How to Save Money on Renovating and Decorating a Master Bedroom

Today I’m continuing on with my renovations series. I’m about halfway through. See below for the link to other before-and-afters.

This is the master bedroom ‘before.’ There was water damage, so sections of the subfloor had to be removed and replaced.

This is after the subfloor was fixed: with carpet, paint, furnishings, and decor.

It seems like light, white, and bright is in style right now. I see gorgeous master bedrooms with white walls, white carpet, white bedding, and a few colored accents—they are truly beautiful. But they aren’t really me. I’m a color girl.

I debated a little in posting my master bedroom remodel because it is NOT the trend on Pinterest and online. Ultimately, I decided to post it because I believe everyone should decorate in the style they love.

If you are the white and bright type, a color type, a dark romantic type, or some other type/mix, embrace it! Don’t try decorating your own home in styles that you don’t love! Choose a style and color palette that you will enjoy for years to come.

I went with a color-rich charming Southwestern/Native theme. The result is a master bedroom I really like and have enjoyed for over four years now.

You don’t have to spend a fortune decorating a master bedroom either. Here is how I furnished and decorated this room for under $400.

I found the side table at a garage sale for $15.00.

Bedding: The custom blanket was a gift from friends. I was eyeing this gorgeous comforter from Pottery Barn and later that week found a similar blanket at an estate sale for $1.00! I saved a few hundred on that find!! The big pillows are Charisma down alternative (love these!). The decorative pillows were from thrift stores, yard sales and were washed well. ~$50.00.

The decorative mirrors were found at JC Penny (similar here), and with a coupon cost $20.00.

The plant and plant stand were $1.00 and $3.00 at an estate sale: $4.00.

The crystal chandelier was from a home decor barn. The woman sells new items for less: $225.00.

Wall art: My uncle painted the horse and gave it to us as a gift, and I don’t include family photos in the cost.

The paint was a couple of misted gallons that mixed together for the color I was looking for: $5.00.

The curtains I made (tutorial here) but then I found new curtains at a garage sell that I like better for the room (unpictured). They were $1.00 a panel and I bought four: $4.00. I plan on selling these curtains that are pictured on the local classifieds.

Curtain rod amazon: Total: $45.00.

I inherited the dresser from my grandmother.

The king bed was a gift from my grandparents.

Intersecting floating shelves (similar here): Also a gift.