Bedroom

The Bedroom is Coming Together Nicely

I am working with American Express to redo my bedroom. Last week they provided me with 150,000 Membership Rewards points.

The last few days have gone a little something like this…

  • Saturday: Clear the bedroom (thereby making the library a disaster), go to my uncle’s house to celebrate his birthday, come home and go to bed (mattress on the floor).
  • Sunday: One coat of paint on the walls and ceiling, go to my dad’s house for a barbecue, come home and go to bed (mattress on the floor).
  • Monday: Second coat of paint on the walls and ceiling, go to my sister-in-law’s house for a barbecue, come home and go to bed (mattress still on the floor).
  • Tuesday night: Swap out the rug, put the mattress back in the bed frame (YAY!), bring in the nightstands, and start setting up the room again… all in an hour while my mother-in-law watched Eleanor.

The bedroom looks really good so far though! It’s coming together just as I hoped it would, which is such a relief. I picked up some cute accessories and a new rug with the remainder of my points from last week. I was a little nervous about the rug… I brought my paint chips with me to the store, but sometimes when you see an expanse of wall color with the rug it can look a little off. Thankfully it all worked out. Really well in fact.

For the Bedroom

I’ll be ready to share photos next week! But now, something fun for you…

One lucky person will win a Crate & Barrel gift card worth $100 (courtesy of the American Express Membership Rewards program). Simply leave a comment on this post to enter, and I’ll select a winner at random on Monday, June 7. The giveaway is open to all. Good luck!

Edit, June 7: We have a winner!
Congratulations to traci in virginia, who was commenter number 1342 (chosen via random.org).

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  • Laura in LA
    June 2, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    Great choices! I love it all. I would never think to put gray with the bedding, I would’ve probably gone for boring old tan. Keep up the great work!

  • Amanda
    June 2, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    Nicole, I love everything that you’ve selected for the bedroom makeover. You seriously have me considering painting my bedroom gray. I love it!! Can’t wait for more pics!

  • Traci
    June 2, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    I LOVE that rug! Absolute inspiration!

  • Laura
    June 2, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    I LOVE this room. The sheets are actually my favorite part. Love THEM!! Can’t wait to see what it looks like all put together!

  • Erin
    June 2, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    Looks fantastic! Can’t wait for the big reveal!

  • Carla Cavellucci Landi
    June 2, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    Nicole, I found your blog a few weeks ago, and now I’m addicted to it. I’d love to have your sense for decoration and the budget… meanwhile, I’m happy following your achievements!

  • Alysha
    June 2, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    I am new to your site but am getting so much inspiration already!! I love your amazing style :)

  • Diane
    June 2, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    Very excited to see the finished product!

  • Kendall
    June 2, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    I can’t wait to see it all together!

  • Gina
    June 2, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    Oh I love all that stuff especially the wall art! Can’t wait to see the room finished with the light fixture – I’m not a fan but you have the BEST taste so I’m sure it will look amazing!

  • Meg
    June 2, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    These all look great. I’m tempted to incorporate these colors in our bedroom. Seriously fabulous.

  • Bethany
    June 2, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    I love love love Crate & Barrel!! Hope I win :)

  • brandi
    June 2, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    Gorgeous! I especially love the lighting, can’t wait to see it all together.

  • Jenny
    June 2, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    Can’t wait for the unveiling!

  • Andrea D.
    June 2, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    Can’t wait to see it all put together!!

  • Miriam Oakley
    June 2, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    Love it! Cant wait for photos!

  • Cristina
    June 2, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    I’m loving the color scheme you have going on for the bedroom. I can’t wait to see what it looks like completely finished!

  • Kim
    June 2, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    I love Crate and Barrel and West Elm. That rug is awesome!

  • Cassie
    June 2, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    I am loving those striped sheets!

  • Elaina B.
    June 2, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    Can’t wait to see the after pictures!!

  • Angie
    June 2, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    wow! I cannot wait to see the end project! You have such a gift to really make it lovely!! everything is a beautiful combination of texture, beauty and simple.

  • Joy
    June 2, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    Is it wrong that I totally want to win your giveaway, so that I can use it – and your place as inspiration – to redo my apartment? :) Everything looks amazing so far! Can’t wait to see the finished product.

  • Mandy Ford
    June 2, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    Love it all – what a great color palette. And an exciting giveaway! Can’t wait to see the finished room.

  • lauren
    June 2, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    love love LOVE!!!

  • Ros
    June 2, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    Seriously, that rug is to-die-for!

  • Jen
    June 2, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    Looove the rug, I’m currently shopping for a rug for little girls nursery.

  • Maggie
    June 2, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    Love love love that chandelier – excited to see everything together!

  • lauren
    June 2, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    love love LOVE!!

  • Kristen
    June 2, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    Nice! Can’t wait to see the finished product!

  • Jeannine @ Small & Chic
    June 2, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    Hooray! Thank you so much for the giveaway. I’ve been following your progress and can’t wait to see the next set of pictures!

  • Catherine
    June 2, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    I really like the green paisley print on the duvet.

  • Jess
    June 2, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    I love love the colors! Everything looks amazing together!

  • Bill
    June 2, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    looking forward to the final result!

  • staceys
    June 2, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    Really looking forward to seeing the finished room! We’re going to cash in a bunch of AMEX points to do a big closet makeover. I can’t believe I’m excited over a closet. Oh the little things…

  • Julie
    June 2, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    I can’t wait for the big reveal! It has been so much fun to see what you’ve chosen!

  • Johanna Troupe
    June 2, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    I love the color combo of the gray and green. Very nice.

  • Sarah
    June 2, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    I’ve been watching your room transformation with much eagerness, anticipating the next post, and the next. Thanks for doing such a fantastic series! Great giveaway as well!

  • alison
    June 2, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    that’s a whole lot of bbq-ing! yum yum!

  • Amber
    June 2, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    o0o, I loves me some crate and barrel… and since we’re redoing our house, too, I think it’d be great to have! I love the color scheme – same one I’m doing in our guest room/my sewing room!

  • Liz
    June 2, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    What a great give-away! Thank you. I’m really excited to see the finished room! Good luck.

  • Emily A
    June 2, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    I so admire your aptitude to change your bedroom so fequently. You’re an inspiration : )

  • Erika
    June 2, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    Can’t wait to see the finished product!

  • Kat Mitchel
    June 2, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    so excited for the finished product! you have such great style!

  • Alison
    June 2, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    Looks like it is all coming together quite nicely, can’t wait to see the finished product. Love your blog.

  • Christine
    June 2, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    I love the rug! Great giveaway also.

  • lori
    June 2, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    love the gray and green together!

  • jennalou
    June 2, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    Can’t wait to see the finished room. I’m loving your selections so much!!

  • Rose
    June 2, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    wow this is a very different look from before. I think it’s a nice change from the ultra femme and light look from before

  • Carrie
    June 2, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    I love my Amex points for travel, but I never thought to use them for decorating! What a great idea!

  • Heather
    June 2, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    Looks great!

  • Mary Anne
    June 2, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    That light fixture is the cat’s meow!

  • Amy
    June 2, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    Oh wow – I love that crazy light bulb chandelier! Can’t wait to see pictures when the room is all done! :)

  • Kathy
    June 2, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    I bought that same chandelier for my sister. It looks great in her dining room!

  • Tracy Williams
    June 2, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    Love the green! Can’t wait to see the final product!

  • Janine
    June 2, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    So pretty. Your progress definitely makes me want to start decorating my master bedroom. Only been in the house for two years… time to start, right? :)

  • Lemon
    June 2, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    Oh wow, this has come together so fabulously! Can’t wait to see the final product. Love all the grey so so much!

  • Michele
    June 2, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    I have that rug and I love it! I can’t wait to see the finished bedroom!

  • Margie
    June 2, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    Great mood board! Can’t wait to see the finished product.

  • Jessie
    June 2, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    I love the color palatte. I can’t wait to see how it turns out.

  • Katherine
    June 2, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    Can’t wait to see the after pictures. All great choices!

  • Andrea
    June 2, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    Looking forward to seeing the finished room! We just bought a house and I’m learning so much from you about how to make it look nice, since I never bothered to decorate in our rental places. :)

  • Shifra
    June 2, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    That would be awesome! I wish I could redo my bedroom now, but there are some other things on the to-do list first. One day, though…

  • Lindsay
    June 2, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    Can’t wait to see the final product! All the pieces look great!

    O and Crate and Barrel rocks. =)

  • Sarah S
    June 2, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    I am very interested on your final call on the chandelier.

  • Erica
    June 2, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    Wonderful choices. I’m seriously considering the same lighting for our new dining room.

  • Meg
    June 2, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    Oh this is beautiful! I just redid our bathroom in green and grey.

  • Michelle Bashaw
    June 2, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    love the color! woohoo!

  • Tanya Reah
    June 2, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    Love the charcoal color. It creates a really nice juxtaposition between the fresh and the warm.

  • Anna
    June 2, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    Those sheets have been on my “to get” list since you posted about them, and now I have to add the rug, too. Looks great!

  • Chelsea
    June 2, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    I also love the colors, and that rug!

  • Leslie
    June 2, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    I love the gray stripe sheets and of course the amazing lighting!!

  • Nora
    June 2, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    The bedroom details look fantastic!

    And always LOVE Crate & Barrel…thanks so much for the giveaway.

  • Porche
    June 2, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    I can’t wait to see the photos of the finished room. You have such amazing taste!

  • Sarah
    June 2, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    Love Crate & Barrel…

  • Jen
    June 2, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    Loving that rug!

  • Sarah
    June 2, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    Love the green and grey together!

  • Christa M
    June 2, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    Thanks for the inspiration. My bedroom is in desperate need of styling….if only I had a $100 GC to get me started ;)

  • Rachael
    June 2, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    Love how the room is coming together. Love those colors!

  • Chelsey @ 4th&Folded
    June 2, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    Love it! Can’t wait to see the final product.

  • Lilly
    June 2, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    I can’t wait to see your room once it’s finished! Thanks for the chance to win a gift card:)

  • kate
    June 2, 2010 at 12:42 pm

    I can’t wait to see how it all comes together!

  • nancyo
    June 2, 2010 at 12:42 pm

    I love the light. Where’s it from?

  • Marie
    June 2, 2010 at 12:42 pm

    I love the rug and striped sheets. Can’t wait to see the after pictures!

  • Jenny
    June 2, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    Can’t wait for the after pictures! I’m sure it will look great!

  • Nicole B.
    June 2, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    LOVE! It is a great mix of styles! The gray and green look fabulous together.

    Gray is my new brown which was my new black.

  • Cate
    June 2, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    Love it all, especially the bedding… Can’t wait to see to see the pictures!

  • Megan
    June 2, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    I can’t wait to see the big reveal! Looks like it will be gorgeous!

  • Christina
    June 2, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    I SO wish that those sheets wouldn’t clash with my new bedspread.

  • Kristin
    June 2, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    I would have never thought to put the green and grey together. The inspiration board looks wonderful! I want to hire you to make me one. Beautiful work!

  • Liz @ It's Great To Be Home
    June 2, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    I love the vision you have for this room, and I can’t wait to see it all come together!

  • Natalie
    June 2, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    I love how all of the pieces support the bedding you chose, and I can’t wait to see pictures!

  • Katy
    June 2, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    I’m excited to see pictures of the finished product! I love what you have selected and would love to pick out something for myself!

  • amy
    June 2, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    Love the deep charcoal gray – can’t wait for the reveal!

  • Melanie
    June 2, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    Love the bookshelf…it may be what I’m looking for for our kitchen! Can’t wait to see the finished product!

  • Alisa
    June 2, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    Love the room…and love Crate and Barrel!

  • Ari
    June 2, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    That looks great. I am excited to see it because I have the same duvet!

  • Lorri
    June 2, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    Can’t wait to see it all put together in your room. It’s making me itch to re-do our room!

  • bernita
    June 2, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    ooh…excited to see pictures of the final product!

  • Missy
    June 2, 2010 at 12:45 pm

    Love what you’ve chosen, can’t wait to see how it comes out!

  • Danielle
    June 2, 2010 at 12:45 pm

    I love that bedding. I look forward to seeing how it all comes together.

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