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We achieved this stunning modern traditional bedroom look by spending less than $300!
If we could choose our favorite rooms in the house to design, bedrooms would be at the top of the list. They are always such personal spaces that make the design process so fun and exciting.
We moved back into our parents house a few months ago, and are slowly transforming several spaces in the home. We started with the upstairs nook that we transformed into an office space and are now renovating Morgan’s room.
We wanted to keep this bedroom makeover less than $300, but still make it feel warm and cozy. Leaning into the modern traditional design style, we created such a relaxing and inviting bedroom to unwind in after a long day of work.
We’re going to show you the before and after of the space and tell you where we purchased everything for the design.
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This post is all about a modern traditional bedroom makeover.
Stunning Modern Traditional Bedroom Makeover Under $300
The Mood Board
For this bedroom, Morgan already had some gorgeous antique pieces that were passed down from a couple of family members. They are such timeless pieces that we knew we could keep in the space, so we wanted to work with them for this design.
Additionally, we had a majority of the styling pieces, like the bedding, area rug and moody art piece, from our previous apartments, so it kept this makeover super cost effective.
Morgan’s designs style is a bit more moody, mixed with traditional and modern design elements, so we wanted to curate a beautiful blend of patterns, textures and colors to make this room feel cohesive.
The Bedroom Before
The Dresser Wall
While many people like to create a focal wall behind their bed, we wanted to create a statement on the dresser wall. When you’re actually standing in the room, this is the wall that your eye gravitates toward naturally, so we decided to think outside the box.
We absolutely LOVE using peel and stick wallpaper as a non-permanent way to add visual interest to a room. So, if we ever wanted to remove it from the wall, all we have to do is peel it off like a sticker. It doesn’t take off any paint either!
The Dresser
We also knew we wanted to strip the paint off the dresser and bring it down to it’s natural wood grain.
Using paint stripper, we removed the old, yellow paint from the dresser. It took several coats of the paint stripper to remove the paint because it had been on the dresser for over 20 years.
We then sanded down the dresser with an electric sander, cleaned off the wood and applied two coats of Minwax Oil Based Wood Stain in the color Pickled Oak.
We let the stain dry for several hours, added the original hardware back on and then styled the dresser.
We are honestly so obsessed with the look of the dresser. Because the paint was so old, it was really hard to removed all of it off without making the wood too soft during the process. To be honest, we love the look that the paint gives the dresser. It makes us nostalgic about how old the antique dresser actually is too!
This post is all about modern traditional bedroom makeover.
The Bed Wall
We have had this antique bed ever since we were little. It was passed down from our grandpa, who had it in his farmhouse growing up. It’s in such good condition and is made of such heavy iron that makes it so hard to move.
A few years back, we spray pained the iron headboard a dark charcoal color, and thought that it was still such a beautiful color for this space.
The Bedding
We are suckers for light and airy bedding, because it always looks so clean and cozy. We used all the bedding from our apartment. It saved us so much money and looked so good in the space too.
The Nightstand
Morgan’s nightstand situation needed some improvement. The one she had was an antique as well, but it wasn’t super function and didn’t reflect her personal style anymore.
We wanted to choose a more modern piece for this side of the room to tie in a modern element to the design. We chose this gorgeous light grey nightstand with brass colored hardware. We bought it from Walmart and were shocked by how good of quality it was for the price!
FYI…the nightstand is a kids nightstand, but we thought it looked super sophisticated and elegant for an adult room too!
The DIY Framed Mat Artwork
We absolutely love the look of art in a matted frame, but did not want to spend a ton of money on one, when we knew we could make on ourselves.
All we did was cut down a piece of media paper to the size od the frame, cut a rectangular whole in the paper that was a little smaller than the size of the print and then taped the print to the back of the media paper.
It looks so gorgeous and only cost us as total of $6 to do!
The Window Wall
First off, we knew that this window needed curtains. Curtains are the perfect way to soften a space and make the room appear larger.
Our Curtain Rod Trick
We hung our curtain rod about 6 inches from the ceiling. This may seem strange at first, but once you have your curtains hung, it creates an illusion that your ceilings are taller.
We chose white curtains and a gold curtain rod that ties in so beautifully with the other gold accents in the room.
The Large Artwork
To the right of the window, there was a lot of wall space to fill, so we added this stunning, moody art piece to the wall. We love how it contrasts the lightness of the rest of the room, while tying in the dark accents from the headboard, the throw pillows and the rug.
Lastly, we added a small, antique wooden stool to the corner of the room. It’s the perfect place to put on shoes or place your purse when you get home.
A couple things we wish we could change…
One thing we wish we could change about the space is the color of the walls. Our parents got their house professionally painted, so they are particular about the wall color. We’re going to try and convince them to let us paint the walls white to make the room look more cohesive.
The other thing we wish we could change in the space is the fan! We wanted to keep this makeover super cost effective, so the fan had to stay, but hopefully sometime soon we can swap the fan for one that looks more sleek and modern (like this one).
Overall, we love how this room turned out and the transformation we were able to make for less than $300! We hope this inspires you and shows you that you don’t have to spend a ton of money to create a space you love! Most of the items were already things we owned and we just repurposed them.
If you’re looking for some help designing your space, check out our design services here!
The Breakdown of How Much We Spent
Wallpaper: $98
Paint Stripper: $15
Paint Stain: $15
Vintage Art Print + DIY Mat: $6
Grey Nightstand: $112
Gold Curtain Rod: $28
Small Woven Basket: $10
Total: $284
Sources:
The Dresser Wall
Grey + Cream Striped Peel and Stick Wallpaper
Pink Terracotta Pot (this one is similar)
Grey Table Lamp (this one is similar)
The Bed Wall
Floral Euro Shams (these are similar)
The Window Wall
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