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Dec 08 · 11 Comments

Rustic & Industrial Dormer Bedroom Reveal

1915 Bungalow Room Reveals· DIY Projects· Remodeling· Room Reveals· Room Reveals and Organized Closet Reveals

Welcome back. I’m happy to say Taylor’s small dormer bedroom is finally done.

And we’re honored to say that this bedroom has been featured in This Old House magazine!

Jason and I began this room several months back as our 1st DIY project together. It’s also the first completed room in our 100-year-old bungalow. It just needed some final touches and today I get to show you the finished (love that word) bedroom!

It was quite a challenge turning this oddly-shaped 100 square foot room into a functional bedroom. In fact, the appraiser didn’t want to list this space as a bedroom due to the sloped ceilings. I’d love to invite her back to see it now. 😉

Let’s rewind to see how the room looked the day I viewed the house…

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The reason I wanted to get this project done 1st was that Taylor was having to sleep on a mattress on the floor. Not only did he need a bed but also a desk. Since Taylor’s still in college, he spends the majority of his time studying when he comes home on the weekends.

dormer-bedroom-before

We were able to accomplish both plus add tons of character all while staying within our budget. I wanted Taylor’s room to feel like a cozy, rustic, industrial bedroom that looked like it belonged in the attic of a farmhouse.

Cozy eclectic dormer bedroom with a built in bed and planked wall and ceilings

The majority of the budget went into the built-in bed that we made with stock kitchen cabinets. They were well worth it since they add tons of storage in this small, 97 square foot bedroom. The trundle drawers underneath hold extra pillows and blankets.

Click this link or the picture below to see how we built the bed!

How to make a built in bed using stock kitchen cabinets

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The wall lights make the built-in bed a perfect place to grab a blanket and catch up on a good book. The wooden planked wall adds to the cozy feel of the room. If you want to go the easy route with planking the wall, you can buy these peel and stick reclaimed wooden planks or this cheaper option of reclaimed barnwood peel and stick wallpaper.

cozy-dormer-bedroom-with-a-built-in-bed

When I think of rustic + industrial, the 1st catalog that comes to mind is Restoration Hardware. They inspired the desk we made from plumbing pipes.

restoration-hardware-inspired-office

I love mixing new with old. The desk organizer is new and came from Target. I converted an antique copper heater into a lamp which I’ll show you how to make in this post. What I really love doing is making something new look old. I saw a similar reproduction vintage office sign online but it was sold out. Jason and I figured out how to make it ourselves.

industrial-office-with-vintage-accessories

On the left side of the room, I hung a trio of Restoration Hardware inspired lithographs of cities that Taylor has visited. I’ll have a tutorial on those also. Update: the tutorial can be found here.

Restoration Hardware inspired lithrograph maps

Covering the popcorn ceilings with white planking adds to that farmhouse charm.

Restoration Hardware inspired bedroom

Don’t you love a good before and after?

before-and-after-dormer-bedroom

I’m so pleased with how well the room turned out! I think this room has taken future projects to a whole new level and has inspired me to move forward to the next room remodel. I really hope that you’ve gathered some inspiration to decorate your home!

Rustic and industrial bedroom

Sources:

(some links are affiliate links)

  • Wall color: Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray SW 7017
  • Trim, cabinet & ceiling color: Sherwin Williams Alabaster SW 7008
  • Planked Ceiling and Wall Tutorial
  • Ceiling cage lights
  • Reproduction Tolix chair: thrift store find that I repainted
  • Graphic black and tan diamond pillow cover – Amazon
  • Drawer cup pulls – Amazon
  • Wire laundry basket: antique store
  • Restoration Hardware inspired lithograph maps: tutorial here!
  • Pendant lights – Amazon
  • Bamboo roman shades – Overstock
  • Striped quilt and sham
  • Farmhouse-style Compass pillow cover
  • Wall lamps: no longer sold at Lowes. Similar sold here – Amazon
  • Accessories beside the bed: antique stores and Etsy
  • Industrial Desk: diy project
  • Black bankers chair: antique
  • Wooden desk organizer – Target (sold out)
  • Office sign: handmade by us
  • Vintage copper heater made into a lamp: tutorial here!

Posts and projects related to this bedroom:

Dormer bedroom design plan

Planked ceiling tutorial

Built in bed and planked bed wall tutorial

How to make a lamp out of an antique copper desk heater

Cheap and easy wooden poster hangers

If you like rustic + industrial, then you’ll love this office-in-a-closet:

Love Restoration Hardware as much as I do? Click on the pictures to see more:

Make an industrial cage pendant light inspired by Restoration Hardware.

Restoration Hardware Inspired Cage Pendant Light

DIY Restoration Hardware Knock Off Balustrade Coffee Table instructions

DIY Restoration Hardware Knock Off Balustrade Coffee Table

Faux-aged-steel-Ikea-cabinet.-Boys-shared-bedroom-by-Simplicity-In-The-South. (2)

Faux Aged Steel Ikea Cabinet Inspired by Restoration Hardware

galvanized curtain rods from hardware store parts

Galvanized Curtain Rods Made From Plumbing Pipe

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We’re having a blast renovating every room in our 1915 Bungalow. Catch up on all the room makeovers and home tours we’ve shared so far:

narrow walk in pantry design with countertop and shelving

Walk-In Pantry Reveal

black shiplap cozy minimalist guest bedroom reveal

[Room Reveal] Guest Bedroom Makeover on a Small Budget

Vintage Modern Powder Room reveal

[Room Reveal] Our Vintage Modern Powder Room Remodel

Modern farmhouse bathroom remodel with shiplap walls and Restoration Hardware knock off mirrors

Master Bathroom Paint Colors, Budget + Source List

Summer front porch decorating ideas- Porch swing with rag and ribbon bunting and hanging pots with ferns in galvanized buckets

Simple Decorating Ideas for Summer- Seasonal Simplicity Summer Home Tour

Modern farmhouse master bathroom remodel a bedroom is turned into an en suite bathroom on a budget

The Modern Farmhouse Master Bathroom Reveal: Turning a Bedroom into a Bathroom

One Room Challenge: The Modern Farmhouse Cottage Guest Shed Reveal

One Room Challenge: The Modern Farmhouse Cottage Guest Shed Reveal

dormer bedroom with built in bed and storage trundle drawers

Rustic & Industrial Dormer Bedroom Reveal

This room has been featured on:

Apartment Therapy

Thrifty Decor Chick

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Comments

  1. Trudy says

    Jan 17 at 2:41 pm

    I love the desk! Can you provide a tutorial on how to do this?

    Reply
  2. Jessica says

    Oct 16 at 5:04 am

    Can I ask what sheen you used for the gray walls?

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      Oct 16 at 8:00 am

      Hi Jessica, we used a satin finish for the wall paint.

      Reply
  3. Jaimi says

    Feb 02 at 5:38 pm

    Hi. I love your room. Can I please get the info on how to make the bed portion? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Tricia says

      Feb 02 at 8:12 pm

      Thank you, Jaimi! Here’s the link to the tutorial on how we made the bed: How to Make a Built In Bed . I just added some pictures with the details on how the bed platform was made that sits between the cabinets.

      Reply
  4. Ann says

    Dec 11 at 11:28 pm

    Glad you’re back. Love your work, ideas, creativity!! By the way, if you decide to sell some of your items…I’m certainly waiting.

    Reply
    • Tricia says

      Dec 12 at 10:07 pm

      Thank you, Ann! It feels good to be back doing what I love! I’m sure I’ll be letting go of some things here and there so let me know if there’s anything you need. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Deb says

    Dec 09 at 2:50 pm

    I love this room!! What a comfortable and inviting space. I’m looking forward to your tutorial on the lithographs, I have a vintage state map that I would like to display on the wall.

    Reply
  6. Carla Jordan says

    Dec 09 at 1:22 pm

    LOVE everything about this room! Awesome job!

    Reply

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