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Ashley Barrett Designs

 

I have recently retired the "Behind The Design" blog name- for "Ashley Barrett Designs"

To hopefully better sever has an umbrella.

Same blog, same me- just a new name.

I hope my previous readers are still able to locate the blog and still enjoy enough to follow along.

 

Please stay turned for updates and changes.

 

DIY: Urban Guest Retreat

 

This weekend, we worked on our guest bedroom.

My mom is coming to town for our son's first birthday- so we wanted to get the room ready for them.

 

I was inspired by this painting job, I found on Pinterest.

 

 

Before

 

 

A blank slate

 

Materials Needed:

 

 

Color Pallet:

Glidden

Deep Onyx- CN65

Mansard Stone- CN51

Blue Forest- CN21

Candlestick Silver- CN50

 

The taping...

 

 

There was no real rhyme or reason- just to make sure each one was a triangle.

 

Painting complete

 

Let dry- for at least 1-2 hours

 

Time to remove the tape!

 

and---  Voila' !!!!

 

You will also notice- we used pallets as the bed frame.

This is a queen bed- we used a total of eight pallets.

 

 

 I found this huge black and white piece of artwork at Goodwill for $25 bucks!

 

 

I also found this fabric at the Goodwill for $3.99.
It was actually a shower curtain and I used the fabric to make Euro pillowcases.

 

The bedroom is really coming together nicely.

We are so in love with the way the wall turned out!

 

 

The painting probably took us about 4-5 hours to complete.

Total spent= around $140 with paint, materials, pallet, artwork and fabric.

 

 

 

Images via:

ME

 

 

Insiders Tip: A Great Master Bedroom

If you are like me- your master bedroom ends up being the last room on the decorating list, or a hodge podge of left over, unused items.

 

So I thought this list could help start the ball rollin'- and help get you (myself) on track for a better bedroom.

 

 

1. Artwork

 

 

Pick something peaceful and calming.

Pictures of your family are wonderful in the rest of your home, but in your bedroom, you want to choose something less emotional- so you are able to rest better.

 

2. Things You Love

 

It doesn't have to be an entire bookcase full of items- but a combination of things you love or that have a special meaning behind them. It is also a great place to store those particular items that don't really have a place in the rest of your home.

 

3. A Great Mattress

 

This is something we already have, but-let-me-tell-you- it is key!!

We are in love with out mattress!

 

4. A Place to Sit

 

A nice place to sit and relax- that is not your bed.

 

5.Rug

 

A soft comfortable rug under foot is much more pleasing than stepping on the cold floor.

I know the rug in the picture is a simple plush rug- but a rug can also be a great addition of color and pattern too.

 

I hope these help to get your master bedroom together.

 

 

 

 

 



Thrifty Thursday: Canvas Art

 

 

Before

 

 

This was my first attempt to make over a canvas I had laying around.

(I spray painted over the existing artwork and painted on our Wedding date.)

We lived with it for a while like this- But it just wasn't what I had envision for the space.

 

So I got materials and made it over once again.

 

Materials Needed:

 

 

Fabric

Staple Gun & Staples

Scissors

Wooden Numbers or letters

Spray Paint

Hot Glue and Glue Gun

Ribbon

 

After

 

 

This is much bolder and just how I pictured it in the beginning.

 

 

Total Cost:

Around $15 Dollars

For spray paint and the numbers

 

*I had the fabric and ribbon from previous projects.

 

Insiders Tip: Window Coverings

How To:

Filter Light

Sheer curtains are soft and sophisticated.

 

 

How To:

Make Windows Appear Taller & Larger

 Hang your curtains at the top of the ceiling, and if you are trying to give the illusion that the window is wider- get a longer rod!

 

How To:

Trick The Eye

If you have a window that is off center, add curtains to the entire width of the room.

This also helps create a nice back dropped so you can center your bed.

 

How To:
Faux Window

Create another window with curtains.

Ps. I would have hung these curtains at the ceiling to create even more impact.

 

Images via:

Pinterest

Yahoo

 

 

 

Thrifty Thursday: Light Fixture

 

 

We recently updated our dining room light fixture.

 

Before

 

 

After

 

 

 

What we needed

Globes

Old fashion Edison light bulbs

Ceiling Medallion- pre painted bronze

(All purchased from Lowes)

 

Total= $80

 

My husband unhooked all the wiring from the ceiling- then put the ceiling medallion up.

Then he rehooked the wires.

Then we changed out all the globes and bulbs.

 

This has has really updated our space so much. I love the vintage feel it has created.