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Master Bedroom Renovation Week 5: Racing to the Deadline

May 4, 2017 by Leslie

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Can you completely change a room in just 6 weeks? In this master bedroom renovation week 5, things are finally coming together, including a sliding pocket mirror, faux vertical shiplap headboard, and a storage wall from multiple customized Ikea products.

Can you completely change a room in just 6 weeks? In this master bedroom renovation week 5, things are finally coming together, including a sliding pocket mirror, faux vertical shiplap headboard, and a storage wall from multiple customized Ikea products.

I don’t know whether I should panic or rejoice.

The Husband and I have been working late most nights trying to finish our master bedroom renovation, and while we’ve made huge progress, it looks like there are more late nights ahead for the final reveal next week.

If you’re just tuning in, I’m participating in Calling it Home’s One Room Challenge. In week one, I shared our design plan and the before pictures. In week 2, our bedroom got a fresh coat of paint, and some new storage cabinets. Week three came with headaches galore. Week four recapped the status of each project. And in our master bedroom renovation week 5, we’re officially in panic mode.

Can you completely change a room in just 6 weeks? In this master bedroom renovation week 5, things are finally coming together, including a sliding pocket mirror, faux vertical shiplap headboard, and a storage wall from multiple customized Ikea products.

We finally got our tabletop and shelving for the dresser wall, and it makes all the difference. The baskets in the center were a lucky score at Target that turned out to be perfect. Now, all that’s left is hardware. Once that’s done I’ll finally be able to share all the many details for pulling together this customized master bedroom storage solution

Can you completely change a room in just 6 weeks? In this master bedroom renovation week 5, things are finally coming together, including a sliding pocket mirror, faux vertical shiplap headboard, and a storage wall from multiple customized Ikea products.
Can you completely change a room in just 6 weeks? In this master bedroom renovation week 5, things are finally coming together, including a sliding pocket mirror, faux vertical shiplap headboard, and a storage wall from multiple customized Ikea products.

We also finally (finally!) got the pocket mirror installed at around 1 am the other night. Unfortunately, I don’t have much control over the lighting in this space since it faces northeast and is partially below grade, so the pictures are pretty terrible. Keep an eye out at the bottom of this post for the details on that project. It’s full of blunders and lessons learned that you don’t want to make if you decide to make one for yourself.

Can you completely change a room in just 6 weeks? In this master bedroom renovation week 5, things are finally coming together, including a sliding pocket mirror, faux vertical shiplap headboard, and a storage wall from multiple customized Ikea products.

Most importantly, though, I finally installed the feature wall for our headboard. I kind of like to think of this project as what would happen if reclaimed wood feature walls and shiplap had a baby. I just love, love, love it!  Keep an eye out for the post to go up tomorrow.

Can you completely change a room in just 6 weeks? In this master bedroom renovation week 5, things are finally coming together, including a sliding pocket mirror, faux vertical shiplap headboard, and a storage wall from multiple customized Ikea products.

The coming week will be all about the details. We’ve got to finish trim work, install art on the walls, and there’s a big surprise that I haven’t mentioned yet. Let’s just say that it’s something I’ve wanted for a very long time.

So, for the last time, here’s a look at the to-do list for this 6-week master bedroom renovation:

  • Paint Room
  • Install new closet wall (so close to done!)
  • Paint trim
  • New bed & linens
  • Make curtains & update curtain hardware
  • Install accent wall
  • Paint closet (removed from list)
  • Install shoe shelves in closet (removed from list)
  • Install pocket mirror
  • Make or purchase covers for chairs
  • Frame accent above bed
  • Find or make nightstands
  • Figure out space for laundry

How would you finish off this room?

See the Entire Renovation:

  • Modern Boho Master Bedroom Reveal
  • How to Make a Hidden Jewelry Holder
  • How to Make Tassel Trim Pillows The Easy way
  • 5 Easy Ways to Make Stunning Throw Pillows
  • How to Make a Vertical Shiplap Headboard
  • Master Bedroom Renovation: Week 5 Update
  • Master Bedroom Renovation: Week 4 Update
  • Master Bedroom Renovation: Week 3 Update
  • 7 Practical and Pretty Storage Beds
  • Painting Tips for People with No Time
  • Modern Boho Master Bedroom Design Plan

I want to extend many thanks to the readers who have enjoyed renovation and home DIY posts over the years. Unfortunately, in January 2018 I was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer and had to stop doing home renovation posts due to treatment.

Since that time, my focus has been on making this website an amazing resource for the everyday mom’s parties. Due to their popularity, the DIY posts and tutorials will remain on the website, but comments are now closed. Thank you again and I wish you the best in your DIY endeavors!

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Filed Under: Blog, DIY Projects Tagged With: bedroom, master bedroom, one room challenge, ORC, ORC Spring 2017

About Leslie

Leslie is the passionate party planner in her family. Living with metastatic breast cancer since 2022, she is determined to find a way to continue making amazing parties for her kids that don't leave you exhausted. To do that Leslie combines the experience she learned working for a professional event planner with the reality of a busy family life to create party inspiration that the average mom can reproduce and be proud of.

Comments

  1. Cassie Bustamante says

    May 4, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    what a difference so far! looking awesome and i love the rug!

  2. Amy says

    May 5, 2017 at 10:36 pm

    Wow, Leslie! I’m loving it! Looks great so far, and I’m anxious to see the final reveal. Good luck this week! You’re in the home stretch!

  3. Gentle Joy Homemaker says

    May 8, 2017 at 8:00 am

    Great project…. so nice to see things changing. 🙂

  4. Carol ("Mimi") says

    May 8, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    Wow! You’ve done so much already. The room is looking brighter and more spacious.

  5. Jess says

    May 8, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    Oh my gosh…it looks like a completely different room!!

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

  6. Candace Playforth says

    May 9, 2017 at 8:01 am

    This looks beautiful! I love the headboard and pocket mirror. Thanks for the inspiration. My bedroom could use a lot of work ;).

  7. Ginger M Cochran says

    May 9, 2017 at 9:42 am

    It looks lovely!!! Job well done 🙂

  8. Sandra Garth says

    May 11, 2017 at 4:52 pm

    It’s coming along nicely!

  9. Nicole | The Professional Mom Project says

    May 12, 2017 at 8:52 am

    Looks great so far. I really like the rug you chose such beautiful and bright colours!

  10. Hannah says

    May 12, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    Wow that looks amazing, great job!

  11. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says

    May 13, 2017 at 9:56 am

    Leslie, looking good! I’m looking forward to seeing the final “after.” We made over our room a little more than a year ago, and I still admire it every day like when it was first finished! And there was a “bonus” I had not expected: It never gets cluttered in there now! It just effortlessly stays neat!

  12. Julie S Pit Stop Crew says

    May 13, 2017 at 11:13 am

    Thanks for sharing your post on your master bedroom renovation at the blogger’s Pit Stop. Looks real cosy and cool. Keep em coming! 🙂

  13. Lynn White says

    May 15, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    You did a great job with your makeover. I am so in love with barn doors. I’m trying to figure out how to incorporate them in my house. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty

  14. Mary says

    May 17, 2017 at 1:09 pm

    The room is really coming along and I love all of that storage you have under the bed., It’s a practical and fun touch!

  15. Jen Gregor says

    May 17, 2017 at 7:13 pm

    This is looking great so far! Thanks for sharing at the Friday at the Fire Station link-up!

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