COZY JAPANDI BEDROOM REFRESH *under $100 budget* (pt. 1) | diy headboard + thrifted decor

[@halaalam]

I like the idea of the new headboard but it definitely needed batting to reduce the bumps and make it look more plush and smooth. It is very doable to redo that part by just putting it under the fabric again.

[@bodicegoddess]

Honestly such an important part of DIY is being able to admit when a previous DIY isn't serving any more and moving on from it. Thanks for sharing that part of the process!

[@tinalemac]

Yes, always! It's a huge learning process and I am embracing it with each project and room I tackle (:

[@DIWild-wb9xz]

My two cents to Tina is that very often I find the scale of the wall art is way, way too small. I feel like you make all these beautiful pieces but they are totally lost on the wall because they aren’t big enough. The painting above the bed, the garage peg boards, the art above the bed in Chicago; it all should literally be doubled in size! I think it would make things look way more luxe and less DIY. You are the queen of creativity Tina! ❤

[@crazzee247]

YES! Thats exactly whats always “off.”its the scale!

[@terrytt2932]

and it's hung a bit too high....

[@sandieedward993]

Just use larger mates and frames

[@kimberlymelchert6639]

Or a group of three or nore small pieces of art to increase the scale!

[@loverlyme]

I was going to mention that. I see the size and placement of artwork is often a bit off for a lot of people.

[@donnabacon4681]

The browns adds a richnees the green did not. So pretty! Thanks! Brian! For assisting those in nursing homes. They need good people!! Congratulations on your marathon! WHEW! Have a blessed day!! xxoo

[@lechatbotte.]

Sometimes things aren’t as workable as we hoped. Good to see you’re reusing the items by rethinking them. I know I’ll love how it turns out. Yeah Brian for his cna work. As a nurse I appreciate that so much.

[@whirledpeas5717]

The new headboard is much better,IMO. The deep brown grounds the bed because if the marked contrast with the wall color.

[@Starlacefield]

I think new artwork above would look very nice. It’s beautiful

[@margaretkellymurphy5537]

I love the organic feel of the "new" headboard. I was sad to see the old one go but it inspires me that you saw what wasn't working and took the risk to make it better.

[@tinalemac]

Thank you so much!! 💛

[@jaustin2927]

You are so talented, I’m in awe of all your work. I also love how you and Brian treat each other. You guys are the real deal, so kind and loving and it’s obvious that this is how you are when the cameras aren’t rolling. Thanks for another great video. 😊

[@1107red]

Really came together beautifully.

[@tinalemac]

Thank you! 😊

[@mariahfelipe1606]

I'm redoing my bedroom right now and was just thinking of a similar idea for a headboard! This video came at the perfect time!

[@TRISHGable-z4j]

So much nicer. Great job. Makes that paint pop, too.

[@Patti-1962]

I'm glad to see that you are honest about how some of your projects just don't work for you guys after living with them for a while. I love to sew, but there are times that I make something that just doesn't live up to my vision of what it would look like. The new headboard is so sophisticated and really looks perfect in your room!! I actually think a minimal landscape piece of art in brown and green tones would look gorgeous over the bed. It would continue the more sophisticated style and add a calming feel to the space! (I looked at some on the Target and Wayfair websites!)

[@silverfox70]

The headboard is so down to earth and makes a statement of your talents love 💕 the change it works better.

[@TDoug6]

I have a tip for those cords. Amazon sells the power bank with plug ins plus usbc and usba that you can insert into the back of your nightstands but with your headboard I would add them to that behind the nightstands

[@peggymohr7899]

I really like the change. Great job on this headboard.

[@jaydee4646]

I love what you did to the vase!! Refresh looks great.

[@Susieqbelt1231]

Love the new headboard!! Change out the art above the bed i think. ❤

[@SheilaMiller-od7qn]

Very nice - I love the brown material and color.

[@larasoohon207]

Love the new headboard.

[@marycoffee7366]

Yes, I too tend to tidy the items on the thrift store shelves😉

[@tinalemac]

I just can't help it!! 🙈

[@29028ft]

Runner here 👋 about to run my 4th NYC marathon in 3 weeks ☺️ start with the Couch to 5K program!

[@tinalemac]

Thanks for this tip! Good luck on the NYC Marathon! 💛

[@ActuallyAlli]

The changes look so great! When you picked up that lamp at the thrift store I was screaming at my screen that you needed it! I'm so glad you brought it home! 💕

[@tinalemac]

Thank you so much, Alli!! Now I need to figure out what I can do with it 😍

[@loverlyme]

@@tinalemac If it doesn't work (electrically) I have seen lately the use of battery operated light bulbs. I haven't seen them in my country yet but I'm sure you could find some. They're a great way to add wall-lamps without having to drill into the wall to connect power.

[@maryloubahr4744]

The headboard and pillow colors are like chocolate and caramel 😋

[@TheClutterLady]

Tips for running (I did a half marathon...my husband has done a few marathons): Start with walking then add jogging and running when you feel like it. As you add more time and distance, it's OK to still go back to walking some during your runs. I liked the book "What I Talk about when I Talk about Running" and "I Hate Running." I was surprised there were even running books that I enjoyed and could relate to since I don't consider myself much of a runner. And I pretty much only run outside and in my ideal weather. 🤣 You can totally do it! 🙌 Good luck! Also, I started out running by time (10 min, 15, 20, etc) because that didn't intimidate me as much as running 3-7 miles. It helped me to not give up.

[@marycoffee7366]

Love the vase!!! What a clever technique for outlining 👏👏👏👏

[@susiedial1754]

Love the new vibe with the dark brown. My bedroom is dark brown, gold and burgundy.

[@elinakatarii]

I really liked the previous headboard but the redo did not disappoint 😍 I’m loving the rich colour of the new headboard and the wavy shape is so cuteeeee! 🤩 Good on you for changing what doesn’t work 🤗

[@hollyhasegawa4240]

Oh Tina that headboard looks pretty, and so great that Brian made it through that marathon, that is alot of miles to run, I havene't done any of those marathon's in several years. I'm too old to do that now. thanks once again for sharing this great video, sending love and hugs, bye!! 🥰😍👏👏🙌💕🤎💜💜

[@tinalemac]

Thank you for the love, Holly! 💛

[@donna7701]

Congrats ! And you did a great job on the head board .

[@Just-YOLANDA-T.C]

I LOVE THE CHOCOLATE headboard. Hey Brian.

[@debralynnpolendo5316]

Love your bedspread.. the room looks nice good job Tina like always❤

[@andreagoehler6834]

Hallo Tina, mein Problem ist, dass mir alles gefällt was Du kreierst ! Ich finde alles ausnahmslos kreativ und wunderschön. Soll heißen, ich kann mich nicht entscheiden welches Kopfteil schöner ist. Beide sind toll 👍👏👏👏👏🙋🏻‍♀️🫶

[@RealDracoYoutube4404]

It’s gorgeous you did a great job

[@SolveigIn]

It's so great! Inspired me to make my own too 😍

[@theresavkamana2228]

I also watched when Lone Fox made his. I kinda like it but I'm no way a crafty person so I'll just keep admiring your days ❤

[@CynthiaVegas]

I have made a padded headboard with tufting. It is not that hard. I know you can do it! The satisfaction you get making it yourself is worth the effort.

[@juliebey8240]

Love it. As always you are amazing. But when will handle the cord situation? I know you can do it 😊

[@shaniseengram7738]

Thank you for this video and inspiring me to diy Tina !

[@tinalemac]

Awww, I'm so glad!! 💛

[@amyfrancis9423]

Looks great!

[@monachinn1576]

When you move, will you have to paint the whole house white? Will you have to remove the entry cabinets you made?

[@rosebuhr]

Good job, I think some new artwork above the bed though.

[@tinalemac]

Yesss! That is loading soon 😉

[@robyncopp3854]

Great video. I can't tell you how much I love how you painted that wall. It turned out so well. ❤

[@marthaboal5818]

I forgot all about Brian doing that 26k.....I don't know if I could even walk that in one stretch....amaaaaaazing Brian !!!!

[@kathykov1]

Miles...26 miles😊

[@morganw4668]

Does anyone know what happened to studio calm? I feel like they moved and just stopped talking about it all together?

[@AutumnLucas75]

I've made lots of kids face in holes for events. To get the rounded cut edges smooth after using a jigsaw I take my hand sander and go over it slowly. It will really round out any rough edge cuts.

[@loverlyme]

I haven't seen how you solved your tangle of cords problem yet but there are plenty of good options out there. Some people choose to drill through the back of the drawer to put everything inside the drawer, though you have to be careful in opening the drawer too far as the cords might not reach. Instead, you could make use of the BACK of your bedside tables. I have a small dresser beside the bed. I find this better to add loads more items to each drawer plus I can use the hidden space BEHIND the dresser between the skirting board and the wall. All I did was to add a couple of small nails to the back of the dresser, placing them high enough to be close to the top of the dresser but not so high that you can see them from the front. On these nails I have hung two powerboards. (Most powerboards have loops on them so you can hang them.) I use powerboards that have both standard plugs and USB plugs. I hung these vertically. Having things plugged in up high allows me to directly have the items I want plugged in on the top of the dresser. With room at the back of the dresser, the excess cord can hang down behind and out of sight from the front. PS I don't know what you call them in your area but 'powerboards' are those longer electrical boards that allow you to plug in several products at once, all linking back to the one wall-outlet. PSS You could always add a backing to your bedside tables as an alternative. You could use some leftover fabric or just paint to put an interesting design on your backboards if theyr'e going to be seen from the front.

[@sandieedward993]

I would add same material to the platform frame of your bed, giving it an even more luxe look Artwork, coordinated frames only larger with bigger mats, but note I always love your wall murals snd they cannot fall on your head...❤😂

[@loverlyme]

For someone who doesn't like to dust, you seem to choose a lot of pieces and fabrics that attract it! I would have opted with fabrics that are much smoother. It's obvious that you're attracted to that 'velvet' like finish because of the way it feels. There's an easy solution to dusting these though- whether they are used on a headboard, on cushions (like you have here) or on lampshades: VACUUM. If, like me, you only have a stick vac, take the head part off; attach whatever nozzle part you want; then vacuum over these surfaces once per week. It will save you a ton of frustration.

[@jamiehutchinson2501]

lol I think it was me who mentioned the items falling in an earthquake. It’s all I think about too! And we have had so many all of a sudden!!

[@e.d.h5533]

Buy some latex gloves (if you're not allergic) from a store. Put one on your hand and rub the dusty area. It may help. It works great for picking up dog and cat hair in clumps from upholstered furniture and clothing. I never tried it on other surfaces like wood, leather or vinyl.

[@vlong7112]

Brian singing Wicked made my morning! 🫰🏽💚

[@tinalemac]

We just got tickets for the movie, we can't wait!! 💖💚

[@hnycreek]

So much better! I'm sitll not a fan of the checkered wall hanging. I'd love to see a large colorful orange colored art pc in it's place!

[@erickapoletti2053]

Where do you do your cutting since you live in an apartment? Can’t wait to have a home to be able to have a workshop. Everything looks awesome.

[@tanyaheinritz9357]

Come to Milwaukee😊 close to your home. You could teach diy seminars!

[@dianeschenkelberg8270]

I wish you had shown how much more room you have at the foot of the bed. I'm sure it made a huge difference!

[@tinalemac]

I will def be showing that in the next video (:

[@sunnyraycreates]

Beautiful❤❤❤❤

[@Kimella777]

❤😊wow bed turned out great 😊You should use the gold fabric from the headboard to make cushions with ❤😊

[@DigsRetro]

If you're replacing the artwork. I would hang it a little closer to the headboard. You can Google it but I think it's 6 to 8 inches. And then the wall sconces should be lower too. They seem a bit disconnected from everything else. Love the headboard and all the thrifts you found! ❤️

[@unapologeticallyhuman]

Your hair!!! Oh my

[@rachna8407]

In my point of view , paint the side table to go along with new headboard colour. Currently it’s getting blended into headboard.

[@IrmaDiaz-h1l]

Just my idea having two wall shelves with wall lights projecting over the side night stands .

[@sharonknorr1106]

Good call on the headboard. I was always skeptical of you guys actually ever using the little cubbies on the sides of the old headboard - one of those "sounds good on paper" ideas that don't actually work in the real world. Sometimes you just have to pivot and not just hold on to something because you made it or have had it for a long time. One of your superpowers, Tina, is that ability to re-evaluate and try something new.

[@rhondasevick4257]

That's way better!

[@annaryan4803]

It is very easy to replace the socket and wiring on table lamps. Once you do, you will know how very easy it is.

[@VirgoLunaKnight]

You can definitely try running .. if you are a complete beginner ..you can start with couch to 5k

[@noorraoof5723]

Bigger art work with curves in it Have a symitric shades ❤❤ Please remember that you are an artist and you have such a good eye❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@shaishannahbennett8055]

Good for you making changes when you want and on a budget, even better, bedrooms are the most important spaces in my mind and have to feel right for restful sleep... suggestion: Change the wall art, it doesn't match, and have a much larger art piece there 🙂

[@hannahm7373]

So, first, let me say I usually love the things that you make. But the headboard needs tweaking. I like the shape and the color, but because it is so lumpy it is screaming DIY project. I get that it's a pain, but it really needs to be re-worked. And, Amazon sells all types of decorative boxes where you can hide your cords. It is not perfect, but it does make it look a little neater.

[@Rabyahmed]

I'm so glad you're changing the headboard!!!! The last one seemed a little too plain for your space

[@2kooldancin]

Only tips that I have for a marathon is don’t do what I did. I thought cuz I was running 6 miles a day, that I could train for a half marathon in 2 weeks. That’s not the vibe! 😅 I did it but dislocated my hip later that week when I returned to dancing. 😬 Start small and build month by month. The marathon tracker apps are very helpful.

[@mapleleaf0]

Goodwill uses a variety of tag colors. Each week a different color is automatically 50% off.

[@tinalemac]

They were all green tags, so I think she gave me a discount on one because I asked about the lamp working or not 😂

[@lyndaandrian7204]

What thrift store did you go to. I live in the OC too.

[@tuttoo22]

I'm so sad now I really want a velvet headboard haha

[@furniturerevivalist9812]

I am really strugling to see the japandi style in this makeover. Nowhere do you reference the style. Do you believe this to be true japandi style or were you inspired by it and this is your interpretation of it? I do think that the makeover turned out really nice.

[@pepitapulgarcita5051]

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[@Fabulousmommy0309]

IMO I would lift the headboard a bit, the sconce lights are a little too high now that the bed is lower but overall nice work.

[@donnabacon4681]

I agree! An additional platform for the bottom of the headboard and/or lower the sconces a bit.

[@RealDracoYoutube4404]

A painting of you and your husband above your bed

[@sillythu1]

This may be common knowledge. but it took me a bit to realize that Target and many other big retailers donate a lot of their unsellable or slightly damaged items to the Goodwill, etc. for the tax write-off.

[@saraghirardini4209]

😊

[@LindavanderVeen]

The idea is great. Love the fabric. The execution is poorly, the waves look uneven and bumpy. Maybe more batting?

[@RealDracoYoutube4404]

So did I and I’m also a cna

[@scarlettehaynes4819]

Some art work would be great. Be sure to hang it a little lower than the your currant one

[@margo_sna3079]

❤️🌹

[@claudiasalgado4007]

What happened with the lamp?

[@heylo757]

Am I high that I like the duvet *without* the cover?.That wavy stitch pattern looked good. 'Ways I love you reworking older diy's! Why just live with it, when you can fall in love with it!

[@margaretroberts3435]

The headboard is beautiful! My humble opinion is about the wall art. I love the piece but find it too harsh for the peaceful vibe you are going for. Why not do a watercolor of maybe a flower in a vase or a mountain in a soft Japanese style? And go big!

[@_JanetLouise]

I like this headboard much better ..... could you please come help me with mine??

[@NaturallyGifted77]

Oh lord

[@mariamacanufo4120]

Tina Tina you are definitely out of content you star repiting your diys just giving them different color and form but is the same that happens when you are renting you really are limited !!!!!!

[@AlyssaCarter-m1i]

She is not doing a full on makeover. She’s just revamping her space. Small changes make a big impact..

[@ЮліяПолотнянко]

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