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Saturday, October 2, 2010
Here is a Living Room that we changed up.
This is the BEFORE.
(I am having some trouble uploading the photos so here are a couple to start with)
AFTER
Can you tell what we did that made the difference?
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Fall is my favorite time of the year
and a wonderful time to decorate your home
with some fall color.
Wreathes are one way to decorate for the season.
So. . . here are 3 inspirations from
Monday, September 13, 2010
Today, I will be sharing with you how we turned this bedroom
into a Master Retreat using just what the homeowner had in her home!
BEFORE
AFTER
Notice the artwork above the dresser.
We created a "unit" with the dresser and the art
as well as the two lamps, and a few accessories.
It made a great focal point on that wall
BEFORE
The artwork before was hanging alone on the wall.
AFTER
Usually in a bedroom the focal point of the room is the BED.
See how we emphasized the bed by layering more pillows and blankets.
We also added a bench to the end of the bed, for more visual weight
as well as a useful place to sit and put on your shoes.
BEFORE
AFTER
This was a high wall and really needed some additional weight
to balance out this side of the room.
We were able to find a tall bookcase, a large chair,
and a piece of art that we hung vertically.
The result feels quite inviting and lends itself to more of a retreat.
Notice the touches of green, black and brown that we added throughout the space.
It helps to tie the room together.
The green toss pillow, green grass and ball on top of the bookcase.
The bookcase is black as well as the bench at the bottom of the bed.
The brown in the artwork as well as the chair.
The comforter on the bed was brown
as well as the chair that we brought in.
as well as the chair that we brought in.
We added the gray comforter on the end of the bed
and the green throw.
The pillows are green, black and brown
which help to tie the space all together.
Overall it came together nicely,
we shopped all around the house,
the bench came from the kitchen,
the chair from another bedroom,
the bookcase from the guest bedroom,
the photos from the hall,
and accessories from everywhere!
And in the end we created a wonderful Master Retreat!
See what you can do to spice up your master bedroom.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
The Laundry Room is finished,
and the Studio 5 segment turned out great --
Now... I thought I would share with you a few of the fun little details.
BEFORE
We have had this washer and dryer for about 3-4 years.
My husband purchased them as a surprise for me
while I was out of town!
So nice.
They really have been so great after 14 years with a used pair
that we got right after we were married.
I think they look very fashionable
with the newly designed laundry room!
AFTER
It is fun to incorporate the colored appliances into the overall design.
I really never used this space ---
it was honestly filled with more boxes that needed to be emptied.
it was honestly filled with more boxes that needed to be emptied.
What a great excuse to get them put away!
This is in the middle of the job.
End Result.
I knew that I wanted to paint the walls green ---
next I had to find fabric that would work.
I found some wonderful green but definitely needed to add
a couple of other colors to make the space feel right.
I ended up with a great striped fabric
--- it had the colors of the washer and dryer
and some brown, as well as the green.
I found this big mug and it was just the right color.
You want to place the colors around the room
so that it ties the space together.
I added a little more fabric on the chair
with a pillow and a sash.
It softens the chair and pulls the color around the room.
I must say, I do love the sash!
The bulletin board is just made of heavy card board
covered in batting and fabric then placed in a frame that I already had.
It helps to take that blue color onto the wall.
The brown ribbon and the green apples
lined along the top
are more pops of color around the space.
We just took old buttons from granny's button box
to finish off the board!
See more touches of brown and blue.
The fabric on the baskets is just glued along the top ---
no sewing involved!
I like to collect frames.
The three above the sink are shadow boxes
that I found at Burlington years ago.
The were filled with little oriental ladies on sale for $1.88.
I bought 30 of them!!
They have come in handy over the years.
I just glued in scrapbook paper that had the same colors.
It made for some great artwork!
I wanted to add fabric to this space
and since the cabinets did not have doors
this was the perfect place to put some little curtains.
I got a tension rod, very inexpensive---
then hemmed up the fabric,
added the three kinds together,
and it works!
This is an old mirror that I have had in my basement for years.
It came from my great grandpa's house.
The frame was pretty boring
so I added a few little decorative swirls---
I used puff paint (glitter glue with paint in it),
because I had it,
but I am thinking that Elmer's glue may work just as well.
Then I spray painted with a can of white paint.
It is always nice to add a few older items
when you are decorating a space because
you can make it more interesting and more personal.
Well, here it is BEFORE--- quite uninspiring yet with great potential!
And the AFTER has been such a joyful, happy place to be in!
Hopefully you can take a few of the tips
and do something with your washing space!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Here is the Segment that we did on Studio 5 today---
Simple Ways to Make Your Laundry Room Fun
4 tips to help create a more happy space:
1. Add Color - A quick and easy way to do this is with paint. No matter what size your space is, a little paint can make a BIG difference. I chose green because it makes me happy and it just feels good to me. You can also add fabric with fun colors as well as a few accessories to tie the color throughout the room.
2. Add Light - A laundry room is a space that you want to see what you are doing. You can use a task light, there are many varieties even some that can be clamped onto an shelf. In my laundry room there is also space to do some craft projects so it is nice to have a lamp to see better with as well as create a more comfortable atmosphere.
3. Add Greenery or Flowers - You want your laundry room to feel fresh and clean. The greenery gives a fresh feel to the space and flowers just make you happy.
4. Personalize the Space- Add in some of your personality, with photos, artwork, items that you love.
I added a photo bulletin board and filled it with pictures and attached little items that I like. I also added a mirror and some hooks that belonged in my great grandfather's home.
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So, no matter what size your laundry room ---
you can do a few things to love it more!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
I just redesigned my Laundry Room for a segment on Studio 5
(a local TV program)
(a local TV program)
What great motivation to get something done!
Here is a little taste of what it looks like.
BEFORE
We have lived in this home for 6 months and the laundry room is one of the last rooms to get any attention.
But when Studio 5 asked me to do a laundry room ---
I thought this was the perfect time to do mine
and give me a deadline!
It really makes me happy to go in there now . . .
The show will be on Tuesday, August 24th 11:00 a.m.
on KSL TV channel 5.
on KSL TV channel 5.
I will post the video here after it airs.
So fun---
I will give you all of the little details
and how I decided on everything!
and how I decided on everything!
Stay tuned . . .
I joined transformation thursday at the shabby chic cottage.
Monday, August 9, 2010
In my last post we had a quiz --- today I have the answers for you!
What details made the difference?
BEFORE
AFTER
We traded out the mirror (the reflection was not very interesting) over the fireplace with a piece of art and added two pots of greenery on each side.
Notice the pillows add color and texture to the room and make it feel more inviting.
The area rug anchors the furniture and warms up the wood floor.
We added a couple more tables to the room, which allows you to accessorize.
BEFORE
AFTER
The tree in the corner softens the space.
Do you see the touches of red that are around the room? It helps tie the space together.
BEFORE
AFTER
The lamp really creates a warm cozy feel.
Notice the green plants throughout the space.
Adding a few natural elements makes the room more comfortable.
See the little bit of red on the mantle.
These are all little tips that you can do in your own space.
1. Plants
2. Rug
3. Pillows
4. Add some Red
5. Tables
6. Lamps
These little details do make your space more cozy!
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