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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

one room challenge...bedroom reveal(s)

Finally!!

A HUGE thank you to Linda @ Calling it Home, the genius behind this fun challenge

that puts our creativity, perseverance and patience to the test!

If you remember back to Week 1, it was my goal to make our little 13' x 11',

1938 bedroom feel large and luxurious using DIYs, Craigslist, and my favorite

budget friendly stores, Homegoods and Ikea.

Here you go...

No surprise, I went with my favorite neutrals that I can change up on a whim

when I'm in the mood for color. A lot of pattern and texture keep it interesting.

I stenciled three walls with the Cutting Edge Alexa Stencil.

BEFORE...

The headboard was a score from Craigslist, originally red and gold. A little gray paint

gave it the timeless look I was hoping for. The velvet pillows are from Ikea, I added

the Greek Key trim and made the leopard lumbar last year.

A small console fit perfectly in the bay window, and ended up being a great place for the tv.

The Chippendale chair was another Craigslist find, I painted it high gloss white and added

a faux sheepskin upholstered seat. The black and white print is framed fabric and the

confetti vase a simple diy.

I love my new bleached natural woven shades, I had them raised to help with

lighting for the photos.

Mr. Simple's nightstand, I love the classic, masculine statement the agate bookends

and brass magnifying glass from Rejuvenation lend to his side.

The 63" Ikea mirrors behind the nightstands give the illusion of a larger space, I added

the top detail for a custom look.

I used a pair of Ikea Rast dressers as nightstands, but not before doing a hack!

Ikea Rast Dresser - Covered in Faux Ostrich

Ikea's new work lamp is a favorite, I love mixing metals and styles.

Opposite our bed is an oversized print of the exterior of the hotel we stayed

at when we were married in Italy.

In keeping with my tradition of showing you what I'll do come spring and summer,

here are the neutrals with a pop of color... :)

The lamps, hotel bedding and bright throw are all from Homegoods.

I was smitten with the Greek key trim and added more to pillows from World Market,

and made gray and white lumbar.

The bedskirt is Nate Berkus Patras Chamomile, and was a super easy diy.

I brought in my favorite abstract from Kerry Steele, and a purple pillow with

another nod to Chippendale.

Don't be fooled by the glamorous vibe,

keeping it real with our spoiled Rio that shares the end of the bed with us!

I can't thank you enough for following along, and all of your support and kind comments!

I have lots of fun behind the scene details I couldn't fit in,

stop by for an update next week!

Now go see what these fabulous ladies are revealing and don't forget to

stop by Linda's on Thursday to see the reveals everyone has worked so hard on!

The Green Room Interiors

Linking up with Kim @ Savvy Southern Style - Wow Us Wednesdays
and
Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick December Before & After

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

ikea hack...faux ostrich covered rast

You all know I love Ikea and diy, so this was inevitable... :)

You're going to love how super easy (PROMISE!) this Rast hack is.

If you've been following along with the One Room Challenge, the brainchild of

Linda @ Calling it Home, you know I'll be using two of these Ikea Rast chests as

nightstands in the makeover of my bedroom. If you'd like to see the progress before the

big reveal next week you can check it out Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5.
and the Bedroom Reveal

Btw, the bedroom has a totally different vibe, I just styled up a little corner for you.

My inspiration was this amazing piece owned by designer Ryan Korban.

Here's how it went down:

The popular Ikea Rast 3 drawer chest for $34.99,

1 yard Vinyl Ostrich (Color - Ice) from Fabric Empire $19.99

3 Brass Pulls from Re-Store $1.50 each

Measure and drill for your hardware.

Cut 3 pieces of fabric the exact size of the drawer fronts.

I used Spray Adhesive to adhere the vinyl per manufacturer's instructions. I'd highly suggest

doing it outside, it's strong! I found it easiest to roll the piece up and begin at one end.

Press down and smooth out as you unroll the vinyl. This is quick and easy, and forgiving

if you need to lift it up and re-work it. When I finished it had stretched about a 1/4 of an inch

beyond the edge of the drawer, I placed the drawer on a cutting mat and removed the extra

using an X-acto knife.

When I got to this point and put my drawers in you could clearly see the edges of the pine

showing between the drawers. I carefully peeled back a bit of the vinyl and went back

and painted the edge of the drawers the same color as the vinyl then re-secured the edges of

the vinyl with my hot glue gun.

DON"T DO WHAT I DID!!!

*** You should paint the edge BEFORE spraying the adhesive and attaching the vinyl***

I taped off the edges and used Martha Stewart's Liquid Gilding in Brass ($3.50 with coupon at Michaels, 1 container will cover 2 chests) on all the edges and the base at the bottom in front.

Since you'll be covering the top you only need to apply it about an inch around the edge.

While the liquid gilding is drying I attached the hardware. I used an oversize needle as a guide

and pushed it through the drilled hole from the back to the front of the drawer. Using an X-acto

knife I cut a small circle from the vinyl for the screw to go through.

I had a piece of glass cut for the top 23" x 11 1/2" ($15) and used the glass as a template for

the piece of vinyl for the top. I didn't secure the vinyl, just placed it under the glass.

I added 1 1/4" casters to the bottom, it took about 10 minutes! The pine is soft and I was

able to screw them on without drilling. The wood at the base of the chest is about 1/2" wide

and the base of caster about an inch, I only secured one side, it's not visible and very sturdy.

The casters were $7 for four, and already gold.

The total cost per chest is $75.00.

You could easily use any thrifted piece of furniture to keep the cost down,

I chose the Ikea Rast because I wanted a narrow piece and it is 11 1/2".

If you'd like to check out another REALLY SUPER EASY hack I did:

Ikea Hack Vittsjo Nesting Tables

If you're not familiar with the One Room Challenge stop by the links above,

where you can find 20 bloggers making over their rooms in 6 weeks!

Crazy talent, you're in for a treat!
My final Bedroom Reveal here.

one room challenge...week five

This post is going to be short and sweet because it's...

and I've still got a long to-do list that's making me ~~totally stressed out~~ a tad anxious.

Since I was out of town for the weekend celebrating my awesome dad's birthday I'm

feeling extra crunched this week, but I'm so excited at the thought of my room

being finished and being able to enjoy it in one week!

I did finish my hack of the Ikea Rast chests - stop by tomorrow for the reveal and tutorial.

Here's a peek for you, let's just say I'm a happy hacker. :)

My window shades arrived! Yay!

I'm making a simple tailored bed skirt using this Nate Berkus fabric (Patras - Chamomile) and

although I'm sewing mine, I'm counting on this super easy tutorial to have it finished in no

time! Thanks cute friend, it's perfect for crunch time!

I did some shopping, still testing out some lamps. :)

My chair was on the list for painting today, but mother nature wasn't

cooperating at 35 degrees, fingers crossed for tomorrow!

This week I'm working on:

making pillows

artwork projects

bedding, and accessories

the chair - paint and re-upholster

hang the headboard, mirrors, window treatments

paint the trim

wash the windows

eeeek!

Good thing it's Halloween because my house is frightening,

a scary mess of projects and supplies all over!

Thank you all so much for stopping by every week, I couldn't do it without
your support and encouraging comments, they truly keep me motivated!

xoxo, pam

Be sure to check out what my friends have been up to this week and don't forget to

stop by Linda's on Thursday to see the progress all the others have made:

Calling it Home