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Master Bedroom Makeover

May 10, 2018by Christina
A mid-century modern bedroom before-and-after for under $100.
mid century modern bedroom with dog on bed house plant arch lamp

Our bedroom updates are done(ish)! The spring One Room Challenge is over and I’m SO glad we participated again. I know our bedroom would look exactly the same as it did 5 weeks ago if it weren’t for the challenge. Here’s what it looks like now:

mid century modern bedroom with dog on bed house plant arch lamp

We removed the closet doors and built our open closet in one side with a small dresser and laundry baskets in one side. In the other side, we built the bed for the dogs, and added a face-out rack for my blouses, and a shelf for a few more things. On the underside of the shelf, there are some cup hooks screwed in to hang my scarves from.

Where the dog bed (small sofa) previously was, we put a little seating area and a pretty little tree that I’m sure the Hubs will be able to keep alive. We have the arch lamp and the painting (that I think is still hanging too high) too that we scored from Goodwill.

I still need to hang the bamboo blinds above the bed. All it takes is a couple cup hooks, but it’s way too high for me to reach. I was tempted to start stacking things on the bed to stand on, but I knew I would just fall and likely injure myself. So I will wait until we can move the bed out and put a ladder back there and do it properly…probably at some point in the next 6 months(?).

For some reference of where we started, here are the listing photos from when we bought the house:

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master bedroom before
Prairie House Bedroom

And here’s what it looked like 5 weeks ago when we started:

bedroom-before-4
bedroom-before-2
bedroom-before

And now:

Since we’re still on a major budget, the only things we purchased for the room were the bedding (actually a surprise gift from the Hubs!), the MDF to make the dog bed with, the tree, and a few accessories from Five Below. So our total was under $100!

Click here to browse all the other One Room Challenge participants!

We’re already planning on the fall One Room Challenge. And we’re thinking something much bigger, like the kitchen…which needs new floors, appliances, counters, and some cabinets. 😵

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About Christina

I'm a full-time web developer with a dog sitting business, home renovations, and a blog on the side.

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  1. Pat - In My Wheele House

    I know exactly what you mean. We moved into our house at the end of February, and things are so slow to come together.
    I love what you did with the second closet. It is inspired.
    The corner chair and light combo = perfection.
    Love, love, love.

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    • Christina

      Thank you so much Pat, it feels good to make some progress doesn’t it?

  2. Danielle

    It turned out beautifully! So serene and lovely 🙂 And that dog bed – genius!! Well done!

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    • Christina

      Thanks Danielle!

  3. Jodie, Sypsie Designs

    I cannot believe the transformation for only $100! Such a cozy space and I love that sitting area!

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    • Christina

      Thanks Jodie, it’s exciting when you can make a big difference for so cheap. 🙂

  4. Brenda

    Looks quite serene! Amazing transformation for $100.00. Well done.

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    • Christina

      Thank you Brenda!

  5. The Furnshop

    I just love this bedroom makeover. Your bedroom is looking gorgeous. I really liked these beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing this post.

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  6. SHEAN

    Thanks for sharing these, Looks like a lot of great ideas…I’ll have to come back & look more closely very soon!:)

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  7. Cher

    Very nice! Very frugal. Looks amazing.

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  8. Joy Oostendarp

    Wow! That’s just amazing! Love the minimal look and the style in keeping with the vintage of the home. Super classy. Wish I could do open cupboards, but thatvjustvwould not survive more than a week!

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    • Christina

      Thank you so much. 😊 We’ve found it so much easier to keep it tidy without doors.

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