The Primary Bedroom
The primary bedroom took five years to finish. I say that not as a confession but as a reminder that the best rooms usually do.
We first painted it Farrow & Ball French Grey, which I can only describe as Great Wolf Lodge energy — lots of grey green, lots of wood, very lodge-y. It wasn’t bad exactly, it just wasn’t us.
A few years later we painted everything– walls, trim, doors, all of it– Templeton Pink, and that was the moment the room finally made sense.
Color drenching isn’t something I do everywhere. Most rooms in our house have a neutral wall with a fun trim color. But the bedroom felt like the right place to go all in, and I’m so glad we did. It’s the coziest, most personal room in the house now.
From there it was just layering– art with colorful frames, thrifted finds, things our kids made, a headboard we reupholstered with a yellow gingham tablecloth.
None of it happened overnight. The last things went up on the wall this past December, five years after we moved in.
That’s how rooms actually work. One good decision at a time!
Let’s Start With Paint Colors
There’s only one paint color! The walls, trim and door are Templeton Pink, and it’s as lovely as it sounds.
Don’t let the muddy pink color shown here fool you– it’s soft and feminine. And in true Farrow & Ball fashion absolutely stunning in natural light. The amount of color!!!!
We used Modern Emulsion on the walls and Modern Eggshell on the trim. Dead Flat and Flat Eggshell are also great options if you prefer a less shiny finish.
A note on color drenching
Painting the trim and doors the same color as the walls is what makes this feel intentional rather than overwhelming. Everything recedes together and the room just feels enveloped. It’s a commitment but it’s worth it.
The Dresser & decor
Dresser: Anthropologie washed wood but it’s no longer available
Chair: A thrifted find from years ago!
Green mirror: This was a HomeGoods find that I painted Card Room Green
Wooden tray: I love this tray! I have them all over the house for grouping books, candles, coasters
Dried flowers: or you can always dry your own!
Pink lamp base: It was already a light pink, but I painted it with Templeton Pink (the same color as the walls!) to bring in more color.
Lampshade: Very fun and colorful! It’s quite large, though, so be prepared.
Tiger candle holder: I love these so much! They are cake toppers but I use them for every day decor.
Art By The Dresser
The art in this room is a mix of things I found, things I bought, and things our kids made, which is exactly how it should be!
Ferris Wheel print: the art and frame came from Artfully Walls, which made the whole thing so easy. I went with a mat and a red wood frame.
Flower art: I painted the frame Fruit Fool
Ice cream truck art: thrifted– I painted the frame India Yellow
Blue frame art: thrifted– I painted the frame Oval Room Blue. I originally painted it Card Room Green along with the mat, but it was a little bit too dull. The blue frame with the creamy mat is perfect. I just painted the mat– no need for a new one!
Green & white stripe frame: it’s from Anthropologie but no longer available
The Headboard
The headboard was a DIY project– it had a natural linen fabric and we swapped it out for a gingham tablecloth. Easy project if you have a headboard with a similar removable fabric panel!
Bedding
Duvet: Striped duvet cover
Quilt: Stillwater quilt in Juniper from Schoolhouse– not available right now but I hope they bring it back in stock once they re-open!
Blue & green pillows: Stillwater shams– also from Schoolhouse and currently not available
Sheets: European linen sheet set in soft blush– they get better with every wash
Patterned pillows: Muse Textiles — one of my favorite makers, her prints are so good. She doesn’t make stripes anymore but has several fun patterns.
The Rug
Flower Rug: Anthropologie no longer has it in stock but here’s a super similar (& more affordable!) rug
Nightstand & Decor
Nightstand: it’s from Anthropologie but is no longer available! It’s called a washed wood nightstand.
Sconce: Antique glass & bronze wall sconce
Portraits above the bed: commissioned from our oldest son when he was 5.
Rabbit print: Liz Wiesel Arts on Etsy — she’s a local artist!
Goose birthday candle holder: this is a cake topper!
Lego flowers: these were a gift from my son! It was a perfect gift because I love decorating with toys and Legos. It gives the house a lived-in, kid-friendly feel.
East Fork mug: the color is Lamb’s Ear but it’s no longer available. They always have great colors, though! I especially love Heron and it’s always available.
The Wooden Dresser
Fair warning: most of this side of the room was thrifted and I can’t source much of it. Linking what I can!
Dresser: thrifted– my plan was to sand and restain it but I’m afraid I’ll mess it up! The drawers are rickety. The top is all scratched. It was $80. Love it dearly.
Pendant Lights: we have the Rosen and the Kassia in antique glass
Lamp base: I painted it India Yellow, took a few hours and was kind of fun
Lampshade: DIY pleated shade using Idlewild fabric by Hamilton Fabrics — here’s the tutorial. I used the lampshade that came with the lamp base.
Floral art: thrifted
Yellow stripe frame: Anthropologie Whitney frame, no longer available but here’s a similar one
Books That Live In This Room
- Portraits Of Humanity: I don’t see it available but here’s volume 3 with a yellow cover
- Wilderness Essays by John Muir
- Accidentally Wes Anderson
- Would You Like To See The Inside
- Live Beautiful
