The master bedroom in our 1978 multi-level home has been a work in progress for years. Actually, the entire house has been a work in progress since moving here in 2004.
A few years ago we slowly started the process of updating the room by ripping out old carpeting and adding wood laminate flooring (kinda wish we had sprung for wood – but the budget prevailed). We painted the room and the trim. Found an area rug at HomeGoods, new bed frame from Wayfair and mattress from Tuft and Needle, curtain rods from Home Depot. A new coverlet, sheets sheer curtains, art, lamps, and wreath were also from HomeGoods.
The windows though. They weren’t doing it for me with just the textured sheers. Last week I found some blue and white curtains that I had a good feeling would work — and were on clearance, so for both windows combined I only spent $22 +tax!
The curtains though. In my world they have a major flaw …. grommets that slide onto the rod instead of pockets. While they work for many people, they were not compatible with my sheers or with my style. When I was considering them at HomeGoods I knew I’d need to do a little decor hack. My plan was to hang them upside down – using the bottom hem to slide onto the curtain rod.
I’m satisfied with the look of the new curtains (for now), and knowing I have enough room to cut off the grommets and hem them, I now have my next sewing project!
The new cozy, warmer look on the windows is inspiring me to keep working on the room. The dresser top still needs some loving — styling dresser tops is difficult for me. I’m also still on the lookout for a duvet cover I love.
Cheri