Design Inspirations

With a sick Boog and a sick Hubby this week, I haven't gotten many projects done.  So I thought I would share my next big project with you.  We have decided to work on our bedroom.  I have had a pretty distinct picture in my head about what I have wanted for about 2 years now :o)  But never in my wildest dreams did I picture a wall size fireplace in my bedroom!

We are truly starting from scratch in here.  

This was taken the first time we came to look at the house... and for some reason that I cannot tell you, I am still waking up to split pea soup every morning.  Ugh! But good news!  I just did a design job to earn enough money to make over our master, so this is where I will start for inspiration.  

We have big, black, chunky furniture.  I mean big.  And while I would really like to just sell it all and get new (old) stuff to repurpose, Hubby the Great isn't too into the idea of getting rid of the furniture we just paid off.  So I will make it work.

Painting is first.  I knew what I wanted to do the first time I saw this picture

via OneNuttyGirl.com

Isn't it beautiful!?! I think Board and Batten will help soften my big chunky furniture. And a lighter blue-green color on top will work perfectly.

Next, the fireplace... I want to stain it white and find a big, beautiful old mantle (on the cheap of course)...  This part may take awhile :o) 

One like this (only not behind my bed, but over the fireplace)

via Maison Reve

or this (only again, not behind my bed)

via Blue Creek Home

or these... (apparently it's not in style to use these anywhere but behind your bed)

via DIY Ideas and A Fanciful Twist

or maybe if I can't find one... I'll just build one like this

via Buckets of Burlap

I think I'm going to return to an old favorite for curtains and use some good ol' drop cloths.  I'm sure I can find some way to dandy them up :o) 

I want to add some fabric to my headboard using this technique I found on Gus and Lula. 

I'm hoping adding some lighter fabric will help make it look a little more feminine. 

My first upholstery project, some hanging lanterns, a rug (that I will NOT be painting), and some DIY art are also on my list. 

Measuring for board and batten starts today, along with paint purchasing and color matching.

Are you along for the ride?