Serene Master Bedroom Makeover

• paint: Behr - Mellow Gold, 2A15-5

$135 - Antique Rug
An antique rug found at a garage sale for $15 is refurbished for $120 and brought in to add color to the floor.

$35 - Headboard
Medium-density fiberboard is used as the basis for a wall-mounted headboard. The wood is cut to size then covered with batting and a piece of fabric made out of vintage Japanese obis. Pine boards are used to secure the entire piece to the wall. More headboard ideas>>

$16 - Bedside Tables
Thrift-store sewing tables are painted brown and enhanced with shelves to serve as bedside tables.

$25 - Dresser
The homeowners' dresser is updated with a coat of black paint and new drawer knobs.

• knobs: The Home Depot - Liberty, P780A00-AB-C

$16 - Desk
A thrift-store desk is given a unique finish by sanding off a layer of the existing paint then enhancing it with a dark wood gel stain.

• gel stain: The Home Depot - Minwax, Chestnut 601

$2 - Chair Covers
Men's ties are stitched together to create a unique chair cover.

$2 - File Box

$100 - Window Treatment
Bamboo shades are brought it for a natural effect in the room. A valance is created out of 1x2 pine boards, hook-and-loop tape and leftover obi fabric. Pumpkin-colored crinkle fabric is used to frame both windows. More window treatment ideas>>

• bamboo blinds: The Home Depot - Ambria, MACAU Bamboo #0230202

$44 - Bedspread
Sculati creates a one-of-a-kind washable bedspread using the same type of crinkle fabric found on the window treatments.

$10 - Chair
Tapestry fabric is used to update an old chair, which is set in the accordian corner.

$6 - Copper Swag Light
A copper swag light is hung over the chair to add light to the corner.

$2 - Laptop Cover
Leftover mdf is used to create a laptop cover for when it's not in use.

Free! - Cornice Board
A found cornice board is refurbished and placed over the bed to hold family photos.

$39 - Headboard and Side Table Lamps
Two vintage clip-on lights are secured to the headboard.

• lampshades: Target - Style, 919

$5 - Mirror
A round mirror is secured to the wall over the black dresser.

$10 - Accessories
Accessories include a bamboo table runner for the black dresser, a wooden box for jewelry and a pillow for the bed.

$499 - Total Cost

Resources

• Guests

  • Barbara Sculati
    Designer, Seamstress, Sculati Design
    E-mail: barbarasculati@yahoo.com