Master Bedroom Progress

So unfortunately, we've lived here for almost two years, and I'm just now getting around to making the master bedroom pretty. At least I hope I'm making it pretty. I've been attracted to a "french" theme for that room for a while and have tried working a few of Russell's family antiques into that room. I've had to do some mixing and matching (more mixing) to the best of my abilities, and have found little help on the web. My last post about my refinished dresser was kind of an introduction to the master bedroom. It's hard for me to really imagine what else I can do with this room without making it feel to feminine. The furniture I'm refinishing is, after all, a "little girl's" set. So, here's a picture of what the bed area currently looks like:

There's still a lot of work to do. I keep questioning everything I've done. "Is the dark brown wall okay?....Ugh, are mismatched nightstands totally ugly? Wait, one's not even a nightstand. Gosh Krista. Call your mom and tell her to come help!!" 

I don't want to give in and fall trap to a "matchy matchy" bedroom set, but at the same time, I don't want the room to look completely ugly. I've also yet to get art or wall decor for this room. Right now, there's an old mirror from college with my wedding veil on it above the bed. I know it's too small, but I like it better than a bare wall. 

I think I've watched too much HGTV because now that I know how much there is to do, I can't decide. Master bedroom updates will definitely be coming in the future...

My beautiful refinished masterpiece! (Could I be less braggy?)

So I tackled my first refinishing project this past weekend and this was the beauty. It seemed that I was the only one who saw its hidden beauty, because Russell was a little hesitant when we went to go pick it up from a Craigslist seller.... But here she is:

I knew it had potential and so I digged online for similar refinishing projects and got a few ideas. I got different tips from everyone, and went out to Lowe's to get my materials. I bought:

1. Sand paper
2. Primer
3. White Paint
4. Rustoleum Metallic Black Spray Paint
5. Various paint brushes - I recommend mini foam rollers or foam brushes

I had last Friday off and got straight to work! First step: Take the knobs off and spray paint them :) The fun part, which is why it was my first step :-)

Afterwards, I sanded the drawers and the dresser itself. This was the most time consuming, but so worth it! After that, the rest was easy. I primed the drawers and dresser, painted, and then let everything dry.

I'm pleased with the results after putting it all back together:

What a beauty :-) I did the nightstand and bookshelf on Sunday (pics to come), and all I have left is the desk! Did I mention I got all 3 pieces for $100? Yes. Amazing. Love!