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With a neutral textured palette, this modern boho master bedroom shows that you don’t need to have a huge bedroom to have function and beauty. Don’t forget to check out the customized Ikea storage wall, tassel trim pillows, and bold black striped accents.

With a neutral textured palette, this modern boho master bedroom shows that you don't need to have a huge bedroom to have function and beauty. Don't forget to check out the customized Ikea storage wall, tassel trim pillows, and bold black striped accents.

I spent 2 hours ironing on Tuesday.

That’s about 2 hours more than I ever want to spend ironing. But it was worth every minute because I was ironing our new duvet cover, pillow shams, and bed skirt for our now finished master bedroom renovation!

This was probably the most difficult One Room Challenge that I’ve ever participated in. So many projects when wrong over and over again, but we figured out how to make it work. Let’s take a look at where we started:

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Just one and a half months ago, the bedroom walls were covered in an odd shade of beige. Our dark furniture was both too large and too formal. And we weren’t organized at all, with family heirlooms shoved in open corners and a makeshift changing table on the dresser top.

Six weeks later, this is what I see when I enter the room:

With a neutral textured palette, this modern boho master bedroom shows that you don't need to have a huge bedroom to have function and beauty. Don't forget to check out the customized Ikea storage wall, tassel trim pillows, and bold black striped accents.

I go back and forth between being giddy and being exhausted. Even with a solid plan in place, I never imagined how awesome – or how much work – this room would end up being.

With a neutral textured palette, this modern boho master bedroom shows that you don't need to have a huge bedroom to have function and beauty. Don't forget to check out the customized Ikea storage wall, tassel trim pillows, and bold black striped accents.
With a neutral textured palette, this modern boho master bedroom shows that you don't need to have a huge bedroom to have function and beauty. Don't forget to check out the customized Ikea storage wall, tassel trim pillows, and bold black striped accents.

The Husband and I both love modern design, though he leans toward ultra-modern style, and I prefer a bit more of an eclectic feel. To balance this out, we started with layers of neutral white fabrics and this shiplap-inspired headboard. Then we added modern artwork for him and just a few boho touches for me. In the end, it turned out to be a perfect balance of neutrals, color, and pattern.

With a neutral textured palette, this modern boho master bedroom shows that you don't need to have a huge bedroom to have function and beauty. Don't forget to check out the customized Ikea storage wall, tassel trim pillows, and bold black striped accents.

And the handmade knit blanket that was a gift from the Husband’s grandmother fits in perfectly with all the modern art and the beautiful new rug.

I’m a fan of mismatched nightstands and wanted to use an old, traditional piece for mine, but when we found the artwork that now flanks the bed, we realized that it wasn’t going to work. So we both got mid-century nightstands that are similar enough to be cohesive, but just different enough to avoid being too matchy-matchy. The antique-brass cantilever lights on top were an awesome Target find and a total steal at $30 each.

With a neutral textured palette, this modern boho master bedroom shows that you don't need to have a huge bedroom to have function and beauty. Don't forget to check out the customized Ikea storage wall, tassel trim pillows, and bold black striped accents.

We also ditched our two dressers in favor of a whole-wall installation made from Ikea Malm and Pax furniture, including custom-made drawer fronts, new hardware, and a hidden full-length mirror.

With a neutral textured palette, this modern boho master bedroom shows that you don't need to have a huge bedroom to have function and beauty. Don't forget to check out the customized Ikea storage wall, tassel trim pillows, and bold black striped accents.
With a neutral textured palette, this modern boho master bedroom shows that you don't need to have a huge bedroom to have function and beauty. Don't forget to check out the customized Ikea storage wall, tassel trim pillows, and bold black striped accents.

The sliding pocket mirror is just so awesome. Just slide over the drop cloth curtains and pull out the mirror. When we’re finished getting ready, it just slides right back into place between the tall cabinets and the wall.

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The Husband was skeptical, but I added a gold polka-dot fabric to the back of the cabinet for a little extra bling and texture. It’s just noticeable enough behind our accessories and family photos. (And yes, the Husband admitted he was wrong, once it was up)

With a neutral textured palette, this modern boho master bedroom shows that you don't need to have a huge bedroom to have function and beauty. Don't forget to check out the customized Ikea storage wall, tassel trim pillows, and bold black striped accents.

BUT…there’s one space in this room that I love more than anything else. A space I kept secret from you guys, because I wasn’t even sure if it would happen…

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We have a fireplace in our bedroom!

The only thing I’ve ever wished for our house was a fireplace. And while it’s not necessarily out in the open for the whole family to enjoy, I love that we now have at least one fireplace to enjoy in the home. No joke, I come downstairs after bedtime every night and turn on the electric flames. They’re just so soothing.

Modern-Fireplace-02

But the fireplace is more than just something pretty to look at. Our bedroom is in the basement, which means that it gets extra cold in the wintertime. The Husband likes to be cold at night, but cold keeps me awake. So I can’t wait to use this extra-pretty space heater to warm up our room in the wintertime.

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I’m also loving the new covers for the extra dining chairs we keep in our bedroom. Our dining area is too small to keep eight chairs in the space permanently, but we regularly use 8 or more chairs. So instead of pretty occasional chairs, we just use the extra dining chairs in our bedroom. But now they actually make sense!

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I used leftover dropcloth fabric from the curtains to make pillows for both the bed and the chairs, and I love how they tie the space together without being overwhelmingly matchy.

And just because I love some detail shots, here are a few more visual goodies:

With a neutral textured palette, this modern boho master bedroom shows that you don't need to have a huge bedroom to have function and beauty. Don't forget to check out the customized Ikea storage wall, tassel trim pillows, and bold black striped accents.

Thanks for touring my brand new master bedroom with me! There’s no way I would have such an awesome space if it weren’t for Linda at Calling it Home and House Beautiful. I’m looking forward to sharing more of the DIY details over the next several weeks. Don’t forget to take a look at the bottom of this post to find out how to make your favorite projects.

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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!

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

    • Leslie says

      Aren’t they fun? The tassels were a last-minute project that I’ll be sharing soon. They were super easy and done in about a half hour. Thanks so much for stopping by!

  2. Amy says

    It looks great! It’s such a relief when it all finally comes together, isn’t it? You do such an amazing job of pulling bright colors and patterns together. That is definitely not one of my talents… And I love the fireplace! They really are so soothing. Fantastic job!

  4. Jen says

    Leslie, I love it! The shelving, the colors, the fireplace, the stripped chairs. Then the little tassels on the pillows. This is all too cute. Well done,! I am fully inspired and pinned this 🙂

  7. Carol ("Mimi") says

    Super job on this room makeover! I love the bright bold colors against the crisp, white bed linens and the white cabinetry. You chose some great artwork and decorative elements for the room. It all came together beautifully.

  14. Laura says

    Wow, this room is gorgeous and so bright and cheerful! Love the transformation. We have a similar “before” situation on our hands, and this is awesome inspiration! 🙂

  18. Debrashoppeno5 says

    The makeover looks great. I really like how you are not afraid to use the bright colors with the black and white. The whole space really looks good.

  20. Annie says

    This is FABULOUS! My hubby and I are trying to figure out what to do with our master (since we haven’t touched it since buying our home last August) and this is going to serve as major inspiration for our decor. Thanks for sharing!

  21. Laura - The No Pressure Life says

    Wow! It’s fantastic! I love all the little touches, like the beads on the pillow and the floral fabric on the pillows that matches the window treatments. I actually prefer the floral fabric you ended up with more than your planned fabric. It looks like artwork! Cheers to a job well done!

  22. Charlene Asay says

    I love all the pops of bright colors. SO fun. Thanks for linking up with us at Family Joy Blog Link Up party. Hope we see you next week.

  25. Natasha says

    So much fun! I love all the new colors. I look forward to the day when we’re not renting and can re-do our own space!

  28. Sandra L Garth says

    You combined the two styles perfectly and this is a very happy room. Congrats on your hard work and enjoy! We appreciate you sharing with us at Celebrate Your Story!

  29. Kate Hollingsworth says

    Leslie, you did a fabulous job on this makeover! When I saw the before and after I had a serious WTF moment. I love all the incredible details, the bright colours, the bold patterns, the crisp white and all the amazing greenery you threw in which gives the space so much life! Plus those Target lamps look so high-end (I can’t wait till they come to Australia). xx

  30. Tammy @ Just Being Myself says

    Wow! What an amazing job you did!! I would never be able to do something like that ever! I just find the premade stuff and just go with that. Your room looks awesome. I need to dig deeper into your blog and learn all your lessons!

    I found you through Paula’s Weekend Party and I’m new to the blogging world! I will be coming back for all your secrets!

  31. Leigh says

    Wow! What a transformation! I love all the pops of color and the details! And a fireplace! So neat! Thanks for sharing for IDIYedThat!

  34. Kerryanne at Shabby Art Boutique says

    Leslie, the transformation of this room is amazing. So many fabulous elements…. no wonder you are feeling giddy. Especially love the sliding mirror!!
    Thank you for sharing this project at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring it at tonight’s party. Pinned too!

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