Purple, Gray, & White...Oh My!

Good morning and happy Monday to you all! Hope you all had a great weekend. I was buried knee deep in homework.  Right now it just seems like there's no end in sight, but I'm powering through. 


Today I'm going to show you my finished bedroom for the first time on my blog. Incase you missed the feature on Made By Girl, I wanted you to see the finished product. Below is also a source list, incase you see something you must have for yourself! (: 
Let's begin with the before:

When I walked in, let's just say I had a major breakdown and immediately texted my close blog friends asking for prayer and some DIY power (:

Major freak out moment didn't last for long, though, as my best friend and I stayed up until 2am painting the room a fresh gray/lavender. Much better! After 2 weeks of gathering furniture and doing little projects, it was complete!

I'm obsessed with light, bright bedding, accompanied by some serious pillow action. While I needed to keep the duvet cover I bought freshman year of college (mom's rule!), I was able to spice it up with a pile of fun textured pillows. Behind the bed, I hung some DIY art. All my favorite magazine pages are on one canvas, just to ensure I think, eat, and dream about design 24/7. 

 I found the dresser at a local consignment store, and upon purchasing, it just had plain green and blue drawers.  I new the shape was right for what I wanted to do with it, so I packed up the little kids dresser and began a major transformation. After measuring and taping out the chevron pattern, I painted it with the same grayish/lavender as the walls.  A few knew knobs were really the vintage-charm cherry on top .

I was so excited to find this desk and chair at the Fremont Market in Seattle. After talking to the man I bought it from, I learned both the desk and chair are actually old classic vintage finds he hunted down from an old consignment shop before refinishing them.  I love knowing the desk comes with lots of history! I added some necessary desk supplies arranged in an Anthropologie mug, sitting on top of one of my favorite decor books, Shabby Chic Interiors by Rachel Ashwell. To finish it off, I threw in a few contemporary elements like the desk lamp and mini crystal chandelier.

One trend I've been seeing more of lately is the layering of rugs. Since the floor is cold (and ugly!) tile, I needed to cover them up.  First I laid down the neutral chenille jute rug, then threw the purple and black shag rug over it at an angle. I think it adds great texture and dimension to the room and visually creates a separate office area.

 

 Yes, I had to purchase a closet for my room! I'm living in the old dining room of the house, so it lacks a place for clothes. Big problem for this California girl (: My goal for my room was to fill it with pieces of personality and character, therefore, I didn't want to purchase anything from a "normal" store like Target, IKEA, or the like.  My only exception was my closet. Can you guess where it's from? IKEA! It's so shabby chic for them, I almost had a heart attack.  After replacing the standard knobs for some Anthro ones, I'm loving the look.  I don't even think you can tell it's from IKEA!

Source List:
Paint color: Natural Gray {BEHR ultra plus premier}
Desk, chair, bookcase at end of bed, turquoise box & mirror- Fremont Farmer's Market (Seattle)
Closet- Ikea; Knobs- Anthropologie
Chevron dresser- Mosaic Consignment (Seattle). Knobs- Meadow Boutique (Seattle) & Anthropologie
Small white bookcase- Great grandma's
Bedding- Pottery Barn Teen
Pillows- Pottery Barn & West Elm {Hand stamped Metallic one here}
Gray blanket- Restoration hardware
Bed skirt- Rachel Ashwell for Target
Purple & black rug- Home Fabrics (Reno, NV)
Jute chenille rug- Pottery Barn
Love print- Made By Girl
Other artwork- DIY by Michaela Noelle Designs. Specific links:Clothespin Bulletin Board Tutorial, Chevron Dresser.
Mercury owl- West Elm
Desk lamp- West Elm- ON SALE NOW!
Curtains- Pottery Barn
Chandelier- Z Gallerie- ONLY $10!
Tree bark colored pencils- World Market
Purple dress- B.P Nordstrom
Shell frame, candles, small bowls, "M" mug- Anthropologie
Cake stand-TJ Maxx
Flower hair clips- Whippy Cake

** If you're like to use these photos or feature my bedroom on your blog I'd be delighted, but please link back to Michaela Noelle Designs and give credit to my photographer, Kendra Maarse Photography** Thanks! (:


If you'd like to know about anything else in the room, please ask away! So glad the renovation is through and I can fully focus on school. 
Have a blessed and beautiful Monday (:
Love,

Categories: decor , design , interiors , my apartment , my room