We've spent the last 5 years transforming the attic of our almost 100 year old bungalow home into a master bedroom. It's been a long process but we couldn't be happier with the results.
It was really important to us that our upstairs matched the style of our 1920s home. Everything from trim pieces to the color of the hardwood floors matches the downstairs design that is the original part of our home.
Utilizing space was also important so we incorporated lots of shelves. Our his and hers closets have sliding doors and drawers on each side that also act as bookshelves.
The most expensive part of the project were the wood ceiling boards and floors. We had the option of cutting corners by using faux wood or beadboard but instead opted for the real thing and now our house smells amazing because of it.
"We shape our dwellings, and afterwards, our dwellings shape us." - Winston Churchill
What I love most about our master bedroom is that we had a hand in the creation of it. With the help of my in laws, we were able to complete our project without the help of a contractor. Everything from the bookcase for a bannister to the installation of the 3 sided gas fireplace purchased for $50 from Habitat Humanity Restore is our work.
Because we created this space as a family, we can now look at any corner of the room and tell you the story behind it. As with any project, there were times we had to rework ideas or redo things because they didn't work out. Now that we see the end result we are happy for those minor edits and wouldn't change a thing.
