DECORATING CENTS......A Bedroom Makeover.

I have been so inspired by all the decorating going on in the Blog World that I thought it was about time that I re-decorated our master bedroom. Always impressed with the $500.

make-overs on Decorating Cents on HGTV I set out to change the whole look of the room on the cheap.

The blue carpet was replaced a few years ago but everything else is exactly what I had to start with. I think Joan would be proud......

Ta Da!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, I simplified things as you can see....off came all the wall stuff. That big bookcase got moved to another wall. I was able to keep the mini blinds finding a pillow at IKEA that had green in it and also in the fabric I covered the lampshades in....the carpet is now a speckled beige similar to a berber......The 2 little red bedside tables were a bargain at IKEA....Thanks to the Boss they went from flat cardboard box and instructions to what you see.....They have cute yellow striped paper inside the drawers.....

The bedding was found on http://www.smartbargains.com/ The set consisted of a box pleated dust ruffle, 2 king size shams, 2 throw pillows, 1 bolster pillow and the king comforter. The embroidered pillow was found at IKEA.

Here is what the 2 lamps looked like before spray paint and a little work on the shades....those are little lady bug buttons crawling up the shade of the green lamp....My kitchen is now without a table lamp.....Goodie!! More shopping is needed.....

Here is the lamp after........I found Waverly fabric that I had in the basement from years ago .....the colors were perfect.....Notice the little cup and saucer. It's from the 1950's.....Howard Johnson diner china found on E-Bay and purchased for me by.......who else......The Boss. I have the whole place setting....

I was so undecided about what to re-hang over the bed....This won out. We bought the print at the Trocodaro Maritime Museum in Paris....we had it framed when we got back. I love all the nautical flags.......

A closeup of the shade fabric.....

Notice how nicely the lampshade goes with the design of the pillow....I bought one without knowing I had the other......

My little collection of terriers.....Boo was a bit jealous until I told him that he wouldn't have to share his food with them.....These were all found at the Lakewood Flea Market in Atlanta....

Here's is one of my favorite gifts of all times.....My good friend, Mrs. Duval does beautiful crochet work...She gave me this doilie years ago. Not a good match with my rustic style furnishings I didn't want to just put it away in a drawer so I framed it....I found an inexpensive deep shadow box frame and used a bit of wallpaper for the background.....If you look close at the right hand corner you will see I had her sign and date it.....I think it's a very special way to display a very special piece....thank you Helen!!

the trunk at the foot of the bed holds extra pillows and blankets. I bought it over 35 years ago in Chester New Jersey at a wonderful flea market they used to have out in a big field....I still remember lugging it all the way back to the car....A real bargain for $50.00....all solid wood.

And I know you would wonder what is on the other side of the room.....this shows part of a wall unit that houses our DVD's (yes, they are in alphabetical order not by my choice...) books and collectibles....The curio cabinet is where the Howard Johnson plates reside......

I hope you enjoyed seeing the make-over now here is what is all cost......

1 gallon of Ralph Lauren paint in Writer's Parchment

1 pint of Ralph Lauren paint for the cranberry wall
1 can of cream colored spray paint for the lamps

a few paint supplies

$57.00 at Home Depot

One embroidered large throw pillow

IKEA $24.99

two bedside tables.....free labor

IKEA $59.00 each.

Bed ensemble

dustruffle, 2 king shams, 2 throw pillows (with the inserts) 1 bolster and a king comforter

Smart Bargains......$119.00 free shipping

Total $318.99