The painting that hangs immediately above the tv used to be above our bed. The scale wasn’t right in its prior location, so I relocated it and incorporated it into the gallery wall. To tie in the beige and golden tones of the painting, I added the large brass R as well as a few touches of gold.
I wanted the gallery wall to be a mix of art and photographs, but I didn’t have the budget to purchase any more art, so I made my own. I found three pieces of art that I loved at West Elm, and then set about creating my own versions to get the look for less {much, much less}. The book page spiral art was one of these three projects {you can read about the others here}.
The pillow on the bed is really special to us because it is made from our wedding aisle runner. And the new coverlet was handmade by my mom from Nate Berkus fabric that I’d been lusting after for nearly a year.
I like our wall mounted sconces, but I feel like they makes nightstand styling more of a challenge. I did a lot of experimenting and tweaking, but I finally came up with his and hers styled nightstands that I am really happy with.
On my side of the bed, the nightstand is made more feminine by the addition of a vase of tulips, and a wicker basket on the bottom shelf now gives me a place to store my design magazines for late night reading.
We swapped out the builder grade sconces for these silver string sconces when we first moved in, and I love them just as much today as I did on day one. They fit perfectly with the new style of the room!
Above the bench hang two metallic finish photos of New York City. I shared the tutorial on these DIY metallic photos when I first started blogging {three more smaller metallic photos hang on the other side of the room}. During redesign process I decided I wanted these NYC photos to stay {although I did up date a couple of the pictures with ones we took on our babymoon to New York last spring}.
Adding the nailheads was a bit labor intensive, but the adding this detail to the ottoman cost next to nothing and really makes it look so much higher end.
I am so excited to finally have a comfortable place to put my feet up and read {in all my spare time}. Reading for book club just got a whole lot more relaxing!
In the other corner of our bedroom is our large armoire. When we had babies in our room, I converted the armoire to baby central – with a changing station and all of the baby necessities {clothes, blankets, diapers, and swaddlers} hidden inside. Now that it is not longer needed as baby central, I have other plans for the armoire. The top of the armoire holds a small collection of metal skyline sculptures, but they were never much of a focal point.
Below is a collection of all the posts and projects in this Modern Metro Master Bedroom {more links will be added as I post additional tutorials}:
Want to see all of my other One Room Challenge projects? You’ll find theme here.
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SHERRY HART says
Angela….you did a great room pulling it all together. The gallery wall worked out so well keeping the TV from being a focal point. Love the special touches you added throughout!
blueistyle says
Thanks, Sherry! I am really happy with the way your eye is now drawn to the art rather than the tv! Mission accomplished!
Decor To Adore says
Wow~ An absolutely stunning space! I love the gallery wall. As a fellow 6 week participant the six weeks was indeed a challenge and you rose up. Well done!
blueistyle says
Thanks so much! The six weeks is a major challenge, but I am so happy to have the room complete. If it weren't for the deadline, all the little projects in the room would have dragged on and on. I can't wait to check out your space as well!!
pam {simple details} says
Wonderful job, Angela! I LOVE how you've incorporated all of your sentimental photos throughout! And, that reading nook is so cozy, what a fabulous chair you chose! I can picture your entire family cozied up in here! 🙂
blueistyle says
Thanks, Pam! Yes, I think that fabulous armchair may become the new bedtime story spot! And it does make me so happy to be surrounded by our photos. I had to make a big effort not to fill the frames with pictures of our kids – but I think it's nice having a space that is about us as a couple since the rest of the house is filled with family and kid photos.
Katie @ Addicted 2 DIY says
Angela, your room looks so relaxing and beautiful! I love the gallery wall you did. The whole room is so amazing!
blueistyle says
Thanks, Katie! The gallery wall is my fave as well!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Your room is gorgeous and I adore your accessories, especially the gallery wall.
blueistyle says
Thanks, Marty! I have wanted to do that gallery for a long time, so it's awesome to finally see it become a reality!
Melissa @aprudentlife says
It looks great! The gray paint really did make the fireplace pop & the gallery wall is perfect. I've had your PB inspiration gallery wall pinned forever as well and I think yours will be my new inspiration.
blueistyle says
Thanks, Melissa! That's a huge compliment! Your space is also just so fabulous!
Splendor in Spanglish says
Your gallery wall!!! Love it! Congrats on crossing the finish line! 🙂 Everything looks amazing.xx.
blueistyle says
Thanks so much! The gallery wall makes me smile every time I walk into the room. Such an improvement because the tv and the blank wall never made me smile 😉
Carrie @ Cosy Carolina Interiors says
Great job!! It all came together so well! I love all the special sentimental items. 🙂
blueistyle says
Thanks, Carrie! It always makes me happy to find a way to display sentimental items rather than just seeing them in a box once every few years. The aisle runner pillow might be my favorite!
mrs. V | Chez V says
Gallery wall blends perfectly with the TV! Love the new nook and all the personal touches.
blueistyle says
Thanks so much!!
sarah sofia knepp says
Cheers on finally having that master bedroom retreat and getting rid of all the baby stuff! I love the new bedding and the picture frames above the bed really tie the room together! I have to say my favorite part of the room is the fab gallery wall and of course the pillow as a wedding and event planner. 🙂 That chair with the nailhead trip and ottoman are fab too! Bravo my ORC friend on a job well done!
blueistyle says
Thanks, Sarah! The aisle runner pillow is one of my favorite parts of the room as well! We bought those pictures above the bed on clearance about a year ago, so I am just thrilled to finally have them up on the wall! 🙂
Anonymous says
Love your gallery wall! Congratulations on a beautiful space!
blueistyle says
Thanks so much!!
Erin Dove says
Love this transformation! I also love that awesome chair (and the fact that Friends was on the tv…one of my fave shows!). Great job 🙂
blueistyle says
Thanks, Erin! The chair is so much more comfortable for reading than the one we had before – perfect for curling up! And Friends – LOVE! It's on A LOT in my house! In fact, I am watching another rerun as I type this {The One With the Thumb} 🙂
Flip Flops and Snow Boots says
What an awesome job! I am so inspired. You have some talent and no detail or corner left undone. I love everything about it and can't wait to see the tutorials next week. What a great idea with the baseballs…
blueistyle says
Thanks, Tiffany! You are so sweet! I think putting together the details of a room is the part I enjoy the most!
Kim@The Green Room Interiors says
Your gallery wall is amazing and love the graphic fabric you used for the curtains!
blueistyle says
Thanks, Kim! I fell in love with that fabric the moment I saw it. I know it wouldn't be for everyone, but I think it's perfect for this space!
Improvement List says
You pack so much style into this room. My favorite is the art wall around the TV. Great job!
blueistyle says
Thanks so much!
Anonymous says
Yes!!! What I love is that you designed the perfect, beautiful space for you guys. Love the personal styling (baseballs), and the gallery wall. Awesome!
blueistyle says
Thanks – that's a great way to put it. It is the perfect space for us. It was really fun designing a space that was just about the two of us and our favorite things!
Delia says
Good job Angela! I love your gallery wall, also your brick wall.
blueistyle says
Thanks,Delia!
Linda {Calling it Home} says
angela, this looks like an amazing retreat. It's nice to read that you had another place to sleep. I love your gallery wall and your selection of color. Great job.
blueistyle says
Thanks, Linda!
Shelia Dowd says
I love the wall gallery – it's perfect – I can tell you spent a lot time on this! I love the entire room – you will enjoy this for years! Great job!
Shelia @ House of Highlands
blueistyle says
Thanks, Sheila!
tara martel says
pretty incredible! love that gallery wall {which i suspected i would} and taking it all the way to the ceiling was perfect. chair looks amazing, as does the ottoman…nail heads are a pain but add such great character. well done…hope to see you back at the spring ORC!
blueistyle says
Thanks, Tara! I really debated about taking the gallery wall up to the ceiling, but I think it was the right choice. And yes, the nailheads were a pain – but worth it in the end!
kate@willowinteriors says
First, sorry I’m just now getting over here! I hit publish on my room and ran out the door on vacation. Secondly…this room is fabulous!! It feels like a chic hotel suite right off of central park!!! 🙂 I love all the artwork and your new reading chair is gorgeous!! Love all the fabrics too! Well done!!!
blueistyle says
Thanks, Kate! That's a huge compliment and pretty much exactly what we were going for! 🙂
Sue says
Great work, Angela. The room turned out beautifully! Your description of what you were looking for in a reading chair way back in one of the first posts had me nodding my head in agreement and I went out and made my own reading nook – you're an inspiration!
Anna Seeley says
This is an AMAZINGLY AWESOME room!! I have two questions for you… 1. Where did you get that fabulous lamp? 2. Where did you get those "NY" and "LA" canvases above your bed?
blueistyle says
Anna, Your questions reminded me that I needed to finally post the full source list for the room – so that is now up online at http://blueistyle.blogspot.com/2015/01/ModernMetroMasterSourceList.html! But to answer your questions, the lamp on the dresser is from Amazon and the canvases are from Z Gallerie. Z Gallerie clearanced them out about a year ago {so I got a great deal}, but they are now selling them again in a glass coat form {which unfortunately is quite a bit more expensive}.
tracyloo says
Can you tell me where your scones are that are hanging on the wall next to your bed? I love them!!