With the help of host Joan Steffend, carpenter Jeff Meyer, and less than $500, designer Todd Kukral turns a childish bedroom into a grownup, Asian-inspired master suite. The makeover starts by painting the walls a mustard-brown color. The walls are then given an elephant-skin texture. After the first coat of paint is applied, tissue paper is placed on top of the wet paint. The wet paint acts like glue to hold the tissue paper in place. Then a second coat of paint is applied over the tissue paper to get the wrinkly effect. A textural, masculine headboard is crafted from scrap wood. Small blocks of cedar wood are cut to different thicknesses. They are then randomly adhered onto a large piece of plywood to create a woven effect. To complete the sculptural piece, dark stain is applied. The bed is dressed with a green duvet cover which is embellished with a hand-drawn bamboo tree design. Store-bought pillows tied up with ribbon and bamboo add the perfect finishing touch to the bed. New paper lanterns are hung over the homeowner’s bedside tables.
Paint $45, headboard $67, bedding $31 and paper lanterns $16
paint: The Home Depot - Brown Mustard 360D-7
duvet, sheet set, brown pillows: Target - 60140063, 60140055 and 67120179
paper lantern: Ikea - 12690
fabric puff paint: Michael’s - Hot Chocolate 17754113184
ribbon and bamboo: Michael’s
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