Budget Bedroom in Fresh Green and White
Love green and white? Need bedroom decorating inspiration? Looking to give your sleeping quarters a spring makeover? I have a great budget bedroom to share with you today that decor8 reader Marlise Kast-Myers wants to share with you. She wrote in from San Diego to tell me about her recent decorating project — her five bedroom home! When you think about decorating such a large space, you instantly imagine investing thousands of dollars and going wayyyy outside of your budget, don’t you? Think again…
Marlise was determined to stay within budget so she was smart about it — she did a lot of her own work alongside her husband, graphic designer Benjamin Myers. Together, they installed floors from Lumber Liquidators, made their own light fixtures, Benjamin made the framed art and the work above the bed. They also handcrafted their bed frame and headboard and sourced for furniture at antique/vintage shops and craigslist. For a personal touch, because every room decorated from scratch needs a few items that connect you with cherish people or memories, Marlise incorporated a special trunk given to her by her parents to serve as both functional and beautiful storage. The entire renovation of their five-bedroom home was under $4,000 and their bedroom was less than half of that!
Going for a vintage modern vibe, Marlise explains her jumping off point for her bedroom, “Our inspiration came from the boutique hotels we have visited around the world. Ben is naturally artistic so sometimes it is difficult for me to see his vision until it all comes together. I sort of go along for the ride! He loves the clean fresh look of white with only a splash of one other soft color so we tried to keep the room somewhat minimal so that the design could speak for itself.” It’s not surprise that Marlise has stayed in a lot of hotels — she has co-authored several travel books including many Fodor’s guides!
One her favorite pieces in the room is the mint green metal steamer trunk that carried her grandparent’s belongings when they migrated from Africa to the United States, you can see a peek of it above. I love the patina. The antique tiered dresser is gorgeous too and I like how they cleverly used vintage printing press drawers as statement art over their bed. Her husband is a fan of green so he opted to paint some of the squares in the drawers in green to tie in with the trunk. An old metal fan, other shabby worn trunks with handwriting on them in black ink, sheep skins from IKEA, candles, and soft flowing drapes give the room a warm, tactile feeling. The various tones of white that are used range from pure white to cream so the room is not at all stark but warm and inviting. This budget bedroom looks lovely and proves that you don’t have to sacrifice style to stay within your budget. Beautiful!
(Images: dna wylie photography)
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March 22nd, 2011 at 11:03pm
The drawers on the wall are wonderful! This room looks so comfortable and relaxing.
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March 22nd, 2011 at 11:08pm
What a great space! I love that it’s warm but has a touch of an industrial feel. And that chest is incredible!
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March 22nd, 2011 at 11:18pm
Such a beautiful bedroom, wonderful white and green tones together and oh how I love that fan :) This is really inspiring, since we are trying to redecorate our own bedroom right now…
March 22nd, 2011 at 11:25pm
I really like how relaxed and comfortable this room feels. And, the rustic/vintage touches add so much character and texture. I am pretty sure we used the same wood floors in our house, and they are just gorgeous.
March 23rd, 2011 at 12:01am
This is so inspiring! Well done!
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March 23rd, 2011 at 12:24am
What a dreamy, romantic retreat! I love all the personalized antiques + how they balance the crisp white bedding + drapes. Very lovely + inviting!
March 23rd, 2011 at 12:28am
Ga-ga-gorgeous … and super-thrifty too :)
March 23rd, 2011 at 12:36am
Very lovely + inviting! The personalized antiques contrast nicely with the crisp white bedding + drapes. Love the industrial-chic light fixtures, trunks, + fan, too!
March 23rd, 2011 at 12:52am
Wow, I love all of the hard work they put into the space. The mix of green with the wood and the shades of whites feels so cozy but cohesive. Beautiful!
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March 23rd, 2011 at 1:04am
Absolutely beautiful in the fact that it’s all about Marlise and Benjamin. Their decorating style is, as you say, “Spot on”!
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March 23rd, 2011 at 1:12am
So great! A lovely & serene bedroom and amazing that they did it all on a budget. Inspiring and so lovely….
xo
Melis
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March 23rd, 2011 at 1:16am
Green adds life to everything it touches. Just gorgeous!
-Lisa
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March 23rd, 2011 at 1:37am
Love this room!!! Perfection! xx
March 23rd, 2011 at 1:42am
Absolutely beautiful! My favorite colors:) I love the artwork above the bed too!
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March 23rd, 2011 at 2:29am
Beautiful! So soothing. I love the rustic floor and the soft green of the bedding. Nice touch to have a matching pet bed :)
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March 23rd, 2011 at 2:37am
Looks great! Very inspiring!
Adrienne Audrey´s last [type] ..Spring- Sprang- Sprung- Flower bombing the yard
March 23rd, 2011 at 3:04am
Wow, gorgeous room, I adore how they have decorated it and so excited to learn they did it all on a budget! Thank you for sharing this inspiring space!
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March 23rd, 2011 at 3:22am
Really love it! Such a lovely and serene space :)
March 23rd, 2011 at 3:34am
Awesome room!!
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March 23rd, 2011 at 5:00am
I love this room. It’s so bright and comforting and fresh!
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March 23rd, 2011 at 5:22am
what a beautiful fresh home…with lovely personal touches all around…its true love often does a better job than money when making a house a home! thanks for sharing, Holly! xx meenal
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March 23rd, 2011 at 5:42am
Love the white drawers and the wooden floors~
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March 23rd, 2011 at 7:19am
A really comfortable vibe to this place, stylish but very liveable.
March 23rd, 2011 at 8:15am
Loving that dresser! (and missing Craigslist and wishing good, affordable local flea markets were closer to me!)
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March 23rd, 2011 at 8:20am
Oh it´s wonderful and creative in every way – well done! :-)
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March 23rd, 2011 at 8:29am
I absolutely love it! It’s so modern and sophisticated yet modern and classy. So inspiring!
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March 23rd, 2011 at 9:02am
Ooooooo, those trunks have got my name written ALL over them! I’m addicted to vintage trunks in a bad, bad way… so much so that you literally have to climb over them to make your way around our tiny apartment! Great decorating job.
Angela x
March 23rd, 2011 at 9:26am
i love the all white/ naturall styling of interiors. Definitely something I will be going for in my future apartment
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March 23rd, 2011 at 9:46am
I am strongly thinking about adding a little colour to my home but can;t really decide on what it should be ;/ love the little green touches but it would not work here chez moi ;)
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March 23rd, 2011 at 1:07pm
Adore the artwork above the bed! The whole space is really fresh and vibrant!
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March 23rd, 2011 at 1:43pm
This post is really benefit me personally. We will move to our new condo in the two months times And am constantly looking for an idea for my dressing table. I like it to be modern vintage but not too expensive too. With this inspiration I can use my existing vintage trunks n just bought big mirror custom frame it with rough wood. Lovely :)
March 23rd, 2011 at 2:59pm
This is so beautiful. I think this room would be so peaceful and relaxing to wake up in.
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March 23rd, 2011 at 3:19pm
gorgeous, i love all the interesting textures!
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March 23rd, 2011 at 3:26pm
Very inspiring and just goes to show what a little creative thought can produce for next to nothing! I love green and white, so fresh… and that trunk! Beautiful!!
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March 23rd, 2011 at 3:28pm
What a beautiful retreat. So peaceful and pretty. I love it.
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March 23rd, 2011 at 5:05pm
I love a good house tour…especially from my native San Diego! Looks very serene!
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March 23rd, 2011 at 5:15pm
I love this feature – very inspiring. looks like a real home. Looks a lot like MY home! I’m totally in this vibe.
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March 23rd, 2011 at 5:46pm
Okay, I would so love to wake up…and stay in bed in this place! So fresh and peaceful, love it.
March 23rd, 2011 at 6:01pm
This is a beautiful space – I absolutely love the floors and the old books.
March 23rd, 2011 at 6:19pm
breath taking!
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March 23rd, 2011 at 9:08pm
eeek! what an insanely lovely space. i don’t typically go for such a “shabby chic” vintage vibe- but i absolutely love everything about this space. thanks for sharing it holly!
-brittni
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March 23rd, 2011 at 9:36pm
Very lovely, green and white are so light and fresh.
For some reason the fan and trunk give me a bit of a Havana type feel!
Very nice floor too.
March 23rd, 2011 at 10:25pm
I love it! I wish I had such great taste!
March 23rd, 2011 at 10:49pm
What a wonderful space!!! love it.
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March 23rd, 2011 at 11:27pm
So impressed with the diy, putting down my own floorboards and hoping that they look that good
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March 23rd, 2011 at 11:49pm
Love everything except the hanging light bulbs…
March 24th, 2011 at 12:53am
Dear Benjamin Meyers,
Please make that art above your bed for my house too. Please. I love it! So much!!!
Meagan
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March 24th, 2011 at 2:33am
Love the printers drawers used as art – with the few spots painted green – how inventive and smart!
March 24th, 2011 at 4:05am
A calming, restful room! The light bulb lamp reminds of Jean Prouve’s Potence lamp. A lamp deconstructed to it’s most basic form…a creative way to extend your budget while incorporating a unique look…
March 24th, 2011 at 9:14am
I LOVE the white box where the fan is located! the white chair is also very cute. Wonderful colour matching!!
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March 24th, 2011 at 5:55pm
I think those may be vintage/antique typeset trays above the bed, with some of the little cubbies painted. I bought one years ago (I don’t remember where, but probably a thrift or consignment shop) and I keep spools of thread in it for color. It’s nice to look at, works as storage, and the arrangement of spools can be changed any time.
March 29th, 2011 at 12:36am
LOVE this room!!!
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March 30th, 2011 at 7:57pm
Where did she get that Cotton Exchange Trunk? I drive by the Cotton Exchange building and bell everyday! What a wonderful piece!
April 16th, 2011 at 11:21pm
Ohhhh I love your blog so much!!!
xxx
November 18th, 2011 at 9:19pm
How bizarre…as I sit here reading this (now old) post, I can simply look out the window and down onto the building of the address on the trunk. I am a little weirded out by that!