Today I’m excited to share the results of our luxe for less bedroom makeover!
As mentioned in my design plans + progress post last month, we are way past our renovation timeline/budget on the Hacienda Hideaway, so I opted for a quick and low cost facelift for this room. That meant minimal DIY and deal hunting—while still making the bedroom feel like a luxe retreat.
Before
This is the second ensuite bedroom, fairly spacious at 10’x15′ but with one glaring issue—no natural light!
Even with the 9’4″ ceilings It felt like walking into a basement—dark, depressing and claustrophobic.
It also lacked personality and architectural detail, so I had to get creative to find simple, fast and affordable ways to make it stand out. Here’s how it looks today!
After
The biggest upgrade in this space is, hands down, swapping out the old metal exterior door with glass to let natural light in. I partnered with Simpson Door Company and chose their 7501 Thermal Sash in black walnut. They were able to customize the size to fit our non-standard opening, and the difference is truly night and day.
Never underestimate the power of natural light!
The other big change was squaring off the octagonal tray ceiling and adding DIY wood beams. Lucas built these in a few days for around $300 in materials. Talk about bang for your buck!
We also gave all of the cheap builder-grade interior doors our DIY plank makeover, which really elevated the look.
New baseboard and door trim was installed, along with a fresh coat of Alabaster paint and contrast trim.
I sourced affordable furnishings and decor that look high-end—like this huge 8′ tapestry for less than $200!
This large carved wood room divider makes the perfect headboard and statement-piece for a Moroccan inspired bedroom (I snagged it for $290 at Walmart, this morning it was $333 on Amazon and you can also find it for $380 at Wayfair).
I also found these woven pendants for a steal on Etsy—handmade in Morocco and $60 shipped for both when I caught them on sale!
The $99 reclaimed wood stools (stained black) were another great find on Amazon, but unfortunately unavailable now. Here’s a similar option for custom handmade stools at a very reasonable price.
The vintage-inspired Loloi rug was originally intended for the living room, but I thought the peach and ink tones worked well in this space. It’s available on Amazon and Amber Interiors, but currently on sale for 70% off here.
I partnered with The Company Store to make the bed feel extra luxe with linen sheets, duvet cover and a patterned quilt and shams. Tip: This pure linen bedding set on Amazon is a great budget dupe. I don’t think our guests will ever want to leave! 😉
Not too shabby for a quick facelift, right?? It’s still possible to make a big impact with a small budget (especially in bedrooms!) We came in at under $3k for this makeover, not including a few sponsored items like the exterior door, hardware and bedding. Our biggest purchase was the memory foam mattress, which is always worth the investment.
Here’s a complete source list:
Sources
- Wall + trim paint: Sherwin Williams Alabaster + Natural Tan
- Flooring
- DIY Ceiling beams
- DIY plank doors
- Door hardware
- Exterior door
- Headboard
- Bed platform
- Tapestry
- Rug
- Pendant lights
- Arched mirror
- Side tables
- Bedding
- Ceiling fan
- Potted plant
Next week we’re kicking off yet another new project—this time it’s in our own house! Any guesses? 😉 Follow my Instagram stories to find out!
Natasha says
Hello!
Is the ceiling paint also Alabaster?
Beautiful remodel being close to home!
Thank you!
Jenna Sue says
Hi Natasha, yes it is!
Carrie says
Beautiful! What size pendants did you use?
Jenna Sue says
Thanks! They’re medium.
Kristen says
Where did you buy the pretty electrical from for the pendants?
Jenna Sue says
Hi Kristen, I bought this cord kit on Etsy: https://bit.ly/3xOCegC
Courtney says
Beautiful room! I read this post and immediately bought the tapestry. (Which I just finished hanging). Thank you for sharing your sources.
Jenna Sue says
Yay! The tapestry is such an amazing find. I wish they had more in that size!
Julie says
That new door is awesome! You are an expert at procurement!
Jenna Sue says
Thank you, Julie!
KJ says
I have been following you forever (back to your original Florida home before moving west) and you have come such a long way. I have always loved your designs. Always inspiring.
Jenna Sue says
That means a lot, thank you KJ!
Heather says
Beautiful execution! What a great room now! I wanted to ask about the baseboard and door trim, which turned out really sleek and modern. Can you share what boards you used around the door and the baseboards?
Jenna Sue says
Thanks Heather! Here’s what we used: Base shoe molding: lowes.sjv.io/15nJZg / 5.5” primed mdf baseboard: lowes.sjv.io/BXm7R9 / Door casing: lowes.sjv.io/P01aJj
Cici Haus says
Jaw-dropping difference! Such a good job working on a budget. Also, I generally hate tray ceilings but you’re making me reconsider!
Cindy R. says
I hope you’ll post a photo of the room lit up at night. When Leanne Ford used those lights on Rock the Block, season 1, they made her bathroom magical. I love light fixtures that make a pattern on the wall! (I’ve been preparing for my own bathroom and bedroom addition, so I’ve been rewatching and pinning all the beauties and recognized the unique lights).
Jenna Sue says
I’ll have to check them out at night! I do love the shadows from those straw lights 🙂