Last year, I wrote a lot about my plans for my master bedroom, including the built-in bookshelves that have been in the back of my mind for over a year.
We have an odd wall in our master bedroom due to the fireplace downstairs and it’s chimney which continues up through this room. I always felt that two (somewhat) symmetrical bookshelves would be a good idea to make the best of the odd wall and also to give us more storage. We have a ton of books and collectables which need a home.
When I initially posted about the idea, our bed used to be orientated on the left side wall. Matt challenged me to move the bed in order to see if I even liked the bed on the strange wall prior to going through the shelf building process.
We’ve been living with the moved bed and emulated the idea of having shelving behind the bed with tables and smaller bookshelves. I’m proud to report that we’re moving ahead with the plans, and I spent some time yesterday measuring out the space. We are limited to how deep the shelves can be due to the window on our north wall, but I think 14″ will be a good hearty depth.
Along with the shelving we’re going to re-paint the room (in the same exact color!), repaint the white trim, and replace the flooring. Since these things will be done around the shelves, our first move before any of the other bedroom changes will be to build the shelving.
After the shelves are done, I’ll be building a custom headboard and layering some interesting side tables in front of the shelving. You may wonder how that’s all going to work stacked in front of the shelves, but I assure you, I’ve got a vision! Stay tuned!
P.S. This weekend, I did everything that was on my to-do list including shopping for some non-work clothes, getting caught up on floral school, having brunch with my parents and photographing the wedding reception of some friends (my first experience shooting a wedding, but they came out so well and I’ve excited to share a few). I hope your weekend was everything you wanted it to be and you’re ready to get back into action on this full five-day week!
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Wow! Busy weekend. I can’t wait to see your vision for this room. I think it’s going to look amazing!
Love the duvet!
I think it’s going to look great! When I saw the first picture, my reaction was to put shelving up, and then, if you wanted, even hang some pretty flowing curtains in front if you wanted to hide any junk. I like the idea of having the bed anchored on a wall with fabric — feels so soft and lovely for a bedroom.
Good luck! I think the shelves will turn out great! I have some new ideas for the New Year, and once I figure out this whole blogging this I will start posting pictures. I’m new to the blogging world and I really like your ideas and projects. Looking forward to seeing progress updates!
I like the direction you are going. Can’t wait to see it!
Wow, what a project! Can’t wait to see the finished product. Also, congrats on finishing your to-do list – so satisfying, right?!
oh my goodness, you have no idea!! I rarely finish what I have set out to do over a weekend. I’m a chronic over-booker.
I love this! Are you going to paint the shelves white (like the trim, so they pop) or the same color as the bedroom (so they blend)?
I’m gong to paint both the shelves and the wall behind the shelves white like the trim!
Gah! I already love this room – the colors are to die for. Can’t wait to see how it looks with the shelving!
This is going to be AWESOME! Love the vision for the shelves and headboard. I’d say we share the same tendency to have big ambitions and overbook ourselves.
I know you can and will do it!!
That’s so exciting! Built-ins are always great looking. I can’t wait to see how it turns out and how you style the shelves! That’s the fun part.
Putting in built-ins is the perfect solution…can’t wait to see! Are you familiar with designstILes? She just did a bedroom makeover for a client and did the same: http://designstiles.me/2012/01/03/a-master-bedroom-reveal/
Definitely have to put a pretty statement piece above the bed!
Looking forward to seeing the photos of the wedding!
The built ins on design stiles are awesome! At one point I was considering doing the cabinets on the bottom too!
That’s going to look so good! I’m excited to see how it turns out!