We’ve been in full-on nesting mode recently: my hospital bag is packed, the freezer is full of home-cooked meals to make life with a newborn easier, and we’ve been tackling a few of the DIY projects around the house that we’d been putting off.
We’ve finally redecorated the master bedroom, and I wanted to share a few before and after photos. Since my husband and I moved here three years ago, we’ve slept in the smaller bedroom and used the master bedroom as a guest room whenever parents, in-laws and friends came to visit, but we’ve now moved into the master bedroom and we’ll eventually turn the smaller room into a nursery when the wee one is old enough to sleep in their own room.
Much like the rest of the house, the bedroom was not a blank canvas, as the previous owners favoured bold, dark colours and imposing furniture. I used to think white was a cold, sterile and boring colour to paint a room, but over the years I’ve come to appreciate how warm, bright and clean it can be. The master bedroom is north-east facing, and white walls really help to maximise and reflect the natural light, though we added a feature wall because I fell in love with the woodland wallpaper from Cole and Son. We’ve also added a little deskspace in the alcove, which is ideal for working from home.
There are still other more ambitious improvements and renovations we haven’t got around to yet (like adding a downstairs bathroom and extending the kitchen) but they aren’t urgent, and as always I’m grateful to call this house home.
I feel like I haven’t really stopped since starting maternity leave as the last few weeks have been full of midwife appointments, antenatal classes and catch ups with family and friends. We’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity of our families, friends and colleagues, and I had the loveliest send-off from work, but now enjoying being able to put my feet up for a little while. Have a lovely week. X
How wonderful and well done on getting so much done x wishing you all the best – I have always loved that nesting time πΏ
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Thanks, I’m torn between nerves and excitement at the moment. π
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That’s normal for everyone I think x Fifth time around, I felt just the same as the first! xxx
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Enjoy putting your feet up. The woodland paper looks good, as does everything about your new bedroom. X
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Thanks, I don’t follow interior design trends but I think it’s an improvement. π
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The wallpaper is lovely and perfectly atmospheric. Have a rest now and conserve your energy. Exciting times are ahead! X
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Thank you. π
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Enjoy the calm before the babe, and get as much sleep as possible. Lovely room for you all.
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Thanks. π Been enjoying lots of early nights and long lie-ins. X
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Oh what a delightful room beautifully done! Bless you and enjoy the waiting and rest
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