Last month, I shared my guest room refresh. This month, it’s my principle bedroom update. This wasn’t a major overhaul –just new carpet, paint and bedding — but it feels so much fresher to me, because of the bright new comforter. Such is the power of pattern and colour.
Before
While this is the largest of our three bedrooms, it is not very big. Fortunately, we had all of the closets converted with custom storage years ago, so we don’t need a lot of dresser space. This update was more about fixing little details on the shell — walls, floors and ceiling.
After
With new wool-nylon blend carpet, larger baseboards and fresh paint, the backdrop was still neutral, but fresher. It allows us to change things up just by changing the bedding and accent pieces.
The headboard, dresser and nightstand were reused, but we replaced the old wooden knobs with pewter-coloured metal ones.
The bedding is a cheerful Echo pattern that reverses to a very sedate beige floral — I never use the beige side. The paisley pattern has lots of colours to play up with accents, so I shouldn’t get tired of it. My favourite embroidered white sheets still work, of course.
The lamps were both in storage, waiting for a home, so I was thrilled to be able to use them here. As with the guest bedroom, an extra dining chair provides a resting place as well as a place to put extra pillows at bedtime.
The pinstriped draperies got an update with a new satin nickel rod with crystal finials to lighten the look. The top-down bottom-up cellular shade also still works with the new wall colour, and provides darkness and privacy as required.
Jeanne Grier is an award-winning interior decorator and owner of Stylish Fireplaces & Interiors. With over 25 years’ experience in the Toronto area, she has completed hundreds of makeovers. Her expertise extends to fireplaces, and she is an NFI Certified Hearth Design Specialist. She and her husband Colin operate a retail showroom in the Toronto area, featuring over 50 electric fireplaces, as well as wall coverings and fireplace accessories.