Hey! I hope you had a great weekend! We moved back into our master bedroom – still a lot to do, but here’s where I’m at.
I love everything in the room, but not together, so I’ll definitely be adding and subtracting. But, this year, I’d love to show more progress shots, so hopefully that’s ok 🙂
I inherited several books from my Grandfather – he was a large animal veterinarian, so Circus Doctor is fitting. We have a few built ins planned – I can’t wait to get the rest of the books out of storage!
The other week – we also finished our chandelier!
Here’s the before – you can see the sleeves needed to be replaced – they were broken and discolored.
We bought new (shorter) sockets and brass covers – removed the shiny lacquer with a fine synthetic steel wool and nail polish remover – so now it’s a matte brass.
It’s pretty true to the original, just modernized.
Sources 🙂
souk rug (currently on sale!) // turquoise lamps (chose from 150 colors) // toss pillows // duvet // nightstands // umbrella art
Hope you have a great week – make it AMAZING! 🙂
I have that EXACT same light! Can you share where you got the new shorter brass covers? I'd love to update mine!
You have such a great eye! This looks better to me than anything you could buy new for two reasons…it has a family history behind it and it is a Sarah M. Dorsey original now. 🙂
oh it looks SOOOOOOOO good! love love love!
I'll enjoy seeing more progress reports… because no one I know does a whole room make over in a weekend. It's a process, a little at a time. So, I love when designers share the thought process behind their decisions. Thanks for the nail polish remover tip, now I know how to update my brass lamp (stamped 1982). Love the shape, the finish needs some work.
Your spaces just always put a smile of happiness on my face. Love it
This chandelier is fabulous Sarah & you're room is beautiful – can't wait to follow along on your updates! X j
Adore the chandelier!
The chandelier turned out so fabulous! The finish on it is gorgeous. I would never have known to use that steel wool and nail polish remover process. Brilliant. I LOVE the nightstand, don't remember that from before. What a beautiful piece.
Great tip on the nail polish remover. When do we get a tutorial on your fabulous yellow headboard? I've been waiting months since you revealed it. 🙂
I love it, Sarah! Such a great update and I'm sure that took a lot of work, you did a wonderful job!
I would especially love to see some process shots or a tutorial for how you redid the finish on the brass chandelier. It looks fabulous!
That shot is stunning Sarah!! You are so talented.
I love your yellow headboard and the chandelier looks amazing!
That chandelier is just TOO good, Sarah! Love the new socket covers and how you stripped off the shiny. I'll have to try that!
Oh my goodness, I LOVE that chandelier!
Love everything. When will we get the headboard tutorial? Can't wait. Freat work.
Wow! You worked some real magic on that chandelier! It is a nice touch to your brilliant bedroom. I have been thinking of adding a new light source to my bedroom. Thank you for the inspiration your post has provided! Now, I am off to find a chandelier I can restore!
Brandi Bradley @ Rotax Metals