Here is a master bedroom on a budget. One of the things I really enjoy doing is changing up a space. But when the budget says no and the heart says yes, what do you do? Well, for me, it usually involves some paint, particularly chalk paint. My bedroom had been very masculine for a couple of years and I really wanted to lighten it and add some feminine touches, much to my husband’s dislike. But what do they know?! So, the first thing I did was go on Kijiji to see if I could find some old pieces that I could revamp for this space. I was lucky enough to find a 1920’s dining room set that consisted of a table, 6 chairs and 3 buffets all for $400.00. Can you say score!! I already had an old Amish piece that was black and I had some cloud white, linen and vintage white latex paint left over from past projects.
This is where is gets fun. I make my own chalk paint using any latex paint I have on hand. Here is the Recipe I like to use.
1/3 cup latex paint
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup plaster of paris
Mix water and plaster of paris together until smooth and add to paint. This amount will do one dresser with 6 drawers.
I painted both the larger and smaller buffet in vintage white and gave them some distressing with a clear wax. I painted the Amish wardrobe in cloud white but waxed it when it was wet to give it that streaky look. I added the Chandelier which was a found item. It was spray painted and distressed and I added $5.00 crystals to it and a $30.00 medallion to the ceiling. I found some white bedding on sale and picked it up for $99.00 at Homesense. The wall pieces and mirror were items already in the room. Both the mirror and the scroll wooden piece were chalk painted in cloud white.
The wall colour (cabot trail from Benjamin Moore) stayed the same.
Total cost to finish this space was $335.00.
Hope you found this useful. I would be happy to answer any questions.
Karan xxox
Pin This For Later:
Looks great. I love to create something out of nothing and a personal space that brings satisfaction and happiness.
Thank you!
My husband and I recently relocated to our home town and had to downsize. I have a mixture of pieces and decided I wanted to change things up….out with the old and in with something newer looking. Thank you for your ideas, they are very inspiring.
I’m so glad I could help in any way. 💗
Moves are hard but sometimes some good design ideas surface! Thanks sue.
Recently my husband and I moved back to our home town. I’ve never owned any furniture that has matched. It’s always been kind of thrown together and with the move I would like to change things up….out with the old and in with the newer. Your style is very inspiring. Thank you!
beautiful bedroom!! what color are your walls? what paint did you use?
Thank you! It’s Benjamin Moore Cabot trail.
thank you! It’s Cabot trail by Benjamin Moore.❤
Love your story!!! Thanks again for taking the time to lead me to your blog! You are so talented. After selling my fun little wedding business recently, I needed a little creative outlet. You are inspiring and refreshing! Feel better! 💕
Hi Kathy,
Very nice to meet you! I wish you much success with your journey! Thank you so much for your support and at the well wishes. I look forward to seeing you on the pages of IG!
I see you don’t monetize your website, don’t waste
your traffic, you can earn additional bucks every month because you’ve
got hi quality content. If you want to know what is the best
adsense alternative, search in google: adsense alternative Mertiso’s tips
Thanks Wesley for the information.
Have a wonderful day.
Karan
Thank you for sharing superb informations. Your website is very cool. I am impressed by the details that you’ve on this web site. It reveals how nicely you perceive this subject. Bookmarked this web page, will come back for extra articles. You, my friend, ROCK! I found just the info I already searched all over the place and simply couldn’t come across. What a great web-site.
Thank you so much, I am so happy I could help you!
Karan