Changing My Bedding White

April 13, 2011 By

Hey everyone!  I’m going against my norm and showing you a project I have yet to finish.  It’s getting there though.  I recently ran across some Pottery Barn bedding pictures that gave me an itch to change up my bedroom.  I love white bedding.  I love Pottery Barn white bedding.  But, with a $400 price tag on the duvet alone :-( I had to come up with a shanty version.

That led me on a trip to Ikea with my younger sister.

After she tried on all the baskets hats, we made our way over to bedding.  Sorry for posting these Kyndra :-) )

I originally wanted a big, fluffy duvet to cover the bed so I quickly jumped on a white one that Ikea offered for $170 with the filler.  I took it home, opened it up and threw it on my bed only to find that it was way to short on both sides. UGH.

So, I drove back to Ikea the next day to return only to find out that they won’t accept returns on bedding items. 2nd UGH.  I did find a super cute $20 throw that I ended up putting over my tiny duvet at the end of my bed.

I ended up going to Target and finding a simple white quilt that fit my bed perfectly.  It was only $70.

At that point I was ready for my Euro shams but kind of lost on ideas.  Then I got this ad in the mail and fell in l.o.v.e.

So cute, right??  If I had $1000 to spend on a chair I would run out and get me one now.  I did find inspiration for my pillows though… Whoop!

Like it?  I will show you how I made them in my next post.  Don’t worry… I used hot glue :-)

And here is my bed… As of now.  I still want more pillows for the front but I have to make those and they haven’t come to me yet.

I also have to change up my roman shades a bit…

But, overall I am happy with where I am at now.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  We have such a fun month lined up and we are excited to share it with all of you over the next few weeks so stay tuned!

Have a great day!

~Whitney

69 Comments Filed Under: Accessories, Revamps, Sewing
  • http://trulylovelywiththelaneysisters.blogspot.com Kassi @ Truly Lovely

    Wow! So pretty! Good to know they don’t accept bedding returns at Ikea… Bummer though. But really, it looks lovely and you can’t tell!

    • Shanty2Chic

      Thanks Kassi! Big bummer, right?? :-)

    • http://artplaces.com jeanne wolf

      It is sad, but the reason most places will not do returns on bedding has to do with ….BEDBUGS…… Yup, it is a big problem all over the world right now.

    • Pattyb

      I love the headboard. Where did you get it?

  • http://christinasadventures2010.blogspot.com Christina @ Christina’s Adventures

    This is GORGEOUS!! I love it so much…I am trying to convince my husband to let us look into white bedding…but he doesn’t think it will be dog-friendly :/

    • Shanty2Chic

      Thanks so much Christina! I think the big plus to white is that it can be bleached… Maybe you could pitch it to him that way ;-) ??

  • http://changedmyplans.blogspot.com Mimi

    A wonderful beginning—— I loved the same ad!

    • Shanty2Chic

      Thanks Mimi!!!

  • Leah

    I love IKEA’s bedding, but it is ALWAYS too short. I usually have to go up at least one size. When we get a king bed, that’s not going to work though. haha

    Super cute!

    • Shanty2Chic

      That would be my problem… Darn king bed :-) Thanks!

  • http://www.lifeateventuallycottage.blogspot.com Dawn

    It’s absolutely gorgeous!!!! There isn’t anything that I don’t absolutely LOVE!

    • Shanty2Chic

      Thanks so much Dawn! :-)

  • Christine

    So inspiring-I am in the process of reclaiming my daughter’s former room-which was painted hot pink and gold-I am looking for elegant-and this defines that concept!

    • Shanty2Chic

      Good luck with that Christine!! Thanks!!

  • Nichelle

    I just went to IKEA today! Where did you get those bedside lamps? I’m in the middle of a bedroom revamp and I am having trouble finding the perfect lamps for the besides tables and I LOVE those!!

    • Shanty2Chic

      I meant to put that in the post! I found them at T.J. Maxx! I think they were $30-$40 a piece. They are mercury glass which I love! Thanks!!

  • http://www.hollysrollercoaster.com/ Holly

    Amazing!!! It is sad that ikea doesn’t except returns on bedding especially if it is too short in your space!! Good to know though

    • Shanty2Chic

      Thanks so much Holly!! :)

  • http://[email protected] Jodi

    I LOVE the bed!!!!!!!!!!! I am so glad that you posted this, I have been wanting to change our bedding to white, but just not sure, I love this and now I think I will do it! The white is just so not me, I am a color person, but I have been seeing so much of the white bedding and LOVE it!

    Take care….Jodi

    • Shanty2Chic

      I’m a color person too Jodi but I love it! You will be so happy! And you can bring color out in other things… Do it! :)

  • http://pinetreehome.blogspot.com Pine Tree Home

    I really like the white bedding. I am itching to switch mine out for spring. I won’t even tell you about my nightmare trying to make relaxed roman shades…but the upside was I made two Euro pillows. Always a bright side…like now you have a quilt!

    • Shanty2Chic

      Ha! I hear you on the roman shades… I found the BEST tutorial for mine and they have been hanging flawless for 2 years. Plus you use fabric glue on lots of it :-) Let me know if you want it and good job on the Euro pillows!

      • Catherine Mann

        I would love to know what tutorial you used to make your shades.

        • Shanty2Chic

          My bedroom shades were bought but I do have other shade tutorials. Just type in lamp shade in our search box on the right. Thanks :-)

  • http://faultyawesomeness.blogspot.com/ Julie

    Love it! It looks so great. And those baskets really do look like hats, haha!
    Love your bed frame, too! Did you shanty that up or buy as is?

    • Shanty2Chic

      We bought the bed at Rooms To Go 2 years ago. I haven’t touched it a bit :) … Yet. Thanks Julie!

  • http://abstractiondesigns.blogspot.com SaraDee

    I love the photos of the “hats”!! OH! And the bedding too! lol:) What a gorgeous room! I am in desperate need of a bedroom re-vamp but basement reno’s come first!

    • Shanty2Chic

      Thanks SaraDee… And good luck with that basement reno… Fun!

  • http://www.redhenhome.blogspot.com Korrie@RedHenHome

    LOVE the Euro pillows! Huge, huge love!

    • Shanty2Chic

      Thanks so much Korrie!!

  • http://www.theblueheronstudio.com Carla

    Whitney, Your bedroom is lovely. How creative!

    • Shanty2Chic

      Thanks so much Carla!! :-)

  • http://whitespindle.blogspot.com Elaine

    Looks great! I also bought a duvet cover from Ikea that was way too small, 3rd ugh! Love the look and feel of your room, very elegant.

    • Shanty2Chic

      That is a big Ugh! :) Thanks so much Elaine!! :-)

  • http://puremotherhood.com Christy Yoder @ pureMotherhood

    Gorgeous! We had an all white room, except for pale green walls, pre-kids. Would love to do this again but not sure how practical it would be at this point (2 boys under 3 and a girl on the way).

    Did you make the headboard or buy it? I’m hoping you bought it somewhere so I can get one. :)

    • Shanty2Chic

      Christy.. I had two girls under three when my son was born :) We bought this bed at Rooms to Go but it’s been about 2 years. I love it! Thanks!!

  • http://www.thediamonde.com Jan

    Oh Lovely!! I would love to change my room like this. But I live with two dirty men and a tomboy! I’m thinking I should have my own room that no one can come into! :)

    • Shanty2Chic

      Hahaha… I love that idea Jan!! Good thinking!!

  • Katie Torres

    Ooh Whit! I love it! I have also been drooling over the PB white ruffled bedding, but couldn’t afford it. I like what you did with the Euro shams. I love the bedding I have now, but they didn’t make euro shams for it. I REALLY want euro shams. I never thought of having 3 euro shams, but I like the way that looks. I may need your help figuring out how to make euro shams that will go with my bedding! Thanks for sharing! And I think Kyndra looks lovely with those hats!

    • Shanty2Chic

      Thanks Kat! I would be happy to help you :-) Just text me. And yes… Kyndra is a beauty!

  • http://www.aperfectlycrazylife.blogspot.com Libby

    I love the white bedding! It looks so fresh! I also really like your furniture :)

    • Shanty2Chic

      Thanks so much Libby!!

  • Debbie

    Love it Whitney. It’s so fresh looking. I love IKEA. Isn’t it wonderful to be so close to one? By the way I have the same throw at the end.of our bed we got at IKEA a couple of months ago and love it.

    • Shanty2Chic

      Hey Debbie! Thanks! Isn’t that throw great? It’s so cute and I like to take pictures of the baby on it :-) Hope you are feeling good!!

  • john in nc

    i was going to suggest that you cut up the ikea duvet that you couldn’t return-
    but then i kept reading and saw you mention hot gluing something-
    but if there was something you wanted to make out of the ikea duvet then maybe you could find someone to sew it for you-

    john in nc

    • Shanty2Chic

      Hey John,
      That’s a great suggestion… I actually do sew though occasionally I like to whip out the hot glue gun :-) I may just be gutting it up to make the throw pillows. Thanks!! Whitney

      • john in nc

        i swore off of glue gunning trims when a majorily decorated toy soldier jacket for nutcracker got sent to the cleaners and came back a big old mess -

        john in nc

  • http://anngelasprettylittlethings.blogspot.com/ Anngela

    I ADORE your room–even though you still want to work on it, it looks great as it is. I am addicted to the all-white bedding/bedroom. It looks amazing with the dark brown furniture. And that chair IS to die for!! Your inspiration pillows look awesome also :)

  • http://www.dishesandsocks.com/ Jennifer

    I love white bedding too!

  • http://www.holdenuganda.org Sarah Erwin

    Whitney! I have ALWAYS wanted a “white room”! I am totally inspired…this is what my guest bedroom will look like one day…well, of course not as cute as YOURS, but something similar. ;)

    • Shanty2Chic

      Thank you ma’am! I appreciate it :-)

  • http://www.holdenuganda.org Sarah Erwin

    Oh, and PS I hate that I am 5 hours away from IKEA. Kind of bums me out in the design world! :(

    • Shanty2Chic

      That is why you need to come to Dallas, get some coffee and let me take you shopping :-) We would get into some serious trouble!

  • http://rosescakespearls.blogspot.com/ LdyDy

    Sigh! This is the look I so want in my bedroom!! I have a king size dark cherry sleigh bed I want to paint black. I am halfway there with the white bedding, but seeing your headboard is stirring me to get some paint and start painting! I feel the motivation coming! Coincidentally my oldest daughter and I were planning a visit to IKEA this Saturday! What luck I read your post! I will be on the lookout for more bedding ideas!! Thanks for the inspiration!

  • http://buttonsnscraps.blogspot.com Lindsey

    I love it! I love your lamps also! Where did you find those at? I love your reading all of your girls’ posts!
    Lindsey

  • http://www.atticmag.com Jane F @ Atticmag

    Lovely pillows and shades. I really thing tone-on-tone works so well. Hope you have a happy Easter. Jane

  • http://cottageatthecrossroads.com Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads

    Oh I think your bedroom is looking just perfect! I use fabric glue for a lot of projects such as making curtains, adding trim, etc. Works great, but I’ve never washed anything that I’ve glued with it.

  • http://cottagetouch.blogspot.com Denise

    Very pretty still have not been to an Ikea…

  • http://www.lisatakesix.blogspot.com Tanya

    Absolutely beautiful. . . thanks so much for sharing!

  • http://oursearskithome.blogspot.com/ Carol

    Looks gorgeous!
    Shanty Chic. I like it!

  • http://www.jacksonsartroom.blogspot.com angelica jackon

    Absolutely gorgeous! I would love a white bedspread, but it wouldn’t stay white long… ;(

  • http://www.thegunnysack.com Tonia

    This is wonderful! Looking forward to your tutorial!

  • http://ohhbabydesigns.blogspot.com Katie@ OhhBaby

    We have white bedding and I LOVE it! It stays white pretty well actually! It looks beautiful!

  • http://wildflowersandwhimsy.com April

    Beautiful! It looks so peaceful! I would LOVE to have all white bedding, but with my little munchins jumping on my bed every chance they get, I guess I’ll have to wait till they grow out of it! I would love for you to come link up to my Sew Crafty Party !

  • Lisa

    Okay, so I’m in love with the white quilt you found at Target. Can I find it online? I went to the store today and didn’t see it. Do you have a link if it is? I’d love to get one. Thanks so much for your inspiration!

  • http://objectofmayaffection.blogspot.com janae

    LOVE the euro shams (and that FAB ethan allen chair!! We can dream, right?!?!)

  • http://www.thescreamingmeme.blogspot.com Screaming Meme

    In love with your room! Hi, Im Meme from Screaming Meme. I wanted to stop in and let you know about my giveaway series. This week is a slipcover…next week is a surprise…:) I hope you can stop in and sign up for one of them…I look forward to your visit.

    Xo, Meme

  • Crystal Sargent

    Have you ever tried turning your bedding so the top and end are on the sides? I almost do this everytime I get new bedding just so its long enough to reach the rail. I have to admit I splurged for a pb duvet and it wasn’t so nice when it came, now I have to debate returning it, at the 10% they charged for shipping, I’m scared to waste money! I did find a awesome ruffled white quilt and shams at tjmaxx two weeks ago for 60 and 15 each. STEAL!

  • http://www.keepingbusyjt.com Jackie Toye

    Love it. the headboard, the bedding, the pillows, the room. Just gorgeous. Now I will need you to let us know how well the hot glue holds up after a washing.