I originally set out to make a peaceful yet inspiring place to start and end each day. My ideal bedroom would be comfortable, simple, cheerful and inspiring. Being a rental property I am unable to paint and make drastic changes to the structure. White and several shades of gray anchor the room while sunny yellow accents bring texture and sense of whimsy to the room. With several small DYI projects and by slowly piecing the room together, I have created my new sanctuary for around 250 dollars
When I first moved all I had in the room was my bed an the malm dresser (which I have yet to give a makeover) The satin gray curtains now hung from ceiling height behind the bed, not only add a sense of luxury and some color to the wall, but also hide bright red elements of my apartment’s fire system. I found an amazing headboard and matching wood mirror on Craig list. After 2 coats (4 cans total) of yellow Krylon spray-paint the set had a new life from haggard to happy! The bedside table I cheated and just bought at home goods for $40. The yellow knit runner (found at a savers for a few bucks) on the desk is also used in the center of one of the pillows I made. The open knit helps to create a balanced visual texture in the room.
Zinnia flowers and leaves also bring whimsy and anchor the room. They are used in the lampshade (IKEA), The painting (a DQ original), table runner, the white and light gray Dwell fabric curtain and the 3 dimensional flower/pouf display. The Flower poufs are an inexpensive way to add color and a 3 dimensionality to a space. I found this idea at Sew Sweet Stitches and the best part is the whole thing cost $4!! I chose to hang mine on different lengths wire from the ceiling, about an inch or so away from the wall.
Thanks for taking a look at my space!
Cost summary:
Grey bedside table: 40
Grey curtains($10/panel): 40
Mirror and headboard:70
Dwell fabric: 25
Lamp: 3
Lamp shade:13
Yellow spray paint: 12
Tissue paper: 4
Fabric msc:10
Desk: free (gift)
Candlesticks: free (gift)
Painting: free (had mat’l)
