"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I ended up where I needed to be" Douglas Adams
I know it has been a long time since I started this room. A slow work in progress seems like an understatement. In fact, so much of what I started with has changed. I even repainted over the new repaint. The reason I needed to repaint it was because I decided to wallpaper, and once I took a step back, I realized one of two things: I should not have attempted wallpapering (definitely not my thing), and that I love the wallpaper. So, I am glad I did it. Next time, though, to save my sanity, I will pay someone (lol). Thankfully, this was another area hubby came thru, and was there to help me with. It changed everything, the cool tone of the old grey paint now clashed with the warm tone of the brick pattern. So, off to the paint store, trying to find a suitable color in between both warm and cool.
(If you want to see a larger picture, just click on the picture.)
I settled on another grey, this time from Benjamin Moore...it's similar to Sea Haze 2137-50, but I felt it showed too much green, so we adjusted it. We added a touch more brown in it, and the lady helping added just a bit more, so in a sense it is a custom color.
The headboard I purchased for $50 (as an antique door from the Habitat Re-Use store). It was trimmed to have a crown on it, and we added some dentin detail to it to compliment the dresser. The wood and supplies used to make the bed base was approx. $100. The dresser was picked up for $40, and I repainted it, and added new handles. The end tables were used as well, from Ikea, and I painted them as well to compliment the dresser. They were $20 each in new condition. The desk is an antique, and was picked up for a great deal of $20. I refinished it, and tweaked the red stain, and added a few streaks of black just to add some character to it. The vanity chair was a steal at $5. With new fabric and spray paint it looks brand new. The bench was free, but I recovered the cushion and purchased baskets for storage. The hardest part was picking the knobs and handles, but I think they look great (approx. $30). So, added up, the main furnishing for this room came to approx. $280-300. Of course, this doesn't include the nuts and bolts, paint, brushes, stain, varnish, tape, sandpaper, etc. that were used to make the old come new again. Just wanted to give an approx. cost of the basic needs versus going to a store and buying a brand new set of things if you want to save some money - but I won't lie, it was a lot of work. Hubby took my ideas, and I think he did a fabulous job on the bed.
The most expensive item in the room is the new double mattress set. We could not go used in that area. I ended up getting a better deal on the set than I would have with the mattress alone. We tried to accommodate the boxspring, but due to the height of the room, the picture and headboard size, we needed to adjust the bed plan. The good thing is that it will last my daughter all the way to the next stage in her life...and at that time she will likely need a Queen or King meant for 2. She is still my baby girl so we won't talk about that yet. ;)
I purchased most of the art used - if you are looking you can find some great deals out there. I then went online and looked for something unique, and found the large metal M on eBay. The other decorative touches I picked up at Value Village, such as the basket and the cat candle holder. The vinyl art was purchased online. The only new piece is the Dr. Who poster, put inside a frame (we are big fans).
The rug is actually two rugs. One I got used for cheap, and one I bought new, both the same, from Ikea. They are of the Hampen collection.
The curtains are from Ikea, as well as the rod. The length was hemmed. The shears we had, but never used, I needed to take the hem out and make it longer. The main bedding was purchased on line, and the rest picked up locally.
The lighting was a challenge. I found a lot that I liked, but at the same time couldn't find what I felt the space needed. I ended up finding a light fixture that was meant for outdoors, but it was a plugin style. It's great that hubby accepts my challenges. He had to re-wire it so it could go into the ceiling. The lamps also proved to be a challenge, and in the end, I found them at WalMart tucked away behind others...almost didn't see them. I wasn't sure if I wanted black or white, and when I saw these I knew they would fit in perfectly. It even compliments the glass finial of the curtain rods. The curtain rods, the lamps and even the small vanity mirror all have a glass ball detail to them, found in 3 different locations. So if you are shopping, it helps to know what you have and I have no doubt you will be able to match with other pieces. I do like mixing and matching, but I also like subtle details that bring it all together.
UPDATE: May 3, 2015 (The room is completed)
I hope you enjoyed the process., I am already working on the plans for the next project., the twins playroom.
To see more of the before and some of the process, you can continue to scroll down, or find it earlier in the blog dates, all in 2015. The 2014 project was our family travel trailer.
(If you want to see a larger picture, just click on the picture.)
I settled on another grey, this time from Benjamin Moore...it's similar to Sea Haze 2137-50, but I felt it showed too much green, so we adjusted it. We added a touch more brown in it, and the lady helping added just a bit more, so in a sense it is a custom color.
The headboard I purchased for $50 (as an antique door from the Habitat Re-Use store). It was trimmed to have a crown on it, and we added some dentin detail to it to compliment the dresser. The wood and supplies used to make the bed base was approx. $100. The dresser was picked up for $40, and I repainted it, and added new handles. The end tables were used as well, from Ikea, and I painted them as well to compliment the dresser. They were $20 each in new condition. The desk is an antique, and was picked up for a great deal of $20. I refinished it, and tweaked the red stain, and added a few streaks of black just to add some character to it. The vanity chair was a steal at $5. With new fabric and spray paint it looks brand new. The bench was free, but I recovered the cushion and purchased baskets for storage. The hardest part was picking the knobs and handles, but I think they look great (approx. $30). So, added up, the main furnishing for this room came to approx. $280-300. Of course, this doesn't include the nuts and bolts, paint, brushes, stain, varnish, tape, sandpaper, etc. that were used to make the old come new again. Just wanted to give an approx. cost of the basic needs versus going to a store and buying a brand new set of things if you want to save some money - but I won't lie, it was a lot of work. Hubby took my ideas, and I think he did a fabulous job on the bed.
The most expensive item in the room is the new double mattress set. We could not go used in that area. I ended up getting a better deal on the set than I would have with the mattress alone. We tried to accommodate the boxspring, but due to the height of the room, the picture and headboard size, we needed to adjust the bed plan. The good thing is that it will last my daughter all the way to the next stage in her life...and at that time she will likely need a Queen or King meant for 2. She is still my baby girl so we won't talk about that yet. ;)
I purchased most of the art used - if you are looking you can find some great deals out there. I then went online and looked for something unique, and found the large metal M on eBay. The other decorative touches I picked up at Value Village, such as the basket and the cat candle holder. The vinyl art was purchased online. The only new piece is the Dr. Who poster, put inside a frame (we are big fans).
The rug is actually two rugs. One I got used for cheap, and one I bought new, both the same, from Ikea. They are of the Hampen collection.
The curtains are from Ikea, as well as the rod. The length was hemmed. The shears we had, but never used, I needed to take the hem out and make it longer. The main bedding was purchased on line, and the rest picked up locally.
The lighting was a challenge. I found a lot that I liked, but at the same time couldn't find what I felt the space needed. I ended up finding a light fixture that was meant for outdoors, but it was a plugin style. It's great that hubby accepts my challenges. He had to re-wire it so it could go into the ceiling. The lamps also proved to be a challenge, and in the end, I found them at WalMart tucked away behind others...almost didn't see them. I wasn't sure if I wanted black or white, and when I saw these I knew they would fit in perfectly. It even compliments the glass finial of the curtain rods. The curtain rods, the lamps and even the small vanity mirror all have a glass ball detail to them, found in 3 different locations. So if you are shopping, it helps to know what you have and I have no doubt you will be able to match with other pieces. I do like mixing and matching, but I also like subtle details that bring it all together.
Changed the door and the hardware, and painted out the trim.
UPDATE: May 3, 2015 (The room is completed)
I hope you enjoyed the process., I am already working on the plans for the next project., the twins playroom.
To see more of the before and some of the process, you can continue to scroll down, or find it earlier in the blog dates, all in 2015. The 2014 project was our family travel trailer.
Thank you :)
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