This post was created in collaboration with Plyco.
A master bedroom makeover has been on our list for the longest time and I’m happy to say the time has finally arrived to bring it to life. We have a beautiful big space but it lacks personality and warmth. Here are a couple of before shots to bring you up to speed.
Before we get started here’s a quick mood board to show you the direction we’re heading in:
Looking at the design, I knew the most important part was to get the wall panelling right. I wanted something that looked and felt beautiful, with nods to the coastal location of the house. I landed on the Designer Groove series from Plyco which has a range of profiles and dimensions to choose from. I found the VJ100 series and fell in love. It’s high-quality, moisture-resistant MDF panelling with 7mm gaps spaced 100mm apart. Perfect for a traditional look in a modern setting.
Before placing the order I measured the walls and added an extra panel in case of mistakes. I figure it’s always better to err on the side of caution, and if I don’t end up using it, the panel will make a great backing for a bookshelf.
Once the panels were on site, the first step was to use a stud finder to locate all the wall studs and mark these on the baseboards for easy reference later. I then used a circular saw to trim the tops off each panel. Remember: walls are rarely straight or even, so measure each wall section and panel as you go.
For the install method, you have two options. The first is to start in one corner of the wall and work your way along. This works well if your finishing corner ends behind a door or in an inconspicuous place. However, if both ends of the wall will be seen (like in the alcove behind our bed) your best option is to start in the middle and work outwards, ensuring that both ends will be symmetrically cut.
To attach the panelling to the wall we used construction adhesive and nails into the studs. If you don’t have a nail gun you can use a drill and screws, but this will leave bigger holes to fill later on. The whole process is incredibly simple, with each panel having a tongue that slots into a groove on the previous panel. The trickiest part is cutting around PowerPoints – for this I used a jigsaw. By drilling four pilot holes I was able to cut a neat hole for the PowerPoint to sit inside.
Once all the panelling is installed, caulk any long seams (the side edges and gap where it meets the cornice and baseboard). Use gap filler to fill any nails/screw holes then sand and you’re ready for paint. The Designer Groove VJ100 comes pre primed which makes it incredibly easy to paint. I chose the colour Natural White from Dulux in Low Sheen, and in two coats all the walls were complete.
The entire project including painting and dry times took two days.The room was already looking so different, all that was left was to properly style our existing furniture and add window dressings.
Here’s the final look:
I am ecstatic with how the room turned out. The VJ100 panelling was exactly what we needed to add soul to this big blank room and creates a beautiful backdrop for all of the furniture to stand against. If you’ve been looking for a simple way to add texture to your walls I highly recommend checking out Plyco and their range of wall panelling.
Sources:
Wall Panelling: PlyCo designer Groove VJ100
Wall Colour: Dulux Natural White
Curtains: Tuiss Blinds Light Filtering Curtains in Arcus Snow
Blinds: Tuiss Smartview Electric Blinds in Harrow Cream
Bed Linen: Bamboo Haus Sheets in Magnolia and White
Rug: Rug Culture Serenade Yuri
Bed and Dresser: PotteryBarn
Lamp Shades: Amazon
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