My Vintage Master Bedroom Makeover: Before and After

Everyone has a space, nook or cranny in their home that they feel is left unfinished…or just needs major help. For me, this space was my master bedroom. After we celebrated our one year anniversary, I felt it was the perfect time to take control of the matter and transform our bedroom into a space that we could enjoy. I immediately consulted my friend and interior design blogger, Emily Hewett of A Well Dressed Home, for the makeover. We brainstormed ideas of how to redo the room in a dramatic way without spending a ton of money. We were able to accessorize most of the room by just pulling things I had crammed in my closets and garage (ever seen that show “Hoarders?”) then after a trip to Laurie Anna’s in Canton, a stop or two at Home Goods, and several DIY projects, my Anthropologie inspired vision came to life!

Check out the before’s. Could be worse I know, but it was just dull and boring. I wanted something major.

So here it is! The transformation:

My DIY projects for the room began with painting the walls a light grey-blue color and replacing the baseboards followed by building the oversized shadow box frame for our wishing tree tags and reupholstering the wingback chair. Obviously the most extravagant project was covering the back wall in vintage book pages, which Emily and I took on.  I promise to follow up with step by step instructions for each DIY project soon!

Thank you Emily for your help and design expertise and to oh so talented Misti at Pink Fly Photography for taking the amazing photos!

To see more pics of the room, click below and also visit A Well Dressed Home blog!

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40 Responses to “My Vintage Master Bedroom Makeover: Before and After”

  1. Lauren, on January 24th, 2011 at 5:53 PM Said:

    Are you kiddling me JV?!? This looks amazing!

  2. jpc, on January 24th, 2011 at 5:55 PM Said:

    I can only say “WOW”!!!

  3. Kelly Gissler, on January 24th, 2011 at 6:37 PM Said:

    I LOVE IT…..it is absolutely perfect! Love you girls…ya’ll are so talented and I am so proud to call you my friends!

  4. Kristin Peaks, on January 24th, 2011 at 8:28 PM Said:

    Wow wow wow!!! You are amazing. This looks phenomenal!

  5. Sarah Steltz, on January 24th, 2011 at 9:12 PM Said:

    Another amazing post from my oh-so-talented stationary designer. You’re like a vintage Martha Stewart! :)

  6. Joanie, on January 25th, 2011 at 2:13 PM Said:

    Love what the pictures.. it is so relaxing to look at

  7. Acacia Garcia, on January 25th, 2011 at 3:45 PM Said:

    JENNIFER!! This an amazing room! Oh my!!! You and your friend are majorly talented!…..I will be stealing some of your ideaa for my bedroom we are about to redo!….Hope you don’t mind. ;)

  8. Jenny Martell, on January 26th, 2011 at 3:11 AM Said:

    That is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!! You are SO talented!!!!!!

  9. Jennifer Claire, on January 26th, 2011 at 3:14 AM Said:

    Thank you Kristin!!

  10. Jennifer Claire, on January 26th, 2011 at 3:14 AM Said:

    Hahahaha! Now that is a compliment. Seriously. :) :)

  11. Jennifer Claire, on January 26th, 2011 at 3:15 AM Said:

    Yay! Thank you so much Kelly! Can’t wait for you to see it in person. The book pages are A.MAZ.ING. MIss you!!

  12. amy@maisondecor, on January 27th, 2011 at 5:48 PM Said:

    I am amazed at the creativity and beauty. I found you from Laurie Annas blog….lovely!

  13. Tracie, on January 27th, 2011 at 6:11 PM Said:

    darling room……so much to see…i love it! xoox

  14. Denise, on January 27th, 2011 at 8:44 PM Said:

    I just love your wall of book pages!! I’ve been wanting to do this on my ceiling, but I really like how all the pages float on top of each other. I hope you guys will share how you did it! Found you through My Romantic Home feature! :)

  15. Mary, on January 27th, 2011 at 9:03 PM Said:

    Wow this is just stunning! I love the huge birdcage with the books stored inside. The papered wall makes such an impact on the overall feel of this room. Those gorgeous pillows and bedding….. lots for the eyes to feast on!

    bee blessed
    mary

  16. chickie, on January 27th, 2011 at 11:28 PM Said:

    AWESOME…..I love your make-over.So well pt together. Great color selection and accents as well. Absolutely gorgeous..Chickie

  17. chickie, on January 27th, 2011 at 11:29 PM Said:

    AWESOME…..I love your make-over.So well put together. Great color selection and accents as well. Absolutely gorgeous..Chickie

  18. Nadine, on January 28th, 2011 at 12:28 AM Said:

    OMG!!!!! PHENOMENAL! Such a work of art!

  19. cathy guess, on January 28th, 2011 at 1:54 AM Said:

    found your blog through Lauri Anna a mutual friend and shop owner in Canton! Love,love your bedroom makeover……My favorite is the vintage book page wall! Looks awesome………………………………………………..
    Cathy aka GGJ

  20. Dore, on January 28th, 2011 at 6:30 AM Said:

    I just love this room.
    over a year ago I did my shop wall the same way with tattered book pages and i get the best comments.
    I am enamored with your style, truly inspiring.

    Come for a visit, enjoying getting to know you and your site.
    Cheers
    Dore

  21. Elaine L., on January 28th, 2011 at 8:56 AM Said:

    I love everything about this room. I especially love that you kept the contemporary platform bed. Fabulous look!

  22. Lori, on January 29th, 2011 at 3:48 AM Said:

    Ohhhh my goodness !!
    It is absolutely gorgeous !!!
    I just found you from LaurieAnna and
    am happy I did :)

    xoxo
    Lori

  23. Kathleen Ellis, on January 30th, 2011 at 10:45 PM Said:

    ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL makeover! What a peaceful, serene and romantic space you’ve created! Just lovely, thank you for sharing!
    Have a most beautiful week~
    ;-D Kathleen

  24. FC88, on January 31st, 2011 at 8:39 PM Said:

    This is just so stunning! I saw this from Romantic Home and have to come over to express to you how beautiful your room is. This is so inspiring for me to redcorate my room. Just love your color scheme and the whole room is so gorgeous. I am bookmarking your blog!

  25. Jennifer Claire, on January 31st, 2011 at 10:07 PM Said:

    HI Dore- Thank you so much for your sweet, sweet comment! I just visited your blog and it is simply divine!!! I will definitely be checking it often…love your style and your ideas. Keep in touch!

    Jennifer Claire

  26. Jennifer Claire, on January 31st, 2011 at 10:09 PM Said:

    Thank you so very much! And ohhhhh, adore your blog!!!

  27. Jennifer Claire, on January 31st, 2011 at 10:10 PM Said:

    Thank you so much Mary! I think the birdcage stuffed with vintage books is my absolute favorite part of the room. So happy you like it too!

    Jennifer Claire

  28. Jennifer Claire, on January 31st, 2011 at 10:12 PM Said:

    Oh, the book pages would love amazing on a ceiling! I will be posting the DIY this week so be sure to check it out! Thank you for commenting and love your blog!

    Jennifer Claire

  29. Nita@ModVintageLife, on February 3rd, 2011 at 11:48 PM Said:

    I adore this!!!! That wall of book pages is amazing. How beautiful and different. I need to redo my own bedroom and this has inspired me so. I love the mirrors over the bedside tables. I love the collection of pillows. I love the color pallet used. So wonderful.

  30. vivien @ the eclectic life, on February 9th, 2011 at 3:13 AM Said:

    great makeover! i love that Anthro-like book page installation and i love the way your cardigans are arranged in the armoire.

  31. Meghan, on February 12th, 2011 at 4:08 PM Said:

    Incredible! I love how you find creative ways to repurpose things from the past. It’s so very romantic!

  32. Shelly, on February 14th, 2011 at 4:01 PM Said:

    I love the book page wall!!! I can’t wait for the tutorial! Amazing job, thanks for sharing!

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  35. Judith, on November 2nd, 2011 at 8:41 AM Said:

    Just amazing..

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  38. Brooke, on October 2nd, 2012 at 11:33 PM Said:

    Your room makeover is absolutely stunning! Where did you ever find the aqua quilt and floral throw that’s on the bed? I LOVE it all! :)

  39. Jennifer Claire, on October 3rd, 2012 at 4:08 AM Said:

    Thank you so much Brooke! I found the quilt at Target and the rose throw at Home Goods! Both for a great price too! Let me know if you have any other questions!

    Jennifer Claire

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    Thanks for the info! I’ll have to check it out :)

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