You can create a unique bedroom by mixing new with vintage as we did in our new beach house. Our primary bedroom has personality by using collected, vintage pieces with updated, new furnishings.
Our new bedroom is large! It’s not really finished as I’d like to add a larger rug and bench. But let me give you a tour…
Mixing New With Vintage Such As This Antique Bookcase and French Engraved Prints
This is the left side of the room. We bought this 1850’s marble-topped bookcase in Paris. It used to be in our dining room. We used it with the Anthropologie Primrose mirror and four engravings of scenes of Paris. The table lamp is a few years old from West Elm.
Entrance To The Ladies’ Loft
To the right of the bookcase is the entrance to the screened-in porch, AKA Ladies’ Loft. You can read more about the Ladies’ Loft here. I love it out there!
New Upholstered Bed
We needed a king-sized bed to fill up the space and our queen went into the downstairs guestroom. This upholstered bed is by Ballard.
Those are our old bedroom chests with new linens by Serena and Lily and a vintage rug from Turkey. I think we could use a bench at the foot of the bed. I added texture in the same tones as the chests with the affordable rattan round mirror.
You may also like Affordable Vintage Turkish Rugs for a Modern Look.
Luxe Well-Priced Curtains
The striped cotton curtains soften the windows and I was surprised by the “luxe feel” for the price.
The walls are painted Benjamin Moore Simply White with China White trim.
More Modern “Relax” Chairs With Vintage French Maps
We’ve had the black Noir chairs in our last three homes and just added the new Schumacher linen pillows from Etsy with the knit throw blanket.
And that’s how we created a unique Bedroom By Mixing New With Vintage pieces!
PS. Here is our bedroom with a new lumbar pillow from Pillow Fever.
michelle says
Your bedroom is so serene and beautiful! Could you please tell me where you got the french return curtain rods?
Thank you, Michelle
Mary Ann Pickett says
Thanks!! They are from Pottery Barn. Should be a link.
Barb L says
Your room is stunning, love the mix of new and vintage. I’m sure you’re enjoying that beautiful space!
Mary Ann Pickett says
Thanks, Barb!!
Phyllis says
Did you use wood look tile in your bedroom? We live on a lake and everyone says get luxury plank vinyl.. but I just really don’t like the clickity clack of LPV. I like the look of this tile.
Mary Ann Pickett says
Ours is real wood not tile, Phyllis.
Wren says
Your bedroom looks like a restful retreat. I really like the way the darker furniture pieces and floor to give the room more depth and contrast.
You mentioned that you might want a bench at the foot of the bed and I just came across one. I have been looking for one for myself and received a Joss and Main catalog this week (I have no idea how I got on their mailing list as I’ve never bought from them). There is a good looking piece called Spence that even has storage however, it only comes in one fabric choice. The price is sure right at $307 less 10% off with a code. One thing I don’t know about is the quality.
Mary Ann Pickett says
Thanks, Wren!!! I will check it out.
Liana says
Love your new master bedroom, and how spacious it is, it made me miss my previous bedroom, although bed sheets washing day was a drag…😅. That alone was a workout, ugh And those king mattresses are so heavy. At least mine was. I love your new color palette, but my favorite is got to be the striped drapes, which color did you pick ? The colors on the sites looks definitely different than in your pics.
cindy says
Mary Ann your new bedroom looks just fabulous! I bet you are in heaven with the spacious room and the charming “ladies loft” right out the door. It is so serene and lovely!
Mary Ann Pickett says
Thanks, Cindy. Wish you would come visit!!
Katherine says
Wowie, just beautiful, I have said a few times now to you it amazes me how much you have been able to accomplish in such a short time. Kudos to you both.
Mary Ann Pickett says
It’s funny as I see all the things undone. Thank you though!!!
Catherine from Kennesaw says
Beautiful bedroom! Can you please share the paint color used?
Mary Ann Pickett says
Yes…I mentioned it somewhere but not prominently. It’s BM Simply White.
Martha Foss says
We are headed on a Mediterranean cruise next week and our last two days are in turkey. I am hoping to pick up a rug there. Last time we were there I got a rug that I have love for the last 17 years!! Your bedroom looks great!
Mary Ann Pickett says
Sounds like a dream trip, Martha. I bet you will find a great rug!
Judie Olivero says
You absolutely, totally nailed it! Your master bedroom is fabulous.
Mary Ann Pickett says
Thanks, Judie! We like it.
Rose says
I love the mix of furnishings in your master bedroom. Does the upholstered bed take a traditional mattress and box spring or something different?
Mary Ann Pickett says
Yes, it has a traditional box spring in it and we bought a Casper King size mattress.