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May 14, 2014

Modern Farmhouse Bedroom Update

I honestly can’t believe it’s been over a year and a half since I revealed part of our Master Bedroom Makeover On A Budget. I only shared part of the room in the post with the intention of finishing the rest soon. Well, it finally came time to finish the space when I realized that it just wasn’t working for me. It’s not that I didn’t like it, it just wasn’t ME. There is a huge difference. I even mentioned in the post that it was a little more ‘glam’ than the rest of the house and I knew that I needed to make it a little more of a Modern Farmhouse Bedroom.

Modern Farmhouse Bedroom

Modern Farmhouse Bedroom!

So fast forward to the last few weeks and I now have my Modern Farmhouse Bedroom! The biggest thing this room was missing was WOOD. I use wood in all of my projects and spaces and this room didn’t have any. So that was my first step. I added the DIY Barnwood Headboard and updated the nightstands.

DIY Stenciled Wall

Master bedroom makeover

I didn’t want to do a complete overhaul, just tweak what I had already done. So I kept the stenciled walls and duvet cover and added new shams and pillows. It’s amazing what a few small changes can do.

Modern Farmhouse Bedroom!

I know not everyone is not the white animal head trend, but I still love it! Anyone else still into it?

Black and White Throw Pillows

Modern Farmhouse Makeover - easy projects that will transform a space!

For the pillows I picked up new pintuck euro shams from West Elm. I have been eying them forever and finally pulled the trigger! And then I whipped up the black and white throw pillows. I love the fun and bold statement that they make. And if you look closely, you can see that the long pillow is made with fabric that looks like book pages. I’d never seen anything like it before and when I spotted the fabric I knew I needed to make something with it!

Modern Farmhouse Bedroom - DIY throw pillow. Mixing patterns!

And I keep debating on whether or not I need something else on the walls above the nightstands. But then I keep thinking that with the stenciled walls and the massive barn door, I should just keep it simple and clean. Hmmm, the great decorating debate.

Modern Farmhouse Bedroom Updates

Here is a glimpse at the different stages our bedroom has gone through over the past few years.

Master Bedroom Progression

The top was how I decorated the room right after we got married in 2008. Middle is the initial makeover I did back in 2012 and the bottom is today. I love seeing the progress!

Black and White Gallery Wall

Black and White Gallery Wall by @tarynatddd

The new changes go so well with the Black and White Gallery Wall I added earlier in the year to our bedroom (that I still love).

Master bedroom makeover

Now that this room is starting to feel a bit more like my style and the rest of our house I’m loving it and I can’t wait to finish it (really, I am going to do it this time!). 

Shop This Room:

– Paint Color: Cosmopolitan by Benjamin Moore

– Stencil: Fuji All-Over Stencils by Cutting Edge Stencils

– Pintuck Euro Shams by West Elm

– Deer Head by Z Gallery

– Number Tray – Tutorial HERE

– Barn Door – Tutorial HERE

– Wood Nightstand Tops – Tutorial HERE

– Faux Antique Lamps – Tutorial HERE

– Anything else? Just ask!

About Taryn Whiteaker

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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Comments

  1. Jenn says

    May 14, 2014 at 7:21 am

    It looks amazing Taryn!! Love the barnwood headboard and, yes, this room looks so much more like you! Great job!

    Reply
  2. Chelsea says

    May 14, 2014 at 8:04 am

    ohhh Taryn! It’s gorgeous and you are right, this is much more YOU. I especially love the lamps – they look awesome and the wood on your nightstands looks great too – I can’t wait to see that tutorial! Beautiful job friend!!

    Reply
  3. Rebecca Lopez says

    May 14, 2014 at 8:21 am

    Girl I love it! This is definitely more you! I love your style, now come do my master bedroom! ????. I can’t wait to see more of your stuff!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Lopez says

      May 14, 2014 at 8:22 am

      Those were. It supposed to be question marks, it was an emoticon smiley face! Ha ha, :)

      Reply
  4. Tonya @ Love of Family & Home says

    May 14, 2014 at 8:26 am

    Absolutely beautiful Taryn!! I love all of the changes!

    Reply
  5. Funky Junk Interiors says

    May 14, 2014 at 9:00 am

    Oh my goodness… stunning! Love your colour tones and reclaimed wood touches so much!

    Reply
  6. anna says

    May 14, 2014 at 10:10 am

    I really really love this! I’m such a fan of black and white. (I’ve got my whole kitchen in black and white. I pinned you to my board and also to a couple of group boards. xo!

    Reply
  7. Emily says

    May 14, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    This is beautiful. I love seeing the progression of the room. The small details are so great!

    Reply
  8. Ashley @ Cherished Bliss says

    May 14, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    I love it Taryn! Definitely looks like “YOU” : )

    Reply
  9. Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says

    May 14, 2014 at 7:18 pm

    Love love love it!! It is just perfect, sophisticated with a touch of rustic. Beautiful job, Taryn! XO

    Reply
  10. JaneEllen says

    May 14, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    Now that’s more like it. Great awesome changes, just enough. Love all of it but those pillows are wowsa. Happy days

    Reply
  11. Sue J says

    May 15, 2014 at 12:56 am

    Looking lovely, Taryn! It’s comforting for us newbies to know that a) it’s ok not to get everything done at once and b) it’s ok to change your mind. Just about suits me down to the ground! I’m curious… Did you re-spray your lamps black?

    Reply
  12. Cindy@DIYbeautify says

    May 15, 2014 at 6:32 am

    What an amazing makeover!! I love the barnwood accent above the bed! And the black/white pillows add just a great pop of drama! The lamps (I think you spray painted them??) are perfect now! Awesome!!!!!

    Reply
  13. Donna says

    May 15, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    Love the room and transformation! Can you show a tutorial on how you finished the tops of the night tables using the black furniture? Thanks!

    Reply
  14. Kimm at Reinvented says

    May 16, 2014 at 4:09 am

    I LOVE it! I am incorporating more rustic details into our home and really like the contrast. The barnwood is amazing!

    Reply
  15. Lindsey says

    May 16, 2014 at 7:20 am

    Love this reveal! I’m totally into the modern rustic look, such a cozy spin on the modern styles I love!

    Reply
  16. Rebecca Cooper says

    May 16, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    SO pretty! :)

    Reply
  17. Jen says

    May 16, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    Very beautiful!
    I love the headboard with the animal head…just perfect!

    Reply
  18. Anne says

    May 17, 2014 at 4:04 pm

    Ooooooohhhhh…I love it! And thanks for sharing the progress over the years. We are in the midst of paying some more attention to our master bedroom and I am always looking for great, inexpensive ideas to make it look great.

    Reply
  19. Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says

    May 18, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    I love how you blended modern with rustic, you pulled it off beautifully! It’s fun to see how much it’s transitioned over the years and it looks like such an amazing space! Pinned :)

    Reply
  20. Deb says

    May 21, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    This makeover is unbelievable! I am in awe and in love with everything you have done. I especially love these lamps.

    Reply
  21. Stephanie @ The Styled Soul says

    May 26, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    This room is awesome! Love seeing how it has evolved over time.

    Reply
  22. Desiree @ The36thAvenue says

    June 6, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    I love this so much! I am featuring you tomorrow… Thank you for linking up with The Party Bunch!!!
    xo
    Desiree

    Reply
  23. Kristine says

    February 6, 2017 at 10:54 am

    What did you use again to mount on it on the wall?

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      February 10, 2017 at 8:37 pm

      Hi Kristine! If you are referring to hanging the barn door, here is a tutorial on how I built it: http://designdininganddiapers.com/diy-barn-door-headboard/

      Reply

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