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Master Bedroom Makeover with Universal Furniture

​​Ever since we moved, the design in the master bedroom just seemed off. The navy blue headboard was too high and there is a weird inset between two storage closets where there should be something amazing, but no matter what I pop in there, nothing screams shazam. There was a disconnect between the old design and the new house, so that means a master bedroom makeover is in order.

When Universal Furniture approached me to partner up, I was all in for a master bedroom makeover. BTDubs, the entire post makes me feel like I’m on an episode of Cribs…” this is where the magic happens.” Anyhoo, here’s a sneaky peek, and if you think this is good, just wait for the full reveal, and you don’t want to miss the before look.

bedroom makeover with Universal Furniture

Brought to you by Universal Furniture
Brantley King Bed with Wall Panels   ///   Everette Accent Chair

Universal recently debuted a new collection — a sleek and stylish line with a modern look and feel, but most important, it’s designed to maximize your square footage from high-rise condo to a suburban home like mine.  Plus, many of the upholstered pieces have a performance fabric option. If you have kids, pets, or drink coffee or red wine, this is important. Trust me. If you’re an interior designer looking to get to the trade account, just click here.

Before we get into it, let’s take a peek at the before, shall we? This is the primary bedroom in the old house.

blue velvet headboard with mid century modern style decor interior design

Not too shabby, right? Well, after we moved, I tried glamming it up by swapping out the Mid-Century Modern style nightstands for a vintage find, but that experiment failed greatly. I dunno if it was the room, the style mix, or the scale, but I broke my bedroom with that design decision. Case in point.

Before and After - Bedroom Makeover

After 3 years of waking up in a meh…albeit functional space…it was time to zhush. I started playing with a mood board to get the makeover in a good place. Since The Boy would probably get cranky with both the kitchen and the bedroom in complete chaos, I needed to be fully prepped and ready to roll.

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bedroom makeover with Universal Furniture mood board

You’ll notice things changed a bit with the final design. Originally the settee was going to go in the inset, but it wasn’t shazammy enough. I love it, but there was no room for it. The mirror was replaced with some art from the shop that really added the pop I had been looking for. It also inspired color!!! Words this neutral queen never thought she’d utter. And the lamps, well, once the bed was in place, their height did not work.

It was love at first sight when I laid eyes on that bed. Its extra side panels and tufted headboard gave me all the heart eyes. Most importantly, it would also fill the wall to perfection. My favorite part…it’s low profile headboard allowed for a massive piece of art over the bed. FINALLY!

bedroom makeover with Universal Furniture

The bed’s upholstery color, Dover Natural, inspired me to really focus on that texture on texture, layered look. As you may already know, I love ivory on white on cream on beige on tan on brown on black look. When I found this vintage sculptural paper art, I knew it had to go over the bed. I squeal every time I look at it.

bedroom makeover with Universal Furniture

Once I started styling the space, I felt like it needed some added oomph. A tiny punch of color without being in your face. Of course, I began with my old standby pink, but it did nothing for me. Gasp! Was I over my beloved blush? I played with swatches of greens and blues, but remember that artwork I mentioned earlier? The punch of color was inspired by it and these brass beauties from my friend Melissa. Please give a warm welcome to goldenrod.  Also, notice the inset…looks pretty shazam, right?

Johnson Carper mid century modern dresser

Both of these vintage, Mid-Century Modern wood dressers were existing to the old room design. They just shifted around in the space a bit, and it wasn’t until I broke out the measuring tape that I realized I had more than enough room for the one to fit in the inset.

bedroom makeover with Universal Furniture

Adding the goldenrod velvet curtains was a srsly bold step for moi, but they really make the new accent chair from Universal pop! They were the last piece of decor installed in the room, and as soon as they were hung I was all ERMERGERD!!!! I LOVE COLOR!!!! I shopped my house a bit and grabbed this french girl chic black cone from my office and snagged this chrome-clad chest of drawers from a vintage buddy.

Are you ready to see the full room reveal??????

bedroom makeover with Universal Furniture

bedroom makeover with Universal Furniture

Adding color with curtains and pillows seemed like a smart choice since they can be easily swapped out. That way if I change my mind…which I tend to do quite often…I can do so without reinventing the wheel. After 3 years of waiting for the perfect master bedroom, I definitely do NOT want to start over.

Vintage 3 tiered mirror table by Ello

The nightstands still need a bit of zhushing. I don’t know if there needs to be wallpaper behind the headboard or maybe a rug. Maybe both? Maybe an extra piece of art or a mirror? Or maybe just a pop of goldenrod? It needs an extra sumthin’ sumthin’, don’t you think?

bedroom makeover with Universal Furniture

However, momma is pleased as punch with this corner…even Mr. Sheepy is happy! Although Imma have to arm wrestle little Zozo for the Everette chair. It’s as soft as a teddy bear and spins. Every night she tries to snatch it for herself. Can you blame her though?

This post is sponsored by Universal Furniture. All words, thoughts, and designs are my own. 

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Last Updated on December 14, 2022 by Kyla Herbes

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Kyla Herbes

Kyla Herbes is an interior designer and home decor content creator based in Chicago, IL. She shares daily doses of home decor, corners of her home, interior styling tips, and will inspire you to do it yourself. House Of Hipsters has been featured in Architectural Digest, Apartment Therapy, House Beautiful, HGTV, The Huffington Post, Refinery29, Rue Magazine, and Style Me Pretty Living. Kyla has also made appearances on BravoTV and WGN TV and was named a Better Homes and Gardens Style Maker 3 years in a row.

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    Melissa
    November 5, 2019

    Kyla! This literally took my breath away! I didn’t think it was possible to top your previous master, but you did! I don’t think the room needs anything else; maybe you’re feeling that way since the majority of the color pop is on one side of the room, but it doesn’t feel off. Bravo on creating a splendid sleep space and retreat!

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      Melissa
      November 5, 2019

      Couldn’t have done it without your lamps! They inspired the gold =)

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    Darcel
    November 5, 2019

    Really love it. In particular I like that your bedroom looks so different from what I see when I look through design photos. The sheep statue almost took me out though. I was like, what’s wrong with the dog?! Then I realized it wasn’t a dog.

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      Darcel
      November 5, 2019

      Do you you how many times that sheep has scared me!?!?! LOL, I catch it out of the corner of my eye and think, “What the…I don’t have a dog. What is that?” A moment of sheer panic.

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    Cate Henderson
    November 6, 2019

    Wow wee I love everything you crank out! And thanks for introducing me to this new furniture source!

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    Charlotte Smith
    November 6, 2019

    Space looks so good! I love the makeover!!

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    Julie
    November 7, 2019

    Love it! Love the goldenrod curtains & yes the perfect rug &/or wallpaper will come to you. Amen, Design Sister?

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    Meghan
    November 7, 2019

    Love the Universal Furniture stuff, but can you link to the other stuff in the room, too? I think those nightstands, lamps, gold mirror and black and white artwork in particular are too good with the bed not to check out.

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    Marian
    November 10, 2019

    Hi, I love your room and thanks for introducing me to Universal furniture. I’m wondering how the colorful piece of art over the dresser would look over the bed. It has that pop of color and may give that area the extra special kick you are looking for…

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    Stephanie @ Casa Watkins Living
    November 11, 2019

    Loooooove it all especially all the detail of the furniture paired with those gorgeous goldenrod panels. So beautiful!

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    Mary E
    November 12, 2019

    I know I’m late seeing this but it looks so good!
    You’re right about the headboard wall. It’s lacking some contrast. I love the idea of wallpaper. Check out the paper that @hommeboys used in their One Room Challenge. It’s good!!!

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