How To Bring Spring into the Bedroom
It’s Spring! … and I want it to feel that way throughout my home. That means it’s time for a bedroom makeover. Today I’m sharing how I added a lighter Spring feel to our cottage bedroom. I sure hope you see and idea or two that might work for you.
I know many of you are experiencing lovely warm days, playing outside and even venturing into your gardens. Unfortunately, we still get lots of rain and not so wonderful weather this time of year in the Pacific Northwest. I know some places are still getting SNOW! So I know there are some of you who are in the same boat as me. So what’s a girl to do?
Well, I decided, that while I wait (impatiently) to get back outside, feel the sunshine on my face, get dirty and feel a spray paint can in my hands… I am going to fake Spring right here in my nice, dry home. I‘ve already introduced some “Spring” to our home by decorating our mantel, making a Spring banner and setting a pretty Spring table.
My makeover started with the desire to move Winter out of my house!
Buh-Bye Winter. Go away!
I had a table that needed some painting… this one right here and I used it as my “get this party started” inspiration piece. From there, I was on a roll!
A few of you expressed concern over the glass French door to our bedroom the other day. Rest assured, it is covered.
By adding fresh, energetic colors, in shades of red, blue and green, I was mimicking many of my favorite Spring and Summer flowers.
(Geraniums from last Summer ~ Can’t wait to see them again!)
Now, you don’t have to buy all new things. In fact, I bought nothing new at all!
I pulled out quilts & pillow shams I had stored away, shopped my house, borrowed a table from my living room and browsed my neat & organized home decor storage room.
I tried to add a fresh, botanical feel to the room by bringing a little of the outdoors, in.
I did this by using:
1. A red Geranium painting
2. A Springy green wreath
3. Fresh daffodils ($2, so I lied a little)
4. The pale, blue Hydrangea in the zinc planter
5. A multi-colored floral quilt
6. The white Birdcage/Cloche
7. A family rock collection
8. A French, red Poppy clock
(say that ten times fast)
The table is staying white… for now. I need all the brightness I can get and white bounces the light around like nothing else.
I really love color, but I tend to use it on smaller pieces and accessories, leaving my walls and large furniture pieces neutral. It keeps things more versatile that way. You can basically change the look of a room on whim if you have neutrals to work with.
Nothing beats fresh flowers… Local market, $2-
Have a pretty necklace… why not leave it out and display it?
Have a fab sister who sends you a birdcage style wire cloche?
Lucky me! I do.
Thanks Nicole, love you =)
(even when you don’t send me goodies!)
Short on matching pillows? No problem!
1. Grab a pillow case
2. Stuff any old throw pillow in it
3. Make a simple, straight fold over
4. Cinch it up with ribbon, jute twine, etc..
5. You can even decorate it by pinning on a rhinestone brooch or clip earrings.
(I could not find my cool, vintage set!)
I nabbed that super chunky candle stick a few months back from Goodwill for $2.99 – Score!
The rocks are just one collection of many from various treasure hunts over the years.
The gilded wood frame is from my MIL. She is always finding me cool stuff!
Hope it is Sunny & Gorgeous wherever you are. If not, then maybe you found an idea that you can use to make it “feel” like Spring in your bedroom!
Now, it’s Spring in the Sun Room too! Come see…
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Shannon, you springy room is gorgeous! I love the pops of color and what a great idea for displaying that beautiful necklace! I see a lot of ideas that I’ll use!
Have a great weekend!
Happy Easter,
Debbie
I love how you just brought things from other parts of your house. So smart. Plus it is officially spring, so do what you must to let it be felt in your own home.
I’m in love with your necklace. It is so pretty and would fit me, I’m sure:)
Jessica
stayathomeista.com
Just found you from Cozy Little House and I love your blog… wonderful style and your bedroom looks great!
Okay, I need to get my head out of the gutter here. When I first read your headline I immediately went all Cosmo magazine cover headline. You know, bedroom. Springier in the bedroom.
Guess I just have a dirty mind. But your Spring bedroom looks lovely. Perhaps it will inspire the weather to follow suit …
🙂
Linda
Love how you springified your bedroom! Looks so bright and cheery, even if the weather is not so right now.
Mary Alice
Your spring bedroom looks wonderful! If it was raining outside your home, you would never know it with all the bright and cheerful items displayed around the room!
Gorgeous! I LOVE your bedroom! The table looks great painted.Definitely pinworthy my dear! 🙂
That bedding is sooo dreamy!I love your style!
Tons of wonderful springy details, Shannon! Love your tip about the pillowcase — need to try that one!
Happy EAster!
xo Heidi
i love the table white- it’s very clean and fresh and light! love the colors in your bedroom!
Very pretty, Shannon, and it does look so cottagey! Love the table white. I’d go neutral, too, because you never know where that table may wind up. I have one in our master that will be getting painted soon. I’m thinking I might try the French Linen ASCP on it; just to shake things up from Old White. : )
When I read you wanted to show how you added Spring to your bedroom – I got a little nervous and wondered if this was an x-rated post! Especially with that glass bedroom door!
But, thankfully, I didn’t have to avert my eyes! What a fab no money makeover. I love that geranium painting and all the little touches of flowers.
Love your jewelry display too in the silver bowl!
Kelly
Shannon your bedroom is gorgeous!! I persOnally lOve your door. I would like to do that to the two bedrooms downstairs. Beautiful makeover and when I get back home I am sharing! Sitting in car pool line right now waiting for school to let out.
You have created a charming bedroom.
Happy Easter!
Cara Shannon trovo la tua camera da letto deliziosa!!
Hai fatto un ottimo lavoro è tutto così molto bello!!
Complimenti!!
Un bacio dall’Italia;D
Sabry!!