You may be suffering from sticker shock. Is replacing the popcorn ceilings the only thing you're doing in the bedroom? This is what we did for about $45,000 in our master bed and bathroom remodel (bathroom is in the process right now), using a GC and his subs. We have worked with him and his team before; obviously, we like them. DH and I are at a point where we can't/won't DIY any big project. We have spread the project over about two years. In the bedroom: repaired the subfloor, got very plush and thick new carpet and pads; skimmed and re-skimmed the walls ( a long, tedious job), and painted; replaced tinny old windows with four new Pellas, double-glazed with integrated blinds, added crown molding; moved ceiling light in sitting area and replaced it. One coat of primer, two coats of BM paint, eggshell on the walls, semi-gloss on the trim, flat on the ceiling. In the bathroom: gutted the whole thing down to the studs in the floor and parts of the wall, put in new insulation and subfloors; all new plumbing, which was a big job, as the original was so old and messed up; skimmed the remaining walls; installed new vanity with double sinks; built new shower (a combo of Daltile and Walker Zanger), with two pony walls; frameless glass shower doors with Safeguard; all new hardware (Moen Kingsley) and medicine cabinet; new sconces, and can lights in the ceiling; paintied walls and trim. Not included are the new floor (vinyl, need the softest possible for my back and legs); probably two small wall cabinets matching the vanity; a piece of Corian to cover a long shelf next to the shower; a new bathroom door, paneled to match those in the bedroom. As is clear, we did not go high-end on everything, my goal was as pretty as we could afford and easy upkeep. Have you DIY-ed a big project before? You need to have your plan complete before you begin, and have your materials chosen and ordered and timed for arrival appropriately. You need to coordinate all the sub-contractors, although the fact that you know them is good. We also know our team, but the fact that our GC can coordinate them so easily is very helpful. There is also the clean-up, which is a fairly big deal. Our old carpet, windows, shower, vanity, countertop, and all the other stuff was out the door and carted off so quickly that I barely saw it go, and the place was dusted and vacuumed perfectly. It is a very big job!

I would appreciate any comments or feedback any of you may have on this. We're doing a major master bedroom and bath remodel and want to buy a bed frame and possibly some new bedroom furniture. We're looking at this Hillsdale Bookland bed and the matching nightstands and dresser: http://www.bedroomfurniturenmore.com/Common/Product/Product.aspx?ID=14548&qid=MOD3B_i04-080914-12:55:04-20062#Details As you can see from the URL, we're considering buying from "Bedroom Furniture N More". I've never purchased from this website, and I'm not familier with the Hillsdale line. Can any of the group on this site help out with any comments or experiences with either Hillsdale or this website? Thanks very much.

Take your house floor plan and map it out on graph paper with a 1 square = 1 foot scale (ie a real to scale model or your space; and not just the room itself... where the door is; where the plumbing (bathrooms) are, etc). Then, scan it and post it. Then, we can better offer feedback.

Lol I hear ya. Seems like you do not like this tub. I totally get u I agree it’s not the newest. I wouldn’t remove the tub. Although I’m no realtor. I just think it takes away something. If you have space and the plumbing for it. May as well keep. Replace it if you hate!! It. Do you plan to resell soon?