Baylee's bedroom makeover

Well I finally finished it.

It was a pretty basic fix but it was a design process. First I tried to spray paint a harlequinn pattern (diamonds). That didn't look great. Then I thought I would decopage patterned paper cut into diamonds but we weren't crazy about that either. I just applied the mouldings and spray painted it. Then let it go for a 2 days. Late last night....a brainstorm and off to Jerry's for a few decorative wood appliques. I drilled a hole through the square ones spray painted all of them, then antiqued them in silver. glues and pin nailed them into place WA-LA. I think it turned out pretty good and it looks a new piece of furniture for under $30.00 P.S. I fixed the top applique that was crooked if that was bugging you. I know it was bugging me.

The dresser

Hey all,

I know I said headboard but you get dresser instead. This is dresser was purchased for me when I was a baby which makes it really old. Baylee has had it in her room for probably 8 years. She doesn't want it in her room anymore, which I can appreciate. But she could use the extra storage space. I can't really afford to purchase anything else to replace it because the Duvet set she really wanted was a bit more than I wanted to spend. Then the foam for the headboard was really expensive because it's made from patroleum and patroleum prices have gone through the roof so I'm trying to save a buck here. Today I made a trip to Jerry's (our local hardware store) and purchased some molding. I am going to revamp this dresser and give it a face lift. The challenge is changing her mind about keeping it. Well here I go off to make this tired little thing sing!

Do you notice the wall in the back ground? That is the Candlelight finish pretty cool huh?

makeover Day 3

Good morning,

Well I finished the candlelight last night with Baylee's help and I like it. But it was very challenging to apply and we missed a few spots so I will tackle that this morning.

The application: you start with 2 specialty rollers with a strange nap. Then you start in the corner with the 4 1/2 inch roller and roll a straight line then you roll another staright line right next to it with the wide roller. Then you go back over the seam with small X's you make with the 4 1/2 inch roller. The problem is we couldn't see the product on this wall color so we have some bare spots.

The effect is really cool..like a shimmer. Do you see the shimmer on the can? It gives the booooring color a lift, some depth and texture. The "candlelight" is mainly visible when it has direct sunlight but I'm much happier about the walls today than I was yesterday. I took some shots of the room but It's pointless to publish them because you can't really see the finish. I will try a bit later.

Next project...headboard.

Baylee's Room Make over Day 2

Hi all

welcome to day 2.

Yes that's the color. It's called "Linen White" from Glidden. I'm not really feeling it, well because... IT"S WHITE!!! I am in process of putting a faux finish over the top called "candlelight" by Ralph Lauren but it isn't really showing up so i'm not really feeling that either. She's going for a monochromatic color scheme ( all the same color just a variation of shades) and I'm beginning to feel that it's her sick way of torturing me. I have never painted a wall in my home white before. What's the point I say!

You can do a monochromatic color scheme that works but you have to have alot texture and some color variation. I have used candlelight before on an aqua color and it looked awesome. I will just bite the bullet and finish the candlelight on at least 1 wall ( I do not want to waste a good thing). Usually that first roll of color going on the wall sends me right to my happy place. UM not today I tell you.

I definately have plans to make the space sing but today it's just moaning. Lest I forget...$32.00 for the paint on sale for 16.00 per, and $10.00 for the candlelight (clearance at Jerry's) For some reason Jerry's and Home Depot discontinued the Ralph Lauren line. I'm not sure where to find the "candlelight" finish now, so that's another reason to not waste it. Total cost day 2 $42.00! Yes still in the happy Husband mode. At least someone is smiling.

Just a peek at Chloe's room

Here are a couple shots of Chloe's room. I put it on HGTV's rate my space so if you want to check it out look under Chloe's Boudoir in girls rooms. You can barely see it but the black wall is striped very subtley like a tux. I redid Baylee's old headboard with the Black and white fabric and built her a platform bed from 2x6's and MDF. The chandelier was a garage sale find for 2 bucks and I just spray painted it and added some Crystals. Under 10.00 YEAH. If you have any questions about how I did anything else feel free to ask.

Baylees Room

Day 1

The makeover begins. I started by priming the dull flat green walls with Bullseye primer I already had. It went really quick just a couple of hours. Good therapy for someone with 3 teenage daughters 2 of whom spent the day bickering with anyone in their path. I don't usually prime first but I am covering it with a lighter color and for some reason this green really sucks up the paint. I'm really happy to be rid of this color. Total cost for the day-$0.00 and that's what makes the hubby happy and that's what I'm about; today anyway. Tomorrow we paint.

Baylee's Bedroom

Hello Friends, welcome!

I've decided to start something new, what a surprise, right? I thought I would try a blog on my lastest projects. I have been busy working on my girls' bedrooms and thought it would be fun to blog the process. So here we go.............. Baylee's room. What I'm starting with is light green walls and a tired comforter set from her old room in our old house. (above picture) We had stripped her room and redesigned her old headboard for Chloe's room. So this is a pretty bare picture. What's staying? The Bed, night table (new from Ikea) the sconces and Audrey of course! And we have plans...stay tuned>