The bed is the focal point of any bedroom…..this one is dramatic in style and presence.
After the divorce the master bedroom stayed the same for years….one day I woke up and thought it’s time for a change. Figured if I placed a pink coverlet, sparkly pillows and a few pictures in the room it would be enough of a change. It wasn’t!
My next thought was to change the wall color. I painted the room a very pale pink called Soft Shoe from Behr. I love the color it makes the room look fresh. Then it was obvious that the room would basically always look the same due to the furniture!
Here is the before picture, never did care for the black rod iron. The furniture is solid wood, it was purchase 20 year ago for our first home.
I looked into buying new bedroom furniture, but it was way to expense. This is king size bed with a Tempur-pedic mattress that weights a ton. It’s extremely comfortable and fits my body perfectly, so I decided to paint it.
Before we get started with all the painting details lets take a look at the finish product.
“Amazing Bed Makeover With Annie Sloan Chalk Paint “
One of the best discoveries I’ve ever made is chalk paint. Annie Sloan chalk paint is very easy to work with. It rarely requires any preparation, such as sanding or priming and can be used on just about any surface. It’s easy, fun and gives me amazing results.
I was having a hard time deciding on a color because there was several I liked. Narrowed it down to Country grey ( looks cream) and Paris Gray. One was to white the other to gray so I mixed them together.
If your going to mix colors, make sure you write down your formula in case you need more paint. My was easy to remember equal parts Country Grey and Paris Grey.
I didn’t want to take the bed apart and move it to the garage, instead just placed cardboard around it. I started by giving the bed 2 coats of paint. I prefer ASCP brushes yes they are expense but well worth the money. I applied Duck Egg paint inside the bed panels for added contrast. Then I distressed it using medium grit sand paper.
I know most ASCP painters will tell you to put a coat of clear wax on it first….but to me is does not get as smooth as I like it. Plus most ASCP painters also suggest using fine grit sand paper…..to me it takes longer and I prefer heavier distress marks.
Once your done sanding it’s very important to clean off all the sanding dust before you start waxing. It will become a total nightmare if you get sand dust in your wax….you will feel small gains on your furniture. If this happens to you wait a day then sand off the entire wax area. Make sure to clean it well before you wax.
Always apply clear wax before dark wax
Last step Baroque Art Gilders Paste is a gilding wax that can be applied using your finger or brush in small areas. Gilders paste can be applied to most any surface to accent details. I applied it to the post, black iron, and inside the panels and finial.
The crowing jewel was finding this fiber glass finial to hid the black iron “S” shape.
It’s hard to see all the details in these pictures….but I assure you the bed turned out beautiful! I feel fabulous laying in it.
Will have the big master bedroom reveal at a later date… still working on a dresser, curtains, sitting area and accessories.
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LaNeshe
WOW. Really nice change.
Bianca Jenson
LaNeshe,
Yes the change made a huge difference in how the bed room looks, even though the accessories are the same.
Sam
Wow what a difference this makes to the feel of the room, I really like it! 🙂
I have also been recently using chalk paint for a few upcycle projects and I love it – I like that it’s pretty easy to use.
Bianca Jenson
Sam,
Yes chalk paint is super easy to use, and no prep work required. I just love it!
Ninz
Awww, it turned out really nice. Love the new look… Well done!
Rachel Langer
WOW THAT IS AMAZING! What a difference! I would probably mess it all up if I tried this. You did a great job.
Bianca Jenson
Rachel,
Annie Sloan chalk paint is very forgiving, if you don’t like the way it turns out, no problem just paint it again and you can mix the colors to get a custom look.
Rebecca Bryant
Wow that really made a big difference in the room. Absolutely love it.
Teresa
Wow! This is incredible. One of the best furniture makeovers I have ever seen. What a difference paint can make.
Bianca Jenson
Teresa,
Thank you …….Yes paint is the least expensive way to get a new look!
Blythe Alpern
Wow, what a transformation. The room has a completely different vibe. I love how the bed turned out. It looks amazing.
Amanda Love
Whoa! That bed turned out gorgeous! You totally took it from a store bought bed to something unique.
Rachel
I really love the new colors and the change that you made, it’s so refreshing to the eyes and the room looks more full of life than before. This is the kind of change that you’d want when you’re starting a new life. It’s perfect!
Kami
Wow! the difference is amazing and so beautiful. I love the new color. Will have to try this!
Lisa
Wow….it’s hard to believe that’s even the same bed! The transformation is absolutely beautiful and you did an amazing job! No need to buy a new bed when you can do something like this!
Cara
I love this makeover! You did a stunning job! It looks incredible. So I have to look into chalk paint too since there are some items in my home that definitely need updating. Thanks for sharing!
Bianca Jenson
Cara,
There is many colors to choose from plus you can even make your own custom color.
Debra
I really love the way this turned out. The comforter looks so much better on the new frame! Super cute!
Courtney Lynne
Omg loving it!!! Crazy how something as simple as bedding can totally transform a room!
Mariac
This bed makeover came out absolutely gorgeous. I wish I had a beautiful bed to begin with that I would be inspired to redecorate like this one.
Bianca Jenson
Mariac,
If you want a new bed frame at a great price try Facebook garage sale sites. I’ve gotten some amazing pieces at a very low price. Many of them have been painted and will be featured here.
Ashleigh Walls
Oh I dream of being able to do a makeover like this! We are working on our kitchen and then the boys bedroom. I like what you did!
Hannah Adkins
I love the new makeover! The headboard and frame definitely look a lot better. The overall design is so much more modern!