Just because you're in the Military doesn't mean you can't create the atmosphere you so richly deserve. A bed can make a statement without the heavy, hard-to-move headboard and you shouldn't settle for a bed setup that you aren't in love with!
Before our last PCS move, we sold our bed and most of our furniture to save on truck space as well as make a little money. When we arrived, we had to start all over again with much of our most basic needs (like a bed). While it was a bit of a drag, it was also an opportunity. We got a great deal on a King Mattress and Box Spring ($500 from American Freight). At the next paycheck, we bought a basic metal bed frame ($60 from Costco.com) complete with an excellent mattress topper ($100 from Overstock) on the third paycheck.
Being picky and with this gorgeous new bed, I didn't want to settle for the typical, hideous, tacky, bed-in-a-bag set. I was ready for an adult's bed. The budget wouldn't stretch to afford a homemade quilt for quite some time, so one day, when I was out at Costco, I saw a flannel sheet set (for only $29) that would be a beautiful bedspread. It was for a Queen, so I had to cut up the fitted sheet, hem it, and attach it to the flat sheet, but it turned out better than I even imagined!
The next step in the process was to think of some kind of headboard. Knowing that another move was inevitable in a matter of months, and again, with no budget for a physical headboard, I took a curtain rod we had lying around and purchased a pair of black, sheer curtain panels from Big Lots ($10). The effect is absolutely stunning and best yet, will be incredibly easy to take down and move!
Lastly, I purchased two unfinished dressers from IKEA ($70 for the pair) stained them in our favorite color (Jacobean) and set them flanking the bed as nightstands. They're perfect for catching clutter, books and holding lotion, wipes and diapers. Best nightstands EVER!
I wanted a punch of color so I took a leaf I found lying on the road on one of my walks, pressed it and framed it in an old, barnwood frame purchased from Hobby Lobby ($10 on sale). I then took an old frame, painted it green and placed it around a picture I painted.
I also took a lamp shade I purchased from IKEA in their As-Is section ($6) and attached it to a basic floor lamp purchased from Walmart ($7). I stenciled a fluer-de-lis pattern on it in a light gray and voila. The result, is we have an amazing, comfortable, elegant-looking master bedroom which is a sanctuary any time of the day or night It was inexpensive, has a decided stamp of "Smiths" and will be easy to move!
If you're looking for a way to spruce up your Master Bedroom or if you're a newlywed couple looking for furniture, first things first, decide what you like, then get creative! Go shopping in your home to see if there are any accessories that will better compliment your new retreat. Stay within budget and spread the costs over several paychecks to avoid going into unnecessary debt. DIY projects are always a great way to save money as well as maintain control over the end result. There's no reason you can't enjoy a sanctuary of your own!
Look at you go!! wow! I am impressed!
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