Home Decor: Bedroom Update

It has been eight months since I moved, and it's finally time to start finishing some of the rooms in our home. Since we purchased new construction, there was a good amount of settling over the winter and the majority of the house needs to be re-caulked prior to us painting. So, we decided to do a mini face lift and add some new lighting in the master bedroom. We have very large bed posts, so there is no room for a ceiling fan, plus I've always wanted a chandelier in my room so now seemed like as good of a time as any! Here is what the room looked like before:

I found this chandelier on Amazon and it was super discounted with not so great reviews. Mostly because you have to attach most of the mini (fake) crystals, but I totally loved the design so I went ahead and bought it anyway. I am so glad I did! It took a good amount of work to get it ready for my dad to install, but in the end it was well worth the many hours I put into adding each crystal and bending the medal to keep them in place.  

SHOP CHANDELIERS:

I've also always really loved the idea of having candelabras hanging on the wall on either sides of the bed. I found these shabby chic ones at a resale shop, and also picked up mini LED candles that flicker. I wanted the beautiful vintage look of burning candles without the possible house fire. ;) In the end I can proudly say, I am loving the new additions! 

SHOP WALL CANDELABRAS:

Next up, we will be painting, getting a new bedspread, and also adding some drapes. My bedroom is currently a little too white for my husband's taste. I look very forward to finding some artwork for over the bed as well! So many ideas, but on a budget makes for small changes over time. 
How do you update your master bedroom?  What do you think of my new room additions? 

Because Kaitlyn Loves Decorating

I have officially lived in our new house for 1 month and I am enjoying every second of the decorating process.  It means so much to me to have a place of my own, especially one that I share with my best friend and that has felt like "home" since our realtor turned the handle on the front door for the first time. The house has a very modern feel so it's important to us to maintain that style yet make it feel warm and inviting at the same time.

The house is slowly but surely coming together...."These are a few of my favorite things" (so far!)

A larger than life version of us -- What master bedrom is complete without one?

 The beginng stages of our "library"/sitting room

A gorgeous setting for our dining room

The peek-a-boo loft that sits above the living room

Representation of our new family

 A comfy place for guests to relax

 The best day of our lives

 A fireplace setting will serve us well come November

 A gathering spot in the kitchen fueled by wine and small plates

Showcasing our love for craft beer and Chicago sports at our bar

And one of my absolute favorite parts about the house -- the lighting.

I look forward to furnishing each room of the house -- at first, I wanted to do everything at once, but what's the rush? This place is our own and we want to take the time to make sure all the pieces fit.

Here are a few ideas I would like to replicate: 1, 2, 3, 4

What touches make your house a home?