Cozy Master Bedroom

                                                                              Before:
It's no surprise, I love neutral colors. Whites, light grays and all the shades in between. They used to be my go-to color choices whether in decor, clothing, accessories...pretty much everything in life. They are a safe bet for me, but now I'm finding an overabundance of these 'safe' colors can be kind of blah. Our master bedroom has been sitting in the 'before' stages for over seven months. I wasn't sure for a while what I wanted to do with it, but after looking online for bedroom inspirations, the thrill of going for a dark and moody space was something I knew I had to try.

                                                                                  Before

                                                                              Before

 After: 

Walls painted Benjamin Moore Baby Seal Black

 The dark walls make the room extra cozy. I switched out pillows I already had, but plan on keeping my eye out for some new ones.  

The bedroom is still a work in progress: Next project-building an industrial bed and installing copper light fixtures

 Mike and I built this pallet console when I had a snow day from school. The top is from a pallet we already had and we bought pipe from Home Depot and sprayed painted it with Rustoleum's copper paint. We plan on switching out the lamp for something more industrial. 

Succulent-Trader Joes

White frames used with with a travel magazine page

Black/Gold globe: Poor Richard's Bookstore-downtown CO Springs

Elephant Bookends-Johnathan Adler-Barnes and Noble

White/Copper jewelry holder-Pottery Barn

Mirror-thrifted

Dresser-American Furniture Warehouse

Throw blanket-Marshall's

Abstract metal wall art-Pier 1, we already had this so I spray painted it using the same copper from the console legs.

Tray table-World Market

I framed a 99cent Trader Joes Explore card

We found old rusty keys in a Portland shop and the pocket watch was Mike's grandfathers. 

Candle-Target

One of my all time favorites!!! This original topographic Colorado map is from 1913. Mike and I were talking with an up-cycle/vintage store owner downtown who had just sold a different CO map. She was waiting on this one to arrive next and in just a few weeks, we had this beauty!

Dresser details: succulents-Trader Joes, my favorite place to buy indoor plants

Octopus jewelry holder-Anthropologie, it was a gift from a dear friend!

 Oh the difference a little paint can make! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Jack & Jill

 This is the downstairs Jack & Jill bathroom that is super tiny, but I just love it! The only change from when we moved in was painting the tan walls Benjamin Moore-Kendall Charcoal gray. I love the all white hexagon mosaic floor and dark gray backsplash tile touches on the walls. There is a wall of white cabinets and drawers behind the door, but it was difficult to get a picture because of the tight squeeze. 

Towel, canvas bin and trash can all from Target. 

We thought our neighbors would appreciate that we frosted the window instead of leaving it see through glass. 

Pedastal sink

One of my favorite features is they left the original doorknob and lock. They did this throughout the entire downstairs. 

Hope you all are having a great weekend!

Modern Industrial meets Mid Century Modern

A little background on our house....This is the first and only house we looked at before we bought it. I know, it's a crazy thought for some, but we just knew it was the one. Colorado Springs downtown homes can be difficult to match everything on a must-have list. These old charming homes usually come with a lot of needed updates. We were extremely lucky and this house fit the checklist of everything we wanted and beyond: modern updates, hardwood floors, fireplace, plenty of space for guests, garage and the perfect downtown location. It also fit Lucy and Saki's list of a large backyard and lots of natural light  spots to lay in. An extra bonus is the dog friendly coffee shop just a couple of blocks away. 

The bungalow was built in 1903 and was previously lived in for 67 years by a lady who bought it in the 1920s. The sellers we bought it from flip houses and did a fantastic job of a complete remodel including refinishing the wood floors, new paint, stucco exterior, windows, roof, upstairs, and a brand new kitchen. The house was move in ready, but we were excited to begin making it our own with an eclectic mix of industrial, mid century modern and details that show our active outdoor lifestyle.

Living room on inspection day. 

The inspiration board: I found photos of some items we already had and combined them with pieces we wanted to get. It's was a great visual to see them all together. 

Before & After

My favorite thing about this room is the brick wall. It makes the room feel oh so cozy and adds the industrial element we both love. We used Old Mill Brick- thin brick flats in Castle Gate color. I'll post the tutorial on how to do this later. 

 

wine rack-World Market, industrial stools-Pier 1 Imports, rope pulley-antique market

We are waiting on a light cord to attach an Edison light bulb and hang it over the pulley. 

         Kendall Sofa-World Market, moroccan shag rug-Rugs USA, mid century coffee table-thrifted
                Walls painted Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray-color matched to Valspar

Inside of front door is painted Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin Moore-same color I used in the kitchen.

This is one of my favorite gray colors. It is a perfect dark neutral gray. 

             Couch pillows: Home Goods, JCPenney and 2 homemade. Gray throw blanket-West Elm

For an added industrial detail, Mike replaced the black metal mantel holders with metal pipe- spray painted oil rubbed bronze. 

                         
                         Photographer's tripod desk lamp: Pottery Barn, gold jack paper weight-Target

Round bookshelf: World Market, wicker basket-thrifted/made, bamboo bike frame-Mike's

These up cycled bike chain hooks are one of my favorite details! You can find them on Etsy here. 

Black mirror-Home Goods, heart print and bi-pedal card print(below)-Portland Saturday Market

Welcome!

Welcome to The Bostons' Bungalow blog! I'm Shelly and the handsome guy above is my boyfriend, Mike. We recently bought our 1903 bungalow in downtown Colorado Springs, CO. We share the home with our two small girls. They are energetic Boston Terriers, Saki and Lucy. I'm excited to share our new home adventures as we take on projects, interior design and a backyard overhaul. 

Grass is getting green and trees are starting to bloom...loving springtime!

Sneak peek of the "in progress" kitchen and downstairs living room

The names behind the blog-Saki and Lucy. They are photo bombers, so you'll see them make appearances in many of the posts. 

Check back soon!