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The Makerista

I'm Gwen, a modern traditionalist who isn't afraid of color. Kansas City.

A Little Paint Goes a Long Way + BHG Blogger Awards

I’ve spent the last few days breathing in fumes and trying to keep little fingers out of wet paint, but I think I’m now done with the first step of our master bedroom refresh.  I’m still always amazed at what a gallon or two of paint can do, and this space was no exception.  Almost 6 years ago, I painted the walls like this…

And now they look like this.

There is still a lot to be done, but I feel like a weight has been lifted off of the space.  6 years ago I thought I wanted a cozy bedroom, and when I worked outside of the home, that was just fine.  Our master is on the main level and now that I’m home so much, I spend a lot of time in and out of the room during the day.  I need it to feel light and bright, like the rest of the house, to keep my energy up.  It’s fresh and clean, and waking up in the morning (not my favorite thing) seems easier.   
Now it’s on to what goes in the room and on the walls.  These are just some items I borrowed from other areas of the house, but I would love to find some similar side tables for in here.  Sidenote: You should run to your nearest Walmart for some amazing deals on plants.  Succulents the size of your head in pretty terra cotta pots for $8!  My husband got our bedroom set after he graduated college, and while it’s not necessarily my style, it’s really nice quality and design.  I hope by moving the nightstands down to the basement and finding some other side tables, I can continue to lighten up the feel and make it flow with the rest of the house.  New bedding and art for above the bed (I’d love to DIY something) are on the list as well.  I’ll be sure to show you more of the space as I work on it in the coming weeks.
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If you follow me through social media, than you’ve likely already heard about The Makerista’s nomination for Better Homes and Gardens first-annual Blogger Awards.  Your support these last few months has helped me get to this point, and I would so appreciate you taking a minute to vote!  You can vote as many times as you would like here through March 5th, and all it takes is one click!    
Hope you have a beautiful weekend and welcome to those of you stopping by from Better Homes and Gardens.  Thanks for taking a look around and staying a while.  


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Comments

  13. Krista says

    LOVE LOVE LOVE where your room is going. The color is just BEAUTIFUL! I really want to know where you got those bedside stacking tables. Oooh…. I want them!! HAHA!!