Guest bedroom makeover with feature wall

[tameerene]

A guest bedroom was renovated in a weekend on a budget and included a feature wall to add warmth and character.

• The project
• Steps
• Tools and materials
• More inspiration for your bedroom renovation project

The project

Our guest bedroom needed an update, and as we often have friends and family come to stay, I was wanting to add character and warmth to the room by creating a feature wall.

Using Porta Pine panel moulding from Bunnings we (hubby and I) created these beautiful panels on the wall which emphasises the elegant wall sconces we also had installed.

I chose to paint the wall in a divine muted, mossy green tone called Green Result by British Paints. Being budget conscious, we chose the brand Spring interior paint from Bunnings which under $20 for 4 litres is an absolute steal!

I was so impressed by this paint too! It had amazing coverage and the most divine, silky matt finish. I completed the room by styling with some new bedlinen and decor pieces which bought everything together.

This was such a simple, cost-effective project that could easily be done in a weekend with such amazing results!

Steps

Step 1

Clean out room and sugar soap wall and skirtings to remove any dust. Measure out and draw where you would like the moulding to be placed.

Step 2

Cut moulding to size and install using construction adhesive or nail gun (hubby used a nail gun).

Step 3

Use sealant where moulding meets wall so there are no gaps. This step is crucial for a professional finish.

Step 4

Mask up wall if needed - we did as I was painting a darker feature colour. I wanted a crisp clean line where the walls meet in the corners plus using tape is far easier than trying to cut in perfectly. Start by painting one coat on your moulding, then cut in all your edges then roll main areas. Apply two coats of paint, three if needed if coverage is uneven. Allow a good 24 hours to dry.

Step 5

Clean room, bring back in your furniture and style!

Tools and materials

Materials used in the project:

• Porta Pine moulding
• Filler
• Spring interior wall paint.

Tools used in the project:

• Drop saw
• Nail gun
• Paint brush
• Medium size roller & paint tray
• Damp rag.

More inspiration for your bedroom renovation project

As part of her bedroom renovation, Bunnings Workshop member Kelly transformed a plain wall into a bedroom feature using MDF moulding and paint.

Experienced community member Kirsty created a feature wall bedhead with VJ panelling and provided step-by-step instructions on how to build your own.

Get more inspiration from our collection of 10 ways to update your bedroom from our clever and creative community members.

[Nailbag]

You have created a very classy looking bedroom @tameerene 

Well done. Nailbag