Are you ready for a spring master bedroom makeover? Now that spring has arrived it’s time to put away all the dark colors and freshen up our living spaces. One of my favorite areas of the home to start with when a new season arrives is the master bedroom. After all, we spend so much time in this room, doesn’t it deserve a bit of seasonal sprucing up? It should be the most relaxing place in the house but it should also reflect your personality. There are a lot of ways to redecorate without breaking the bank. In this post we’ll cover three super easy projects to remake one of the favorite rooms of the house.
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Camouflage Fabric – The New Cool
When I was about 10 or 12 years old, the biggest summer thrill was camping out in the backyard. My family never actually went camping, so we didn’t have anything remotely resembling a canvas or nylon tent. We made do with blankets slung over the clothesline. I know. Lame, right?
So, how cool would it be to construct your own camouflage fabric tent!
It’s easier than you think. All you’ll need is
- Three yards of cotton fabric (upholstery weight is best)
- 20 half-inch finishing screws
- Power drill
- Four two- to three-inch wood screws
The Timeless Quality of Retro Upholstery Fabric
The word “retro” is commonly associated with fashion and design suggesting an outmoded style from the post modern past. It generally implies a vintage of at least 15 or 20 years. Despite these definitions, retro upholstery fabric seems to have taken on a “timeless” quality.
Recreate Any Era in the Bedroom
Your bedroom is a perfect place to recreate a mood. Replicate a scene from That 70s Show with the “mod” flowers and bold geometrics or give your room a more vintage appeal with retro barkcloth popularized by textile designers of the 50s.
Here are a few suggestions to get started: