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Farmhouse Bedroom Finale : Part 2

In my last post, I was finally able to tell you that our farmhouse bedroom remodel is complete, and I showed you how we created faux plank wall.  This time, I want to show you how we dressed up the room with trim, architectural details, and bling. tee hee hee.

As a refresher, this is how our room started out over a year ago. We have never taken so long on remodel, but as I mentioned last time, a premature baby can throw a few kinks in your plans (it’s all good). With God’s help and provision this dream has been complete.

Farmhouse Style Master Bedroom with Sunbleached Gray Floors by Prodigal Pieces www.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

DIY TIME

We’re obviously hoping to achieve a farmhouse look with a French twist in our bedroom, so after we sunbleached our floors, added a faux barn beam ceiling, and created the plank wall, it was time to add the finishing details.

Farmhouse Bedroom Makeover with Trim and Bling :: Part 2 by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

We are able to implement new framing on our windows with some basic box store pine.  Yes, it is freezing outside at this point, but when you live in the northeast, this is how you roll.

Working in the Snow | prodigalpieces.com

Again, our brad nailer was the most handy tool to have in this entire project and made everything so much easier than pre-drilling and having to use a nail set to finish the nails.

We have to work in evenings and on weekends, so this is what most days it looks like in our room.

Adding Window Trim in Farmhouse Bedroom Remodel | prodigalpieces.com

Now we’ve created that dramatic look by increasing the size of the window. Also, it’s not so boxy as the other trim we had. I am in love with it! It totally suits the farmhouse bedroom we’re after.

Raw Window Trim in Farmhouse Bedroom | prodigalpieces.com

TREATMENTS

Once the trim was painted it was time to hang the window treatments. Can you believe I had to look a this for over a year? Yes, those are bed sheets on my windows and it was time for them to come DOWN.

Sheets Hanging on Windows | prodigalpieces.com

I had seen a pair of curtain rods on Pinterest that were retractable and hinged. I wanted something exactly like that so I could get full light in my room. After scouring Craigslist, Etsy, and eBay, I found two sets of these antique rods on eBay and snatched them up. I’m now kicking myself because I sold the other set in order to pay for the purchase. tsk. Ah well. These lovelies hung out in my closet for year, and I couldn’t wait to see them in action.

Vintage Curtain Rod for Farmhouse Bedroom | prodigalpieces.com

DIY DECOR

I am a thrifter to the end and found all my curtains, and window coverings at Goodwill. Over time I’ve accumulated quite the stash of lace tablecloths, and what-nots, and I truly believe this can be done for any room in your home if you’re patient enough. I took apart a couple large lace panels to create smaller sets to go on each curtain arm, then added a valance in front of that.

Thrifted Lace Curtains in Farmhouse Bedroom | prodigalpieces.com

To make the room dark at night, I simply hung a layer of room-darkening fabric behind the curtains. No sewing involved, just cut and hook on the rings. Easy-peasy to do. I like it!

Next up was the addition of the rest of our floor baseboard and then our ceiling trim between the barn beams.

Nailing Beams in Farmhouse Bedroom Makeover by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Now a few weeks ago on social media, I showed this curbside treasure I had found about two years ago while junking during city cleanup.  Any guesses as to what it is before I tell you?

Reclaimed Piano Face | prodigalpieces.com

It’s the face of an antique piano that sadly someone had beat up into pieces in able to get it out of their house.  The horror!! I have held this in my stash for quite some time, waiting for the right use. Finally, my bedroom is it.

CLOSET

Our home is a souped up manufactured home (a Gunnison home), and the design was one of a quick build.  No intricate details, but a home nonetheless. Our closest flow from ceiling to floor with no break and originally had two stinking heavy door that passed in front of each other, moving side to side. They constantly came off their track and were sooo annoying! We removed them ages ago and have had a gaping opening since.

Farmhouse Bedroom Closet Before by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Guess what. That cast-off piano face was the perfect side to add some architectural detail to the top and bring the height of the closet down (aka. look normal). So with a bit of trimming and a casing made, we were able to put it right in with ease.

Adding Closet Transom | prodigalpieces.com

BAM! I like it and my pulse quickens at the fact my farmhouse bedroom is coming together! After a little paint and glazing, this piece has new life.

Painting Closet Transom | prodigalpieces.com

Glazing the Transom Details in Farmhouse Bedroom | prodigalpieces.com

After adding a barn beam curtain rod and some thrifted curtain panels to the closet, I made some curtain tie-backs with an antique door knob.

Upcycled Curtain Tie Backs | prodigalpieces.com

I found these hand-forged nails in an assortment of goodies I purchased for my online shop, and instantly knew I would be implementing them into my farmhouse bedroom.

Shop Prodigal Pieces Furniture, Vintage Finds, Handmade Goods, & Supplies for your home | shop.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

ACCENTS

Rusty Hand-Forged Nails for Coat Rack in Farmhouse Bedroom | prodigalpieces.com

With some barn wood from my stash, I created a coat hook to hang by my bed. A girl needs a place to hang her pj’s, right?

Hand-Forged Coat Rack | prodigalpieces.com

PILLOW LOVE

I love to sew and wanted to create a comfy spot on our bed to lean back and read with the kids without a headboard, so I grabbed two 2′ x 2′ pillows my mom had given me and stitched up some pillow cases. With some twill and cotton fabric, it was pretty simple to create a tie-top cover. While thrifting I always grab hand-crocheted pillows for wherever in my house, so I had plenty collected to stash my bed. Sooo comfy…

Handmade Pillow Covers for Farmhouse Bedroom | prodigalpieces.com

While on the bed I had pillows, I needed something above the bed to add to that blank wall space. One of the many benefits of reworking furniture is you get to keep odds and end for yourself. When I did this custom Queen Anne dressing table for a client, I just couldn’t get rid of the old mirrors when they were replaced with new.

Antique Dressing Table Before & After | prodigalpieces.com

I decided to mount them in a frameless fashion above our bed. Thankfully with JC’s help is was smooth to do.

Hanging Bedroom Mirror | prodigalpieces.com

Now for some jewelry, some bling, some LIGHTS.

Our room was wired to a dedicated outlet and turn it off and on when entering a room. One problem, because of the layout it wasn’t possible for us to put a lamp in that dedicated outlet. So, for 13 years I’ve had to creep into my room in the dark (which in Ohio is most of the year). JC and I wanted to be able to enter the room and turn on a light.  Not too much to ask, right?

LIGHTING

About a year ago, I won a pair of matching antique brass chandeliers. One of them was going in my room.  The other is yet to be determined if it’ll be for our girls’ room or my kitchen.  These poor things had to hang out for a year in my basement. tsk.

Antique Brass and Crystal Chandelier | prodigalpieces.com

We planned to center the chandy, so after adding the correct wiring setup, we just cut a hole. Then, we brace the opening to hold the fixture. Don’t you love our audience?

Cutting Light Fixture Hole | prodigalpieces.com

BLING

Some bling never hurt a girl, right? My husband and I are so tickled we can walk in our farmhouse bedroom and have light. Amaaazing, isn’t it?

Antique Crystal Chandelier in Prodigal Pieces Bedroom | prodigalpieces.com

I bet you’re aching to see the grand finale…see it HERE!

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Also, other posts from earlier in the farmhouse bedroom remodel:

Farmhouse Style Master Bedroom with Sunbleached Gray Floors by Prodigal Pieces www.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpiecesDIY Faux Farmhouse Barn Beam Ceiling by Prodigal Pieces www.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpiecesDIY Farmhouse Style Master Bedroom Reveal by Prodigal Pieces www.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Comments

  1. Deb Claytor says

    Larissa,
    I love that the kids are watching whatvit takes to make a house a home…..I am sure they are learning much from you and your husband.
    And I LOVE all of your stuff!!!
    I live in Ohio and have been waiting for a day like today to get my saw out and work….on the projects i have in storage (no basement).

    My momma taught me to sew on my grandmothers treddle ssinger, and i have had the pleasure of teaching 2 of my daughters. Out of 3 girls one is a crafter.
    But with all my house renovations ( that i learned from watching my mom work her magic in her home) I have learned, I hear my girls wanting old furniture they fix, and they notice things that look the same in houses. They are learning and watching….
    Blessings to you and your family,
    Deb Claytor
    p.s.
    would love to connect sometime…..we hove a few things in common as i use to homeschool, and i do sew and renovations.

    • Larissa says

      Yes, they’re learning the ups and downs and how to persevere through it all, and most importantly lean on God. Sound like you have a wonderful heritage and are passing on that greatness to your children as well. I’m always willing to shoot the breeze! 😉

    • Larissa says

      Hahaha…there’s just so much I want to share that putting it all in one post would be a book. Thank you for your excitement!

    • Larissa says

      You are too sweet, Rebekah. So excited to share our blessings!

  2. heather says

    Oh my gosh! You are pure GENIUS, my friend!!!! I can’t wait to see!!!!

    • Larissa says

      You need to speak to my hubby. 😉 Thank you, Heather. I’d love for you to come see the final reveal – it’s live!

  3. Ellen Braunberger says

    You have to wait,like we all are, for the praise and glory you deserve for this room! Hurry,Hurry!

    • Larissa says

      Hahaha…you’re right. Thank you! Guess what though…the reveal is live!! 🙂

  4. Laura Armstrong says

    I Love what you did with the piano facade! I have one that has waited more than a year to discover its purpose 😉 I want to mount it as a faux headboard. You mentioned trim & casing it in. I’m a newbie… could you explain the process? THANKS!!!

    • Larissa says

      Thank you, Laura! It would be like you’re creating a picture frame for the piano face. Cutting it to fit and attaching it to the space you’re installing it to or to the face itself then install. If you want to add trim after that, you can do so to dress it up. Hope this helps!

  5. Ivory says

    For $1,000, if I had to choose what I love the most, I would loose out, because everything you did here is so beautiful which leaves me incapable of chosen just one thing. Thank you so much for sharing.

    • Larissa says

      You are so sweet. Thank you for your kind words and making my day. We couldn’t be happier with how our room turned out.

  6. Suzanne says

    So happy to see someone repurpose piano wood! I wish I had a workshop because they are giving away pianos out here and there are so many parts one can reuse. And the wood!! Can’t wait for the final reveal. You both did an amazing job so far.

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