Decorist Mini-Makeover & Giveaway

It took about two weeks from the time I submitted my information to when I got my boards back. My designer (Audrey) did a great job of finding pieces that fit my style and my budget. For example, I’d sent her this $299 West Elm nightstand as an example of what I wanted, and she found this super cute and very similar one at Target for $91.99! I also really loved some of the creative ideas she gave us, which I probably would not have thought of on my own. For example, in the first design board (below) she suggested using a Parsons desk as a dressing table on one side of the bed with a nightstand on the other side. I’ve never really considered doing mismatched nightstands, but it makes so much sense! Especially since our bedroom doesn’t have space for a lot of furniture.

Besides the design boards, which helped to visualize what the room could look like, Audrey also provided shopping lists. Each item is clickable, so it will be really easy to shop once I'm ready to make some purchases:

Here are her notes for the first design board:

Headboard: I love your idea for a tufted upholstered headboard. This one from Target blends a tufted style with a wingback shape, and the neutral color allows your fun textiles and accessories to shine.

Vanity & Stool: No more starting your day on the floor! I’ve included a couple of console tables that can serve as nightstands on one or both sides, or they can stand alone as vanity tables. A clean white Parsons desk is a timeless and versatile piece that you can use in a variety of ways over the years. I’ve also included a stool that can double as a surface for extra books or can be used as a chair when you’re getting ready. I love that it can slide right under the console to save floor space when not in use.

Nightstands: Your nightstands could definitely be keepers, but in case you’d like additional surface area I’ve added a few more options. This mid-century piece is affordable and stylish, and it incorporates a wood tone like you’d been seeking.

Rug: When layering a rug over carpet, it’s best to pick a smaller size that provides a nice accent while not looking like shrunken carpeting. This 5x8 find has a large-scale geometric pattern that adds color to the space without feeling too busy.

Accessories: I’ve added tons of cheery accessories in your favorite colors to brighten up the space and give it life. Mirrors will reflect light around the room and be useful at the vanity area, and breezy white curtains are always in style.

And here is the second board she gave us:

Headboard: This Urban Outfitters piece is a bit of a splurge, but it’s also quite the statement! The colors are gorgeous and the wood background adds that natural and rustic touch you’re looking for.

Vanity & Stool: An acrylic console takes up no visual weight and leaves plenty of room for baskets below. The silvery industrial stool adds a new style to the space and a nice metallic accent.

Nightstands: This blue piece is has loads of storage and brings in a happy new color.

Rug: Here we have another 5x8 option, this time in a deep gray that really grounds the space and keeps the colors from feeling overwhelming. The subtle pattern and wool texture also add interest without feeling too busy.

Accessories: Again we have colorful accessories that coordinate well with the headboard and your gorgeous prints. These gray West Elm curtains go nicely with the rug and will provide extra light filtering when you need it.

Overall, I was really happy with how the process went and with the suggestions that Audrey made. I haven’t really been using the desk we got for my “home office” (turns out, I still prefer to blog on the couch while watching Netflix…), so we already moved it into the bedroom for me to use as a dressing table. YAY! It was a simple solution that has already made a world of difference. We’re now deciding what other elements from these boards to keep, and which ones to disregard. What do you think??? Which board is your favorite, and what pieces do you like best?

One of the best things about using Decorist is that we’re still in total control of our room makeover. We’re free to mix and match elements from the two different boards, purchase them on our own timing, and add/subtract anything we want! So if we want to buy everything now and have it be done, we can do that. But if we’d prefer to spread out our purchases over the next few months, we can totally do that too. There’s no pressure to buy everything all at once.

If this process looks like something you’d like to try (and I do fully recommend it), it’s your lucky day! Decorist is giving away a room makeover to one of you!! Click here to enter the giveaway. Good luck!

AND if you’re ready to get started now, they’re offering a special promo code for At Home in Love readers: $10 off a mini-makeover using the code decoristathome.

So, you know that room that you’re always embarrassed to show people when you give them a house tour for the first time? No more excuses! Let’s get that room in shape!

Thank you to Decorist for partnering with me on this post.