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My Home Style: Before & After – Black & Bold Master Bedroom

September 14, 2016~ bedroom, House Tour

I’ve got another reveal for you guys on the blog today! I’m finally revealing our A Black & Bold master bedroom that shines in a rental house. Bold accents and saturated hues complete this space., and I’m doing it as part of the My Home Style blog hop, the Before & After Edition hosted by my friend Stephanie from Casa Watkins Living. Her colourful and global style has resonated with me from day one, and what started as an IG friendship has evolved into a nice blogging one. That’s right y’all, I am friends with other bloggers in real life. How crazy is that ?

A Black & Bold master bedroom that shines in a rental house. Bold accents and saturated hues complete this space.

If you’re joining me from any of the other blogs in this round up, welcome! My name is Ariel, and I’m the voice behind PMQ for two. I offer accessible and affordable home decor and DIY options for eclectic, colourful and glam living. In case you don’t know, we live in Canadian military base housing, so each space has its own constraints and features, and I do my best to make each one feel like home. You can read more about me // here // about what a PMQ is // here // and about The Newsletter // here //

P.S. I think this has been one of the wordiest posts I’ve written in a while. It’s not every day you guys get a novella out of me, so savour it! Share it! And tell me what you think. For full sources, scroll to the end for image boards with links.

A Black & Bold master bedroom that shines in a rental house

This space has tortured me from the get go. In our current style of Q, you can only fit a Queen sized bed in one of the two bedrooms. The closet takes up an entire wall, a window takes the other, and that leaves two walls – one with a door. It was slim pickings as far as furniture arranging goes, but I think it’s paid-off in the end since everything is anchored by the black wall.

If you want the details on the paint colours, check-out the picking paint colours post //here//

A Black & Bold master bedroom

A Black & Bold master bedroom that shines in a rental house. Bold accents and saturated hues

I’ve seen some fabulous black/dark grey accent walls of recent, and figured there was no better way to cover up what will be known as the “shamrock green incident” than with black. Sure, we’ll spend a small fortune on primer when we move, but we would have to do that anyways. So the point is moot as far as we’re concerned. Ready to cover-up a monstrosity real fast, and excited for a fresh direction, I painted this wall dark dark dark grey. And I love it.

The rest of the house is so colourful and eclectic, that in our bedroom I felt like we needed the other side of the colourful, eclectic and glam coin. So that’s what we did!

To see the living room click // here //
To see the dining room click // here //
To see the main floor bathroom click // here //

Our last master bedroom had 16 foot ceilings, an exposed brick wall, a teeny tiny window, and mirrored closet doors. It was a weird setup, and one that my design skills at the time weren’t fully ready to embrace. If you’ve been following me since then, you’ll know that the bedroom was seldom photographed. The only existing pics can be found in our house tour // here //

A Black & Bold master bedroom that shines

A Black & Bold master bedroom that shines in a rental house. Bold accents and saturated hues complete this space

A Black & Bold master bedroom that shines in a rental house. Bold accents and saturated hues

The headboard was staying. It cost me a small fortune in Robert Allen fabric, and I bought the nice foam. So were the nightstands // here //; I love the red colour I chose to do them in. They play with the softer tones of the headboard really well. And because painting IKEA furniture has turned-out well for me so far, it prompted me to paint our matching IKEA Hemnes 3 drawer dresser.

A Black and Bold master bedroom that shines in a rental house. Bold accents and saturated hues complete this space.

It was that ugly brown/black that IKEA makes, and against the black wall it was too much dark. Since I’m not a fan of the country chic or chippy paint look for milk paint, I was reticent to use it. But after seeing how it would look when it wasn’t all chippy, I decided to give it a try! I used Miss Mustard Seed’s Arabesque on the dresser. It took me damn near 3 coats with a bonding agent, and then I sealed the whole thing with her tough coat. I love the final product.

master bedroom in a rental house. Bold accents and saturated hues complete this space.

I love how it looks in this space – It looks modern and fresh. This goes to show that context is everything when it comes to furniture, and that you can always use a popular product in a different way.

The rug is the standout piece here I think. After loving the quality of our first Rugs USA rug, I had no issues ordering a second one, this time in a tribal pattern with muted colours.
I went with the Beeda DN01 Tribal Octagon Medallion Rug for three reasons: it had a similar pattern to the one in the living room, the colours were daresay less trendy classic, and it wasn’t too big that we couldn’t use it in another room in a later house. With the colour bomb rug on the main floor, DH was ready for a calmer floor covering in the bedroom. Poor man, gotta let him win from time to time.

black velvet shoes

cat on rug

The bed sheets seem to change more often than the weather. We have a flannel set for winter, and a summer/spring set for when it’s too hot to move. With this posting  we decided to implement some new house rules, and that means no more dog in the bed. He nests in it and scratches the sh*t out of the duvet and sheets trying to make a pile. He has ruined more sheets than he is worth, so with the new sheets we kicked him out. I chose a big pink buffalo check from IKEA because everyone is doing buffalo check these days. It’s such a versatile pattern and the colour matched the dresser! The dark marsala bed sheets – also from IKEA – are there to ground the palette.

A Black & Bold master bedroom that shines in a rental house. Bold accents and saturated hues complete the room

Don’t you love that you can see the pet hair on things?

A Black & Bold master bedroom that shines in a rental

cats sleeping on bed

A Black & Bold master

I’d have to say the glam element in the space comes from the stuff on the dresser and our nightstands. The gilded mirrors and frames, the creepy yet gorgeous green bust, and all the little things that make this space feel like an escape. The jamil lumbar pillows are my secret obsession though. I’ve been lusting after the fabric for a while, and bit the bullet on our two lumbar pillows from The Pillow Cover Store. The sticking is top notch, the fabric is so soft and velvety, and the colours are nice and rich while being glam. Score!

A Black & Bold master bedroom that shines . bold accents and saturated hues complete this space.

A Black & Bold master bedroom art

A Black & Bold master bedroom table

A Black & Bold master bedroom ring on dish

More dust and pet hair I missed while cleaning. It’s crazy what two cats and a dog can do to a space!

A Black & Bold master bedroom art

A Black & Bold master art

But can we take a minute to talk about The Discotheque? This piece stole my heart. Like, it robbed my heart-shaped bank and took off running. I’m having a moment with mixed media art. I found this piece on Society 6 and had to have it. The artist, Eugenia Loli, does some great stuff, and I’m sure this won’t be the last piece I buy. Much like Seasonal by Beth Hoeckel. I love the collage style, and I think the colours and images are super funky.

A Black & Bold master bedroom disco ball art

A Black & Bold master bedroom with disco ball art

EDIT: I finally have curtains! They’re white, floor length, and hung from the ceiling with a beautiful black grosgrain ribbon down the middle.

A Black & Bold master bedroom leopard pillows

A Black & Bold master bedroom horse print

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A Black & Bold master bedroom that shines in a rental house. Bold accents and saturated hues complete this space.

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If you’ve enjoyed My Home Style, you’ll also enjoy these other bloggers. Make sure you track back through the week to see what everyone is up to.

So many home styles to explore and find inspiration for my home!

 

MONDAY

Casa Watkins Living

Polished Habitat

Lovely Etc.

Blue i Style

Organized Nashville

TUESDAY

Roots North and South

My Life From Home

Monica Wants It

The Striped House

WEDNESDAY

Pocketful of Posies

Up To Date Interiors

Copper Dot Interiors

Swoonworthy

                            –> PMQ for Two <– You are here!

THURSDAY

The DIY Mommy

Boxy Colonial

The Happy Housie

Domicile 37

Willow Street Interiors

FRIDAY

Cassie Bustamante

House Full Of Sunshine

Farmhouse 40

Iris Nacole

 

 

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  1. Caroline says

    September 14, 2016 at 8:12 am

    Always a fan of leopard print. (and your kitties are so snuggly and cute!! ). XX Caroline

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 14, 2016 at 8:18 am

      Aww thank you Caroline! Do you have pets?

      Reply
  2. Shelley from Roots North & South says

    September 14, 2016 at 8:17 am

    It all looks great! Nice job on that dresser….Love those leopard pillows!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 14, 2016 at 8:19 am

      Thanks 🙂 I think anything other than the black/brown would have been a step-up!

      Reply
  3. Heather says

    September 14, 2016 at 9:15 am

    I love love love this! the colour combos, the dark wall – it’s just awesome. I’m with you on chalk paint, so I’m glad to see what you’ve done with it:)

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 14, 2016 at 9:23 am

      Right? It’s not for everyone, but context is everything in this case. If it wasn’t for the edgy, eclectic and glam surroundings, it would be perfect in a country chic home. Glad you like what I did 🙂

      Reply
  4. cassie bustamante says

    September 14, 2016 at 9:32 am

    your mix of color is so you, so unique, and so fun! love the combination!!! and all the pattern!

    Reply
  5. Becki says

    September 14, 2016 at 11:18 am

    Love it!! That rug is stunning!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 14, 2016 at 11:21 am

      Thanks Becki! Rugs USA for the win again! It’s a beautiful rug, sadly the medallion is covered by the bed, but still! It adds the perfect colours to the space.

      Reply
  6. Jessica @househomemade says

    September 14, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    So beautiful!! Love all the color and pattern!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 14, 2016 at 1:57 pm

      Thank you Jessica! I’m super happy with how the bedroom turned-out!

      Reply
  7. [email protected] says

    September 14, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    You have such whimsey in your rooms. Love it!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 14, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      Thank you Julia! What made it for ya? the bow on the bust?

      Reply
  8. Christina @ The DIY Mommy says

    September 14, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    This turned out fabulous! The mix of pattern and colour is unexpected and fun, and I love that wall colour.

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 14, 2016 at 5:19 pm

      Thank you Christina! High praise!

      Reply
  9. Brynne | The Gathered Home says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:23 am

    Oh goodness, such a fun space, Ariel! I love all the colors, but especially your art choices! They are so incredible together! And of course I’m in love with the leopard pillows on the bed!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 19, 2016 at 8:28 am

      Thank you 🙂 Curating the art for the space was such a fun process. i greatly enjoyed discovering all the new artists on Society 6.

      Reply
  10. Melissa says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:41 am

    That dark gray wall makes your headboard fabric come to life!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 19, 2016 at 8:29 am

      Doesn’t it?! Thanks for the kind words 🙂

      Reply
  11. Tori says

    September 15, 2016 at 10:26 am

    I love the mix of colors and patterns! I started most of the rooms in my house with a pretty monochrome color palette, but I’ve been adding new things here and there to make it more eclectic. I can’t wait to check out your other rooms!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 19, 2016 at 8:30 am

      Thanks Tori 🙂 I think that’s a great way to start. I’m so comfortable with colour now that I can start with that, and then layer-in the neutral. Make sure you let me know what you think of my other spaces!

      Reply
  12. Lesley Metcalfe says

    September 15, 2016 at 3:33 pm

    I love your eclectic decorating style! I had a hard time finding curtains for my bedroom too, they were the last thing to go into the room. They are not an easy purchase!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 19, 2016 at 8:31 am

      I remember that! And good ones are expensive, so it’s not something you just want to “grab while in the check-out line.” There has to be some thought put into them.Thanks for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  13. Iris Nacole says

    September 16, 2016 at 10:50 am

    I love all of the color and pattern in this space. Also that you did so much of it yourself. Talented lady!! Glad to be a part of the tour with you!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 19, 2016 at 8:31 am

      Thank you so much Iris! I love the satisfaction that comes from some good ol’ fashioned DIY. Can’t wait to hop over and see what you’ve done!

      Reply
  14. Stephanie @ Casa Watkins Living says

    September 16, 2016 at 11:29 am

    Your style is so freaking unique it is mind blowing. Love it all and your pattern mixing is spot on!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 19, 2016 at 8:33 am

      You always have the best compliments! Thank you 🙂 Like you, I draw on all the styles that influence me and come out with something I’m proud of love and love

      Reply
  15. Karen @ a house full of sunshine says

    September 16, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    Hey there, friend! Loved seeing your amazing bedroom makeover. That feature wall is so dramatic and really unifies the whole space – LOVE! You’re so colour confident and that is an awesome thing!! xo

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 19, 2016 at 8:34 am

      Hey hey friend! right back at ya! Thank you 🙂 One of my blogging friends refers to me as “her colour hero” because I am fearless with colours! Can’t wait to hop over and see what you’ve done!

      Reply
  16. Amy @ My Life From Home says

    September 17, 2016 at 9:17 am

    Oh my gosh!! This is darn near perfect! Coming from someone who loves a good neutral, this is absolutely stunning! I adore all the art and the quirky pieces. Some aawweesssooommmee!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 19, 2016 at 8:35 am

      I am quite literally the other end of the spectrum from a neutral! I actually draw a lot of inspiration from the neutral decorists, simply because where I rely on colour, they’re working around it within the much subtler tonal range. So inspiring! Thanks for the kind words 🙂

      Reply
  17. Carrie says

    September 17, 2016 at 11:24 pm

    I have had such a great time seeing so many different styles this week! Love your bold use of color!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 19, 2016 at 8:36 am

      thanks Carrie! Make sure you check out my other spaces!

      Reply
  18. [email protected] says

    September 18, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    Such a fun mix of colors and patterns! I love the dark wall, and I wouldn’t worry at all about painting over it….I haven’t found dark walls any harder to cover up than light walls, really…it’s all in the primer 🙂

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 19, 2016 at 8:36 am

      Awesome! We were banking on a solid primer, maybe a Zinser, to cover it all up. I LOVED your bathroom walls btw!

      Reply
  19. Kathy says

    September 18, 2016 at 8:33 pm

    I love the how the dark wall makes all of the colors and textures pop! You have such a great eye for art and styling Ariel!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 19, 2016 at 8:37 am

      Thanks Kathy! I do love the styling aspect of a shoot, it’s what inspires me! When I picture a room, I picture it fully styled.

      Reply
  20. Jen @ The Striped House says

    September 18, 2016 at 10:53 pm

    Your bedroom is so great! I love the dark wall 🙂 I had to laugh when I read your pet hair comments. Girl, the struggle is real! I have two cats and I cannot keep them off my bed and the one insists on sleeping on the other pillow. So pathetic, LOL!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      September 19, 2016 at 8:38 am

      The struggle is so real. I could have lint-rolled my eyeballs and there would still be pet hair on them! So glad the dark wall is a success!

      Reply
  21. Jewel says

    May 30, 2018 at 5:40 pm

    This room is so much fun Ariel! Great work!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      June 15, 2018 at 4:42 pm

      Thanks so much boo!

      Reply

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