Gifting A Room Redesign To My Parents

That’s their empty master bedroom just before move-in. The existing carpet was in great shape and the wall color was nice and neutral, so we didn’t have to change that. We didn’t even have to change the drapes—we just pulled down the sheers and left the roman blinds as is. All the room really needed was a few pops of color, lots of texture (think: wood furniture, textiles, greenery), and good lighting to bring the space to life.

The first thing I did was instruct Mom to put together a secret Pinterest board filled with photos of master retreats that she felt drawn to. After scrolling through the photos she curated, I could tell that soft, calming blues and greens were top priority, as were classic patterns done in modern ways. After that, I jotted down a few priorities for our shopping trip to Tuesday Morning—things like matching table lamps with sleek drum shades, pretty boxes for storing things, and teal throw pillows. Then we were “off to the races,” so to speak.

We spent just under an hour in the store that afternoon, and had everything unpacked and set up in my parents’ new master bedroom in about the same amount of time. This entire makeover took just one afternoon—no joke! Scroll on for the photo tour, plus I’m sharing a few of my favorite quick décor tips when it comes to bedroom styling.

You may have caught a few of the other room makeovers I’ve done in our own home in collaboration with Tuesday Morning (like our holiday-ready dining room and kitchen), so you’ve heard me go on and on about how the store simplifies the whole process of a single-day room revamp. But it bears repeating. Like I mentioned above, the key is to take stock of what you really need, make a list, and then hit the store with a plan in mind. Then you’re able to come home and sprinkle the items throughout your space for instant effect.

Probably my favorite thing about shopping at Tuesday Morning is the fact that everything is so unique. When you buy a lamp or pillow or table from the store, chances are good that none of your friends will have the same thing because each store is filled with small shipments of select name brand goodies.

Take my parents’ bed, for example. We flanked either side of their existing wooden bed frame with two matching modern lamps that really play up a contemporary edge in their largely traditional space. Mom and I took both lamps and cleared out their stock, which meant that this look is almost one-of-a-kind to their home. That’s how exclusive the selection is! Once it’s gone, it’s gone, and the final look is all yours so it feels extra special. Same thing with the matching blue pillows, the black and white patterned box on the nightstand (my sneaky way of hiding away Mom’s hand lotions), and even the faux fern, which just happened to have the perfect shade of green on its pot.