Master Bedroom Facelift Before: $100 Room Challenge
I have big plans to take our drab master bedroom and update it for only $100. With some paint from my basement, secondhand finds, and some DIY projects, I plan to take this bedroom from boring to bold and colorful!
Let me introduce you to our boring master bedroom that is going to receive this $100 facelift.
Three years ago, I updated our bedroom, and although it looks way better than when I started (here’s the before), there are still quite a few blank walls, unfinished touches, or projects that since need to be completed.
Here are the problems:
- When I built our bed, I never finished the storage crates. They were purchased years ago, I just need to stain them.
- The curtains (which I originally made from white sheets) need to go. They were a little too long to start, so my large dog curls up in them (his dog bed is literally only 2 feet away, but he prefers the curtains), thus pulling down the curtain rod brackets and making me angry.
- The walls are very bare. That green window has since been taken down and used as decor in another room, so there is nothing hanging on any of the walls…yet.
- I originally intended to build floating shelves in the alcove between the entrance and our closet, but never got around to it.
- I’m so sick of the boring white plank wall and the muted DIY stenciled headboard. I was originally going for a calm, farmhouse vibe, but have since figured out that it’s just not for me.
- I’m also bored of the light gray dresser I painted several years ago. It blends in the with the walls and is blah.
Here’s what I plan to do about it (with $100):
- Stain the crates with leftover stain – $0
- Purchase or make new curtains – $20
- Wall decor (I have 3-4 budget-friendly projects in mind for this) – $10 for all of them
- Paint the plank wall – $10
- Build a new headboard – $30
- Paint dresser with paint I already have – $0
- Install floating shelves in the corner – $0
- Buy a new duvet cover (I hope!)
As long as I keep within the budgeted costs listed above, I should be able to finish the room for under $100. The real problem might be actually finishing all of the projects. However, I’m committed to not letting myself slip into my old ways, and I feel that the projects I have planned can easily be completed in a month.
Update: Here’s how this master bedroom looks after the $100 makeover!
Click on the images below to see all the rooms I’ve made over for $100 or less!
Post by Jenny Leads
Jenny is the voice behind Refresh Living. She has a passion for helping people to create a home they love without spending a lot of money.
I am so excited to watch you transform this space!
First, let me just say I totally get you! LOL when I read your yearly goal to just finish unfinished projects. We are slowly doing the same thing around here. Hard to keep the brain from moving onto the next wonderful idea. I remember your office makeover from last year. It was amazing so I can’t wait to see how you transform your master bedroom.
Your ideas are incredible and I know it’s going to turn out beautifully! The previous rooms you’ve done with this challenge are amazing!
Your room has such great bones already that I know it’s going to look great when you’re done! I can’t wait to see the color that you choose for the plank wall!
I think I need to take on the challenge of completely unfinished projects in 2019. Story of my life! Love your ideas for this bedroom space, and I know it’s going to be amazing because your rooms always turn out beautifully!
I’m right there with you on the unfinished projects! I have a good feeling about this one though. Love all your ideas and can’t wait to see what you do!