Friday, October 26, 2012

Our Master Suite


While we are not completely done with our master bedroom, this weekend is Master Suite Link Up at Remodelaholic!

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This morning I decided that the half day I took off from work to clean and prep for a party tomorrow, would include making that small purple ombre pillow on the bed.  I have been procrastinating on this pillow since I had the brilliant idea two months ago.


You know those moments when you realize you are totally in over your head?  Yesterday the boss and I realized we {meaning me} need to wrap up the drawings on one of our projects.  As I began detailing millwork for the buffet and bar I asked "who is our kitchen consultant?"  Hahahaha...apparently I am!  Let's forget than I am "just" an interior designer; how about that I have never worked in a restaurant.  {We can just add it to the list of other things I have done that I am completely unqualified to do alongside egress calculations, corbeling details, parapet details, roof plans...} So while I felt the urge to do more things I'm unqualified for I decided to do this pillow.  Three hours later I had a not-so-fabulous pillow.  See, I'm a beginner and very mediocre sewer.  My mother spent time attempting to teach me how to sew fancier things, but I loose patience quickly.  Other than a straight line...check that, almost straight line...there is not much I can sew.



{My Side of the Bed}
{His Side of the Bed}

However, that did not stop me from sewing the nearly...not really...straight seams for the drapery panels, Euro pillows, lumbar pillows, bed throw, and pathetic excuse for a pintuck ombre pillow.  Which by the way I had planned on two for the full ombre effect.  Hey - I tried.  Those Euro's even have zippers.  Oh yes, I'm advancing.  Gold star?  Well, maybe silver.


Under $500 Budget Breakdown {because clearly I'm all about "value engineered" design}:
  • Paint: Valspar to match Sherwin Williams Mysterious Shade $25 {quite frankly, wish it was a little more "mysterious" - more purple than I planned}
  • Bedding & Bed Frame: West Elm was purchased in 2010 shortly after our wedding
  • Headboard: West Elm, Christmas 2010 Present from my Mom {now that we raised our bed by adding the Sleep # Foundation, it's a little short - but I have an idea for that!}
  • Fabric: Premier Prints Ikat, Royal Suzani, and Lulu Stripe {reverse of Euros} bought when on sale from Fabric.com - about $72 total
  • Nightstand Lamps: Target $20 each; Shades, Ikea $9 each
  • Nightstands: $89 each {see here for details}
  • Bed Throw: Boucle Suiting fabric from Joanne's on sale $12 plus $5 for the lining
  • Purple "leather" Frames on Nightstands: Target sale $6 each
  • Dresser {temporary - to be moved to another room when we get what we want}, Ikea when they had their Hemnes Sale, $119
  • Art & Other Accessories: either by me or free
  • We will be adding 1x6 MDF as crown and drapery valance, about $25



{The Other Side of the Euro Shams}






5 comments:

  1. Pretty! And I love grey. I'm also thinking about a RAST hack for my walk-in (just built it this summer, German houses usually don't have one), so I really appreciate the inspiration!

    Btw, I'm your newest follower.

    Anja @ cocalores.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Anja! Glad to provide you inspiration - especially from half way across the world. Your basement bar has given me a few ideas of my own :) Rope lighting is so fabulous.

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  2. Oh wow, Renee! It's gorgeous! I'd never get out of bed! lol! I'm going to include a link back in tomorrow's highlights. Thank you so much for sharing your peaceful, beautiful master bedroom. :)

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  3. Loving the soothing grey and that pop of purple and yellow....fabulous as always!

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    1. Thanks LP! Look forward to you unveiling whatever your "next thing" is...hope it's not too far away.

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