It’s been almost a year since I updated the basement master bathroom (see Bathroom Rejuvenation     to refresh your memory). I typically put home projects on hold during the summer and get busy during the winter months on house projects.   One of my projects this past winter was to redo the basement master bedroom attached to that master bathroom. 

I started by repainting the cool blue walls. Instead of starting from scratch on what color to use, I  considered the colors that I already had in the house.  I decided on a warmer “Hot Springs” which was also a color used in the upstairs Master bathroom.

 The color goes well with the basement bathroom and blends well when looking into the room from the basement living area next to it.  This paint color also pulled out the colors in a some of the pictures that were in the room.

Once that was decided, I focused onto the bed. I found coral colored sheets that matched perfectly with the lake picture, my initial inspiration for this room.  Though just a picture, it really reminds me of Smith Mountain Lake.

 With that I went shopping for other inspirational elements. I found two pillows that I fell in love with for their texture and design at Homegoods.

For bedding, I wanted something washable, non-bulky, and neutral in color.   I got a steal of a deal on this quilted coverlet (under $15!).  Threw on a matching linen bed skirt and shams.

To add some luxury and height to the bedscape I opted for a couple of Euro pillows. Euro’s are a big square pillow usually 26×26 or 28×28 that you anchor in the back of your bed next to your headboard or in front of your sleeping pillows.  I found this fabulous textured velvet creamy fabric on a remnant table at The Fabric Place Basement in Alexandria.  At the time I didn’t know what I was going to use it for, but I knew I had to have it.

They were perfect for my new pillows with the right body, texture and color to lighten the bed. You can find inserts for Euros at most stores that sell home goods probably cheaper than buying the actual inserts.  These happened to be down filled Tommy Hilfiger’s and cost the same if I were to buy only the inserts.  So it was like getting two sets of pillows for one price!

I made a bleached drop-cloth slipcover for this Ethan Allen chaise chair and ottoman (to see the before picture on this see New Love for an Old Chair).  It had to be washable. I wanted it to be fresh looking and comfortable.  I love my “LOVE” pillow and it pulls in the dark blue accents from my bed pillows.  

The windows were already were covered with white faux wood blinds but they needed to be softened a bit.  Initially I thought about cornices but decided the room needed something with softer lines. 

I again wanted something neutral just in case I wanted to change things up later on, cuz that’s what I do. This was the perfect place to try the roman shades from cheap mini blinds Pinterest project.  I have to say they worked out pretty good and were a quick fix.  The tone on tone khaki stripe fabric was found at The Fabric Place Basement for five dollars a yard! I love a good deal, especially on fabric.  

The lamps were replaced with something a bit more sleek and modern. I just love the pull chains to make it easier to turn on and off from the bed rather than fiddling around to find a little knob.

I’ve had these unimpressive, flea market find nightstands for about ten years. They were just begging for a makeover.  So I painted them with Lowes cabinet paint.

I taped off the parquet border on the original drawers, and updated the pulls.  I added a couple of books, plants, pictures and other knick knacks.  Perfect. What a difference a little paint makes.

With the neutral bed and neutral colored Berber carpet, the room still needed a colored rug to anchor the bed and set it off.  I found these southwestern inspired runners at Target.  Instead of anchoring one larger rug at the foot of the bed, I opted for a runner on each side of the bed. 

It  had all of the colors in the room and just what was needed to pull it all together.

Of course I have a crib stashed in the walk-in closet ready to roll out for my new grand babies on the way.  Yep. I said babies…plural.  My daughter is having a girl in July and my son and his wife will welcome their first in October!  OVER THE MOON!