myself to incorporate more color into the bedroom, and it kind of made my fabric hunting quest stressful because I’m always drawn to black and white designs but I kept telling myself to look for something “different” or try something “new”. But you know what? Screw that if it doesn’t feel right. The gut knows what it wants, and seeing as though no color combo is more soothing to me than black and white, it made sense for me to just go with it.
Tangent- this bed is screaming for a headboard, but he we decided that would be a decision best made with our next home, which will hopefully be our forever home (fingers crossed). Unless of course I come across the most perfect headboard of all time, then I’ll have to make that executive decision, duh! Point is, we’re not in a rush, but my eyes are open.
I LOVE how my little faux red flowers are the one pop of color in this room. LOVE. I’m typically not big on faux flowers, but these are just so perfect right where they are.
Can you tell which side is mine and which is his? Even with the small clues, it’s not too difficult to tell, ha! Next up is replacing his lamp.
So I actually made the pillow covers using my no-sew tutorial. Check that out for all the details and instructions, and if you’re wondering about the fabric sources, I got the striped one from IKEA and the floral one from Marimekko (the CUTEST patterns!)
If the glimpses of my campaign inspired dressers caught your eye, you can find all the details on that makeover here!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these pillows! Everything looks so classically glam with black & white! SO pretty!!! And those dressers are AHHHMAZING!
AWW thanks, Kristi! I LOVE glam spaces and it’s so great to hear that you think this room has those elements!
Our bedroom is totally the most neglected room in our house too. We also don’t have a headboard, and were also planning to wait until we bought a house to get one…although now I don’t think I can wait, because who knows when that will be?! I love your new pillows, especially the Marimekko one. SO cute!
Wow we are completely on the same wavelength. “Who knows when that will be” is exactly correct, which is why I’m not committing to either decision entirely :P
Thanks, Aileen! I’ve been waiting for the right moment to splurge on something Marimekko :D.
Since I’ve not been reading your blog for very long, this is the first time I’ve come across your No-Sew tutorials…and I’ve got to admit, I’m in LOVE with them. I am a total FAIL when it comes to anything creative or DIY – mainly because I’m impatient, and tightly wound. But I’m pretty sure I can cut and glue…at least, I hope I can. :D Now to find some fabric – perhaps a trip to Hobby Lobby is in order.
YES, I was hoping this post might encourage newer readers to check out some of my older projects! The no sew is SO easy and has held up SO good on everything I’ve done with it- it really is for anyone. I know you’ll no-sew something great, Jessica <3
Ok, I am going to hire you to come and decorate my house! ha ha no joke! You are so talented!
Meee too!!
HA! You of all people do not need help with decorating. Still, this is such a sweet compliment. Thanks, Sara <3
Oh it looks so beautiful Amy! I’m glad you stuck with black and white – you gotta do what will make you feel the most comfortable in your own space right?(ps love the Marimekko!)
Aah, thank you, Steph! So true we gotta stick to what we love <3 No point in otherwise!
Trust your gut! Love the Merrimeko print. There is just no substitution. I also bought some fabric glue per your recommendation. Can’t wait to try it!
Oh cool! Excited to see what you do with the glue :D
Thanks, Jennifer!
Thank you for sharing your bedroom with us. I enjoy your color palette and like the red pop of color. My favorite must be the geometric prints above the bed.
Aw, thank you Dagmara! I’m glad you enjoyed this little peek into a personal space of mine <3
Love this space! WHERE ARE THOSE DRESSERS FROM? I need them in my life!
Thank you, Latasha! They’re the IKEA Malma dressers that I made over. You can find that tutorial here: http://www.dev.homeyohmy.com/campaign-style-dresser-ikea-malm-makeover/