When I think of my bedroom makeover for this fall’s One Room Challenge hosted by Calling It Home, I think of it as a metaphor for a statement I had written in my wedding vows:
“I will always meet you halfway.”
When I made that statement over 11 years ago, I probably didn’t think about the closet my husband and I would be sharing in our first home together. After all, within 6 months of sharing our bedroom closet, I decided to claim it all to myself. The closet was just not big enough for the both of us. My hubby, the nice guy that he is, barely protested the idea. So off his shirts, polos, and suits went…to another bedroom…another room with an even smaller closet.
Two kids later and countless of selfless things he’s done for our cozy family of four, I think it’s only right that I welcomed my hubby’s clothes back into our bedroom. But first, I knew we had to redo the room the proper way.
Make it modern. Make it glam. Make it comfy. Make it functional. Make it all things pretty! Okay, maybe the glam and pretty elements are all of my wishes but hey…I’m willing to share a closet again!
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If you’ve been following along since 6 weeks ago, you’ll recall that one of the biggest reasons why I decided to redo our master bedroom was our need for a better closet system.
[Play catch up: Week 1 (The Plan) // Week 2 (Closet Planning) // Week 3 (Painting // Week 4 (Decor Peeks) // Week 5 (Closet Sneak Peek)]
Doing an overhaul of our old closet was not the only goal though. Creating a cohesive look in the “Plain Jane” room with mismatched furniture was another one.
Reminder of how our small master bedroom used to look:
Now the REVEAL of our Modern Glam Master Bedroom Makeover:
CUSTOM CLOSET AREA
Closet design and installation by Closet POSSIBLE.
Left side is for my hanging clothes.
Middle section of shelves holds both hubby’s clothes as well as mine. The drawers below are all mine! 🙂
Ta Da! All of my hubby’s hanging clothes fit wonderfully in our shared armoire. Closet mission accomplished. Thank you Closet POSSIBLE!
I never thought I would purchase an area rug without patterns but for this room, it works. Layering a fuzzy rug over the shag rug helps to add some interest.
I’m thoroughly in love with our new armoire. Thanks to Closet POSSIBLE‘s sponsorship of this challenge, we paid for the materials “at cost” and the armoire installation was included free of charge.
Getting rid of our old closet was a wise decision. This custom armoire really set the tone for the rest of the room.
PRINT GALLERY AND JEWELRY ORGANIZER AREA
Last year, I made a jewelry pegboard organizer for my daughters’ shared bedroom. I was so tempted to swipe it from their bedroom. The two of them, however, aren’t like my husband. They will NOT be okay with me taking over what’s theirs. 😀
Fortunately, I found these pretty brass-colored jewelry hangers at Home Goods.
Love this framed art print above my hubby’s newly painted dresser. This abstract art print was from Paper Source.
Lately, I’ve been sitting on my new storage ottoman just to gaze at my new armoire. I cannot be the only weirdo person who does that!
The gold and black art canvas below states:
“Life is better when you are laughing.”
This canvas represents my relationship with my husband pretty well. We enjoy comedy and the best times are often times spent laughing at ourselves. So yes… life is definitely better when you are laughing!
CENTER OF THE ROOM (BED AREA)
One of my proudest DIY projects to date is our newly upholstered headboard. Instead of replacing the King-sized Ikea bed in our room, I decided to revamp it. After several coats of paint (Sherwin Williams White Duck – SW7010) and some upholstery work (stay tuned for tutorial), our old bed was transformed into something much more luxe!
The “M” is the initial for our surname. I think taking my hubby’s surname and adding it to mine was a big step to “meeting halfway.” 🙂
The little plants in our bedroom really help complete this modern glam bedroom. Our room is so much more airy and lively with some real greenery.
Isn’t this necklace holder the coolest thing? Even if I never wear this necklace out … who cares? It’s a display piece.
I’m so lucky to have found the painting set above my bed. The bright blooms in the painting were exactly the pops of color I needed in this otherwise neutral bedroom.
By the way, here’s info on the wall paint used:
Sherwin Williams Super Paint (Paint and Primer in One) // Finish: Flat // Color: Software SW7074
Pillows, pillows, pillows. I love them and can’t get enough of them.
“Together is a wonderful place to be.” Love that pillow from Paper Source. Exactly how we should feel about the relationships we are in.
Our new bedside table from Hobby Lobby is the perfect size for our small bedroom. It also suits the “modern glam” theme really well.
I love pink roses and sentimental box signs.
Here’s the perfect photo to wrap up this incredibly rewarding One Room Challenge makeover!
BIG THANKS to Closet POSSIBLE and my local Sherwin Williams‘ store for their sponsorship of this challenge!
Also, special thanks to Michael Daferede (Daf Photography) for editing and photographing a number of photos featured in today’s blog post.
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So … back to what I said in the beginning of this post. This bedroom makeover is like a metaphor of what I said in my wedding vows:
“I will always meet you halfway.”
I feel lucky to be married to my best friend and college sweetheart for over 11 years. Meeting halfway means a lot of things in a marriage. In our case, it can even mean sharing half of a custom closet. 😉
Thank you for reading today’s special post. If you’re not already subscribed to Beauteeful Living‘s newsletter, please sign up below. Big congratulations are in order to the 20 official participants of this fall’s One Room Challenge. You can visit their gorgeous makeovers here. I also wanted to congratulate my fellow blogging friends for completing this design challenge. I know they’ve also put in a lot of hard work and dedication into these 6 weeks! You can visit their incredible reveals here. And of course, a big “thank you” to the lovely Linda from Calling It Home for hosting!
Have a comment or question about my Modern Glam Master Bedroom makeover? Please leave in comments below. XOXO, Tee.
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I was wanting to know how I could get a wardrobe like the one you have in your closet
Hi and thank you for visiting this blog. Here’s a link to a post that has all the info on my recent closet makeover: https://beauteefulliving.com/custom-closet-armoire-installation/
Where are your husband’s pants and your dresses?????
Hi Kellie, my dresses are hung (they actually fit the top section). The few longer gowns that I have, I have in a coat closet in another room. My husband keeps his pants in a dresser in front of our bed. Our new closet holds quite a lot. The drawers are deeper than most drawers. Thanks for your question. By the way, I’ve been purging a lot of clothes that I rarely wear over the years. That has been very helpful in keeping things to a minimum.
A gorgeous room (and much bigger than mine ?)!
Really beautiful. Couple questions, where did you get the ottoman type stool that was by the closet? Also, if the closets are custom, why was the large gap left at the top? I wasn’t sure if there’s a functional reason or if it can’t be installed flush up to the ceiling? Thanks for any help!
Hi Rachel, the ottoman stool is from Home Goods. I saw one in grey the last time I was there. Hopefully they still have this stool there. The gap on the closet will be closed up at a later date. The cabinets only go up to there (manufacturer has cabinet length only up to that size). I left it open thinking that I may use it for storage but since I’m not in need of that space, I will have that area covered one day soon. Thanks for your comment and question :).
Hi Tee. Your room makeover is great. I have a question about the armoire, where are the dresses and pants? The compartments on both sides do not seem long enough to accommodate these items.
Hi Mary, thanks for your feedback! I actually have some dresses hanging in my armoire (may be hard to tell from photo). My dresses tend to land a little above my knee or below. I own very few long gowns. Those I keep in a coat closet downstairs. My pants are folded and fit in the drawers. Thanks for stopping by the blog.
I was wondering where you found the beautiful floral trip above your bed. It is really beautiful.
Hi Rebecca, I found that 3 panel artwork from Ross stores. They may not have exact one available as they have limited stock on things. I’ve updated this post to include some similar artwork that can be found online in case you don’t see similar artwork in stores. Thanks for commenting!
It looks great. Taking a look at your before pictures reminded of my parent’s bedroom when I was growing up! What a great transformation. You have most certainly worked wonders
Thank you so much for your sweet feedback. This makeover was incredibly rewarding and fun to do! Thanks for stopping by the blog and sharing your comment!
So pretty, loving all your girly pillows. You & your hubby are so lucky to have that closet – such a sleek, stylish storage solution. Congrats Tee!
Thanks so much, Nikki!
Great job!
Thanks so much, Anne!
Tee, your master bedroom looks absolutely fantastic!!! I love the jewelry hangers you found at Home Goods. Great job!!!
Thanks so much, Tara! I’m so glad we got to participate in the ORC together 🙂
What a beautiful job!! This is just so fresh and inviting. Well done!!
It looks sooo good!! What a perfect bedroom to relax in. I love the “laughing” quote. The closet storage is so perfect, and love how you have your jewelry organized/displayed! Enjoy your ‘new’ bedroom!
Tee – you’ve outdone yourself! The transformation is night and day. Beautiful makeover!
What an amazing transformation! The closet system is gorgeous!
Love the color palette. The wall color is so soothing. Great idea on the closet solution! The whole space is beautiful, congratulations on the makeover.
Great job on the room, I loooove that closet system!
Very pretty transformation! The closet was a great solution. Great job!
What a transformation – it looks amazing! I love all the gold accents!!
Beautiful! Love it!
Great job in 6 weeks 🙂
Congratulations
Fantastic transformation! Love the new closet! The fur stool is so cute, I actually was looking for one for my ORC makeover!
Tee, your bedroom & closet armoire are so beautiful! I love all of your glam touches; this looks like such a soft and cozy space to relax in!
I love the glamour vibe, its what I would love as choices for my bedroom, The art work makes the while room pop. I am just amazed what beautiful frames and art can do! Amazing job..Hugs Maria
What a pretty mix! I love the mix of the rose gold and golds… and that closet unit is such a great piece!
Pretty….
Cielo
Tee what a beautiful transformation! Love that armoire too! The room has such a fresh bright and glam feel – love it!
Thanks so much, Tricia! The armoire makes such a difference in our small bedroom.
Really great job!! The room is SO much prettier & your hubby must be so happy to have his clothes welcomed back. 🙂 The closet looks like it provides great function. And I ADORE the artwork above your bed!
Thanks so much, Tash! Yes, he’s very happy to have his clothes back in our room :). I appreciate your sweet feedback.
Beautiful job! That built-in armoire is to die for!!!! Love those jewelry racks you picked too. I need some of those.
Thanks so much, Jessica!
That closet is amazing! Such a pretty space! I love your textile mix!
Thanks so much, Emy!
It looks fabulous, Tee! I am envious of that closet armoire! Such a beautiful space.
Thanks so much for your sweet feedback, Amy! I’m so glad we did the ORC together 🙂
It looks so nice! I love the artwork above be bed and the gold accents. So romantic! Closet is awesome too
Thanks so much, Colette!
Tee – this is gorgeous! I absolutely love your quote from your marriage and this is a perfect representation of you both in this room! Awesome job – a stunning big Reveal!
Thanks so much, Jen!
Phenomenal transformation, girl! I can’t believe the before and after pictures on this one. That closet system is amazing, too—it makes the small area so much more functional for two people! Nice work!
Thanks so much, Brittany! I had so much fun following along your makeover. Thanks for your sweet feedback!
Love the transformation! Your bedroom now looks so fresh and modern! Enjoy it!
Thanks so much, Besa! I appreciate your feedback.
Wow, Tee, what a great job! That closet is perfect and the rest of the room is beautiful!
Thanks so much, Brit! It’s been so much fun following along everyone’s room makeovers. Loved yours!
Gorgeous! Love the pink & grey colour palette!
Thanks so much, Christina!
Beautiful! Love all the gray and pink!
Thanks so much, Jeannee!
That closet!!! What a huge difference! Everything looks beautiful.
Thanks so much, Erin! Yes, that closet made all the difference in this makeover 🙂
This room is beautiful! I LOVE all of the artwork and accessories! Stunning colours!
Thanks so much, Lindi! Hope you’re enjoying your new space 🙂
Looove the closet! So much space. And all the art is so fun especially the piece that has meaning – “life is better when you’re laughing” 🙂 so sweet! Congrats on a great room reveal!
Thanks so much, Sarah! This has been a very rewarding makeover project 🙂
Your master bedroom looks great, Tee! Love the armoire closet transformation. Glad your hubby was able to move his clothes back into the room. 🙂 Congrats on your ORC room makeover!
Thanks so much, Carol! Appreciate you for stopping by and checking out the reveal! Yes, hubby is happy that I made space for his clothes :). Hope all is well!
Great built ins. This whole room is an amazing use of space.
Thanks so much, Maggie! It’s really amazing how that closet has changed everything about this room.
It looks so peaceful and relaxing. Everything turned out great and I love the jewelry hangers you found at homegoods.
Thanks so much, Katy!
It’s so good! I love the wall color you chose and all the glam accents are perfect!
Thanks so much, Bre!
LOVE how that closet turned out! It’s definitely a game-changer. Congrats!
Thanks so much, Ashley!
Absolutely beautiful! It looks like such a relaxing room – I would love it if my room was this beautiful! 🙂 The closet looks amazing, too!
Thanks so much, Amanda! It’s been so much fun following along everyone’s makeovers!
It looks beautiful! I love the “glam” factor.
Thanks so much, Erin!
It turned out perfectly! LOVE all the soft textures and that closet looks incredible!
Thanks so much, Kristi! Hope you’re enjoying your new space as well!
Tee this is so nice! Such an inviting and soft space. Well done! We made it!
Thanks so much, Ariel! It’s been so much fun following everyone’s projects!
what a beautiful bedroom! i love that new closet situation so much!
Thanks so much, Cassie! Loved your makeover as well!
What a transformation!! It looks so great and the closet system is amazing!! I love all of your attention to detail and the pops of color!!
Thanks so much, Ruthie! Loved your makeovers as well!