Have your heart set on a blue bedroom makeover? So did we…
One of the greatest Seinfeld episodes ever…Master of His Own Domain. Remember it?
In our house, we had a similar problem. We were NOT masters of our own domain. Here’s why. THIS was the master in our domain.
“Is this a joke?” you ask. I’m afraid not.
In fact it gets worse. Here’s part deux.
Quite obviously, we were not in control here.
This place was beating us down…BADLY.
Originally, the master bedroom in our 1950’s cape cod was comprised of these two, separate, LOVELY rooms.
You see, this guy…
He had just hit the scene. And as you might surmise, he was a tad demanding. Demanding that he get his own space.
And that’s when we started knocking around some DIY bedroom ideas, and decided to combine these spaces on the main level of the home into one, larger master suite.
That opening on the right side of the picture above is where we removed what had been a solid wall between the former two rooms.
We didn’t get rid of the whole wall because that would have been a BIG time budget buster. Wish we could have, but it wasn’t in the cards.
We tripled the prior closet space we had though, which is a big plus in a master bedroom! All in all, we love the way the room turned out.
And we were pretty pumped that USA Today’s HOME Magazine thought so too. You can see it featured in their Spring 2014 issue.
Our littlest critic, AKA the real “master of the domain” was pretty happy, too. He finally had his own space!
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Pixie says
Love your style and you have an amazing sense of humor OMG ! Keep up the good work kiddo its looking wonderful.
Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says
Whoa. That is one fantastic transformation! Love the wall color and all the other details your added!
Catalynn says
Thank you so much for the quick response.
I just looked at additional images of it online and it’s so pretty.
I think it will be perfect.
II have Nimbus gray in a couple rooms of my home and have been looking for a light blue to add to the mix so when i saw your blue AND then I saw that your entrance was Nimbus I nearly jumped for joy!
Can’t wait to go buy a sample and try it out… thank you again for your help.
Catalynn says
Hi, wow love your home and all your renovations… beautiful!
It’s given me such inspiration.
I’m wondering if you would mind telling me what color/brand of blue paint you used in your master?
It looks exactly like what I’m looking for… thanks in advance for any assistance.
🙂
Heather says
Sure Catalynn, it is called “Under the Big Top” by Ben Moore
Amanda Fettig says
I can't get over this room and the transformation!! Amazing. 🙂 Thanks for sharing it with us at Motivational Monday! Hope you join us again on Sunday!
Jess says
This looks beautiful! I totally love the colors!
Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
Kyla @ HouseOfHipsters says
WOW! WOW! WOW! It's gorgeous and the little one is a cutey patootie! Pinning immediately! Thank you for linking up at the Found and Foraged linky party! We hope to see you again! AND just a heads up, we are partying one day early (Friday 8PM CT) because because InLinkz is doing maintenance right when our party normally goes live. So for one week only, the day is changing.
Kimberly Lewis says
So charming! Pinned and tweeted. Lou Lou Girls
Ginger Bergemann says
You have been BUSY! That is probably the most dramatic room makeover I've seen. It looks so beautiful and relaxing now. Pinning to the Show Me Saturday Pinterest board.
Heidi at House on Raspberry Hill says
WHat a wonderful transformation. It turned out beautifully.
Simply Simplisticated says
LOVE! Just fantastic!
Amanda @ The Kolb Corner says
Wow! Just a stunning transformation! Thank you for sharing with us at the Merry Monday Link Party! Hope to see you again tomorrow!
Jenny Marie says
WOW! what a transformation. I would love for you to share a post on my Meet Up Monday Blog Party!
http://jennymaire.blogspot.com/
*colette* says
It looks amazing! I love the dark furniture with the blue walls. Where did you get the bamboo (?) shades? I think I love them the most!
Joyce @ It's Your Life says
What an awesome transformation. It's a good thing you didn't tear out the whole wall because in future you could always put in some french doors, or could suggest when you decide to sell. Followed you here from the Weekend Retreat link up.
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
I love it, what a dramatic change, and such a lovely and inviting space. The "master" is precious too. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.
Kristina @ My Own Home Blog says
What a transformation! Although I do have to admit, the patterned rug in the old room is pretty!
Congrats on the magazine feature!
Our Pinteresting Family says
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the wall separation actually. The colors are so calming and pretty. Your little guy is so cute!
Michele Rosenbaum says
Heather ~ Your master bedroom suite is fabulous! It's amazing what you were able to do by combining the two rooms. We loved it so much we featured your room on Share It Sunday this week. Thanks for sharing!
Michele @ Our Rosey Life
Christy James says
I think you win the prize for biggest improvement by FAR! What an amazing transformation! I can't wait to feature this on Sunday at our Get Your DIY On Feature round-up! XO XO
Robin says
Oh my gooooodnesssss!!! That is the BEST makeover EVER! Great job! I love the wall color — the whole space feels so soothing and peaceful…perfect for a bedroom! Thanks so much for linking to Twirl and Take a Bow my talented friend xo
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
What a beautifully sophisticated and serene space! And I'm so glad you have before pictures. Transformation is an understatement!
Deb Foglia says
Love this room…what a difference! I have to say I love how the entire wall was not knocked down…I think it just adds more character to the space.
Deb
@Seeking Lavender Lane
Calypso In The Country says
Beautiful transformation…and I am a HUGE Seinfeld fan!
-Shelley
Amanda Fettig says
This is a beautiful room! The transformation is amazing, great work! I love that bed, it's gorgeous! And congrats on being featured in the magazine! Visiting from Share it Sunday! 🙂
Celeste @Leapfrog and Lipgloss says
That is an awesome transformation! I love the way it turned out!
bj says
Absolutely stunning….I can see why the magazine wanted to feature it.
I loved that episode…and I love your little guy.
Here from Anything Blue
Emily says
Oh my gosh, those before pictures are amazing. What a gorgeous remodel and I personally love that you have a bit of a separation in the room. And congrats on the amazing feature.
Nicole says
Oh, I love that there is a separate dressing room. Lovely!
Michelle Furlong says
Beautiful bedroom. Your hard work certainly paid off. Thanks for sharing!
Mindie Hilton says
Congrats on the beautiful room and the awesome feature. It's really pretty. Hope to see you tomorrow for our weekly linky party.
Sarah says
Your master is a gorgeous retreat! Beautiful transformation. No wonder it was featured in a magazine.
Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says
wow your room is just gorgeous. what a huge transformation, thank you so much for linking up to inspire me Monday.
Kristin
Heather says
Thanks so much Kristin!!! LOVE LOVE your blog 🙂
Shonee Smith says
Love how this space turned out! Wow those before pictures are pretty crazy! I am stopping by from Hawthorne and Main and our link party Bewitchin-Projects-Block-Party. We would love to have you stop by tomorrow morning and link up again!
Kathy Baugher says
Wow! Amazing. Featuring it on That's Fresh Friday! Thanks for linking up. Have a great weekend!
Heather says
So honored to have been featured Kathy!! Thanks for stopping in 🙂
Cathy Mini says
Your master bedroom is stunning!! Looks like it belongs in a magazine!
Thanks for linking up at the Bewitchin Projects party this week! I can't wait to see what you link up again next week over at OurMiniFamily.com!
Cheers,
~Cathy Mini~
OurMiniFamily.com
CelestinaMarie@SouthernDayDreams says
Perfect and I love the black and white. The curtains are beautiful. Love the rug. Congrats on the feature. And, the baby is adorable!!
hugs
Diane | An Extraordinary Day says
What a beautiful makeover!! So excited for you to have the magazine feature, too!
Thanks for sharing your makeover with us at Project Inspire{d}!
Danielle Kloap says
I'm in love with your master bedroom makeover! So glad I found your blog through the That's Fresh Friday linkup :).
Suzan Sweatman says
Just beautiful ! LOVE your drapes too!
And I also ove the reference to Seinfeld LMHO – I still watch all the reruns – I can basically read their lines with them at this point
xoxo
Heather says
You and me both Suzan!!
queenopearls says
Ooooo you DO have a penchant for GREAT chandeliers! 🙂
Michelle {Jarrah Jungle} says
Wow what a transformation!
I am a fellow renovator and my house was many parts ugly when I bought it and the satisfaction you get when you turn the room into something you dream of is the best feeling isnt it!