Home Tour: Master Bedroom Reveal!
My master bedroom reveal! I know I know I know, we’ve been living in the house 6 months and I still have not posted anything resembling a reveal of the rooms besides when it was empty and we first moved in! I’m sorry guys, you are allowed to throw tomatoes at me. The truth is I’m just not an interior designer so making the rooms pretty for pictures really stresses me out. I don’t feel like I am any good at dressing rooms up at all but I guess this is how I learn!
(8/1/2019 OMG I can’t believe its been three years since this post came out! Since then my master bedroom has gone through a ton of transformations, almost as many as I have myself! I’m a single gal now and if you would like see my master bedroom haven as it is now check it out here!)
The other big thing that’s stopped me from really posting the reveals is that the rooms really aren’t “DONE” yet. But, like every blogger would tell me, they will never be done lol. So, without further delay let’s take a trip down memory lane and see how far I’ve come!
Just check out that linoleum! If you look close you can see that there is an incredible amount of dead bugs on the floor, yes this was the longest abandoned and creepiest part of the whole house.
It started where my mom and aunt were in the this room and my grandparents were in the other room but as they grew up my grandparents moved downstairs and this became my aunt’s bedroom. So, when she moved out, it pretty much never had anyone in it again and that was forty years ago!
When I began my big renovation this is where I started gutting and I will never forget shoveling the ancient, filthy, absolutely horrible insulation, plaster and lath down the staircase! I was NEVER dirtier then I was that day! Hard to believe that under all of that were gorgeous hard wood floors!
This is my favorite room in the house, it feels like an escape, like a tree house, like my own private place and hideaway. Sometimes, I’ll come up and sprawl out in the middle of the bed after work and just breathe the day away.
Once I finally got the room gutted then I ran all of the electrical and finally got the new plumbing done. So, from there it was bead board and sheet rock. Here’s a shot of right after I spray painted the whole place with primer and then all of my trim and bead board white! I remember that day like it was yesterday because once the paint goes up you literally go from a construction zone to a home in just a couple of hours.
It was incredible.
I always had in mind exactly what I wanted for the house and I had an inkling that because I would be running the bead board to the floor (essentially making half of the walls in the master bedroom white) I was going to want to go with a much darker color elsewhere simply because I could.
Its called Sooty Lashes by Valpsar and I love it!
As far as the design goes it all started with the passing of my other Grandma: Eleonora. You’ve seen her mentioned a couple of times here along the way in my Before & After of Eleonora’s Rocker and Eleonora’s buffet/my entertainment center.
You’ve also probably heard me mention my incredible and undeniably sexy white leather tufted hassock. It was in Eleonora’s attic for my whole life as far as I can remember and when they said each of us Grand kids could pick a couple of things to keep I went right for it.
It also scared me a little bit, everybody here probably knows by now that I am not a panty-hose-wearing, dress-loving or pearl-wearing kind of gal. However, that did not stop me from entirely falling in love and from there, everything else fell for it too.
Growing up I never had my own real bedroom set, my dresser and end table that I used before were made by my Grandparents and it only made sense that they returned to my mom as they matched her own dresser and end table that they had also made.
Amazingly, in this very room (before I started my renovation) my Grandma’s old bedroom set was just sitting here waiting for several decades for me to claim.
(At some point they came over on the boat with her.)
The two dressers were just gorgeous, delicate, with huge mirrors and curvy lines, incredibly elegant. They were beautiful as they were but a little beat up and both had veneer pealing in a few places.
I made the choice to paint with my heart in my throat and I just did it before I could think too much knowing that there was no going back and, if I hesitated, I feared I would never get up the courage again. You can check them out in my blog posts about them here:
- An old washstand into a bedside table.
- Going Hollywood glam with an old dresser.
- Before and After: The last piece of my Hollywood Bedroom Set!
Recognize my Closet doors? Yup, I’m gonna have to make a list, there are SO many projects and posts you guys have already seen that contributed to the final completion of my master bedroom reveal!
The renovation took just over fifteen months and, of course, I’m still not entirely done. I am still lacking just one more major thing up here: A door on the bedroom! It isn’t a huge deal as my master bedroom has its own floor but all rooms need doors and getting a door on this bedroom has been on my to do list since we moved in!
If you see the new reveal of this room you’ll see that I finally got my new platform bed frame built and added two new end tables as well!
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I’m Tarah!
It’s been a hell of a ride since I started this blog and renovated and moved into this old farm house back in 2015. I got married, divorced, lost my doggo soul mate, spent two years as a single gal, remodeled everything, threw my back out countless times and was even found by an amazing guy in my own backyard! (The story behind Storyhardt Farm.)
Around here we’re totally fearless when it comes to bettering our home. We love to refinish old furniture, re-purpose old pieces, build it from scratch and totally renovate anything that needs it! If we can do it – so can you. We’ve got some serious plans for this old farm and, for first time ever, I have a real partner!
This is gonna be so much fun!
You can also find out more about the amazing Grandma behind this blog who moved in to this old farmhouse with my Grandpa nearly 70 years ago!
Gorgeous! The blue is perfect and I love the stone from the chimney! The back dressers with the crystal knob pick from the chandelier! I give you an A+!
Thank you so much!
As usual, I love what you have done. Also, I love that someone, besides my daughter, who is female can do all this building, electrical, etc. BTW,when I bought my/our house it was a mess—not a door on any room, not even the BATHROOMS! it is now a pretty nice place.
Yeah it was about two months before we had a door on our bathroom after we moved in lol My dad went to the bathroom one day and commented, “My that’s open concept!” Since we do now have a door on the main bathroom at least! Thank you for commenting 🙂
May I ask what the color and brand you paninted the bedroom. I have been searching for something like this for my master bedroom
It is Valspar’s Sooty Lashes in a flat paint 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
I’m so excited for you, what fun! Your closet door is so creative. I might need to copy it!
Thanks so much! Yup we’ve been pretty happy with the closet doors so far!
I really like this colour. You give amazing combination about colour. Thanks, I’ll try.
Thank you!
WOW! Not only is this reveal stunning, but it’s also heartwarming! I love that you are revamping your Grandma’s house! My family and I moved to my childhood home nearly 2 years ago, and we have been going through a similar experience. Our home is 115 years old, and we are the 3rd generation to live here, so I guess it’s my Grandma’s house, too. I absolutely love what you did with this space, and that you incorporated some of your grandmother’s furniture in the design. I’ll be sticking around and playing catch-up with your blog, and I hope you’ll visit me, too. We have so much in common! Great job!!
Martie it is so nice to meet and hear from you! It is always so cool to hear from people who are having similar experiences with old houses 🙂 Thank you so much for coming by!
What a beautiful bedroom! I love the ceilings and the chandelier! GORGEOUS 🙂
Blessings,
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Thank you SO much! Couldn’t believe it when my husband picked it out!
Wow, Tarah–such an amazing transformation! I can see why it’s a place of refuge for you–so fresh and beautiful. Thanks so much for linking up with us at Vintage Charm week after week 🙂
Thank you Diana! 🙂
Beautiful room! You did a great job. Visiting from #welcomehomewednesdays
Thank you Cathy!!
Wow! A lot of work, but what a beautiful change!! Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party-
Thank you!!
Tarah this is such a stunning transformation. You have such persistence and patience and it really shows. Love the wall colors and the sense of drama throughout the whole room.
Thank you so much!!
What an amazing transformation! Love the dark wall color. Really seems to bring out all of the unique details of the space. Great job
Thank you so much Melissa!!
So pretty what a transformation! I love the fun chandelier above the bed – how romantic! 🙂
Thank you Katie 🙂 It is definitely our little getaway!
Gorgeous! The navy is dark and sultry in a wonderful way! You guys should be so proud.
Thank you Stacey!!
BEautiful transformation! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Thank you Sherry!
Wow, what a makeover. I love the ceiling! Thanks so much for sharing it with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thank you Jann!!
Wow, what a gorgeous transformation! I can’t believe all that muck was in there. But you’ve really turned it into a beautiful space. I can see why it’s your escape.Thank you so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Thank you so much Leslie! It was a big job but SO worth it!
Absolutely beautiful
You did a great job.
I found you on a linky party.
Thanks Meena! Glad you came by!
All that elbow grease was worth it in the results. Your makeover is beautiful. Now you have modern space with the flavour an older home provides. So pretty.
Thank you so much Leanna!
This looks SO pretty! 🙂
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Thank you!!
Tarah you guys did such a beautiful job with this room. I especially love the rock chimney. I think it’s my favorite part of this make over xo
Thank you Carla!
This is a lot like my blue in my master. I love the history behind your home. How amazing to have your grandmother’s furniture! This is an impressive overhaul. The extra window does really let in a lot of light, you guys did a great job!
Thank you so much Renee!
Oh, that is an amazing transformation. I love how it turned out. Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight Party Pinned & shared.
Thank you so much Theresa!
Magnificent transformation! I love everything that you did to make your Master Bedroom so beautiful 🙂 Thank you for sharing at Together on Tuesdays!
Thank you so much Lisa!!
Beautiful Master Bedroom! So elegant 🙂
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Thank you Sarah 🙂
You did a fantastic job!
Thank you Wendy!
wow what a gorgeous renovation! that is amazing! very inspirational!
Thank you so much!!
This is such an incredible transformation. I love the new floor plan. Great job and thanks for sharing at the Wednesday Showcase party. I love seeing what you are up to!
Thank you so much Kati!!
What an amazing job you have done. Adding the ensuite is fabulous and it all has come together to make a lovely bedroom.
Kathleen
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Thank you so much Kathleen, it really became my dream come true!
You’ve really been busy! What a fantastic makeover. The new floor plan is impressive, and I love the navy blue and white color palette. The room looks beautiful.
Thank you Carol!!
I love what you’ve done with this room. The contrast of the dark blue and white is beautiful!
Thank you so much Donna!
Wow! What a transformation. Looks like a nice, relaxing space now. 🙂
Thank you so much Lexie!
Gorgeous transformation! Thank you for sharing this on The Homestead Blog Hop, we enjoyed it!
Thank you so much Ann, have a great week!
Wow! What a transformation. We did a similar thing with our first house. I loved that bedroom when we got it done. Enjoy!
Found your inspiring story at the #HomeMattersParty. See you again next week!
Thank you Sinea!