It’s been a while since my bedroom got some TLC so I decided to give it a little revamp last week. Ever since we bought the house, I never really got around to adding any art to the walls or putting much thought into the room. Not that it wasn’t a pretty space before, it just lacked a few things. The walls were also starting to look dirty and dusty. It was time for a bit of cleaning and redecorating.

Paint It Black

I really had my heart set on a shiplap wall, but then I decided to do that in another part of my home. That would have become a project I just don’t have the time for. After painting my bathroom walls  “boudoir black” and researching black walls on Google and Pinterest, I felt tempted to try out a dark accent wall. Because it’s a small bedroom, I was really afraid of making it look smaller. Thankfully, it did not have this effect. It simply made it stand out and look more elegant. Sometimes a little change is all you need to make a statement.

Painting

For the accent wall, I used “Boudoir Black” by Glidden from The Home Depot. I like that this paint is odorless (but I do not like that I had to apply about 3-4 coats). I used painter’s tape to divide the wall from the other walls but truthfully, it wasn’t the best solution. If you have a steady hand, use an angled brush as I did.I got way better results doing this.

Once the accent wall was done, it was time to touch up the trim. I always keep a small can of trim paint in the house. It’s the same white semi-gloss trim paint (Benjamin Moore) throughout the house. I then realized I needed to give the other walls a fresh coat of paint. They were just looking dirty and in need of freshening up. So, I ran to Lowes the next day as it was on my way. You must be thinking why I use so many different paints! Not planned, promise. And obviously, this post is not sponsored! The answer is convenience. But if I had planned it better, I might have bought all the paint from Benjamin Moore as I have in the past. However, after trying the Sherwin Williams for HGTV paint at Lowes, I’m sold! It’s nice and thick and does not require more than 2 coats. The quality is excellent and I recommend it if you’re on a budget.

home decor

Bedroom Revamp

Enough about the paint, let’s discuss the decor. Everything you see pictured is all repurposed. Sometimes, you can “shop your home” before you head out to the stores. I spent under $300 on this bedroom revamp. But I already had some of the supplies. The black paint was left over from the bathroom was used on the accent wall. I also already had trim paint. The only new paint I purchased was the Marshmallow by Sherwin Williams HGTV (Lowes) which cost $35.


Costs

Marshmallow by Sherwin Williams HGTV (Lowes) $35

Plastic Drop Cloth $4

Blush Knit Throw $75+

KOPPANG Dresser (IKEA) $99

Curtains (IKEA-RIVTA) $25

Bamboo Roman Shades $19+

Metallic Gold Spray Paint  $13


before after

Gold pieces against a dark wall always pop.

I decided to paint my nightstand gold. I used Americana Decor paint in metallic gold (which I already had). It was a risk since I wasn’t sure how it would come out but I’m glad I did it because I love it! I grabbed an old vintage frame I had in the garage and sat it on top. There was a nail already on the wall so I added a simple upside down wreath. I spray-painted the sunburst mirror in the center gold to match. The other gold mirror I already had in my bedroom.

black accent wall

Other Details:

Bedding DKNY

Striped Pillow IKEA

Blush Faux Fur Pillow Marshalls

His & Hers Pillow Home Goods

Wooden Tray, Wooden Candle, Flower Home Goods

Champagne Candle Henri Bendel

Blush Throw IKEA


I absolutely love looking into my bedroom now.

It feels new, and cozy, and has all the vintage glam vibes! I have a few more things I want to add like mounting the television onto the wall and creating a frame to conceal it and adding some decor to the smaller dresser. And maybe a small rug to step onto in the morning. I’ll be sure to share those updates, too.