BUDGET FRIENDLY WINDOW TREATMENTS FOR A LARGE WINDOW AND IDEAS FOR MAKING A SITTING AREA COZY.
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Whelp, the completion of my beutiful master bedroom makeover is almost done! After completing the decor and window treatments in our sitting area, I only have one more project to do.
The most recently completed update in the room is to our serene sitting area, which is located in a large bay window in our bedroom.
Let me remind you of what this area looked like before, when we first looked at the house.
Unfortunately, I was a terrible blogger and didn’t take any photos of what the room looked like after we moved in, before I started the makeover.
But – here’s how the sitting area looked just a few weeks ago. At this point the walls had been painted a neutral white, the carpet was replaced and we brought in a couple of swivel rockers that we found at HomeGoods. So comfy! Unfortunately, I don’t have a link for them, but the brand is Tommy Bahama.
And here’s how this exact angle of the room is looking today. The curtains added instant softness, coziness and brought some much needed personality to the room.
Their color is kind of a chambray grayish blue color and really works to bring out the background of the fabric on the comforter that we keep folded at the bottom of our bed.
Large areas like this can be hard to turn into a cozy spot, but with the addition of the draperies and a few accessories, I think it’s just right!
If you’ve ever priced true bay window hardware, you know how expensive it can be! To save a ton of money, we used the same bay window drapery hardware hack that we used in our breakfast room, which you can read more about HERE. So easy and so budget friendly! I estimate that we spent under $30 for all of the drapery hardware on this window.
You can use this same method on any window really – it isn’t just for bay windows.
Here’s my updated to-do list for this room:
Purchase new dresser and chest of drawers and change hardware.Purchase new chairs.Purchase new bed and bedding.Purchase new bench for foot of the bed.Hang wallpaper.Use wallpaper somewhere other than on a wall.Replaceand hang mirror above dresser.Paint nightstands and change hardware.Makeover or replace lamps on nightstands.Add artwork above bed and above chest of drawers.Add window treatments in bay window.Replace ceiling fan.Replace lamp in bay window area.Purchase accent pillows.Add sconces to either side of mirror above dresser.- Make faux Roman shades for windows beside bed.
- Address problem with extension cords and other wire. (I think I have a solution!)
Up next is the last project to be done in here, which is to make faux Roman shades for each of the windows that flank our bed. I’ll be making a video tutorial for that, so stay tuned!
Peggy Wilson says
I ave watched you decorate and love it so much. I have a small house hence small rooms filled with family heirlooms, no, as my husband calls it, house glam money and a no-frills husband. Can you please give me a few ideas as to what I can do to make my home a little more feminine?
Suzy says
Hi Peggy. Look for a blog post on the subject of combining masculine and feminine decor styles soon!
Susan Edge says
Absolutely beautiful. I love it
Suzy says
Thank you!
Maureen says
Calming and beautiful. A real sleep sanctuary which is what we all need right now.
Suzy says
Boy – don’t we ever! 😀
Sharon Pace says
What was your budget for this room? You had “purchase” many times on your plan.
Suzy says
I honestly didn’t really set a budget. 😀 I just knew that there were things that we needed (such as the chest of drawers and dresser because our old ones had issues) and new chairs (because I moved the old chairs to another room where I needed them) and then there were things that I wanted, such as an upholstered bed, new bedding, window treatments and some accessories. So….I saved my pennies and bargain shopped as much as I could. That’s one of the reasons that this makeover has taken so long from the start to finish (almost!).
Lurlie says
So beautiful and peaceful! I love the way you framed the beautiful wallpaper! I haven’t thought about doing that. I always enjoy your blog and thanks for sharing all the great ideas!
Suzy says
Thank you so much!
Vanessa says
Beautiful bedroom. Do you have a link for the curtains?
Suzy says
Thank you! The site says that several sizes are currently out of stock, but they do re-stock them, so you may want to sign up to get notified when they do: https://rstyle.me/+d1g9y0C7cE0X2TKH2p6Qzg
Cher says
Love your newly redesigned master bedroom. Would you be able to tell me the name , color, and style of the carpet in this room?
Suzy says
Thank you! I only know that we purchased the carpet at Lowes and I believe the brand is Stain Master. I’m sorry, but I don’t have the exact details.
Cher says
Thank you for your reply. I will check out Lowes.
Melanie says
It is amazing how the drapes made the room look finished and cozy. And I love the color! Great job Suzy!
Suzy says
Thank you! I always say that window treatments are the earrings of any room. 🙂
Betsy says
Beautiful Room, can I ask where you purchased your draperies?
Suzy says
Thank you! The site says that several sizes are currently out of stock, but they do re-stock them, so you may want to sign up to get notified when they do: https://rstyle.me/+d1g9y0C7cE0X2TKH2p6Qzg
Monica says
Beautiful room. Can you tell me the paint color you used and where you bought the pillows? Thank you
Kristine Janssen says
Love, love, love the bedspread. Where did you get it??????
Suzy says
I’m sorry for taking so long to reply – I just found out that there was a technical issue on the backend of my blog that was preventing me from seeing comments. It came from Steinmart, which unfortunately has gone out of business.
Betty says
I too am interested in the source for the comforter/coverlet at the bottom of the bed. Many thanks.
Suzy says
It came from Steinmart, which has unfortunately gone out of business.
Kay donbrock says
May ask what color is your comforte foldsd at the end of the bed. Is it blue a.d gray or blue and toupe.