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then and now

Tuesday I shared
a few changes in the living room after cwts, and today I thought I’d
share how the bedrooms have changed. I’ll be needing to update our home tour page soon, because a lot has changed!

We switched up the charcoal upholstered headboard with a bright coral upholstered headboard. I’m loving the bright pop of color! We also added a grasscloth and nailhead feature wall behind the bed.

To the left of the bed we switched up the draperies and added the mint fabric on the chair. The desk was in the guest room for a few months, so I really need a second “then” shot, but imagine the fabric wrapped table there too (I never really got a good picture).

We decided to move the charcoal headboard into the guest room (we’ll be selling the teal headboard). I put the room together with mostly things I already had, and will probably do a little more tweaking, but at least now we can see the bed (this was the dumping ground for cwts) and David’s parents who are coming next week, won’t have to crawl through to find the bed 🙂 

One of our former nightstands is in the guest room across from the bed and next to the closet. The other one is in my closet. I also reorganized my tiny closet, which is packed full!!

 We are still changing a few things and I’ll be sure to share pics when I have them 🙂
 

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  1. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    April 25, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    what i love is that it is a good example of "then and now" and not before and after, because i love the thens just as much as the nows!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      April 25, 2013 at 2:38 pm

      Me too! They are so different, but I love them both! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Missy says

    April 25, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    Hey Sarah! I totally love your style, you were definitely my favorite on CWTS this season. I'm wondering if you could share where you got that ikat-ish chevron duvet cover on the bed in the top photo? It's gorgeous!

    Thanks!
    Missy

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      April 25, 2013 at 2:37 pm

      Hi Missy! Thanks so much! It is the organic chevron duvet from West Elm. They were out of stock online, but I was able to find it in a store and have it shipped to me. It ended up being about 50% off!

      Reply
  3. Julia Konya says

    April 25, 2013 at 6:43 pm

    I agree with Cassie. I love that you called it then and now because I couldn't even pick a favorite. Love it all!

    Reply
  4. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    April 25, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    I love how your pieces can go so easily from room to room. Nice befores…nice changes!

    Reply
  5. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    April 25, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Its always fun to change things around. Love what you've done!

    Reply
  6. Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says

    April 26, 2013 at 12:16 am

    Agree with the others…always liked the "thens" and still like the "nows!"

    Reply
  7. Auralee says

    April 26, 2013 at 2:55 am

    Both rooms look great! Love to see the pictures of what you've done.

    Reply
  8. Melissa Stercks says

    April 26, 2013 at 5:27 pm

    Hey Sarah! I've been looking all over for gold side tables. Would you mind sharing where you got them?

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      April 26, 2013 at 5:50 pm

      Hey Melissa! They are from world market. I couldn't find them online, so you may want to check your local store 🙂

      Reply
    • Melissa Stercks says

      April 26, 2013 at 7:18 pm

      Thank you so much! I will check.

      Reply
  9. forcefullyexpressive says

    April 26, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    I love the coral headboard. It's so bright and fresh. Love!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 1, 2013 at 2:44 pm

      Thanks so much! My favorite too!! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Stephanie says

    May 1, 2013 at 12:17 am

    Head over heels in love with your bedroom layout and decor!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 1, 2013 at 2:44 pm

      Thanks so much Stephanie! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Marie says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    Love that headboard. Where did you get it?

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 6, 2013 at 3:06 pm

      Thanks Marie! We made both of them: http://sarahmdorseydesigns.blogspot.com/2012/04/diy-headboard-complete.html
      http://sarahmdorseydesigns.blogspot.com/2013/04/headboard-tutorial-east-coast-creative.html

      Reply
  12. Anonymous says

    May 13, 2013 at 8:18 am

    Love your style and what you have done with your home! It is gorgeous! Where did you get those cute little his and her signs?

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 13, 2013 at 2:40 pm

      Thanks so much! We got the little letters at a local antique shop (they are individual with little bases). I'm guessing that the original use was to slide into a track to display messages. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful!

      Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    October 31, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    Hey Sarah, I really love the layout of both rooms. Where did you get you zig zag bedding from?

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      October 31, 2013 at 7:10 pm

      thanks! It's west elm organic chevron

      Reply

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