Refreshed Bedroom

The physician and I decided that we were completely bored with our bedroom set up. I don't even have "before" pictures because we were just so over it. It was drabby browns... blah. I decided we needed color! and lots of it. So this post is going to double showing off our new bedroom and also how to jazz up your best friend's kennel, that's right, kennel. (but why would she put her best friend in a kennel?...)

 ... cuz she's a doggy, and the puppy likes being in her kennel while every one's out of the house. No judging.

We started decorating with new threads (new curtains and duvet). We decided on bold blue tones. We were able to do this at a reasonable price at IKEA.  Next step was new art. Very much attracted to the bold graphics. So much fun and clean.

The architectural graphic drawing was by Ben Kafton. The "be thou my vision" letterpress was from Marangelie Caballero. 

 I take great pride in the pillows. I found the fabric months ago, it was an impulse purchase. Super easy to sew pillows, anyone can do it. Even me! And it went perfect with our new task lamps.

Now we get into the DIY part of the post. Many of us regrettably admit that we have unwanted furniture in our bedrooms because, well, there's no where else to put it. For some, it's exercise equipment, for us, it's animal shtuff. So here's the before, I was ready to ban Regan to the garage I hated this thing so much.

And Affteeeeerrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!

All it took was a fine light coat of primer spray paint and then the color I wanted.

I'm not saying that I'm brilliant for picking up a spray can or that Regan cares what color her kennel is. All I'm saying is that this color keeps me from chucking it out the window. Now if only I knew what to do with the cat tree.......hhmmmmm