Giving my Bedroom a HUGE Vintage Makeover! + Organization

This is a video I started filming at the end of 2017 - and now, almost two years later it's here! When I said in the intro it would be a long process, I wasn't kidding. But I'm so happy with how it turned out - it's organized, and is my dream cozy antique filled space.
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Most of the items featured were vintage and not available for purchase, but I've linked what I could!
Bedding:
www.wayfair.com/bed-bath/pdp/...
I think they discontinued the quilt but this is similar : www.wayfair.com/bed-bath/pdp/...
Rug: www.wayfair.com/rugs/pdp/mist...
Unicorn lamp: www.target.com/p/unicorn-tabl...
Coat rack: www.amazon.com/Headbourne-800...
Hat rack: www.amazon.com/senbowe-Mounte...
Painting: www.art.com/products/p1206078...
Video about covering the couches: • Attempting to Upholste...
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If you are interested in seeing more of my work or contacting me, I'll leave links to my various sites below!
Website: www.angelaclaytoncostumery.com/
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Blog: https: angelacostumery.com
Email: [e-mail] [serious inquires only please!]
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My name is Angela Clayton, I’m a twenty two year old self taught designer and seamstress who is currently living on Long Island, in NY.
FAQ:
Where is your dress form from? : I use three forms - a vintage WOLF form, a display form from Buystoreshelving.com, and a PGM form.
What is your table made out of? : My table has a surface of HOMASOTE which is a paper fiber board, soft enough to push pins into.
Where is your iron from? : I use this gravity feed iron (affiliate link) amzn.to/2NBtsyD
What sewing machine do you use? : You can hear all about my machines in this video!
• Meet My Sewing Machine...
Do you recommend any sewing books? : Yes! Read more about my library here.
What scissors do you use? : I have three main pairs
The multichrome ones are by Tula Pink (affiliate link): amzn.to/300eH9x
The silver ones are by Gingher (affiliate link) : amzn.to/2LrewQF
The gold ones were gifted to me by Whiteley : www.whiteley.co.uk/exo/
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[@AngelaClaytonCostumery]

The slightly out of the ordinary content continues this week with a bedroom makeover and tour! This video has been a long time in the making, and though it's a bit different I hope you'll enjoy it. Sewing content will be back on Wednesday! :)

[@fionakaiser9870]

Angela Clayton your room is amazing!!

[@senbonzakuraky]

This is content I love watching.

[@knittingnana2939]

Those lamps are not my cup of tea but i love what you did with the shades.

[@SH-wk6po]

Oh wonderful!! Is your lipstick the shade "Ellarie" by any chance? 😍❤️💜 Great job on the makeover.

[@goldenruby1]

Your makeup looks lovely 😊

[@ProfoundConfusion]

I love how you hung your pictures on the wall , especially your idea of including the birds in the arrangement. Brilliant!

[@mariansmith7694]

Lol, you are this sweet little old lady in a beautiful young lady. Very vintage.

[@Puckty]

Just started the video, but had to say, that lipstick colour looks gorgeous on you! That's all, now going to actually watch the video

[@marthabuchert8271]

It is a beautiful color! Does anyone know what brand and color name it is?

[@addisondobbins2184]

Martha Buchert kinda looks like the lipstick from Bésame. I think it’s called Noir Dark? Or Dark Noir. The exact date for the lipstick I think it is is from 1920

[@AngelaClaytonCostumery]

​@@marthabuchert8271 I think it was LAX from colourpop! :)

[@levoldunom]

Angela Clayton it also looks like Milani Black Cherry

[@beckstheimpatient4135]

She looks gorgeous! The second I started the video and saw her my first thought was 'she looks so beautiful today!'

[@bethwarddesigns]

You did a fantastic job displaying your treasures. Your style, personality and who you are reflects beautifully in your new space.

[@lightshine6851]

The lamps remind me of your figurines. Very pretty!

[@miniphe47]

May I suggest that you get your lights rewired it could be a fire hazard

[@odettemichel3563]

Dark lipstick looks so good on you !

[@patbowman6723]

I grew up many years ago, ,and 2 of my Italian aunts had your same style of furniture, nick nacks and looking at your bed room reminds me of their houses. Every thing reminds me exactly of how my aunts would get together and talk about where this came from and what they paid for it. My brother and I were TOLD just before we went in the front door "do not touch anything" or else. Glad I never got the OR ELSE. Your style is so beautiful and pristine and I love it. You did a great job and that style will always be in. Wishing you many years of enjoyment.

[@eliseluttrell]

im surprised you never made any window coverings !! like a nice sturdy set of curtains

[@AngelaClaytonCostumery]

I love curtains in theory but I hate how dusty they get! And with where the dresser is I couldn't have curtain tie-backs so I think it would really interfere with the lighting in the room. I might make a lacy curtain to go across the top or something eventually, since it looks odd bare.

[@beths9232]

Angela, how about lace curtains on spring tension rods with an inside mount. Youll have that period feel you like with defused light and a softness to an otherwise stark/bare window.

[@eliseluttrell]

@@AngelaClaytonCostumery That would look so awesome!

[@lindabrown7374]

@@beths9232 That's what I have in my sewing room. It really looks pretty and I get a lot of light in.

[@maryhornsby9441]

Lol I'm so glad you did an update at the end. I was so confused because this seemed to be from a while ago, yet I thought I clicked on a new video! I'm not crazy after all!

[@zarahqadir8101]

Ditto😅

[@AdirondackRuby]

From Sewing Room to Bedroom to TIME MACHINE! Really great transformation. It's so very Angela.

[@j.h.6633]

The room looks amazing. Only thing I would add is some pretty lace curtains.

[@kimberlyhenry7717]

I love the bedding. It looks great. And as long as you're happy with it who cares what anybody else thinks? I especially love the little gallery wall with the fashion plates and birds. You would never know that those birds didn't come with everything...it looks so cohesive.

[@repairtech9320]

I had a vision of hats on the empty wall. Imagine my satisfaction when I saw your completed bedroom. I am amazed by your talent. Please keep doing videos. Thank you.

[@designdoctor247]

What a blessing that bedroom set was. It is so nice that it went to a good home. The lamps are worth every penny. Love love love.

[@bettsamyj]

Your room turned out beautifully! I firmly believe your space makes your mood, and you nailed it!

[@kscheuerman5378]

Your room looks wonderful!!!!!!! Your room must be a reflection of you and your taste. It's funny how everyone gravitates to their own era/ styles. My son who is 20 likes Mid century modern style in furniture & architecture. My 23 yr old daughter gravitates to modern sleek/shiny furniture. Sadly she doesn't like antiques, my kids don't want mine! I love the birds on the wall and the way you displayed them with your pictures! Thanks for a wonderful video. Take care & God Bless.

[@ZoeSoloShot]

This looks like my grandma's bedroom and I love that. Aesthetic achieved.

[@catsandcrafts171]

Gosh, you call that messy?!!! My house is a nightmare! x

[@LadyDragonbane]

Ikr? Obviously, different people have different standards but I spent some years in the cleaning business and let me tell you this is *literally* nothing compared to some places. But I totally understand that she wanted a style makeover to better reflect her tastes.

[@myuniverse0325]

The transformation is wonderful. It definitely seems to reflect your style much more than before. I very much agree that having the places where you spend most of your time make you feel good when you're in them is important. I am very much a homebody and decorate my home very deliberately. It's also important to have your collectibles be displayed in a way that you are able to truly appreciate them. Your decorating style is pretty different from mine but regardless I still think it is very pretty and that you did a great job bringing all your pieces together. As to why it took so long (you said around 2 years) that's because you took the time to find the right pieces that work in the space (artwork wise) and make you feel good. You also weren't idle - busy sewing and showing us your lovely work. I hope your room now makes you feel content in spending time there.

[@aandistudiophotographyvide2986]

Befor this video I have never been into that stile of furniture. You converted me . The life and purpose you have given it completely transformed in my eyes. I loved the wall of pictures with the birds, the coats hanging, the hats on the wall. The jewelry and figurines. Every part is great.

[@sekaihatsu]

That room is you. I wish I could peg down my likes for an ideal room, but I'm all over the place. The furniture is lovely and it all came together cohesively!

[@jeebus7855]

You're so lucky to have such supportive parents!!!

[@deltaflute03]

Yesterday my husband and I discussed organizing our house better because I’ve got stuff on the floor. Today Angela shows us her tackling her room. Timely.

[@LadyBeatrixMcCormick]

LOVE this transformation! Granny Chic is my style too.

[@DipityS]

I love it. I just realised how well gold and gilt and lots of stuff go so well with the beautiful darker wood furniture - with the bare walls from 2018 I couldn't see their beauty, but surrounded by art and colours and gold and shiny things - they came alive. It all looks lovely.

[@louiselill1528]

I love this type of furniture it lasts forever and even though you don't recommend buying the rug I love it in fact I love your bedroom and not forgetting how beautiful you look

[@alwaysjiji7198]

I am so happy to see a room makeover that embraces wood!

[@karen_crys]

The room ended up coming together so beautifully! Was such a huge project too. It's almost inspirational how you turned your room around.

[@lowentx]

Lovely! Not surprised it took some time to finish. Redecorating a room takes longer than one originally thinks. I started my living room in February and still, I am not far along in my project. It takes time to find just the right things that you love. It took 2 months for me to decide on wall color alone.

[@ArtemisScribe]

Oh gosh you sound so so happy as you progress through the video! I spent the whole time smiling just at the sound of your voice. And it turned out amazing! It's so you and so so pretty!

[@adriannegentleman83]

I love it, although it is a bit crowded for my taste. so glad it makes you happy, that is the most important thing. As for those lamps, WOW, they are awesome.

[@robinr.770]

Good morning. Angela, the bedroom transformation is phenomenal. The fashion plate artwork above the couch you reupholstered is my favorite spot. Made me smile. :) I think the furniture suits you. If you are happy with the final results that is what counts. Cheering you on. Thanks for sharing.

[@janusquiamco7128]

I love how all the furniture look so good together. I just wish you did something with the walls, though. The plain white looks too cool and modern for all the lovely items you have in the room. Anyway, it was a good job, and i hope you feel much better spending time in your bedroom now.

[@beckymerchant4678]

White walls have been standard in American homes for eons.

[@AngelaClaytonCostumery]

In hindsight, I think a pinky/mauvey wall color would be really nice. But when we painted it I still had planned having white furniture and red accents, the vintage makeover idea didn't come along until later and it's way too much of a pain to repaint!

[@gigiluna7899]

This is my favorite video right now! Great work! I love how you documented an almost 2 year project. It puts things in context. 👍

[@designdoctor247]

If u desire a change. The tall dresser might fit on one side of your bed and the night stand on the other. The horizontal dresser that has a matching mirror could replace the tall dresser. Nope now I see it is tooooo large for that wall. Huuummmm maybe move that to your sewing room to give your sewing room that "vintage" feeling. Love love love what you did with your room and thank you for the fun video :) ... the ideas r just suggestions IF u desire a change one day. For really dramatic look u might choose to hang the mirror display shelf above the bed. Center the bed on the wall ... night stand on one side of the bed next to the wall. A chair like you showed us in the antique store on the other side of the bed. Centering the bed will make the bed easier to make and add a symmetrical feeling.

[@vernieplummer5148]

You have been so busy girl. It seems like every day I can count on finding something new from you. Keep up the good work.

[@Brandyrose111]

Love the changes you did your room! So cute, delicate and vintage! 💖💖💖

[@seedless1927]

This is so cozy... antiquing in autumn in New york... deer... leaves... id love more of these videos

[@siiannielau1578]

Girlll I seeee your new post and I drop everything and I enjoy. I lovvveeee

[@girasoln]

It is like looking my late grandma's room! In a nice way, you really get the vintage 40's/50's style, very cute, and girly ♥️

[@annefrazer6629]

Those lamps! (Dual socket are more than likely 20s). Your bedroom furniture suits you. And that blue chair! It's divine....💕

[@normanshadow1]

Love, love, love it. I feel way more at home in vintage spaces!

[@marta_sanders]

I love how you went all out and really carefully planned the furniture and layout. Even though it's not my style I think it looks fantastic and pretty magical!

[@kerryleekathy6544]

Gorgeous room makeover! Love how you’ve turned your space into something functional and very beautiful

[@AdaylnTheLifeOf]

Once everything got put on the walls it’s really came together!! I love it! And all the little decor pieces you found that just work ❤️

[@jengrenko]

I love it, especially what you did with the shades for those exquisite lamps! Good job!

[@isabelcarlisle8278]

You did a great job Angela! Your room is so much prettier and cozy and fun!

[@weaver7249]

This room is beautiful and so you. Thank you for carrying on with the reveal - you have done such a grand job, with the decorating. You are one creative young lady.

[@theresaconner185]

I LOVE that you felt the need to redo your room! I also appreciate that it took you so long to finish it! I've been living in my tiny house for almost 5 years and I'm finally working to create a space that is truly organized and decorated in a way I love. Thank you for sharing, I feel very encouraged.

[@TheAdventuresOfLiz]

I love it!!!!! It remindes me of how i used to have my room at my grandmothers house.

[@robyn3349]

Haha! Worth waiting for! I think our bedrooms should be our favorite rooms.

[@pollydolly9723]

It is amazing what we can fit in a small space if we are organized! Great job Angela!

[@necieau2700]

This sparks joy

[@orgjam]

Totally a very very very very gifted girl , Angela !!! I'm so jealous of your talent !!!! Amazing !! Your room is gorgeous !

[@Dimsrose]

the furniture is GORGEOUS!

[@strawberries1186]

This was absolutely wonderful! I love the changes!!

[@ilikalite]

The new room looks amazing! Everything works so well together.

[@SarahM-lw2gd]

The room looks great! I love all of the dark wood furniture. I'm going to make the floor in my room that color😁 I'll remove the popcorn ceilings, remove the crusty old dingy carpet, paint the walls (still deciding what color. Something popular in 1940), put a soft, fluffy white rug on the ground, and get some pretty vintage curtains. I can't wait!

[@npavau1987]

A very lovely bedroom makeover. Your hard work has paid off.

[@bruhwhydoineedaname8754]

it takes a special kind of talent to neatly organize/ display so many different things and make it work. absolutely love to see how different it is and how much more creative you are with it!

[@SuperNyxie]

Thank you for sharing! This was a joy to watch. I loved seeing the progression and finished product. Your room is absolutely adorable. ❤️

[@CalamityFaryn]

I think you did such a great job! Everything is so beautiful, I hope it’s everything you wanted your room to be.

[@awizard9835]

This is soooo beautiful!!!

[@lightshine6851]

Have you looked into stairs for your dog to get in and out of your bed? They do have some that collapse for easy storage. My brother made me some for my Boston because it was cheaper. Just a thought.

[@AngelaClaytonCostumery]

She refused to use stairs (I think they are still in our basement heh!) - we have ramps on our couch and in our backyard which are OK, but in the morning she is too excited about the prospect of food and just jumps :(

[@Pavlinka__]

Oh that's cool. I feel like my dogs wouldn't care for them most of the time though. Maybe the older one, maybe.

[@juliedennis8733]

Fabulous makeover. Thanks for sharing. I love how it all came together

[@leewiley1944]

What a delightful room!! So lovely!!

[@madamethome5869]

This is the center of your universe and it is beautiful. Your creative abilities will be so much more energitic and enhanced with your special place so fixed up and suited to your needs! You got the main part done with the large pieces of furniture done quickly but all the smaller final touches needed the extra time to communicate with you on how and where they wanted to be. Very natural process.

[@viralhangover]

The room turned out very nice. It seems like such a restful space.

[@khyteondemand]

How timely! I'm just about to start on my room make over, and seeing yours is so inspiring. I love the furniture and colours you chose!

[@meloncornets3034]

The room looks great. I'm glad it's a space you feel good in. I'm looking forward to being able to decorate my space as well.

[@nancywilbur8105]

Love the print and frame layout above your sofa. Every piece was so well thought out and perfect, including the birds! Love your makeover!!!!

[@terezar880]

The new room looks so good!

[@mantomhive]

The lamps add so much character!

[@ladypinkbagsetc.9116]

You did a great job! I'm just happy you are happy with your new bedroom 😊. You are so very talented and I appreciate you shared this. Enjoy your new room !!

[@blakemiley4790]

Love how this turned out!!

[@jadebabydoll23]

What a transformation! It's lovely!

[@TropicanaThunda]

So beautiful! It makes me want to reorganize my entire house.

[@coloradogirl5390]

oh my goodness. I had this bedroom set as a kid. that dresser brings back so many memories. I used have little figurines on the ledges beside the mirrors.

[@susanjoynersnodgrass9766]

I really love your bedroom now that you're finished with the make over! It's beautiful!

[@teresamorgan4529]

Love the room! Very vintage, but very attractive and functional! Congrats!

[@isa8ellalouise598]

I loved this transformation!! The finalized room tour was so cute!! 💖💖 love it!

[@jeanettebadger8141]

I love the new furniture and everything else!! Love those lamps!!

[@JaneDoeForRealThough]

It looks fantastic! I'm so proud of the good job you did!

[@sweets6259]

It is so you, one can't help but love the space you've created! Congrats!

[@suburbohemian]

Wow, vintage, for sure! This reminds me of my grandmother's room back in the 70's (I'm 58 now btw). Love all the wood in its glory instead of painted over!

[@queenofheartslandofjoy8068]

Your room looks like you! It really is like walking into a Florence figurine. You look great. Love the lipstick color. I liked the video of you reupholstering the furniture. It looks great. Welcome to your new room (even though it's been awhile) Congratulations.

[@c.mcmahon494]

The make-over looks amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@Amiharah]

It really suits you! And it turned out lovely 🥰🥰🥰

[@nellenejooste4636]

I think your new bedroom reflects your personality, as shown in your videos, perfectly 😍

[@michellebeebelewisfrith1544]

You did a lovely job creating your space. And I'm glad you took your time. Getting your space just the way you need it is important. And you gave a lot of tips and tricks on creating extra space that otherwise would have been wasted. Looks clean and classy

[@clarence5211]

wow the furniture is such a fantastic match with all your figurines! i love how you decorated the room!

[@Poppy-]

Thanks for the tour. Your bedroom set looks like the ones my family had in the 70's 80s'. The LAMPS!!! It's exactly what I thought about when you showed us your figurines collection last time. My aunt had a shepherd and a shepherdess as night table lamps.

[@AngelaClaytonCostumery]

I think it's from the 70s based on some newspaper articles and non-barcoded hang tags I found while cleaning it out! The style is like the opposite of mid-century modern since it's so blocky and heavy. And I love figural lamps since they have SO much character. Why would you want a normal lamp when you could have victorian lady lamps?!

[@Poppy-]

@@AngelaClaytonCostumery When furniture was still well made enough to last 2 or 3 generations. Your room looks so much better with the new set and even though your have more pieces, it looks less crammed. Ok, now I feel that I need one of your ballerina figurine! Just started ballet last year and I'm a bit obsessed.

[@Poppy-]

@@AngelaClaytonCostumery just found French provincial from the 60s-70s, my cousins had that! (And eventually I had one of their baldaquin bed) It's the cream colour version with the gold trimming Now I want it... Back 😒

[@jamesblonde85]

I love your room makeover so much! I love giving old furniture new life. I bought my daughter a vintage bedroom set and the quality is fantastic. Your framed fashion plates are beautiful. You did a fantastic job!

[@theaishaexperience]

I love it. Its so functional as well as totally cute!

[@keylawarburton5787]

I actually really like the original bed and dresser as well as the new one:3

[@KenDall-gu8bq]

Ah I love your room! I feel like that’s how I’m hoping to decorate my daughters room once she’s a little older. My husband probably wouldn’t allow it in our room. Those lamps are spectacular and the bedding turned out so nice.

[@martaaberg3330]

Really love the makeover, and you were so wise to take your time and get it right. Really impressed with the lampshades, too!

[@yungzubass9648]

Stunning beautiful. You did great job. It was nice of your brother to come over to help.