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December 9, 2016

Cozy Master Bedroom Reading Nook

We’ve lived in our home for over two years now and sadly our master bedroom is still a little underwhelming. For one reason or another, I’ve spent my time finishing every room in the house BUT ours. I’m at the point where I’m ready to turn it into a retreat for us and I’m starting with a Cozy Master Bedroom Reading Nook! I worked with Better Homes and Gardens at Walmart on this post and I’m really happy with how it turned out.

Master Bedroom Reading Nook

Master Bedroom Reading Nook

I feel like every time I start to work on our room (again), I tweak it and go in a slightly different direction. But now I feel like I’m ready to really tackle some big ideas in here and really get the ball rolling! This little corner adds such a warmth to our room. It went from sterile and boring corner, to a great space to cuddle up in.Master Bedroom Reading Nook

I get a little smile on my face every time I walk into this room. I love seeing all the pieces slowly start to fall into place and see this room transition into a retreat for us. I spotted this Mid-Mod Chair at Walmart of all places and I loved the clean mid-mod lines and the mix of gray and the wood. I thought it would be a great starting point in this corner.

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I found these Black Wire Mirrors that are only $20 each (what?!?!). I loved the unique industrial look that they have. They felt very Fixer Upper to me (or maybe I’m just hoping ha!).

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Here is a peek at the room before. Just a blank space that needed to be filled.

Master Bedroom Reading Nook

And now it’s nice and cozy!

One thing I’ve been trying to do is incorporate more family photos into our home. I feel like recently I’ve been feeling like time is just going by way too fast. Every time I look at my kids I feel like they look so much older. It really is going by so fast. So I decided to have a few of my favorite pictures printed and put up in our room. I framed them in these sleek Float Picture Frames . Love falling asleep looking at these faces.

Master Bedroom Reading Nook

I have some really big plans for this room and after the new year I am diving into making this a true dream bedroom for us.

Master Bedroom Reading Nook

 

 

 

 

 

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Black Wire Mirrors : Mid-Mod Chair : Wood Tray : Red and Cream Throw : Float Picture Frames

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Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Shannon Fox says

    December 9, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    It’s amazing how we all find something that fits our unique style, and that chair is so you!!
    You’ve created a beautiful new space in your room Taryn. It looks wonderful!!

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