design journal :: master bedroom.

Today starts week one of my design journal project that I am challenging myself and anyone else who cares to join in on the fun to do! If you missed the initial rundown check it out here.

**After thinking about this design challenge a bit I realized some tasks cannot be done in only a week so I figured depending on each point of interest there will be more time given.
(listen to me who do I think I am Vern Yip on Design Star?!)

**Also if anyone else wants to follow along you don't necessarily have to be working on the same room I am you can tweak it to fit the needs of the space you are creating!

And away we go!

week 1: before photos and a jumping off point.

Here are the before shots of my room as it currently stands. I didn't really clean up for you...although the chair is usually piled high with clothes.

 Looking in from the hallway.

(Avery is watching Sesame Street songs)

 I love the windows we gets so much natural light. Before the space was finished there was only one window but we decided to take it out and put in a double window instead...so glad we did!

We finished the upstairs ourselves with the help of a builder friend. We were able to raise the ceilings about 6-8" and we also pushed the knee walls (the shorter walls) back about a half a foot on either side of the room. It's amazing what a few inches will do! The shorter walls are still higher than a standard cape. I can almost stand up at the shortest part. And I know that isn't saying much only being 5'2" but it's nice to wake up and not feel like you are going to smash your head off the ceiling.

 To the left is our closet...or as I like to refer to it... my mini walk-in. It does have a sloped ceiling but there is a lot of storage and floor space in there. Avery likes to go in and have me shut the door behind her then I can hear her talking to my clothes...haha

She is waving "Hi" to me, she is a camera hog! The dresser situation I am totally embarrassed of... it's a hot mess. Do you know I keep my earrings in a old egg carton...hanging my head in shame.

 The dresser itself is one of the first pieces I ever did so it was more of a practice piece for me and I plan or redoing it or getting something new. And the TV just hanging out by itself...don't you wish they made white TV's!

The details:

 Our bedding, I really like it however it doesn't go with the wall color which is Benjamin Moore Wedgewood Grey.

The rug I LOVE! It is the Potterybarn Plaited Wool Rug. I Watched it on Craigslist for months and finally snatched it up for $150! (not bad for an 8x10) It's great for a space that isn't high traffic and it is so soft on your feet! Since we don't wear shoes upstairs a quick vacuum does the trick!

 So that's the rundown on my before shots...not bad but not really anything at all. A mix of random things thrown in one room and very empty walls that echo. I have good bones to start with but just need to step it up majorly in the style & design department.

Here is my inspiration photo:

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Of course I found it on Pinterest.

It is totally the grown up version of me. What I feel like you should get from an inspiration photo is a feeling and a color story. By no means do I plan on copying this room piece by piece but I'm going to use it as my cheat sheet to keep me on track.

If you want to share a link to your before shots and an inspiration photo just send me an email with the link and I'll add it to this post.

Now that I have my inspiration photo, my homework for this week is finding my inspiration piece. You always should have that one item that is your jumping off point. It's what sets the tone for the rest of the space. It could be a rug, or a blanket or curtains or a decorative item.

Next Friday I'll be showing off my jumping off point item and we'll figure out where to go from there! I best get shopping!