When a Makeover Is an Act of Gratitude: A New Bedroom for a Loving Grandmother
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Creating your home isn’t only about color palettes and fabric swatches: Making a space that feels special to you is an act of love. Shalese and her family felt that love when her grandmother Irene opened her doors to them. And now, Shalese wanted to express her gratitude by giving Irene the peaceful bedroom she deserves.
On our newest episode of Apartment Therapy: Your Space, Your Story — our series on The Design Network — Apartment Therapy Editor-in-Chief Charli Penn and DIY influencer Kylie Katich helped update Irene’s bedroom and organize her walk-in closet. The goal was to use a budget of under $8,000 to create a restful sanctuary and a pleasing place to get dressed every day. Let’s see what they did!
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To give the bedroom a fresh start, Charli and Kylie started by updating the wall color to a soft pale green. In addition to being one of Irene’s favorite colors, green is also a soothing hue perfect for creating a relaxing vibe in the bedroom.
They carried that color throughout the room, creating a cohesive color palette that felt as fresh as a spring day. That included new bedding in a sweet green gingham, a white ruffled bed skirt, and a mix of green and pink throw pillows. Don’t forget a cuddly throw for extra coziness!
Next, it was time to update Irene’s furniture. Her beloved adjustable bed got a whole new look with just two easy swaps: A neutral upholstered headboard and a new bed skirt added an airy, soft feel and gave the room a nice transitional style. Charli and Kylie also added a warm wood nightstand, complete with a dusty pink lamp for reading in bed. A slim rattan bench at the foot of the bed completed the look.
Charli and Kylie also knew they had to make the most of that beautiful bay window: They turned it into a little nook for solo time, with a comfy white armchair, a chic wood side table, and woven storage ottoman. Now Irene can take a break, put up her feet, and relax in the sun.
Because Irene’s family is so important to her, Kylie wanted to make sure she had a special way to honor them in her bedroom. She worked with Shalese to set up a corkboard full of cherished memories, like family photographs and letters, giving her a spot to smile and reflect on the people she loves. Updating your bedroom so you can have a serene place to relax has many benefits and could help to increase your property value. If you’ve been looking for your own bedroom upgrade, applying for a Discover® personal loan is an option.
Finally, it was time to tackle the closet. After helping Irene thin out her collection of shoes and purses (just a little!), Charli got to work maximizing Irene’s closet space. With the right organizers — like vertical skirt hangers, clear shoe organizers, and wall hooks for purses and hats — Irene can have fun getting dressed again!
Now, Irene can walk into her bedroom and feel as loved and pampered as she makes her family feel every day. If you have a room that needs a little love, the right home improvement project could be transformative. Curious about the possibilities? Discover® Personal Loans could help you take your next step towards your dream room renovation with flexible repayment terms and a same day decision in most cases.
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