Welcome back, dear friends! I baked instead of worked this weekend and it was so worth it ha ha! So today, I’m sharing our painted bedroom furniture and bedroom makeover!
While most of our minds are on the holidays at the moment, January is often when we start looking at our home as the the decor comes down to see what we can do to change things up, and this post is the perfect motivation you might be looking for!
Here is our bedroom furniture set before:
I was originally planning to purchase new furniture for our bedroom. Then, I started pricing new bedroom furniture. When did furniture get so dang expensive?? I guess that’s what happens when you thrift for most of your furniture lol.
Instead of shelling out several thousand dollars for a new set, I was willing to try painting our exisitng set. I wasn’t convinced I would love it painted at this point, but for less than $100, I was willing to give it a go.
Painting our Sleigh bed
I started on day one with just the bed, in hopes that we would be able to sleep in it that night.
Here is the bed before:
This set belonged to my husband. He had just purchased it not long after we started dating. The set I had only had a queen-sized bed, so that set went to Jack. I have never been a fan of this one because it’s very masculine.
Because I was saving thousands of dollars, my hubby gave me the go ahead to paint. (The color in the photo below is more accurate.)
I thought painting this bed was going to be such a huge undertaking, but it really wasn’t bad at all. I’ve included a few affiliate links so you can find the products I love.
I used Dixe Belle’s Fluff to paint, and this is after only ONE coat!
Fluff is more of a vintage white than a stark white so it usually covers completely in just TWO coats. I love that!
If you’re a messy painter, you may want to bring out the dropcloths, but I paint so much that I have lost the fear of making a mess. I just keep a wet washrag on hand nearby.
And because this was a newer set, there was no worry of bleed-through, so I was able to skip prepping with BOSS and get straight to painting!
**With chalk paint there is no need to sand first either…just clean well with White Lightning, rinse, and paint!
I used a brush to apply the paint. My favorite is the 2″ Mini Angle brush by Dixie Belle.
Sand
I sanded lightly all over with 220 grit sandpaper wrapped around an old sanding sponge to smooth out the paint and distress all the pretty details. Then I vacuumed up all the sanding dust with my shop vac.
Seal
I sealed with Clear Coat in Satin using the blue sponge applicator, and this bed makeover was complete!
You can see how I apply sealer using a sponge in this video:
If you have trouble viewing, find it on YouTube HERE.
Meet our brand new sleigh bed:
So light and bright and lovely!
It doesn’t even look like the same bed!
FULL DISCLOSURE: I did not pull the bed out from the wall to paint the back of the headboard. Shhh…that is our secret ha ha!
Ooh hello, pretty details!! I could hardly see you there before…
I love those pretty curves so much more now that you can really see them. You can also see the lovely sheen that the Satin Clear Coat leaves behind…
The shelf above the bed was made from my Hubby’s grandmother’s foot board that I repurposed in this post.
I thought it would be fun to decorate, but instead, I just use it as a space filler.
My $4 mirrors that I redid are actually what started this whole room makeover, and they work great in here on either side of the bed.
The bedding came from Target several years ago.
You can find the rug on Amazon HERE.
The dressers and night table were painted the exact same way.
When I say this color of white has excellent coverage, I’m not kidding!
Here’s more proof!
The night table and dressers were painted the very same way as the bed.
I didn’t get a full-on photo of the night table, but you can see it below.
There was only one, so I brought this drum table up from my office for my side of the bed:
It had already been painted in Fluff previously, so it fit right in!
This is the night table that I was using before, but I couldn’t bring myself to paint it at the time. Plus, it was a little on the short side…
It got a metallic makeover that you can see HERE, and it now lives in my office.
Dresser #1
Here is my Hubby’s dresser before:
If that decor doesn’t scream bachelor ha ha.
And after…
I found a few new things to redecorate when I was redoing this room, so no more bachelor decor.
He honesty doesn’t mind what is on there.
Dresser #2
Up next is my dresser.
Here is the before:
Can I tell you that I do NOT miss this wood at all??
Look at how those moulding details come alive in the lighter color!
And after that paint magic:
I love you, paint!! Again, this is Fluff by Dixie Belle, and I just love it!
I never imagined this set could look so pretty!
The original hardware is perfect in Rustoleum’s Champagne Mist:
When sealing, I gave the sides of everything one coat of the Satin Clear Coat, while the tops of everything got two coats.
I use these candle holders in my staging often, but this is where they live:
When I was redoing this room, I had found the perfect curtains for $69 a pair, but I just couldn’t bring myself to pay that.
These $30 alternatives that I found at HomeGoods were perfect!
When I was imagining our bedroom furniture painted, I was thinking about how fun it would be to decorate it for Christmas!
I found this flocked pre-lit tree at Walmart for only $79:
I borrowed a tip from my blogging bestie, Nancy from Artsy Chicks Rule, on how to add a snowy look to your tree. (She shares several ideas HERE.)
I added dusters from the Dollar Tree in between the branches:
It kind of looks like snow collected in those places! It does have lights as well, but they were giving off a weird yellow glow in the photos, so I unplugged them.
Here is What I used to transform this furniture:
- Fluff by Dixie Belle {I used two full 32 oz size containers and about 1/4 of another to give two dressers, a nightstand and a king-sized sleigh bed (minus the back) two coats.}
- Dixie Belle Clear Coat in Satin {I used less than 16 oz and applied one coat to the body of the dressers and nightstand, two coats to the tops, and one coat to the bed.}
- Dixie Belle’s blue sponge applicator
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Find my Step-by-step guide for painting a dresser with just about any issue HERE.
And how about those grapes?
I never understood why this bedroom furniture had grapes on it, but I hardly even notice them now!
And that is our painted bedroom furniture!
Although I wasn’t totally convinced I’d love it, I am so glad I was wrong!It has been four years, and it still looks as good as the day I painted it!
The most asked question after sharing originally was How does my hubby like it??
He thought it looked too girly before I was finished, but when it was all done, and his mom and sister were raving about it, I think that changed his mind, so he actually loves it now!
I am so thrilled that we were able to keep our existing furniture and turn it into something we both love!
Maybe this will spark some interest in updating your own bedroom furniture?
I hope your week is off to a fantastic start!
I’ll see you Thursday with my favorite furniture flips of the year!
UPDATE: You’re sure to be inspired! See all the favorites that made the list HERE!
XOXO,
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Janice Holt says
I do love the bedroom suit; you have guts to tackle something like this. The tree looks so pretty. Happy baking.
Christy says
Thank you, Janice!! I am so glad it worked out so nicely! We are enjoying all the cookies ha ha! XOXO
Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces says
So soothing! Your bedroom looks like a sanctuary, Christy. I love how you didn’t even bother with a drop cloth. My kinda gal! haha!
Christy says
Aww thank you, my friend! Drop cloth smop cloth lol…you better believe I had a wet washrag on hand though lol! XOXO
Kathy says
Christy, your bedroom furniture painted fluff!!!!! Gorgeous!!! Our bedroom furniture are antiques from my husband’s parents. I am itching to paint it, but my husband isn’t on board 😫. Maybe he will be when I show him your makeover. I can only hope!!
Christy says
Thank you so much, Kathy! Ooh it’s tough when you have family antiques for sure, but you have to love it too, right? Good luck! XOXO
Nana Diana says
It looks fantastic! I got rid of our big old sleigh bed-I just didn’t want that heavy of a look-even painted. Yours is much more ‘compact’ than ours and looks great painted.
Merry Christmas to you- xo Diana
Christy says
Thank you, Diana! Ours is very “heavy” for sure as well, but paint helped a ton. Merry Christmas!! XOXO
Pam Emma says
Your bedroom furniture came out amazing! My bedroom furniture was purchased over 40 years ago from an estate sale in New Canaan, Ct. I purchased it for a steal for $125 because most of it was stored up in a walk up attic – dresser with mirror, dressing table with mirror, chest of drawers and headboard. I fell in love with the dressing table and the mirrors are encased in wood. A little over a year ago, I painted it white and I just love it. Just like you did, it brought the furniture back to life. They just do not make furniture today like they did back in the day.
Christy says
Thank you, Pam! I bet your set is stunning!! You are so right. Furniture today is just not the quality it once was. You got the deal of deals! XOXO
Cory says
I love the new look! The whole room looks lighter and brighter and more “finished.” Very pulled-together! You did those pieces a favour. Look at those pretty details that I’d never have noticed before! Great job!
I especially love how you didn’t have to do a ton of prep. Yay! Oh, that Fluff has crazy coverage. Love the whole look!
Christy says
Thanks so much, Cory! I was really not looking forward to taking this set on, but the ease in which the Fluff covered these pieces made it so much easier to tackle! And yes, those details just pop now! XOXO
Robin Stephens says
Dang, girl….all that’s missing is a bottle of chilled champagne and two glasses. You’ve earned it. Cheers! What a transformation. If you could only bottle that vision, enthusiasm, hard work and tenacity…you’d be rich! WOW! 🥰 I’d buy some! 😉
Christy says
I hear that!! Thank you, my friend! Saving thousands was a good motivator ha ha! XOXO
Shari L Clines says
Stunning!!! Love it!
Christy says
Thanks so much, Shari! XOXO
Tracy Martinez says
Looks amazing now!
Christy says
Thank you, Tracy!! XOXO
Ann Dzuik says
Beautiful wood furniture has become a burdensome sacred cow for me, so I was happy to see you paint your bedroom suite. I nevr would have had the courage to do that, but I might now that I see the beautiful results of your bedroom furniture! Thanks, as always, for leading the way!
Christy says
Aww I appreciate that so much, Ann! I was never a fan of the finish on this set, so that made it easier to take a brush to it…just had to wait a decade or so, so it wasn’t new to my hubby anymore ha ha! XOXO
Lane Harkey says
As always your furniture make over look fabulous. I redid mine a few years ago and love getting rid of dark wood. Merry Christmas.
Christy says
Thanks so much, Lane! It is amazing what paint can do to a dark wood set, right? I bet yours is gorgeous! Merry Christmas to you as well! XOXO
Sue says
so beautiful! I love your bed set redo!
Christy says
I’m so glad you like it, Sue, thank you! XOXO
Kelly says
The paint definately draws attention to the details and makes it more feminine!
Christy says
Right? It was difficult to see those pretty details before! XOOX
Amanda says
This is one of the loveliest furniture makeovers ever! Can you tell me how DB drop cloth compares with the fluff? Also, do you have a detailed blog post on applying the clear coat?
Christy says
I appreciate that so much, Amanda, thank you!! Fluff, while not a bright white, still reads as white, while Drop Cloth is an off-white or cream color. I linked to a video on how to apply the Clear Coat in this post…it is for a table, but it should still help! XOXO
Amanda says
Thanks so much!
Christy says
You’re welcome! XO
Annette Santana says
Absolutely beautiful. Looks loke a brand new set. Love the details and how they pop now. Great job.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕
Christy says
Thank you, my friend in Puerto Rico! Although I paint literally every day, I was still pleasantly surprised at what it did for this set! XOXO
Laurie says
Gorgeous ♥️
Christy says
Thank you, Laurie!! XOXO
Sandy says
What about the interior and sides of the drawers? Did you paint them fluff also?
Christy says
Hi Sandy! I did not paint the interiors or the sides as they were in perfect condition. I will usually only do that if they aren’t in great shape. 🙂 XOXO
Teri says
Wait…you didn’t paint the back of the headboard? That would make me crazy.
Christy says
Ha ha! There was no one around to help me move it, so it did not get moved, and it did not get painted. I have no regrets! XOXO
Sharon McAvoy says
Brilliant! You’ve given me the courage and inclination (haha) to print our bedroom set. Like you my husband is reluctant but now I have testimonial and visual evidence to show him! Wish me luck!
Christy says
Thank you, Sharon! And yay!! Best of luck!! XOXO
Addie says
I remember this one!!! Who could forget those grapes! One thousand times better. AND you did it so fast right at Christmas time!!???!!!! xoxo
Christy says
Ha ha right? You have a great memory. The grapes were such a big issue for me at the time, but they literally disappeared with paint! I have wanted to reshare this one, but figured it had to be close to Christmas since it was decorated that way, so this timing was perfect! Have a fantastic week, my friend! XOXO
Bonnie says
I am gonna have to order more fluff as all your makeovers in that color just makes my heart sing lol. I have a mirror like yours I painted white and a small red bead wreath that I painted white then sanded on it.
My daughter’s hated white because I always would go to white shirts, shoes ect. Now my youngest always says “you need to paint that white Mom” after me constantly saying “look what Christy did this week”.
If this beautiful set doesn’t win people over to this color then nothing will.
See you Thursday Hugs!
Christy says
Oh yay! Fluff is such a great white. And I love that ha ha! White paint really does update just about anything! Thank you so much, Bonnie!! XOXO
Barbara Summins says
A bunch of m$$$ saved to spend wisely!
Christy says
Absolutely!! XOXO
Michele M. says
GREAT decision. It looks so fabulous!
And WOW does it look perfect with Christmas decor. You were sure correct on that, too. Well done, Christy.
Christy says
Thank you, Michele! I am so glad I finally did it!! XOXO
Cecilia says
This still remains one of my favorite makeovers – it really shows how paint can update perfectly good furniture that has the “wrong” look. The details actually show up and the look is so much more neutral than the masculine vibe it had before. Just amazing!
I’ve been making cookies too….tis the season! Lol
😊Cecilia
Christy says
Oh yay I love that! Thank you, Cecilia! And yes, the white made all those lovely details really stand out. We have eaten most of our cookies…trying to decide if we should make more ha ha! Merry Christmas! XOXO
Sharon L Austin says
Looks picture perfect and amazing; so dreamy. Merry Christmas!!
Christy says
Aww thank you so much, Sharon! XOXO
May says
you are a brave soul to take on such a project. I have a 1930’s 5 piece
bedroom suite of very dark, shiny wood. Not very attractive. I can’t decide whether to go even darker (black) or lighter. I’ve thought about painting it like Jasper ware with woodubend decals. Just can’t decide.
I noticed that you remarked in your post about unplugging the lights on your tree to take your pics. I recommend a Treemote so you can turn your tree lights on and off with just a push of a button. I’ve had one for several years, and each year add another one to make the tree lighting much easier. Outlets always seem to be behind or underneath furniture, so the treemote is much easier for someone who’s 75.
Love your posts. Always good ideas.
Best wishes for the New Year. And thanks for your all you do.
Christy says
Hi May! My only regret with our furniture is that I didn’t do it sooner. Best of luck deciding on what to do with yours! And I was not aware there was such a thing as a treemote…interesting! I actually have mine on timers so they come on and off automatically because you are so right, the plugs are never easy to access. I’ll have to look into that, thanks! XOXO
Patti says
Your bedroom set turned out beautifully! I want to do that to my bedroom set. It’s Early American Maple, but the tops of the dresser might not be real wood. Can the tops be painted with Dixie paint?
Christy says
Thank you, Patti! Yes, they can absolutely! If they are a non porous surface like laminate, they just need a bonding primer first. Dixie Belle makes one called Slick Stick. You would apply that and wait 24 hours before painting, no sanding needed first…just a good cleaning. While I do still have that in stock, Dixie Belle has created a new product that combines that with their stain blocking primer, BOSS. It will be called Bonding BOSS and will start shipping to us mid to late January if you wanted to wait for that, but the Slick Stick portion is all you really need. I hope that helps! XOXO
Dawn says
This is absolutely stunning. Thank you for your instructions it is truly helpful for me to do it over in different colors with my old furniture. You’re amazing.
Christy says
Aww thank you so much, Dawn! It is amazing what paint can do! XOXO