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Vintage + Thrifted Blue and White Bedroom Makeover

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Hello Friends!

Last fall I found a gorgeous vintage bed at the Goodwill.   Priced at just $30, it was a steal.   It’s a full size bed, and I knew it would be perfect in my daughter Sadie’s bedroom.  Today I’m sharing how I restored the bed and updated her bedroom.

Sadie wanted her room to have calming, watery blues.  I painted the walls a  light gray blue called “Glass Slipper” by Benjamin Moore.

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Sadie also wanted a comfy chair for reading.  Her bedroom is very small (just a touch over 10 by 10 feet, so small), and a large chair was out of the question.  I found a small upholstered chair with a white slipcover at IKEA.  It’s the Jennylund and the slipcover is Stenasa white.

An old vintage footstool is just the right size for placing a book and some flowers.

I added a cozy blue throw and a couple of pillows.

For the other corner, I found a salvaged door at Ballard Reuse, which is a Seattle building salvage store.  I gave the door a quick sanding, cleaned it up, then I added a vintage inspired hook.

Perfect for hanging clothes.

or some pretty flowers.

I debated whether or not to paint the bed.  I’m not one to shy away from painting vintage furniture, but I certainly don’t paint everything.   This bed was in really nice condition with just a few surface scratches, so I decided to restore it rather than paint.  And, adding some natural wood helps to warm up the room.

I gave it a good cleaning and let it dry outside.  I then wiped on a coat of  Howard Restor-A-Finish to cover the surface scratches and return the luster to the finish.  That’s it – so simple!  This stuff works so well for furniture that doesn’t need a complete refinish.  The bed still has some signs of age and wear, but the patina is so beautiful.

The detail on the footboard is so gorgeous.

I hung a few thrifted hats on the wall over the bed.  They add a pretty texture and summery vibe.  Plus they are practical.

Simple and fresh bed linens in shades of white, cream and blue.

I placed the vintage industrial stool that Sadie and I found at the Farm & Frills market next to her bed.  The space is tight, so there isn’t room for anything much larger.

More gorgeous detail on the headboard.

The vintage dresser is one that I painted last year using Fusion Mineral Paint in “Casement.” You can see the before and after makeover here.

I switched out the knobs to some vintage wood ones that I had in my stash.

I found this sweet little topiary at the grocery store, and the blue and white cachepot at the Goodwill.

That’s it!  Thanks so much for reading.

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Lovely comments

  1. Claudine says

    This is a gorgeous room! It will still look wonderful as it gets “lived in”, I’m sure. 🙂

  2. Janette Deans says

    So pretty, each and every detail I love, as for the bed, you made the right choice not to paint this one, I love painted furniture, but this piece would have lost alot of character I think…..and that throw is gorgeous.x

      • Denise Z says

        I have them on my bed in the grey and white color–they make me happy every time I walk into the room!

  4. Peggy Gordon says

    A beautiful room and a GORGEOUS bed! That is such a steal, and I am so happy that you didn’t paint it. It is wonderful just as it is.

  6. Tiffany says

    Turned out super cute. Any chance for a pull back of the full room? My kiddo’s room is nearly the same size, if not a little smaller. Always looking for inspiration to make it work better.

    • Susan says

      Thank you, Tiffany. I wish I could get a more pulled back photo, but the space is small and I don’t have a super wide angle camera lens. The photos were taken from the corners of the room. Good luck with your room makeover. Susan

  10. Deb says

    Absolutely Gorgeous! It’s such a calming room…and every detail has the perfect vintage detail. Sharing today over at The Creative Circle!

  11. Cheryl Licht says

    You had me at blue and white! But every detail is perfect! I love the linens, love the chair and throw and throw pillows, and the bed is pure eye candy! I would be very happy here!

  16. Bettsi says

    That is such a lovely room! The clean blue and white palette is lovely and, if a change is desired, it would be so fun to add pops of a favorite seasonal color- peony pink or lemon yellow or patriotic red. Each element is just perfect!

    • Susan says

      Thanks so much! Totally agree about changing up the color seasonally. I have been slowly working to “neutralize” the walls and large furnishings in my home, so that I can easily change up my accent colors. I love to try out new colors and doing it with accent pieces, linens, and accessories is the way to go. I appreciate you stopping by! Susan

  17. Safiyah Quyyum says

    Hi there! I have a question. I saw how well the Howard restore a finish works and I wanted to get some for a dresser. My husband is saying it’s no different from an ordinary wood stain, is that true?? I know you have a lot of experience with restoring furniture so I thought you could resolve this marital dispute 🙂

    • Susan says

      Hi! Howard’s does have a wood stain in it along with other solvents. I would only recommend it for very minor surface scratches. It really won’t do much for deeper scratches and very worn surfaces. I use it when the piece is in fairly good condition and just need to blend out the minor scratches. I hope that helps! Susan

  18. Nicole Rexer says

    Hi! My walls at the beach are painted glass slipper, I love the color but whenever I try to pair it with a true blue it goes green on me! Did that happen to you, or am I crazy??

    • Susan says

      Hi Nicole! I love Glass Slipper, too, but I haven’t noticed any green undertones in my space. That’s the funny thing about some paint colors, though, they can look so different in different spaces depending on the lighting, etc. You are not crazy! Ha!

  19. Johnna marnatti says

    Omg! Where is the pretty blue bedding from ? I love it❤️ Just what I’m looking for!!