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bedroom makeover: the paint has dried (and I love it!)

Yesterday I had my bedroom painted and I was a little nervous about the colour – it was looking really white, when what I had chosen was a pale grey. But once all the coats were finished and it dried, it looked amazing! The colour, Pegasus (D30-1, Olympic Paints), is soft and refreshing and such a nice change from the dark colour I had before. I was also impressed with Olympic’s Colours of Inspiration line, which I used in my bathroom as well. The colour selection is lovely. I had a hard time making my choice out of the 1,200 colours in the palette but I’m thrilled with the final results. Even better, the paint is zero VOC and very low odour. I couldn’t smell the paint at all, which was fantastic. If you’re considering painting a room, you should check out these colours. Here’s how my paint job turned out:

paint after3 bedroom makeover: the paint has dried (and I love it!)Pegasus from Olympic Paints is a soft, feminine grey and the perfect colour to lighten and brighten my bedroom.

More photos to come as I decide on new accessories!

bedroom makeover: the paint

Here we go again! Renovating and redecorating – it’s a slippery slope! Having just finished my bathroom renovation, I can’t help but continue to look around and see what else needs updating. First, I shopped around for inexpensive accessories to add some colour to my living room and foyer. Now I’ve turned my focus now to my bedroom. (And I will be updating the backsplash in my kitchen but one thing at a time!)

The bedroom is being painted as I write this and I’ve got my fingers crossed that it turns out as lovely as I’m hoping. I selected a light, dove grey paint from Olympic (Pegasus, D30-1). Right now, it’s looking really white – I’m nervous that it won’t look like the warm grey I was planning on. But I’m trying to breathe. It needs multiple coats to cover the mid-tone brown that’s on the walls and it needs to dry. I’ll keep you posted but here’s how things are looking … and welcome to a candid look at my bedroom, messy bed and all:

paint before bedroom makeover: the paintI loved this brown paint when I chose it years ago – it made the room feel really cosy. But now it’s time to lighten up and turn my bedroom into a space that’s more cohesive with the rest of my place. Whites and greys dominate now – so stay tuned to see the changes I decide to make in here.

paint after1 bedroom makeover: the paintOK, I know it’s only one coat of paint but it’s looking really white. I hope it dries to look like the lovely grey I chose!

behind the scenes at a video shoot

Today we were hard at work shooting a styleathome.com video on making the perfect bed. From finding the best sheets and duvet covers to styling your bed so that it looks as good on the outside as it feels on the inside, we dissected the process from beginning to end for you.

The video will be online soon but until then, here’s a sneak peek at the beautiful bed and the gorgeous linens from Au Lit Fine Linens.

beautiful bed1 behind the scenes at a video shootJulie from Au Lit Fine Linens steams the sheets to get them perfectly wrinkle-free and camera-ready!

beautiful bed3 behind the scenes at a video shootJoanna, owner of Au Lit Fine Linens is ready for her close-up. Here she’s talking about finding the perfect pillow for a perfect night’s sleep.

Stay tuned for the video demonstration that’ll help you make your bed as beautiful as this one.

What’s your favourite way to make your bedroom luxurious?

readers’ beautiful bedrooms

We love bringing you decorating inspiration and ideas in Style at Home and on styleathome.com, but we really get giddy when we see how fabulously our readers decorate their own homes!

We recently asked fans to post their beautiful bedrooms on our Facebook page and it was great to click through and check out all of your stunning spaces. I couldn’t choose just one (they’re all so pretty!), so here are four of my faves.

kelly james readers beautiful bedrooms

We love the dramatic glamour of Kelly James' guest bedroom

jenny smith readers beautiful bedrooms

Jenny Smith's French Country-inspired bedroom has an air of romantic whimsy

susan snow readers beautiful bedrooms

Pops of orange and turquoise give a fresh edge to Susan Snow's crisp white guest room

sonya nesbitt kinkade readers beautiful bedrooms

The vintage, relaxed look of this bedroom designed by Sonya Nesbitt-Kinkade is a perfect fit for a country cottage

To see more of readers’ beautiful bedrooms, stop by our Facebook page.

xo,

Lauren

cosy european-style apartment in brooklyn

As I sit here and plan for my November trip to New York (hello, shopping on Black Friday!), I look outside my house and see the leaves changing colours and feel a cool breeze coming through the windows. I’m a fall fanatic — I despise summer and its unbearable heat, and I love when fall comes around and I can be cosy under a blanket with a cup of tea.
I recently saw this amazing apartment in Brooklyn on photographer Jamie Beck’s beautiful site, From Me to You, and I think it may be the most ideal place to spend the autumn and winter months. I can’t believe this space is in New York City — its rustic charm and cosiness ooze European style. Which leads me to question — do you think the homeowner would be cool with me crashing there on my upcoming trip? Only thing is, I don’t think I could bring myself to leave.

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Check out From Me to You for more pics of this dreamy space.

xo,

Lauren

the downside of renovations

Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out. It seems I have to keep reminding myself to just breathe these days. If you’ve been following along with my blog posts, you know that I’m mid-renovation right now. I’m working with the talented and infinitely understanding designer Lisa Canning and we’re making great progress. This process is turning out to be a lot of work (Lisa is doing most of the hard legwork!), a lot of decisions and a lot of fun. But there are moments when I see my home turned upside down and my heart stops. But I just have to remind myself: It’s only temporary. Everything will be returned to its rightful state soon enough.

So here’s how things are looking right now:

condo kitchen the downside of renovationsThis is my kitchen minus its cabinet doors. We’ve sent the door and drawer faces away to be lacquered white. I think it’ll look great and am excited to see the final results but seeing my kitchen like this makes me unhappy. And reminds me I need to get organized.

condo floors the downside of renovationsThis is the living room. We’ve removed the baseboards in preparation for laying new floors and installing new baseboards. The flooring is from Tarkett and I’ve chosen a bamboo wood in Solid Onyx, a deep, dark brown. I think the new floors will make an enormous difference and can’t wait to have them installed. Installation is scheduled for Monday by the folks at End of the Roll, Milton.

condo bedroom the downside of renovationsAnd finally, here’s my bedroom. My bedroom isn’t even getting a makeover but it’s become the storage space for all of my old furniture from the living room because there’s nowhere else to put it at the moment. So basically, everything I own has been crammed into my bedroom.

So, as you can see, my home is turned completely upside down. I can’t wait to reach the end of this process!

calico corners fabrics

When I was a little girl, I sometimes dreamed of being a seamstress so that I`d be able to sew my own fabulous clothes. Poofy skirts, flowing dresses, satin sashes … I dreamed of having the most exquisite wardrobe. I`ve always loved beautiful fabrics. I love the look, the touch of soft silks, the way something as simple as a fine-looking fabric can make you smile. These days, my love of fabric has extended from fashion to decor. Upholstering furniture in a fabric hand-picked by you is such an easy way to personalize your home, to choose something that makes you happy and reflects your taste, your style and your personality. The options at calicocorners.com are swoon-worthy. Check ‘em out!
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eileen fisher bedding

eileen fisher border2 eileen fisher beddingOne of my biggest pet peeves has to be finding something I love online and then discovering that the U.S. retailer doesn`t ship to Canada. I just don`t understand how cross-border shipping can still be such a problem. Regardless, I love cyber-shopping and getting inspiration from photos, even if I can`t purchase the product. This bedding from Eileen Fisher is just stunning. I adore the muted colour palette and the hand-tufted pure silk comforter.

More about bedding:
10 beautiful bedding picks
Buying guide: Pillows, sheets and duvets
How to: Make a bed

west elm pin-tuck duvet cover

pintuck border west elm pin tuck duvet coverIt`s a wet, cold, dreary day in Toronto today. It`s the perfect day to dive under the blankets with a good book and to keep a steaming hot cup of tea bedside. West Elm`s organic cotton pin-tuck duvet cover is the perfect attire for a cozy bed. I love this look; the multiple pintucks add such a pretty detail to this simple cotton duvet cover and add a burst of visual interest for the entire room. The cotton is certified organic, grown and processed without the use of herbicides or pesticides. This 230-thread count combed cotton cover will add instant style to any bedroom. Available in three gorgeous neutrals (sea spray, clay and natural), they`re easy to add to your existing decor. And priced from $79USD to $119USD, you might just want to pick up more than one!

Available at: West Elm
Price: $79USD to $119USD

style for less: spring at bouclair

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Stretching your decorating dollar has never been more important, and there are very few retailers that allow you to stretch that dollar quite like Bouclair. Bouclair’s spring look-book is a revelation for “Style For Less” hunters, like myself — light, bright and airy, and with a price tag that won’t break the bank. I’m absolutely in love with the ridiculously inexpensive glass table lamps flanking the bed. The clear glass obelisk bases are a total breath of fresh air, especially if — like me — you’re sick of those overdone lucite bubble base lamps, but still covet that look of breezy transparency. The overscale print on the duvet cover is so spring-fresh, and the symmetrically arranged mirrors are great cheap n’ chic statement pieces. Bring on Spring!

Sun mirrors, $100 each

Glass lamps, $50 each

Marigold duvet cover (double), $80

Cushions, from $17 each

Available at: Bouclair, 800-268-2524

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