Master Bedroom Makeover- Sharing my favorite project again...

With spring right around the corner -- I know many of you are planning your spring projects...This project is one I still am still so thrilled with  I thought I would share it again -- these doors really changed the look of my bedroom......Here is the breakdown on how my bedroom closet doors went from this.....
 

To this.....

I feel in love with these doors when I saw them in Kevin and Layla's blog-

The Lettered Cottage 
-http://theletteredcottage.net/master-bedroom-re-do-update-mirrored-closet-doors
  I knew they would be perfect for my master bedroom...a smaller room - so in addition to looking great the mirrors would make the room appear larger..........

We purchased 4 new 24" interior doors from Lowes @$20.00 a piece, hinge hardware and window handles (to use as the door handles) from Home Depot--all total $40.00.....You might be lucky enough to already have closet doors that could be transformed...
unlike me who was still sporting the bi-fold 60's doors!

The hardware I purchased even came in oil rubbed bronze--SCORE.... no painting!!

I lined up the doors and started painting--several coats...pulled out my ol' faithful Purdy......

When I completed the painting the hardware was added

after careful measurements were taken.....I am always so nervous drilling that first hole!

Before we went to the next step we made sure they our hardware was lined up, measurements looked good and the doors fit well...once the mirrors are added they become VERY heavy, easier to double check yourself at this stage....and things were looking good!!

Next up ......penciling in the outline for the mirrors...this is a little tricky..TIP**It is helpful to mark the top and bottom of the doors to be certain your measurements are correct for each..I wanted the mirror to be a little higher on the top of the door--so there would be a few more inches of actual door showing on the bottom of each door...which sounds simple until you have 4 doors laying in front of you and you are wondering ummm..which end is up???

I called local mirror and glass companies and had 4 quotes on the price of cutting the custom mirrors....They ranged from $150.00 to $293.00..

TIP**call around it is worth the time..you will be surprised how many local places handle custom mirrors....

BIG TIP**---you will be covering the mirror edges with trim so you will not need the sides beveled...

that a lot saves $$$!

Next I prepped the doors to secure the mirrors.....Make sure you use mirror adhesive...VERY important...The mirrors are very heavy...Read the directions on the adhesive very carefully--the doors have to sit for a few days for the adhesive to set...So have them in an area that they will not have to be moved for a few days.....

 

I added a bit more adhesive after being creative!
 

I painted the trim to match the doors and added the trim around the mirror edges....and after a few days of sitting undisturbed ..........

I LOVE them...it completely changed the look of the room...along with new bedding, paint and a new bed that was purchased in the ugliest color I have EVER seen until we painted it--but that is for another DIY post!!


Chris

Master Bedroom Makeover

I wanted to share some photos with you

& this week I will post some before and after shots—

and share some of the

many, many steps taken to get us from here….

to here….

and from here….

to here….

and one more

because they are JUST TOOO FUN -

now that I have completed the furniture pieces…..

then some fun shots of the new room….

so......

here we have this free garbage roadside find…..

that had to be duct taped to keep the doors from falling off ……

and now it is my new favorite piece…

LOVE the detail on her.....

half of the flower basket was missing so Mr. Midwest Cottage and Finds 

made a mold and reversed it—and viola!  

I will share that process this week when i talk about this dresser make-over…….

now some other shots…….

This guy has a story….searched for him ALL over……

and guess where I found him…….

ROUND TOP TEXAS

but he did not look this this when I purchased him….

Our new laundry hampers...

wish they came with little hands that popped out and picked up Mr. MW Cottage and Finds 

laundry off the floor...

hmmm...

MAYBE that will be my next project :)

Enjoy the rest of your Easter…and I am off to check my notes and decide which project I will post about first….after i enjoy some of the Easter candies……more to come……

Master Bedroom Update-Bye-Bye-Bye

It has been a long time getting to this point...but in the words of our favorite boy-band....BYE - BYE - BYE!!


Here is where we were a couple days ago...Everything out of the room...the discoloration  on the carpet is from a rug I had under the bed--stained the carpet in certain areas....not a good idea..must have made sense at the time when i put it there...Don't you love the closet doors...Straight out of the Brady Bunch parent's room.....

Finally......the carpet rolled up and the padding being removed...there is an IMPORTANT reason I am sharing this picture with you.......notice the dark color at the bottom of the picture..Yes--it is MOLD....I had mold in the entire pattern of where I spot cleaned my carpets every other week with Capture Carpet Cleaner....I even put fans on the spray mist once it was down EVERY time....I need to revisit that process for the rest of my carpet......

Next step...remove the carpet tack strip...BE VERY careful...These little nails are sharp and rusty.....Hubby  used a special tool for this--it did pop right up.....

And now....clean that floor and fill the little concrete holes along the wall .....it is drying as we speak read and write...

I am finally beginning to feel like this might become a reality. 

Keepin' my eye on the prize.....my goal picture is below--and Layla and Kevin's link is there also...check them out if you have not already...

http://theletteredcottage.net/master-bedroom-re-do-update-mirrored-closet-doors

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WHAT have I gotten myself into???

Ever said those words to yourself after jumping into a project?  Well I must admit I have been a little absent lately --but I have good reason...MASTER BEDROOM PROJECT....darn you Layla from http://theletteredcottage.net/ Why did your bedroom project have to look so WONDERFUL SCRUMP-DILLY-IOUS?..See I am making up words now....Here is the goal.....Layla and Kevin's Master bedroom...

Here is where I was last night--even my yellow lab looks confused and wondering --what is she doing now???  Don't fret my pet--things will begin to look a bit more organized....in a day or two...or three..or four...for sure before I leave for Round Top Texas Antique Fun!! Wish me luck, cross your fingers, and believe me disorganization drives me crazy...can't look at the photo below any longer :)  

On a cleaner, nicer note.....here is one of the new future closet doors--looking pretty in white..and if you look closely you will see another item peeking out in the lower bottom of the picture that is involved in this project.....If this all turns out...I will be dancing the 2 step at Round Top in celebration!!

Ever change your mind?

So I was in love with this little beauty for a bedside table..Envisioned her a little chippy white.....

But then I saw this on Layla's "The Lettered Cottage's Blog" and fell in love-love!  I love the single drawer and double doors and the legs.....So now the hunt begins....Also this option would offer more storage...something that is a MUST with every furniture piece that is in a home built on a slab..........So now this picture is on the vision board...with a couple of others.....for the bedroom makeover.....