Four Week "Wait-No-More" Organizing Challenge! Week 4 - Master Closet Organization Plan

Welcome to the final week of our big  <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2015/06/four-week-wait-no-more-organizing.html" target="_blank">"Wait-No-More" Organizing Challenge</a>. To recap, I am focusing on four main areas of our life that need <b>a lot</b> of organizational help. Instead of biting off more than I can chew all at once (and subsequently becoming quite overwhelmed), I am tackling one space each week.  We took so much time focusing on the kitchen/living room for the first half of the year, that the rest of our home began to suffer severely.  Having certain areas of our lives on the fritz has added to a little renovation burnout.  So, I told my hubby to take a little break and I have been working hard to take back neglected bits of our home and life!<br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2015/06/four-week-wait-no-more-organizing_12.html" target="_blank">Time Management</a></li><li><a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2015/06/four-week-wait-no-more-organizing_19.html" target="_blank">Automobiles</a></li><li><a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2015/06/four-week-wait-no-more-organizing_26.html" target="_blank">Master Bathroom</a></li><li>Master Bedroom Closet</li></ul><br />And many of you are joining in and working on a few of your own spaces, which I totally love! For this week's organizational challenge, I am focusing on our master bedroom closet.  Here is my inspiration....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbiaoXpLQ2mLHclTxWory_QNAYJEQXu6oOv-pAXyZ6N2s0asW9nv5OM6nhyphenhyphenb5nyhqMbcA3HMNM5Is8qFdPV5nVC17o4kC_Wsjb6M38rVPOZgMtXoBBBHNzdmfr4tl1Bqzf7ZLmmvQLQt4/s1600/IHeart_Dressing_Room_Closet_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbiaoXpLQ2mLHclTxWory_QNAYJEQXu6oOv-pAXyZ6N2s0asW9nv5OM6nhyphenhyphenb5nyhqMbcA3HMNM5Is8qFdPV5nVC17o4kC_Wsjb6M38rVPOZgMtXoBBBHNzdmfr4tl1Bqzf7ZLmmvQLQt4/s1600/IHeart_Dressing_Room_Closet_1.jpg" /></a></div><br />If that room looks familiar, it is because that is our master bedroom closet.  The awkward layout of our lower level didn't allow the space to be considered a bedroom (due to lack of a window), so we turned it into a large dressing room.  We could have done a giant wall-to-wall closet, but A) it would have cost us a fortune and B) we just don't have that much to store, nor do we <i>want</i> that much to store.  Since we initially divided our belongings between two armoires, a dresser and some open shelving, we have been very happy with our current situation.  Boy-oh-boy, it sure does clean up nicely!  This week I hope to get it back to that fabulous condition.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiAaq0xJHPnT3oVhewMn3ogVrx_JKMx7pKf2N0FfYE9HmzRC3PrP86FRrb5rgQsuGEtj-_xpmsRn8rYUFhKC66HG_37yK9bk3w7bF-EZHFavBlsEaVBgSrpZHsYZL8mEGetWzFEGryqiU/s1600/IHeart_Dressing_Room_Closet_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiAaq0xJHPnT3oVhewMn3ogVrx_JKMx7pKf2N0FfYE9HmzRC3PrP86FRrb5rgQsuGEtj-_xpmsRn8rYUFhKC66HG_37yK9bk3w7bF-EZHFavBlsEaVBgSrpZHsYZL8mEGetWzFEGryqiU/s1600/IHeart_Dressing_Room_Closet_4.jpg" /></a></div><br />Although the room fits all of our belongings, and functions well in general, we have done a poor job keeping it tidy and have lost control of the space.  Well, I guess I can take credit for most of this one too... What happens behind Bryan's closet doors, stays behind Bryan's closet doors.  That is one of my favorite benefits of having two separate armories; I have no clue how organized or unorganized his closet is. #happywife<br /><br />But an organized system only works if I work to maintain it.  Of course, the goal is to create easy-to-maintain set-ups, but sometimes lack of time, effort and motivation get in the way. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7rg7xUrRVMiwo3GRdE1PCm8Ve9dPlxv1SLLRSs23hnSrXWEVIQ4JnHKOLgrpqL8zfWq1WLphLUYTZ7lIsp2bb055zRhF7IACjXUsZMuUb5W26grl4dnNAP5wCKcfct0IQbSl1IaeLdUM/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Closet_Before_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7rg7xUrRVMiwo3GRdE1PCm8Ve9dPlxv1SLLRSs23hnSrXWEVIQ4JnHKOLgrpqL8zfWq1WLphLUYTZ7lIsp2bb055zRhF7IACjXUsZMuUb5W26grl4dnNAP5wCKcfct0IQbSl1IaeLdUM/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Closet_Before_7.jpg" /></a></div><br />I have quite a few problem areas happening around the room.  First, the typical unused clothing problem.  It has been over a year since I have done a good closet purge, and inevitably I have some work to do in that department.  But this time, I really want to go the <b>less is more</b> route.  I hope to come up with a variety of outfit creations that I love, using a few key favorite pieces, and really simplify the amount of clothes that I own.  Having too many items to select from causes me to become overwhelmed and I end up wearing the same things anyway.  And the other half of the items become ignored/forgotten.<br /><br />How much one should have or keep can become a touchy subject.  There is no right or wrong amount of clothing to own.  We all live different lifestyles and have different passions and if you love clothes, I say hooray!  I have no judgement towards those who live out of a giant walk-in closet filled with the latest and greatest trends or someone who has their wardrobe narrowed down to a single drawer.  You are the only one who can decide how much it makes sense for you to have.  That really goes with anything in life right?<br /><br />When it comes to purging and letting go, I don't typically have too hard of a time saying goodbye to unused things that take up space or that no longer make me happy, because I know the end benefit is worth it.  Occasionally, I can even sell items and come out ahead.  But I tend to struggle more with clothing (just as I did with certain types of toiletries).  Some articles of clothing can be expensive, so even though they ended up being ill fitting or have gone out of style or have become damaged at some point, I am pretty good about making excuses to hold on to something.  In fact, during this process I found multiple shirts that I forgot I owned as well as a shirt and a dress that I have been making excuses to keep for about 3 years (yet still haven't worn).  Selling clothing can be time consuming, tedious and hard to reap much reward.  I prefer to donate, but that is when I become a bit more strict about pieces I let go of.  And although it may sound weird, I don't like not knowing where that donated clothing is going.  I would like to know that someone in need is benefiting from it, or that it is truly being passed on and receiving new life.  The unfortunate fact is that many common donation facilities only use about 10% of the clothing that is donated and the remainder becomes extra work, waste and has alternative impacts to the process. <br /><br />That said, I am going to sort ruthlessly and not worry right away about what the outcome of the clothing will be.  I am just going to ask myself important questions and make decisions accordingly:<br /><ul><li><i>Does the item still fit?</i></li><i></i><li><i>Is the item comfortable?</i></li><i></i><li><i>Is the item damaged?</i></li><i></i><li><i>How often is the item worn?</i></li><i></i><li><i>How versatile is the item/How many outfits can I create with the item?</i></li><i></i><li><i>Do I have the space to store the item?</i></li></ul><br /> I am not going to ask myself:<br /><ul><li><i>How much did this item initially cost me?</i></li><i></i><li><i>Does the item have a sentimental attachment?</i></li><i></i><li><i>What am I going to do with this item once I let go of it?</i></li><i></i><li><i>Will there be a need for this item three years from now?</i></li><i></i><li><i>Will the item fit better if I change my exercise and diet routine? </i></li></ul><br />Because at the end of the day, those last five questions are all ways to make excuses to hold on to something that I no longer need.  Once I have my keep pile narrowed down, then I will decide how to handle the items that didn't make the cut:<br /><br /><ul><li>Sell on eBay</li><li>Sell on local garage sale websites/Craigslist</li><li>Sell at a garage sale</li><li>Sell to a consignment shop</li><li>Sell to <a href="https://www.thredup.com/" target="_blank">Thred-Up </a></li><li>Use damaged items as cleaning rags</li><li>Use damaged items as stuffing for pet bedding</li><li>Donate to charity</li><li>Donate to a shelter, church or crisis center</li><li>Donate to <a href="https://www.dressforsuccess.org/" target="_blank">Dress for Success</a></li><li>Pass on to friends/family who wear similar sizes</li><li>Have a clothing swap party</li></ul><br /><i>Feel free to leave additional suggestions in the comments below as well.</i><br /><br /><br />Every time I go through these sorting and purging sessions, I become that much more aware of any purchasing mistakes I have made and it helps me become better with <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2015/02/quick-tip-tuesday-shopping-with.html" target="_blank">my intentional shopping</a>.<br /><br />A reader previously joked about her "chairdrobe", and I loved it so much that I designated this pile in our closet my "benchdrobe". <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbTgPjftfZpRRGZj2XyKwsJL70YYam9u9rFcs0G27pjMvQSHiRHjtSFfZoR-YX2j9sgECIHtB1dEML94kupWtDjRVdLoaAdcrn085SXRqjd5SxSj0SbkE8DX9iNYzVySZ4AHvpfs2u1EY/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Closet_Before_8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbTgPjftfZpRRGZj2XyKwsJL70YYam9u9rFcs0G27pjMvQSHiRHjtSFfZoR-YX2j9sgECIHtB1dEML94kupWtDjRVdLoaAdcrn085SXRqjd5SxSj0SbkE8DX9iNYzVySZ4AHvpfs2u1EY/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Closet_Before_8.jpg" /></a></div><br />Because I knew I had a closet clean-out lingering in the near future, I started tossing my clean clothes into piles on my bench vs. hanging them up.  It was helpful in me realizing what I don't wear very often (the items still hanging in my closet), but has been a nightmare to find anything I am looking for each day.  Time to get my closet back in order.<br /><br />Other areas that need some love are my jewelry nook....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJUPaRoX3k8gNuaTbD5VIUjlglO9SYRQUePdY_1AwfoSwnfgnAWreaZGYpg7TZK88pqkydVpPSJw-znxZJ-HebADTqlZaFHvU9BP0qwdQIQKFvTqYi-awK9cR4QfZVHgW8WSVR1Xwdzqo/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Closet_Before_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJUPaRoX3k8gNuaTbD5VIUjlglO9SYRQUePdY_1AwfoSwnfgnAWreaZGYpg7TZK88pqkydVpPSJw-znxZJ-HebADTqlZaFHvU9BP0qwdQIQKFvTqYi-awK9cR4QfZVHgW8WSVR1Xwdzqo/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Closet_Before_2.jpg" /></a></div><br />My makeup vanity...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUTZW_1jNO3USE0psNA74dnNTiD0bxmo2aCzsHxujv-Qu_A-mK_sdSXlLpm6Fh2_dfjWvzw3flkKhZ7o1sdVwnNCcHQ-yilUArJn7ROLueJxVE0IAcQSRHMBDCKpKF8TS3q5Pu_PmUis8/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Closet_Before_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUTZW_1jNO3USE0psNA74dnNTiD0bxmo2aCzsHxujv-Qu_A-mK_sdSXlLpm6Fh2_dfjWvzw3flkKhZ7o1sdVwnNCcHQ-yilUArJn7ROLueJxVE0IAcQSRHMBDCKpKF8TS3q5Pu_PmUis8/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Closet_Before_4.jpg" /></a></div><br />And my travel/toiletry drawer.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIFmKDLYuebJaMJTImiCL-rNbmeYc_C4iYeSLfu4rt3-iA50opuBU6nVgqYGEoCqB2XTOnHPLrTCX1w6zNjgmwV74KgqV0Pq4XKxpbQ1_NnnN0b0pXlhHgWw1p7O24IwMI9rLvhmdVFkI/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Closet_Before_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIFmKDLYuebJaMJTImiCL-rNbmeYc_C4iYeSLfu4rt3-iA50opuBU6nVgqYGEoCqB2XTOnHPLrTCX1w6zNjgmwV74KgqV0Pq4XKxpbQ1_NnnN0b0pXlhHgWw1p7O24IwMI9rLvhmdVFkI/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Closet_Before_5.jpg" /></a></div><br />OK, fiiiiine.  All of my drawers....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijT5jaDuZQ7eoIfF2AoIJr_k6Ako-63L3TuRr4XPYAKKqA58tnlFsox3WYC97LuvvkEry6sv54FSyo988U6fMulWOPLvOIHVAJl4sBsf6M7gNqEknYTJu8KMDo9GxTsl0OMlbmaW8dc40/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Closet_Before_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijT5jaDuZQ7eoIfF2AoIJr_k6Ako-63L3TuRr4XPYAKKqA58tnlFsox3WYC97LuvvkEry6sv54FSyo988U6fMulWOPLvOIHVAJl4sBsf6M7gNqEknYTJu8KMDo9GxTsl0OMlbmaW8dc40/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Closet_Before_6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />So, let's take a quick look at my plan of attack.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWAuqsUAelY9xOtNFkEhqYzgdBAIodNotx69fbE9ohi1MFg9er6F-NAmw0reFJCB7hrZdArRUR2AgbJJuFszJmIw_Osda9WxTx0j2mjp3Tmqf3ZO46HmmOmBlBlbejgWisFpv0hZ5GS2Q/s1600/Example.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWAuqsUAelY9xOtNFkEhqYzgdBAIodNotx69fbE9ohi1MFg9er6F-NAmw0reFJCB7hrZdArRUR2AgbJJuFszJmIw_Osda9WxTx0j2mjp3Tmqf3ZO46HmmOmBlBlbejgWisFpv0hZ5GS2Q/s1600/Example.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />There are some things we have implemented that are working:<br /><br /><ul><li>The amount of available storage</li><li>Jewelry display/holders (I just need to actually use them)</li><li>Drawer dividers in vanity</li><li>A hook for setting out outfits</li><li><a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2015/05/diy-sweater-boxes.html" target="_blank">Sweater storage boxes</a></li><li>Shoe storage shelves</li><li>Accessory storage (belts, swimwear, handbags, tall boots, etc...)</li></ul><br /><br />And a few things that are not:<br /><br /><ul><li>Outfit planning/selection process</li><li>Make-up bag</li><li>Vanity set-up </li><li>Travel/toiletry drawer</li><li>Clothing drawers</li><li>Scarf storage</li><li>Too many articles of clothing</li><li>Laziness - I have not been great about putting things back where they belong</li></ul><br /><br />I took my jewelry off of the jewelry board to test it out in the kitchen, and the necklaces became a tangled ball and I never took the time to re-hang them.  I rarely use my vanity any longer because of poor lighting, the wrong mirror setup, storage and access to it after I am done in our bathroom.  My makeup has since been tossed around and broken in a cosmetic bag while other items are still in the drawer.  I love adding scarves to my outfits and have outgrown our previous <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2014/04/how-to-make-diy-drawer-dividers.html" target="_blank">drawer divider system</a>.  My travel/toiletry drawer is just a random dumping ground and no longer speeds up my packing process.  And again, I need to streamline my morning outfit selecting process and pair down my closet in general.  Quite a few little problems have all equated to one big master bedroom closet disaster.  And being that the closet is the first space I see in the morning and one of the last I lay eyes on in the evening, it is time for a change.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_FVwQ51b55bD-4M7RwNh4nmyWyO1jQk0K2Psdr4DilhSlb03bKBgHsnSndfS0MPePVZzKA0JjTeDgO254DvUTK8bvWXbH_dsgVqtjv75M7d6XFVpY7EF9icWKRfnvaCn64XmZK1qPnw/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Closet_Before_10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_FVwQ51b55bD-4M7RwNh4nmyWyO1jQk0K2Psdr4DilhSlb03bKBgHsnSndfS0MPePVZzKA0JjTeDgO254DvUTK8bvWXbH_dsgVqtjv75M7d6XFVpY7EF9icWKRfnvaCn64XmZK1qPnw/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Closet_Before_10.jpg" /></a></div><br />Just like all of my organizing projects, all surfaces that were problematic were given a blank slate.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9aIOee2bBelHmwsSOrPP-Lw2NP_SRU3n_Wn6S2G5wXIsvOYuIF_-LH6o1xLKnM-OH1yGuWlFo8KAwX-XSz0lzCVEW9_hfrckPdZiItYS2d_26kQoO_aZDqHYILTx4BWC_jOV6PTbU2Xs/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Closet_Before_11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9aIOee2bBelHmwsSOrPP-Lw2NP_SRU3n_Wn6S2G5wXIsvOYuIF_-LH6o1xLKnM-OH1yGuWlFo8KAwX-XSz0lzCVEW9_hfrckPdZiItYS2d_26kQoO_aZDqHYILTx4BWC_jOV6PTbU2Xs/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Closet_Before_11.jpg" /></a></div><br />Everything was wiped down and vacuumed and ready for a re-do.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJQXon6UIrvEipe8O8E_DxUL5KirsdAtjfYV85uRW0xqmgy97e-JBxckyHgYGLNgGmg_iihh-Gb5SrZ83Q6eR7528ACoYqbyffFQqqqU5wgDj0f2OO6ckVVcIx5uxGc1fC_sincablGnU/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Closet_Before_12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJQXon6UIrvEipe8O8E_DxUL5KirsdAtjfYV85uRW0xqmgy97e-JBxckyHgYGLNgGmg_iihh-Gb5SrZ83Q6eR7528ACoYqbyffFQqqqU5wgDj0f2OO6ckVVcIx5uxGc1fC_sincablGnU/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Closet_Before_12.jpg" /></a></div><br />Majority of this project will be about letting go and making the most of the items we already have.  No painting this time around either, although, I do hope to update the vanity area using <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2013/07/in-chicago-an-apartment-with-a-sartorial-approach.html" target="_blank">this</a> as inspiration.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDwajoPfe1EObOX4F4J_tySjLTQUOkmmB5RJXAP1yKygtXd-SkVnpXoO9hNiq8xhvFASxPMLYJ2SLlqwwzMmCiYfrhzLgkYSbxJQhEvk3aey72nBXS7n8WsT6FvWrGj7Q8IR1wvJ33o4/s1600/1Kristin-500x750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDwajoPfe1EObOX4F4J_tySjLTQUOkmmB5RJXAP1yKygtXd-SkVnpXoO9hNiq8xhvFASxPMLYJ2SLlqwwzMmCiYfrhzLgkYSbxJQhEvk3aey72nBXS7n8WsT6FvWrGj7Q8IR1wvJ33o4/s1600/1Kristin-500x750.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2013/07/in-chicago-an-apartment-with-a-sartorial-approach.html" target="_blank">via</a>)</td></tr></tbody></table><br />However, instead of lamps I am leaning toward some sconces with adequate lighting.  I also found a mirror on Craigslist I am hoping to score to keep the budget down, and if I can sell mine, then I may even break even or come out ahead.<br /><br />Because we use both our master closet and <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2015/06/four-week-wait-no-more-organizing_26.html" target="_blank">bathroom</a> for getting ready in the morning and at bedtime, we also plan to install a door connecting the two spaces (creating a true ensuite).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuRXpVlycEJE7k_V955Cn3axGpE5DYI8BeO3QQTXw9PFyR5kyXn12P7MmKkzgc1g1bi0fFNftKwpuj_Qo4verP3OULDpE9FILBu8Ug_fBAlG-km2B5OZLUScnblR9LEUECpH2jJrR2v0A/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Closet_Before_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuRXpVlycEJE7k_V955Cn3axGpE5DYI8BeO3QQTXw9PFyR5kyXn12P7MmKkzgc1g1bi0fFNftKwpuj_Qo4verP3OULDpE9FILBu8Ug_fBAlG-km2B5OZLUScnblR9LEUECpH2jJrR2v0A/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Closet_Before_9.jpg" /></a></div><br />Here is our door inspiration:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCPKNrQoEeI_z0pe9zgIbxtd9SQlDT80R72AbZ9264qNP9o_3Lnqt9T8M-FeBWzIKtluFLMg8fhyhk4bOQj-92LwS2iTZBdS4WbGDl6piDtoZIw_vGPA-xHGerYHF_kFdxLiQlDsBjvRA/s1600/Door_Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCPKNrQoEeI_z0pe9zgIbxtd9SQlDT80R72AbZ9264qNP9o_3Lnqt9T8M-FeBWzIKtluFLMg8fhyhk4bOQj-92LwS2iTZBdS4WbGDl6piDtoZIw_vGPA-xHGerYHF_kFdxLiQlDsBjvRA/s1600/Door_Collage.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">( <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/work-around-the-weird-design-ideas-for-trickytodecorate-spaces-214531" target="_blank">1</a> | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/243405554837251960/" target="_blank">2</a> )</td></tr></tbody></table><br />We also have a door to install for our coat closet upstairs and hope to get them done at the same time.  With two door installations on the agenda, I am not sure this piece of the project will make my Friday reveal, but it is just around the corner and I simply can't wait for the impact that change will make.<br /><br />With the upcoming holiday weekend, our week has also become jam packed with entertaining and activities.  That means this challenge has me on an extremely tight deadline.  And I have a feeling that I have hours upon hours of clothing sorting ahead of me, because each article is getting touched assessed and noted.  Time to start a new Netflix series.  Any suggestions?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><i>You can find all of the challenge details in this post <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2015/06/four-week-wait-no-more-organizing.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and also download some FREE project planning printables to help you get started!</i>

Four Week "Wait-No-More" Organizing Challenge! Week 4 - Master Closet Organization Plan

Welcome to the final week of our big  "Wait-No-More" Organizing Challenge . To recap, I am focusing on four main areas of our li...

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Master Bedroom Refresh - How We Saved

Bryan and I had a lot of giggles when trying to come up with a title for this post.  Let's just say when you add, "in the bedroom" to anything, the innuendos start to fly.  So I decided to keep it simple and PG, you are welcome. <br /><br />Earlier this week I gave you <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2014/11/master-bedroom-refresh-result.html" target="_blank">a little tour of our master bedroom</a>.  It is not high end or designer but it is "us" and we were able to save quite a few pennies by putting a little extra thought and effort into the items we brought into the space.   I thought it would be fun to share all of the ways we have been able to bring in our creative touches, without breaking the bank.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzzKJxM148Q0lg_cH5e95SL4hSBlPIURdsEhFsY0ck5VEu5T9mmbg-C_RwsTqtGkVzKB-kYTgPT2uXQLUN2BZeO9eX8yIFdFVin7VxLpRxNepEcpO2-Cd2DAacJlHWcDqpKxF9QWyb2es/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Decor_Savings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzzKJxM148Q0lg_cH5e95SL4hSBlPIURdsEhFsY0ck5VEu5T9mmbg-C_RwsTqtGkVzKB-kYTgPT2uXQLUN2BZeO9eX8yIFdFVin7VxLpRxNepEcpO2-Cd2DAacJlHWcDqpKxF9QWyb2es/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Decor_Savings.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><b>1.  Switch Things Up!   </b></span><br /><br />If you have been reading my blog for awhile now, you know that I move things around on a daily basis.  A tealight votive here, a decorative box there... I have been that way since I was a child and just can't seem to help myself.  I love how simple movement can change the entire feeling in a space.  So when it came to updating our bedroom, I did just that.  I made an internal switch of furniture from our son's bedroom to our bedroom.  I didn't lose storage, in fact, I gained since the new dresser is deeper than our previous option.  And all the old dresser needed was two coats of glossy white paint and some spray painted hardware.  A total cost of zero dollars (we had everything on hand already),  and we had ourselves a whole new look.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJTihS3yU4bVkTrQtxVuNnbD_oKPS5XlP-ZQbQ-9_kRFEthLz7bpLXORStNL8zeD0AMNjBExyNCJXYrSi5fJZtlRqtmhvkdMaw6oe9O7mElgFfZ4EQ9x1HkQmppnJZCQevsnwJhhcvzk/s1600/DresserSwitch.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJTihS3yU4bVkTrQtxVuNnbD_oKPS5XlP-ZQbQ-9_kRFEthLz7bpLXORStNL8zeD0AMNjBExyNCJXYrSi5fJZtlRqtmhvkdMaw6oe9O7mElgFfZ4EQ9x1HkQmppnJZCQevsnwJhhcvzk/s1600/DresserSwitch.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><b>2.  Be Inspired!</b></span><br /><br />I have been lusting over the <a href="http://www.katespade.com/storage-box-set/135131,en_US,pd.html" target="_blank">Kate Spade nesting boxes</a> for eons now.  They just feel so chic and glam with the pretty pinks and golds.  But really for what you get, the price seemed high.  I knew I could do better by getting creative with crafts, so I did just that.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFkGrIPLrzevt8qVs06zEtyaAgyel0xrGi7tBY5Z3YB_1Jf2srj0HmC4cSU_5By5tZAza-kHMrhza3syYatwEJ0bdJudN4bpm6a5TGMyxWNu-D06up-thFnvLwu32A5PJ-GNLPiyW8ng8/s1600/DIYStorageBoxes.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFkGrIPLrzevt8qVs06zEtyaAgyel0xrGi7tBY5Z3YB_1Jf2srj0HmC4cSU_5By5tZAza-kHMrhza3syYatwEJ0bdJudN4bpm6a5TGMyxWNu-D06up-thFnvLwu32A5PJ-GNLPiyW8ng8/s1600/DIYStorageBoxes.png" /></a></div><br />I started the project by pairing some cardboard nesting boxes I found at the craft store (<a href="http://www.consumercrafts.com/store/details/catalog/basics-paper-mache-nested-sets/2849-03?gclid=Cj0KEQiA7NyiBRCOhpuCm9Dq6b4BEiQA9D6qhf56oITk3ysuO0bVrtLwq153voC7n8yRcJmP63cVqLcaAvpJ8P8HAQ" target="_blank">similar</a>), with spray paint in similar hues as the inspiration boxes (also found at the craft store).  Once the paint had cured, I taped off the lip of the boxes and applied a coat of <a href="http://amzn.to/1wwAwet" target="_blank">liquid gold gilding</a>.  Last step was to stick on <a href="http://www.staples.com/Martha-Stewart-Home-Office-with-AveryAdhesive-Metal-Bookplate-Silver-Vertical-1-1/product_368015" target="_blank">my favorite adhesive bookplates</a> and boom!  Beautiful DIY storage!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzx29AF6FrgwYTe9F48VJaVSnicUIKULVP3M2wLtDTf1NnRtOeYj7Ih67X_1rHiIZz9MBctywk3qqFuJRUVOAAMmXRrZt0QojSWzYLxx6ZKx2JJyiyIg5iTaPHtzK7hUfB0iqCPY9osjU/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzx29AF6FrgwYTe9F48VJaVSnicUIKULVP3M2wLtDTf1NnRtOeYj7Ih67X_1rHiIZz9MBctywk3qqFuJRUVOAAMmXRrZt0QojSWzYLxx6ZKx2JJyiyIg5iTaPHtzK7hUfB0iqCPY9osjU/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_13.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><b>3.  Curtain Call!</b></span><br /><br />Because our bedroom is in the lower level of our home, we have an awkward ledge running the full length of one of our walls, just under the window.  The ledge has not allowed me to hang curtains, leaving me with a roman shade as one of my only options.  Our window is not a standard size, and custom roman shades are crazy expensive!  After a few hours of Googling and attempting to source something affordable, I finally found a <a href="http://amzn.to/1tGT4YI" target="_blank">generic white shade</a> being sold on Amazon.  The shade was discounted because it was sold through the marketplace and had a small imperfection (some dirt I was able to spot clean).  The shade also had tabs to hold a decorative rod, totally not my cup of tea, but that didn't stop me.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhayWT5Ch45EpTsHudH2-fHWqfoW13zXpPJsCRiHpoOBDs1d9ac7-YWqVY53NMBGLccNOXOgI_RjFdeKj6dTXPEofcW3YZP2SHkyt8iWKv__JjcJ1vCuHw8FO4YdDMqHz0SpPK-GcV5iLs/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_39.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhayWT5Ch45EpTsHudH2-fHWqfoW13zXpPJsCRiHpoOBDs1d9ac7-YWqVY53NMBGLccNOXOgI_RjFdeKj6dTXPEofcW3YZP2SHkyt8iWKv__JjcJ1vCuHw8FO4YdDMqHz0SpPK-GcV5iLs/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_39.jpg" /></a></div><br />Once the shade arrived, I dug through my ribbon and sewing items and pulled out everything I needed to give the shade a more modern feel.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPuNs07huzSlVof7AkjgnkalFKXzgPF_2gHHvdTS2_9rSFULeRbXkaQaHaGZxdfbNk5nwznk9lPkYXyv6KFU4aKyURaypXYg0K_3kbQxZ0hookGs-tMeIOjkDv40Bcgs4TmFoAbNBRbqo/s1600/romanshadebeforeafter.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPuNs07huzSlVof7AkjgnkalFKXzgPF_2gHHvdTS2_9rSFULeRbXkaQaHaGZxdfbNk5nwznk9lPkYXyv6KFU4aKyURaypXYg0K_3kbQxZ0hookGs-tMeIOjkDv40Bcgs4TmFoAbNBRbqo/s1600/romanshadebeforeafter.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><b>4.  DIY Gold Foil Art</b></span><br /><br />The art above the bed was made at home using supplies I had on hand.  I used my Silhouette to cut out the letters and paired them with some gold leaf on black poster board.  I used frames that were previously hung on the opposite side of the room.  Changing out the contents of frames is one of the easiest ways to breath new life into a space.  I love framing DIY art, as well as decorative papers, fabrics, calendars, book covers, etc...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh66IkJSza4-q9x0BYsTBqfn_e34hIxCXym2TS6CV1IZZm0gGxQfEzKSyaQHx-nbRZ_-snQdHMolmNukq7n1_yRclUcXvmCWDsS7LlNFlRhUDwfyAuCKYpaa_HEVVg_s3xQ_KeNnRUvbKg/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh66IkJSza4-q9x0BYsTBqfn_e34hIxCXym2TS6CV1IZZm0gGxQfEzKSyaQHx-nbRZ_-snQdHMolmNukq7n1_yRclUcXvmCWDsS7LlNFlRhUDwfyAuCKYpaa_HEVVg_s3xQ_KeNnRUvbKg/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><b>5.  SIY = Sew It Yourself!</b></span><br /><br />As I was sourcing out pillow options for our bed (which definitely needed something up against all the white), I fell in love with <a href="http://www.tonicliving.com/Paint-Palette-Punch-pillow-P3237.aspx" target="_blank">these pillow covers</a>.  Lucky for me, the fabric used was mentioned in the description, so I was able to purchase the yardage for much cheaper and sew the pillows at home.  I was able to get two pillows out of a single yard, saving me around $70 by sewing them myself.  Actually, I had the help of my sewing pro neighbor, but you get the point. :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb6RQb6bhaZ_0117_n0-u7N9wXJ5At-YefHSdf4b_z3z8tjBqDmZ5SXQyW1djwYZgriDq7KV7Pyig5e9soDW39HJCFe7lQT6-L8LS0ooVnWO_BmApGwQVbxRDIgoyVnHFlzdes8ZzRuGQ/s1600/pillows.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb6RQb6bhaZ_0117_n0-u7N9wXJ5At-YefHSdf4b_z3z8tjBqDmZ5SXQyW1djwYZgriDq7KV7Pyig5e9soDW39HJCFe7lQT6-L8LS0ooVnWO_BmApGwQVbxRDIgoyVnHFlzdes8ZzRuGQ/s1600/pillows.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><b>6.  DIY Rolling Caddy</b></span><br /><br />When making over the room, I didn't just want to add in pretty layers, I also wanted to make it a function a little better.  I like to wind down at the end of the day by checking in on emails, jotting down daily thoughts and reading magazines, which means I always have a pile of electronics and books next to my bed each morning.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ajPM8Dixcf4I-Wu-xXiLjmEIhiS2VVdO4jndzjhAw-xPHK0QEobQ3TBLO4qiuUYxMeahTeJmGJ2W88uflaECs3O2MgMdQi2maotemHfi4ft6aO8204YUvDg2KoXe_bg0DXIRQuO3ZYc/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ajPM8Dixcf4I-Wu-xXiLjmEIhiS2VVdO4jndzjhAw-xPHK0QEobQ3TBLO4qiuUYxMeahTeJmGJ2W88uflaECs3O2MgMdQi2maotemHfi4ft6aO8204YUvDg2KoXe_bg0DXIRQuO3ZYc/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_4.jpg" /></a></div><br />I initially grabbed an old wire basket I had purchased from HomeGoods years ago, which worked fine, but with the addition of a scrap piece of wood and some rolling casters, it now rocks!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvHCTBR8MCuppqfeKzgGzBhBWqWMngICb_z06LrT7sB_4tJ-VOLvii95_bw0jRN4F8hwQ5u7-_DXZSBjNL7h7NKKylNflBBAnubUY5HCcQC6zfhePG082MgeKBYopjO4R7eqYUSjA4t2g/s1600/DIYRollingCaddy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvHCTBR8MCuppqfeKzgGzBhBWqWMngICb_z06LrT7sB_4tJ-VOLvii95_bw0jRN4F8hwQ5u7-_DXZSBjNL7h7NKKylNflBBAnubUY5HCcQC6zfhePG082MgeKBYopjO4R7eqYUSjA4t2g/s1600/DIYRollingCaddy.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><b>7.  It's Not So Hard!</b></span><br /><br />One of the easiest ways to update any piece of furniture is with decorative hardware.  For the white painted dresser pictured above, I just spray painted hardware we already owned to give it new life.  The nightstands were a gift from my mom when I moved out after High School, so although they are aging, they were given a little face lift with pretty Anthropologie pulls.  And my vanity was a simple white desk, but the addition of some fabulous black and white knobs found on sale at Hobby Lobby, and it was suddenly much more chic <i>(even if they are not all currently turned the same way... oops)</i>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPx6NS63nxfhNMLlZIZ0oe1O5i9Qfxuyo5kPJvWjAAYHhHBNdgviNwjgoxKwrsAUWT-8qz_RJREwDu5UG_nWC9WuH6RFAQT2Dk9fm-keiONgsOFSLOkwcffQpIjNED9bg4_YuXXxV8WyM/s1600/IHeart_Dressing_Room_Closet_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPx6NS63nxfhNMLlZIZ0oe1O5i9Qfxuyo5kPJvWjAAYHhHBNdgviNwjgoxKwrsAUWT-8qz_RJREwDu5UG_nWC9WuH6RFAQT2Dk9fm-keiONgsOFSLOkwcffQpIjNED9bg4_YuXXxV8WyM/s1600/IHeart_Dressing_Room_Closet_2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><b>8.  Dish It!</b></span><br /><br />I love collecting small dishes from thrift stores.  They are perfect for corralling everything from pocket change to keys to my daily bobby pins and jewelry near by bedside.  The small white dish next to my bed received a foil treatment, making it thrift store gold!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj655qMGOaRdIS6N_MKAu3kxBkhq7K26Wevg5yJbwQd1Fv6wuyH9WAo8jrhfl3H6D0hGYNeiUZnzYvvp3Pr2U43PIz0Yx42eT1A90eVQMr7ub8cxmmwkCXyBQ2CPMyRQ6AtkipuE1ohXbA/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj655qMGOaRdIS6N_MKAu3kxBkhq7K26Wevg5yJbwQd1Fv6wuyH9WAo8jrhfl3H6D0hGYNeiUZnzYvvp3Pr2U43PIz0Yx42eT1A90eVQMr7ub8cxmmwkCXyBQ2CPMyRQ6AtkipuE1ohXbA/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_26.jpg" /></a></div><br />Another thrift store dish now corrals my earnings on my dresser.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3NFtFwcnaoX_xaRPYJLkcviZelBdpvtIWSrz-PRwgPhUPyckN7pb1n9PcAMqOe3frfZZNP2jFu0ZMl-5iCnR6XStQy9jqg5wz6hwSYq1RazFzuu5si5peVgwu1a-5ka7xQSbhweNEaIE/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3NFtFwcnaoX_xaRPYJLkcviZelBdpvtIWSrz-PRwgPhUPyckN7pb1n9PcAMqOe3frfZZNP2jFu0ZMl-5iCnR6XStQy9jqg5wz6hwSYq1RazFzuu5si5peVgwu1a-5ka7xQSbhweNEaIE/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_12.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><b>9.  Display It!</b></span><br /><br />I have been displaying my jewelry collection within my closet for a few years now, and I will never go back.  I have limited closet space (by choice), so I make changes to my wardrobe by playing with accessories.  Each morning after I get dressed, all I have to do stop by my display, select a necklace, earrings and some arm candy, and quickly move on with my day.  And it feels very boutique-like for me, but it was a super inexpensive DIY.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-VEFsKjvKs_wEmPMLk4DFyeG0GhTvs6aIvYXSroB1QKu_qYDEyp9JNF9dI0Z-Z-lSkK2HpFw4XJXMI_MwqPsnsmsEdNiYgWZ2yU-3NQxLdjkq3bmUfYe7gpBmIT9X535gJTdlsoPD0ts/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_42.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-VEFsKjvKs_wEmPMLk4DFyeG0GhTvs6aIvYXSroB1QKu_qYDEyp9JNF9dI0Z-Z-lSkK2HpFw4XJXMI_MwqPsnsmsEdNiYgWZ2yU-3NQxLdjkq3bmUfYe7gpBmIT9X535gJTdlsoPD0ts/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_42.jpg" /></a></div><br />The necklace board was made from a <a href="http://www.target.com/p/the-board-dudes-framed-cork-board-23im-x-35in/-/A-13637383#prodSlot=medium_1_3&term=cork+board" target="_blank">$10 cork board found at Target</a>, covered with linen fabric and given a nailhead border with thumb tacks.  The earring dish was found at a thrift store and the bracelet stand was <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2014/08/diy-bracelet-display.html" target="_blank">crafted out of a cardboard paper towel roll</a>.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><b>10.  Dress It Up!</b></span><br /><br />This one is blog-obvious, but it is always worth mentioning.  When trying to cut costs on furniture, head to IKEA, pick up something simple, and then dress it up on your own!  One of the easiest ways to do so is with <a href="http://www.myoverlays.com/" target="_blank">Overlay's</a>.  We added decorative detailing to the fronts of <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2012/05/ikea-malm-dresser-update.html" target="_blank">our MALM dresser</a> years ago, and after recently painting them white, they look better than ever!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzkTci-3mu8DrNqkmDhTjncjVUDkMN9beGVMEVfVxIQ4_1BHuZbyDKoI2Kj1KQQNgQ9QHLBBMZFGFapuhzHtGgPeYmMj8Cju1nYNEgXLGbQvbJpn6ZvNXbihmwAWoV34AILyUhDheBTcY/s1600/DressingRoomDresser-500px.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzkTci-3mu8DrNqkmDhTjncjVUDkMN9beGVMEVfVxIQ4_1BHuZbyDKoI2Kj1KQQNgQ9QHLBBMZFGFapuhzHtGgPeYmMj8Cju1nYNEgXLGbQvbJpn6ZvNXbihmwAWoV34AILyUhDheBTcY/s1600/DressingRoomDresser-500px.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><b>11.  A Bright Idea!</b></span><br /><br />Lighting can be expensive!  Especially trendy lamps with gold or brass detailing and curvy bodies.  If you are able to track down a shape you are drawn to, your color options are limitless thanks to spray paint.  I was able to avoid purchasing <a href="http://www.laylagrayce.com/Products/Paris-Navy-Table-Lamp__SAFLIT4024H.aspx?gclid=Cj0KEQiA7NyiBRCOhpuCm9Dq6b4BEiQA9D6qhemPAhbbpR9IhWdYT0Ke5EygaanJmAds0VJpTE-hKvkaAj9c8P8HAQ" target="_blank">the $200+ lamps</a> I loved, by finding a pretty navy and brass spray paint and <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2013/08/a-bright-idea-in-bedroom.html" target="_blank">coating some of our existing lamps</a> instead.  Money saved yet the same look was achieved!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggaCEaM6FAMsvhJwtwzII38Y3SJLkoox9mSfRyRp5_HCLRR9lH8M6Ej0pehQwRL6rdJCFiBonXXHvphY-mHHKK_EGU9ilmr-bXF4Jgvcu7gJkR8lzmzq_CpAeYRIb8hVWxKT4F0-xivlA/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggaCEaM6FAMsvhJwtwzII38Y3SJLkoox9mSfRyRp5_HCLRR9lH8M6Ej0pehQwRL6rdJCFiBonXXHvphY-mHHKK_EGU9ilmr-bXF4Jgvcu7gJkR8lzmzq_CpAeYRIb8hVWxKT4F0-xivlA/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_17.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><b>12.   The Floral Treatment</b></span><br /><br />Carnations are not just for prom corsages & boutonnieres.  Once the cold weather hits, I find ways to bring fresh flowers into our home all winter long (serious sanity saver).  Fresh flowers can get really expensive, especially when you are purchasing them for an entire season.  But if you gotta have 'em, consider carnations.  Seriously guys, I had this mug of carnations for THREE weeks!  And they looked great day after day!  Keeping a bunch in a single color is so simple and pretty.  I am a fan.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGHODE7UhJJEksibnHMmP_xwxVFXPhJ6M2kBgOQrB8MhKdLVQzziYreC_EVB1Z6zaV0perITKvFZvKo9IXmjUOKYv3uVXdijUMmHdAJTEuuLgLM7qnjpuvuw-0BW-tGgnPLhyjRQqzfYE/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_44.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGHODE7UhJJEksibnHMmP_xwxVFXPhJ6M2kBgOQrB8MhKdLVQzziYreC_EVB1Z6zaV0perITKvFZvKo9IXmjUOKYv3uVXdijUMmHdAJTEuuLgLM7qnjpuvuw-0BW-tGgnPLhyjRQqzfYE/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_44.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Of course the bonus tip is being brought to you by Captain Obvious, but for those bigger purchases, wait for sales and coupons.  I love RugsUSA because I can find 6x9 and 8x10 rugs for around $200 during their sales (typically 60-80% off).  I also joined the World Market loyalty program (for free), so I receive notifications on sales and coupons all the time.  And because I now shop from the comfort of my home with these grand coupons, I always earn cash back using <a href="http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=ynKvZNQ7wAqHyx3leFIqRA%3D%3D&eeid=27558" target="_blank">Ebates</a>.  All ways to make the pill just a smidge easier to swallow.<br /><br /><i>What DIY projects have you recently completed in the bedroom?  Anyone building furniture, sewing curtains and pillows or creating playful DIY art?  </i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Master Bedroom Refresh - How We Saved

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Master Bedroom Refresh - The Result

Yesterday I shared our plans for a little Master Bedroom refresh we have been working on.  The updated bedroom is filled a few smaller, yet very simple DIY projects, and I will share more specifics regarding those in an upcoming post.  For today, I am just excited to share the room I have been oohing and ahhing over since late last week.  <br /><br />The bedroom isn't the easiest to photograph because our giant bed takes up so much of the room, making it nearly impossible to get a full shot.  But hopefully I maneuvered myself into enough odd positions and angles that you will get an idea of some of the changes we have made.  Fresh from the camera today, say howdy to our new space!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVA0_z-owFPmA8rHbdMIf8HAY2p3AJfxoQHRVqJXrHu6aQl3jshbjJZFLtsj3F1Iy1BhMyNsXVnPjVHkoJ7lByGDgqKo6xyr0WFZdqRgnx7S9KvCKhkdT1u_-MITNcnqPtBNdgOPUbh_A/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVA0_z-owFPmA8rHbdMIf8HAY2p3AJfxoQHRVqJXrHu6aQl3jshbjJZFLtsj3F1Iy1BhMyNsXVnPjVHkoJ7lByGDgqKo6xyr0WFZdqRgnx7S9KvCKhkdT1u_-MITNcnqPtBNdgOPUbh_A/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_6.jpg" /></a></div><br />It is always fun seeing the idea and plan come to life!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6eZOGXbeGiEUxbdY_ORLtFgO1CpfEOACHlBUV-K_5pkc0FZwKrRALEBWB8AknP42Ry1PLfv1VMoQD4DFmAUDuEMn7mIok-o2YApeA3OWld1ze1tYoEKr6Y8q8_ZKcs18xwvT5iYGhrYA/s1600/MasterBedroom_560.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6eZOGXbeGiEUxbdY_ORLtFgO1CpfEOACHlBUV-K_5pkc0FZwKrRALEBWB8AknP42Ry1PLfv1VMoQD4DFmAUDuEMn7mIok-o2YApeA3OWld1ze1tYoEKr6Y8q8_ZKcs18xwvT5iYGhrYA/s1600/MasterBedroom_560.jpg" /></a></div><br />I shared all of the sources and details within yesterday's post <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2014/11/master-bedroom-refresh-plan.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and in an upcoming post I will share specific ways we found savings throughout the space.<br /><br />Today, sit back with your beverage of choice and enjoy the tour.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCGrmYbnn6nmJnqiM2whyphenhyphenxyIuK25OxMkjrDicY3Nt4OFRDGtuBD2dbqzewYq3-JDTnRxC4YJ5Mnp53lVsHeMJaIa1BDIL5iTp2fOSuKGvDAu6zXU3qmFl07lAOCGT3-Ru5MJ_B9Uyr0Yg/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_37.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCGrmYbnn6nmJnqiM2whyphenhyphenxyIuK25OxMkjrDicY3Nt4OFRDGtuBD2dbqzewYq3-JDTnRxC4YJ5Mnp53lVsHeMJaIa1BDIL5iTp2fOSuKGvDAu6zXU3qmFl07lAOCGT3-Ru5MJ_B9Uyr0Yg/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_37.jpg" /></a></div><br />After I spotted <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/wall-art-prints/MIN-7Z3-GNA/savannah-lands?org=photo" target="_blank">this art print</a> from Minted, I knew it would be perfect for the room.  I also noticed that it contained many of the same colors we have been slowly integrating room by room within our home.  It was a winner!  It was also the driving force behind this room update.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfnHbkbGzA4GtJ12q5dLNk2DTuV2chHZpP7ThJYD9GoZIiopbcbvfBorYv0rogEykuPEWlrKuXvRgYvSoTpvnPEohQacYvkCC6k9W6WrIQcNc5kVtWxkTCDw1rSGaW0ix27VnA36tRR0/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfnHbkbGzA4GtJ12q5dLNk2DTuV2chHZpP7ThJYD9GoZIiopbcbvfBorYv0rogEykuPEWlrKuXvRgYvSoTpvnPEohQacYvkCC6k9W6WrIQcNc5kVtWxkTCDw1rSGaW0ix27VnA36tRR0/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_20.jpg" /></a></div><br />We didn't have to change much as the room previously had pretty good bones and was on the right track.  The goal was to bring in a few new layers of color and to streamline existing pieces.  We are not getting younger, and it was time that our room felt more our age.<br /><br />So I folded up the previous duvet and popped it into our linen drawer (for the next time I am itching for a change), and pulled out our white comforter.  I actually much prefer the comforter as it is promoting daily bed making.  Duvets tend to shift (even when clipped or tied on the inside corners), while the comforter just pulls right up nice and easy each morning without the fuss of wrinkles and straightening.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVA0_z-owFPmA8rHbdMIf8HAY2p3AJfxoQHRVqJXrHu6aQl3jshbjJZFLtsj3F1Iy1BhMyNsXVnPjVHkoJ7lByGDgqKo6xyr0WFZdqRgnx7S9KvCKhkdT1u_-MITNcnqPtBNdgOPUbh_A/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVA0_z-owFPmA8rHbdMIf8HAY2p3AJfxoQHRVqJXrHu6aQl3jshbjJZFLtsj3F1Iy1BhMyNsXVnPjVHkoJ7lByGDgqKo6xyr0WFZdqRgnx7S9KvCKhkdT1u_-MITNcnqPtBNdgOPUbh_A/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_6.jpg" /></a></div><br />Up until last week, we only had a set of white faux wood blinds covering our window.  I found <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036V6MRA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">an inexpensive roman shade</a> on Amazon's marketplace, and made a few modifications to it so that it would be more custom to our space.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDJbBE-GBZqecS4Dj6hsmxnr8PwPWA1juBM7o0XWzf2ie-JbmUOSy5FzVEPsgqF7ZAQTVEbIOXcIV4sZ0GCg23Gk4-awNdgsRlNtBc0S2u34qR3A2hqZoKceKHa6Ceu-Yl_pa909HqheE/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_34.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDJbBE-GBZqecS4Dj6hsmxnr8PwPWA1juBM7o0XWzf2ie-JbmUOSy5FzVEPsgqF7ZAQTVEbIOXcIV4sZ0GCg23Gk4-awNdgsRlNtBc0S2u34qR3A2hqZoKceKHa6Ceu-Yl_pa909HqheE/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_34.jpg" /></a></div><br />I love how the greek key embellishment mimics the angles and patterns used throughout the rest of the room.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJE8NmT9D0UIm4G4kYRi-Tr8JZPyWbtry-zXRlYcZTZQpaZbY-XyeV-4miVFtDs-HLyiZka_pKj29mh2rF5lvSyK_cfCRJlyJeuS8U-37Dpf7EsVc9R_zWIk1S_mCTUPvPl1qlTerS2v0/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_32.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJE8NmT9D0UIm4G4kYRi-Tr8JZPyWbtry-zXRlYcZTZQpaZbY-XyeV-4miVFtDs-HLyiZka_pKj29mh2rF5lvSyK_cfCRJlyJeuS8U-37Dpf7EsVc9R_zWIk1S_mCTUPvPl1qlTerS2v0/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_32.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">{this photo was taken in the mirror - which is why everything is opposite}</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUPZIRsllx1RlFl285vGWZaJrtEIZB00c_oBdn_zoIb_DPgBal3OxIM-7OwVSyPd1I5W2r7Ca3kCILfuu0wXl-qNZNrH4AtDWRIblNdbESJt6epTu3YXWHtIQpB6p9wW-uebx0bHan61g/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUPZIRsllx1RlFl285vGWZaJrtEIZB00c_oBdn_zoIb_DPgBal3OxIM-7OwVSyPd1I5W2r7Ca3kCILfuu0wXl-qNZNrH4AtDWRIblNdbESJt6epTu3YXWHtIQpB6p9wW-uebx0bHan61g/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_25.jpg" /></a></div><br />We still have our navy blue lamps, and although I am typically a girl who defaults to symmetry, a task lamp makes much more sense at my bedside.  I like to work and read and write while laying in bed in the evenings, so I made sure to accommodate that part of my daily routine. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ajPM8Dixcf4I-Wu-xXiLjmEIhiS2VVdO4jndzjhAw-xPHK0QEobQ3TBLO4qiuUYxMeahTeJmGJ2W88uflaECs3O2MgMdQi2maotemHfi4ft6aO8204YUvDg2KoXe_bg0DXIRQuO3ZYc/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ajPM8Dixcf4I-Wu-xXiLjmEIhiS2VVdO4jndzjhAw-xPHK0QEobQ3TBLO4qiuUYxMeahTeJmGJ2W88uflaECs3O2MgMdQi2maotemHfi4ft6aO8204YUvDg2KoXe_bg0DXIRQuO3ZYc/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_4.jpg" /></a></div><br />I also added a basket that can now hold all of my bedside clutter.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia7-enDGDrLvvyLpSi50ccNcNRkp7Eho03xBZ_ZExVkTpBjeKOb3sWmvCPHkvOEXORsR2fAWg-jz7Ab8Zf4lcJ_7Dssz1SbOorQA6pC8AKMiqkWARt4TBwmcUXPs9jz2bREmmjcriSV6g/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_48.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia7-enDGDrLvvyLpSi50ccNcNRkp7Eho03xBZ_ZExVkTpBjeKOb3sWmvCPHkvOEXORsR2fAWg-jz7Ab8Zf4lcJ_7Dssz1SbOorQA6pC8AKMiqkWARt4TBwmcUXPs9jz2bREmmjcriSV6g/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_48.jpg" /></a></div><br />Bryan uses one of the lamps on his side of the bed, while the other was moved to the dresser across the way.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggaCEaM6FAMsvhJwtwzII38Y3SJLkoox9mSfRyRp5_HCLRR9lH8M6Ej0pehQwRL6rdJCFiBonXXHvphY-mHHKK_EGU9ilmr-bXF4Jgvcu7gJkR8lzmzq_CpAeYRIb8hVWxKT4F0-xivlA/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggaCEaM6FAMsvhJwtwzII38Y3SJLkoox9mSfRyRp5_HCLRR9lH8M6Ej0pehQwRL6rdJCFiBonXXHvphY-mHHKK_EGU9ilmr-bXF4Jgvcu7gJkR8lzmzq_CpAeYRIb8hVWxKT4F0-xivlA/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_17.jpg" /></a></div><br />Speaking of dresser... I can't even begin to say enough about the difference that was made to the room by swapping out the old blue dresser for this new-old white dresser!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuycM-E60uFGF0-dJZF19oBhAEM9vcmKcTwpIKaKDLbkz9_EefuPNZsM_BgDqJpev79QhZBClG8YyCUCGVkMqPEXPg8xfTEDNbMaddI4lsiKYmSxqNFP5VpIj4wUfI7vg2UfM8xLUGasc/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_27.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuycM-E60uFGF0-dJZF19oBhAEM9vcmKcTwpIKaKDLbkz9_EefuPNZsM_BgDqJpev79QhZBClG8YyCUCGVkMqPEXPg8xfTEDNbMaddI4lsiKYmSxqNFP5VpIj4wUfI7vg2UfM8xLUGasc/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_27.jpg" /></a></div><br />The dresser is an old hand-me-down and has lived in our family for years.  It was previously <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2012/10/prestons-bedroom-update-painted-dresser.html" target="_blank">in our son's bedroom</a>, however, he no longer needed it (more on that in a later post).  I left the dings and dents to preserve a little character and history, but coated the entire thing with a glossy white paint.  It completely modernized the piece and brightened the entire room.  I also gave the previous hardware a coat of gold spray paint. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-csQyj2kadfYiiTmC9c4l39uVmTbfhV6j6jKMcCcJu-srMbnxYX-2Cwy8lue3KILx-ySQxXgLUT1Zn1AhjMBqIroGmNOJyb6QjkyC1dh6-_A7SaDLyZ8RWARqshCJYT6EWrXNz71ux8/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_35.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-csQyj2kadfYiiTmC9c4l39uVmTbfhV6j6jKMcCcJu-srMbnxYX-2Cwy8lue3KILx-ySQxXgLUT1Zn1AhjMBqIroGmNOJyb6QjkyC1dh6-_A7SaDLyZ8RWARqshCJYT6EWrXNz71ux8/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_35.jpg" /></a></div><br />The mirror has an absolutely gorgeous detailing, and the warmth of the wood is a sweet balance to the sleek dresser.  It also mimics the wood tone within the frames above the bed.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh66IkJSza4-q9x0BYsTBqfn_e34hIxCXym2TS6CV1IZZm0gGxQfEzKSyaQHx-nbRZ_-snQdHMolmNukq7n1_yRclUcXvmCWDsS7LlNFlRhUDwfyAuCKYpaa_HEVVg_s3xQ_KeNnRUvbKg/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh66IkJSza4-q9x0BYsTBqfn_e34hIxCXym2TS6CV1IZZm0gGxQfEzKSyaQHx-nbRZ_-snQdHMolmNukq7n1_yRclUcXvmCWDsS7LlNFlRhUDwfyAuCKYpaa_HEVVg_s3xQ_KeNnRUvbKg/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_5.jpg" /></a></div><br />The art within the frames was another DIY.  I love how the gold foil glistens in the sun and the black ties together the chandelier and the ribbon on the shade.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9F7RyopSSvTS50DFj2UmpIUubYad2ng7pNPXrdUdDn8narx6T5wDZM3NAQbAf1iibm2br0z_dgyG65zcfZ2UIfwS2FYcKmOJ5E1rpjxtz7zeY7DMIFB7u43jpbE0b5f7S1xVj1k6X1oA/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9F7RyopSSvTS50DFj2UmpIUubYad2ng7pNPXrdUdDn8narx6T5wDZM3NAQbAf1iibm2br0z_dgyG65zcfZ2UIfwS2FYcKmOJ5E1rpjxtz7zeY7DMIFB7u43jpbE0b5f7S1xVj1k6X1oA/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_30.jpg" /></a></div><br />I also made a few changes within the adjoining dressing room.  Nothing drastic in there, just took out the yellows and replaced the busy fabric on the jewelry board with a natural linen.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-VEFsKjvKs_wEmPMLk4DFyeG0GhTvs6aIvYXSroB1QKu_qYDEyp9JNF9dI0Z-Z-lSkK2HpFw4XJXMI_MwqPsnsmsEdNiYgWZ2yU-3NQxLdjkq3bmUfYe7gpBmIT9X535gJTdlsoPD0ts/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_42.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-VEFsKjvKs_wEmPMLk4DFyeG0GhTvs6aIvYXSroB1QKu_qYDEyp9JNF9dI0Z-Z-lSkK2HpFw4XJXMI_MwqPsnsmsEdNiYgWZ2yU-3NQxLdjkq3bmUfYe7gpBmIT9X535gJTdlsoPD0ts/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_42.jpg" /></a></div><br />I also whipped up some pretty storage boxes to conceal a bit of my shelving clutter.  They just may be my most favorite part of the whole makeover! #storagenerd<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Qrd33zzvpNvc_02Oz6r-X59rRydVojrerJUU8h9PGRyzf_bv0A6V0ZQiKqocKE-xyMXg8JxnMp8pAVcYHiKqqs_SkCv700EgLY7Pk4bpsrEtyQKiQMJ70q5WnABFsizutFCRGo0OaNA/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Qrd33zzvpNvc_02Oz6r-X59rRydVojrerJUU8h9PGRyzf_bv0A6V0ZQiKqocKE-xyMXg8JxnMp8pAVcYHiKqqs_SkCv700EgLY7Pk4bpsrEtyQKiQMJ70q5WnABFsizutFCRGo0OaNA/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_14.jpg" /></a></div><br />As I always say, no room is ever deemed complete.  Someday I will invest in better overhead lighting and install crown molding, but one day, one project at a time.  For now, this sums up all of the changes and tweaking (not to be confused with twerking) we have been making over the past couple of weeks.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mkuHL2hpGgdqV-HZQ6MC_6tn5almvdRluLo6Id2OnodPflLhBhg3O0n_H5EfT3CaiBCaG_uag8flrIjV1K_dsQaYdbYkQ8LvZKUKJWuPD6m7j2nBADKmNWVzvaggHItZdOCAG5_sqXs/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0mkuHL2hpGgdqV-HZQ6MC_6tn5almvdRluLo6Id2OnodPflLhBhg3O0n_H5EfT3CaiBCaG_uag8flrIjV1K_dsQaYdbYkQ8LvZKUKJWuPD6m7j2nBADKmNWVzvaggHItZdOCAG5_sqXs/s1600/Master_Bedroom_Update_3.jpg" /></a></div><br />I am loving the bold new colors and how they flow with the rest of our playful home.  A combination of a few new items paired with a lot of DIY and crafting and we have ourselves a more grown up and finished place to rest our heads.  It was just what the Dr. ordered! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1lku66Vj9uqxzxYeouE5eU4fMIeG07zOXaAin-_ITqo2xpSVYQs5JoF27nT4s7LSbDN-14YeAiEW7JVoxsm12zlTlYjBM_FK4JhOdcz4IeToAxcEmC0HBVV66R3d-bdWOHByVGtLZwo/s1600/BlogClosing.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw1lku66Vj9uqxzxYeouE5eU4fMIeG07zOXaAin-_ITqo2xpSVYQs5JoF27nT4s7LSbDN-14YeAiEW7JVoxsm12zlTlYjBM_FK4JhOdcz4IeToAxcEmC0HBVV66R3d-bdWOHByVGtLZwo/s1600/BlogClosing.png" /></a></div><br /><i>I will be back soon with more details behind the many different items we DIY'd within the room to save on budget.   </i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

Master Bedroom Refresh - The Result

Yesterday I shared our plans for a little Master Bedroom refresh we have been working on.  The updated bedroom is filled a few smaller, yet ...

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