Monday, November 30, 2009

Addison's bedroom makeover


So I decided to change Addi's room last month. I hate when I get super motivated and excited to do something and then loose the desire half way through which is what happend here, hence the month long project that should have been a weekend deal. Anyhow, it is now done, mostly, and I love how it turned out. I wish I would have remembered to take a before photo to show you but I forgot. It was a light green color with white trim and her bedding was pink and green on a white daybed that use to be mine when I was little.

Here is the wall I chose to try a little "Pottery Barn" look alike technique on. It was really easy and very affordable. I just went to Home Depot and bought these wood slats that were 1/4 in. thick so they fit right up to our existing baseboards. They were already 4 ft. x 3 in. so I didn't need to cut anything. I just used liquid nails and glued them to the wall and then used a paintable caulk on all the seems after. This was the hardest part and really it wasn't that hard. Then when done, paint walls and trim same color.






Here is the finished wall!









This is a cute vintage dresser that was found at a garage sale by my friend Carrie for $40. It was a light yellow color and I just sanded it down and sprayed it black. It is my favorite piece in the room.

I sprayed the daybed black and made the bedding and curtains from $2 fabric store fabric. I love how it turned out. So girly and shabby chic. Now I am trying to find a good deal on a vintage chandelier. So fun!!! So easy!!! I love a good weekend/month long decorating project:)






9 comments:

The Buhrley Bunch said...

You are so stinkin' TALENTED!!! Good job woman! Do you hire out?

the artist's daughter said...

Oh, I love it so much. I love it so much I'm going to totally COPY it since I don't have original ideas of my own. You are so good. I wish you could come and tell me what to do with my whole house.

Naomi said...

WOW Katie! It really looks great. I bet Addi doesn't even want to leave her room now. Very cute!

Cathy said...

I want one TOO!!! Great job!

Reeses Pieces said...

Love it! I wish I could sew...so regretting not listening in HomeEc!

Julie said...

yeah so I'm gonna need you to come help me with Natalie's room. Seriously. When can you come and take a look. You think I'm kidding but I'm not. I'll be calling you!!!!!

Kat said...

LOVE IT!! I've been wanting to spray paint Ellady's day bed hot pink but haven't had the time or guts. You're awesome!!

natalie said...

Abigail wants a new room and so I'll just copy yours-Thanks! Kidding-kind of-It's darling. I just saw a vintage lamp somewhere, where was that? I'll have to think. Anyway, I love that you're not afraid to try new stuff. I'm gonna copy the wall idea too.

k8shoe said...

Holy talent, woman! It's darling!