Happy November! This can only mean 2 things… Lauren’s Hipster Chic Bedroom makeover is just about done and we’re moving ahead to the holiday rush! Okay, maybe I should slow down a bit and just focus on the last few weeks of my guest participation in the One Room Challenge (ORC), hosted by Calling It Home. Did you guys hear from last week’s post that this challenge has been extended by 1 week? Yes, lovely readers, the big reveal of Lauren’s room will now take place the week of November 13th!
You can catch up on previous posts here:
Week 1 (Before Pics) // Week 2 (Prepping the Walls) // Week 3 (Design Board) // Week 4 (Decor Peeks)
Last week, I mentioned how I desperately needed to find the perfect set of curtains for Lauren’s bedroom. Without having the curtains up, it was really hard to determine how much space I have to install decor by the window.
After searching several stores in person, I came up with these 2 options:
Both curtain sets have geometric prints but Option 1 has a light, silvery color while Option 2 has a print that was more pronounced. One was more on the glam side while the other was more on the boho/hipster side.
Can you guess which one I chose?
Before any makeover takes place, I usually assess the current decor in my home to determine what items I can re-use or upcycle for the new space.
The curtain rod was something that still works for Lauren’s bedroom. All it needed was a little paint job on the finial.
A simple coat of black paint was all I needed to make this old curtain rod work for the new bedroom. Notice the peek of the hanging window treatment?
As you can see, I opted for OPTION 2 with the curtain panels. 🙂
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Here’s a BIG PEEK of how the curtains look by Lauren’s new bed. Can’t wait to put up decor around this blank canvas.
Besides the old curtain rod, there’s also other items that I plan to re-use in Lauren’s bedroom. Since we need extra storage in the room, I decided that this shelf (purchased over 15 years ago) would be useful to store some of Lauren’s toys.
The “natural” color had to go though! Check out Roxie, my slacker dog, in the background. She gets a kick out of watching me work!
After 3 coats of white paint (Sherwin Williams – Extra White), this shelf was ready for Lauren’s bedroom.
Before I go, let me share a peek at one of the throw pillows you will be seeing in the final reveal.
Isn’t this black and white pillow adorable?! I had gotten this at a little boutique during my travels this past summer. You can say that this pillow inspired me to incorporate the “Black and White” color scheme into Lauren’s bedroom design.
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Getting close to seeing how Lauren’s new bedroom compares to my original “Room Inspiration” photos below:
Besides styling the room, there’s only a couple of things left to do.
TO DO LIST
Order Twin Bed
Repair Wall Imperfections
Purchase Area Rug
Paint Walls
Change Electrical Outlets and Covers
Install curtain rods and purchase Curtains
Hang Wall Shelving and Picture Ledges
Purchase Bedding
Purchase Decorative Pillows
Purchase Display shelf for small toys
Buy or Create DIY Wall Hang
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Your space is really coming along!! Excited to see this finished product next week!
It’s all coming together beautifully! Can’t wait to see the reveal!
I Can’t wait to see the reveal! Loving those kitty sheets!
What a cute doggie! Love the minor details you have added to the space. Looking forward to seeing the final photos!
I love all the details in Lauren’s room, she is one lucky girl!! Those cute sheets and that pillow, I am all heart eyes over here! I can’t wait to see the reveal!!
Love the pillow!! This is going to be adorable when it’s complete.
Lauren’s room is really coming along! You’ve done a great job repurposing items for the space. Looking forward to the reveal!
Thanks, Lauren! That shelf was a total unexpected project…glad a light bulb went up in my head when I saw it, sitting in the basement …. collecting dust. Ha 🙂
Looking great so far!! And nice choice on the curtains. That would have been my pick as well. 🙂 Excited for the reveal!
Thanks, Tash!
You’ve made great progress! I feel like I still have so much to do. :\ Excited to see how you style the room!
Love that you painted the shelf. It’s really coming together!
This bedroom is really coming along! I love the gray and white. I can’t wait to see how you finish up the space!
What you did with the curtain rods is so fun! Love it!
I love the colors that you are using in Lauren’s room. This is going to be a fabulous room and I know she is going to love it.
Thanks so much, Sherry!
Love the softness and the classy chic the color choices are adding. The drapes are great, too. Love seeing your vision coming together! Can’t wait until next week! XOXO ~~ Susie from The Chelsea Project
Thanks, Susie! Almost at the finish line 🙂
Love, love, love the black and white color scheme for Lauren’s room Tee! Love the pillow you found this summer and the bookcase turned out great! Can’t wait to see the full reveal in 2 weeks 🙂
Thanks so much, Tara! Lauren has been so excited with every little change in her room. LOL! Can’t wait till it’s all done.
The painted shelf is now perfect for that space! NIce upcycle!
Thanks, Jeanie!