Before and After: Master Bedroom

This bedroom redesign from Jan is simply fabulous!  This is her room before:



It's coordinated and looks nice, but no longer reflected her style so she did a redeisgn.

Isn't it amazing?  She did most of it herself.  I'm in LOVE with the large tree graphic on the wall.  Be sure to visit her site for lots more after pictures.

Monday Redesign: Amy's Bathroom

Remember Amy's bathroom that we reviewed on Friday? Well I'm here to start this Monday off with a Redesign for her. And I'm pretty excited too, because I really love this color palette. Here's a mood board of the goodies:

And now for a breakdown:

1. The wall color I choose is Nomadic Desert SW6107 by Sherwin Williams.  It should be light enough that you don't see any streaks on the walls after the children have taken a bath.
   


2. This vinyl flooring is from Armstrong and I love the deep and rich colors.  Doesn't it give such a great foundation to the room?  It can be found at Home Depot or Lowe's.


3. I love this shower curtain from Walmart and how it ties the whole color palette together.  I know what you're thinking.... "but we don't even have a shower".  I know, I know, but stick with me on this one.  It will help tie the room together and make it look more polished.  And nothing is easier than closing the curtain and leaving all the children's toys in the tub rather than cleaning them up.


4. I recommend getting a new clean white top for your vanity.  But before you put it on, I recommend stripping the vanity cabinet and mirror and staining it in a darker color to give the bathroom a more modern feel.


5. Then add some modern lighting like this from Target.  This will make the entire bathroom feel different.


6. Who doesn't love new, plush towels?  Well, I am adding some chocolate brown towels to accent the new look of the bathroom.


7. Above the toilet, I would add some boxes.  You can either get them at cb2 or make your own by purchasing some blocks from your local craft store and painting them.

Amy, I hope you enjoy your redesign and the look of your new bathroom!  Thanks for giving me the opportunity to help you out.



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Monday Redesign: Living Room

Happy Labor Day to everyone!  I hope you're enjoying time off and spending it with family and friends.  Today, I have a living room that I designed with a slight anthropologie/retro flare.  It all started with the chair from Urban Outfitters and was built from there.  Here is a break down of the goodies:

1. This sofa is a great staple to have from West Elm.  It will grow with you and will stand the test of time.  I love that it's neutral and easy to accent.


2. As I already mentioned, this chair is what got this whole mood board started.  I love the red, and love that it's only $425!


3. Isn't this rug just beautiful?  It's from Madeline Weinrib and I love it.


4. Ikea just reduced some of their prices, and this side table is now $8!  You can't beat that!  I would accent it with some vases- here and here.


5. This lamp would add some dimension and lighting to the room.


6. I love this wall art from inmod.  They come in two different sizes, so you can create a little mural with varying sizes, or just purchase one to make a statement.

I hope you enjoyed the redesign.  We will be back tomorrow with more goodies.  I'm off to enjoy the day with family at the State Fair - I think my son is going to love all the cows and pigs.

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Bathroom Makeover

Isn't this redesigned bathroom just breath taking?  Diane Hamilton of Hamilton Concepts remodeled this bathroom.  I wonder if I asked the owners if I could take a quick bubble bath if they would mind.  Great job, Diane!

Happy & Inspiring Home

I love Lyndsay's home.  It makes me really, really happy.  It's so bright and cheery.  I wish I lived in Mesa, AZ so I could rent it.

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P.S.  It's the last day to enter the giveaway- Christopher Lowell is giving away 3 books!

 

Spray Painting a Wooden Chair

I've been very busy around the house with spray paint.  Everything that is wood, or metal, or ceramic has taken a hiding place in the corner for fear of getting a new color.  We just announced our 2nd design challenge and this is where some of the inspiration came from.

This project was very simple.  I sanded the entire chair down with a 100 grit sandpaper and then used Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Wood spray paint {in cherry red}.  Make sure to do this outdoors on a good day with no wind, away from the house {the smallest wind can pick up the spray paint and start decorating for you- not good}.  This paint dries in about 10 minutes so I applied a couple coats back to back.  After I let it sit overnight, I sanded it down with 320 grit sandpaper, and applied a Lacquer gloss spray paint to the chair.  I also did a couple coats of this.

Don't you think it adds a nice color pop to the room?

Go here for more details and to enter the design challenge for a chance to win a toddler bed.  For this challenge, you can change the color of anything in your house, using whatever you want.  Paint a wall, change out your pillows, hang a new picture, or frames so it adds a different feel to your room.  If you have any questions, be sure to let us know.