A Shoreline-Inspired Bedroom Makeover

Blogger Stefanie Schiada of Brooklyn Limestone shares her stylish Jersey shore bedroom makeover.

It doesn’t feel that long ago but we bought our little apartment on the Jersey shore more than 10 years ago now. Our lives were very different back then and this little getaway has changed as drastically as our lives. We redid the bathroom and kitchen and carved a kid’s room out of the living room space. It was finally time to tackle our bedroom. It had never been a priority before but a restful place to lay our heads has suddenly taken on new meaning.

This is how we found it the day we decided to purchase it.

Let’s just say Better Homes & Gardens wasn’t going to come calling anytime soon. We did a few patches here and there with some basic furniture and paint but it never felt like a truly well put together, restful space.

I’m happy to share it’s finally a totally different room thanks to some help from my friends at Hayneedle.

Diamond Tufted Wingback Linen Upholstered Bed

The anchor of the room is the wingback bed which is a beautiful shade of navy. As you can see, I didn’t want to go too crazy with the coastal vibe but I wanted to have just the suggestion of the shore.

Hooker Furniture Sunset Point Nightstand

Since there were already a lot of rectangles in the room, I wanted to add some more organic shapes and textures. I started with the using these round end tables in place of traditional nightstands.

Uttermost Swirls In Blue Abstract Art - Set of 4

The walls were painted a dramatic deep grey but needed a little artwork to break it up. The abstract artwork stopped me dead in my tracks – the perfect shade, organic shape, and nod to the sea without being something too on the nose.

Hooker Furniture Studio 7H Annika Dresser

For lots of extra storage as well as a warm infusion of natural wood, we put this long 8 dresser chest of drawers along the long wall. This thing holds so much and looks lovely doing it.

Elle Decor Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair in Two-Toned Beige

Finally, my absolute favorite addition is this modern update on a wingback chair. Tucked in the corner, it’s the perfect spot to flip through a magazine or put on your sandals before heading out.

I’m so happy with this room now that I catch myself peeking in there every chance I get.

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– Stefanie Schiada, Brooklyn Limestone

A Shoreline-Inspired Bedroom Makeover

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