The Loft | Fisherman Art-Inspired Bedroom
Before & After, DIY PROJECT
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While I was imagining the design of this room, I was feeling unsure of how the paint color, bedding, and decor were all going to work with each other….thankfully it all came together and I am SO HAPPY with this room!!!
SO Happy!! A last minute DIY basket light idea really brought the wow factor into this space. And it all started with a Fisherman…
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Inspiration: The Fisherman
I almost pasted up this needle-point gentleman at the Elkhorn Flea Market. I was on my way out, and he called to me, so I jogged back and scooped him up. I knew he would eventually inspire a room, and this one in the Loft was the perfect space! You all know how I LOVE to start with an inspiration piece. It’s the easiest way to create a color palette for the design. I pulled the dark red, light blue, peachy pink, and green colors from the art, and off I went gathering items!
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Picking Paint
My initial thought was to use a deep red/brown halfway up the walls, but I was nervous it would be too harsh of a contrast with the white top. So I got a pale blue and a peachy pink paint sample, and the blue immediately felt right! Almost like part of the room was under water, which fit right in with the fisherman. And don’t worry, I used the deep red/brown on the door, and it’s an amazing color I will definitely use again in the house.
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Mixing Bedding Patterns
I wanted to have fun with patterns in the bedding, mixing stripes and flowers. My tip if you are new to mixing patterns: keep them in the same color palette. I stuck with blues, tans, and white so it would not look too hectic. Then I added a vintage pillow with more color to tie it all together.
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Plaster Wall & Fluted Dresser
The faux plaster wall and the “fluted” dresser were two projects I did for my Handcrafted Home Magnolia Workshop. There are full tutorials with video and step-by-step on the Magnolia app. They are two of my favorite projects because they use everyday items, like joint compound and pole wrap, to create impactful DIY projects.
It’s such a quirky room with the little wall jutting out, but I think we ended up finding/creating furniture that really works in the space.
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The Art
Collecting the art for this room was so enjoyable. I find myself drawn to art with water, so I have quite an aquatic collection. I wanted pieces that evoked the spirit of the Fisherman. Two of my favorites in the room were a gift from Jenn from @AnthologyHome that she brought back from the South of France. I love that each piece of art in this room has a story and a thrifting adventure attached to it.
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The Built-In
I have a full tutorial coming on this too! But the short story is: we use upper cabinets as lowers, and built a base out of 2x4s for them to sit on. Added a wood top. Then primed and painted it all Muted Sage. A random space becomes useful storage!
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DIY Hanging Basket Light Fixture
This DIY Hanging Basket light was just what the tall ceilings needed to give it that WOW moment when you walk in the room. I had the idea after painting the room, and ran out the next day to find baskets. I will do a full tutorial on this too. But the gist is to find lightweight baskets with a rounded bottom to use. And I hung with this rope cord.
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Shopping
Wall Color: Sherwin Williams Stardew
Built-in Color: Behr Muted Sage
Door Color: Farrow & Ball Deep Reddish Brown
Petite Floral Quilt
A-Frame Merino Wool Blanket
The Company Store Narrow Stripe Navy Cotton Percale King Duvet Cover
Legends Hotel Lila Stripe Wrinkle-Free Sateen Sheet Set
Walker Edison Lennon Bed in Walnut
Stump sidetable
Dash & Albert Diamond Jute Rug
Bamboo Blinds
Vintage: Art, Brass Light, Picture light, Bench, Rug
DIY Dresser (Tutorial in my Magnolia Workshop)
DIY Build-in (tutorial Coming!)
DIY Basket Light Fixture (tutorial coming) Baskets are from World Market
with Rope Cord
EXPLORE MORE: Before & After, DIY PROJECT
I loooove it all!!
I never would have thought of changing the color so high up but it’s great!!!
This room looks fabulous! Really like all of the patterns you chose for the bedding, such a cozy look. The paint colors you chose look great together. Great job putting this all together 😊
I love this room and the light blue so much. Keeping the white on top is great and I’m thinking on where I could try that in my space.