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Stenciling A Bedroom Wall

Even though we’ve been embracing a clean-lined and colorful aesthetic lately, we can definitely appreciate all sorts of styles. And we’ve still got a soft spot for the warm, layered neutrals that we filled our first house with. So when Rhoda sent over this redo of her sister Renee’s room, it was like a shot of wow to a part of our design brain that we hadn’t exercised in a while. And we kinda want to curl up in what looks like a SUPER comfortable bed. Here’s Rhoda’s letter:

Hi, Sherry & John! Just wanted to share my latest project: a redo of my sister’s bedroom suite. It’s a big space that had not been touched since 1999, so it was in dire need of an update.

Rhoda Before

Here’s the new view walking into the room now. That stenciled wall just makes it, I think! My sister and I worked on it together.

Rhoda After

She has great taste and had already decided on the colors she wanted for the room, as well as the start to the fabrics.  She just asked me for some help picking out the rest of the fabrics, rugs, artwork, accessories, lamps, and drapes. It was really fun to put our heads together.

Rhoda After Angle Full

She already had these nice wingback chairs, so instead of buying new, we opted to have them recovered by a local upholsterer and he did a great job.

Rhoda After Chairs

We had so much fun putting this room together and I hope you love it as much as we do.  My sister feels like she’s in a brand new place now. Thanks for the look!  – xoxo, Rhoda

Rhoda After Detail

Isn’t it crazy to scroll up to that first shot and see how much it has changed? Rhoda’s got a ton of extra photos and info about the makeover on her blog, so head on over if you want to soak up some more. She even has a peek into the equally swanked up bathroom and sitting room over there. But while you’re here, let’s play the what’s-your-favorite-part game. I’m really digging the recovered chairs and Sherry’s all sorts of in love with that plush striped rug.

Comments

  1. julie g. says

    Gorgeous…and more importantly thank you for posting early this afternoon. I start “refreshing” at 9:30 every a.m. and 2:30 every p.m. so it is really hard to get any work done while waiting for my bi-daily young house fix!!!

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  2. Kristen says

    What a gorgeous makeover!! That room is beautiful! I think my favorite thing is the mirrored nightstands. I’m obsessed with mirrored furniture lately.

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  12. Stephany says

    O.M.G. I love it! This style is so glamorous and fresh. I absolutely love the stenciled walls. I think you are right, John; it really does make the room! That pattern seems very popular right now. Wish I could use it in my own house, but unfortunately I have textured plaster.Great job guys!

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  15. Tessa says

    Love the color palette and the mixture of patterns! Though I think I’d love it more with a solid bedspread/pillows (in the same color tone) to really showcase that stenciled wall… Bye-Bye ’99, Welcome 2012!

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  18. Erin T says

    I am definitely in love with that rug, but the bed looks so comfy! On a cold , windy, rainy day like today, I just want to curl up in that bed with a good book!

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  24. Stephanie says

    What a change! Although, I do fondly remember that comforter print and buying the bathoom ensemble from JCPenneys 11 or 12 years ago. Gosh, if I didn’t feel old before….!!

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  27. Allyn says

    I love those chairs!
    The first color palette just screamed 90’s to me.
    Also, those mirrored side tables are awesome. I keep seeing similar ones and I’m tempted to try to work one into our house.

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    • Jen says

      Me too!

      I was also happy to continue on down but it looks like her site crashed from the traffic increase. I sent the link to my mom for stencil inspiration, hope the site is up again when she reads my email.

  32. Jo says

    Wow that’s an amazing transformation! I LOVE those chairs!

    Just wondered, I subscribe to your blog and usually get it through google reader, but the last few posts have been text only, no pics (took me two posts to figure it out!)…all other subscribed blogs have been fine. any idea how to fix it? (I know you guys are not computer experts or anything, just wondered if it’s a blog issue rather than a computer issue since the other blogs are fine!)

    Thanks!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Oh man, we didn’t change anything on our end so it sounds like a random glitch. Maybe try unsubscribing and resubscribing? We just checked ours on both computers and the pics come up for us. So odd. Also could’ve virus blocking software targeting our pics so they might just pop back up in 48 hours when your browser realizes they’re not spam/viruses. Haha. Here’s hoping its fixed soon!

      xo,
      s

    • Jo says

      the pictures are back! sorry for the randomness…maybe it was the virus thing, i guess we’ll never know! thanks anyway!

  33. Jillian says

    Uh oh — proof again that YHL is “too” popular. I can’t get on the blog — did all of us Youngsters crash her site??

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  35. Rhoda@ Southern Hospitality says

    So THIS is why my blog isn’t loading right now!!! WOW, John and Sherry, thank you so much for the feature. my sister will be tickled pink to see her new bedroom over here. It was such a fun project to implement & truly those before and afters show how important it is to have a space that embraces you.

    OK, hopefully my blog will come back to life soon!! xoxo Can’t wait to see you both at Haven in June and give you a big hug.

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  36. Jenna says

    What a wonderful space to work with, I love the ceilings. They did a great job–such a pretty color palette! But I think my favorite items are the nightstands.

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  42. KatyB says

    That is some crazy before. I don’t even remember that look being in style in 1999, MAYBE 1989.
    I keep nagging my design impaired sister to let me do her bedroom to no avail. This looks good, maybe I will send her a link.

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  44. Carol N. says

    Oh, I’m loving those lamps on the equally delicious mirrored side tables. I met Rhoda here in Birmingham one time and she is as sweet a person as you could meet. You guys will enjoy meeting her at Haven!

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  45. Andrea Dvorak says

    the stenciled wall does it for me! I’m loving repeated geometric shapes like that right now – in rugs, fabrics, etc. Thanks!

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