Congrats to Cynthia C, she won $50 to fund a mini makeover in her home!
Today I am excited to share the finished product of our living room makeover sponsored by Better Homes And Gardens and Walmart. We were able to recover our budget by returning extra curtains, a large plant and pot, and 2 picture frames. This allowed me to purchase frames and supplies for the walls. Since we opted not to paint, I chose to get a little creative. I hung 3 collage frames side by side to create a mosaic of family photos on the larger wall. On the two smaller walls, I decided to make my own frames out of charger plates. Between my charger plate creations, I hung 2 pieces of art that we had laying around. I thought I was a little crazy for placing a circular mirror in a community of squares, but I wanted change. I wanted to be a little funky. I am happy to have found this picture after doing the walls. I feel more confident with my design choice.
I dressed up the coffee table by nailing a table runner and charger plate in place. I topped the table with wire candle holders and a decorative box. To protect Boogie from dings, we’ve ordered some table corner guards. Our door looked a little naked after the makeover, so I splurged on a primitive twig wreath to compliment the design. It hasn’t arrived yet, so I edited the photo so you guys could get an idea of how the room would look with the wreath hanging there. Excluding the wreath and table guards, I spent about $520 which isn’t bad – is it?
We absolutely love our new living room. It definitely feels like home. Better Homes And Gardens and Walmart, we thank you!!
To see what my fellow bloggers, Katja of Skimbaco Lifestyle and Colleen of Classy Mommy have done with their rooms, check them out at bhg.com!
Remember when I asked you guys to tell me about the mini makeovers you’ve been dreaming about? Well it’s time to announce the winning commenter! Congrats to Amber who won $50 to go towards her bathroom makeover!
Amber said: My apartment is really small, several parts of it need upgrading. My main focus is the bathroom. The bathroom is nice actually, it’s spacious with a nice sink/counter and a big mirror that has a slightly vintage look. I would love to make my bathroom look like a pretty “powder room” like back in the old days. I’m think of covering the walls in a pretty wine wallpaper with gold embellished designs on it, and then paint the edges of the mirror in Gold to math. I am thinking of also getting cute little glass containers and filling them with cotton balls, another with loofah sponges, and possible another with beauty sponges. I am thinking of re-glazing the bathtub and possibly even adding a small footstool accent, that can be placed in the corner, with perhaps a nice potted plant. It’s a room that my guests will always see, whether they are just visiting for a few minutes or staying the night, so I’d really like the bathroom to be pretty!
I would like to give another reader a chance to win $50 to fund a mini makeover in their home! For a chance to win, visit bhg.com. Find an element of design or a room that inspires you. In the comments, tell me why it has inspired you! Feel free to provide the link in your comment as well!
For an extra entry tweet about this giveaway. Don’t forget to leave a separate comment letting me know that you tweeted the giveaway!
This giveaway will run through May 15th 2009 7PM CST.
Resources Used
Better Homes and Gardens® Willow Mountain Credenza – $179.00
Better Homes and Gardens® Lexington Loveseat Slipcovers – $109.92
Better Homes and Gardens® Lined Solid Taffeta Window Panel x 3 – $38.64
Better Homes and Gardens® Hampton Black Decorative Rod Set – $16.88
Better Homes and Gardens® 59″ Swing-Arm Floor Lamp – $39.97
Better Homes and Gardens® Accent Lamp – $9.97
Better Homes and Gardens® Round Wire Candle Holders, 3 Piece Set – $10.34
Kids Rocker Chair, Chocolate Micro – $48.88
8 Opening Collage Picture Frame x 3 – $36.00
Handmade Frames Supplies – $8.00
Total With Tax/Shipping – $520.14
Items around our home including the HP A826 and Epson Artisan 800 printers for photos and BHG.com for inspiration.
The cheap and chic headboard project is one thing I’d like to do.
Also pastel bedding and drapery would be sweet.
The salvaged mantel is a great idea and also maybe a trellis decorated with faux plants for a headboard too.
Thanks for the chance to spruce up my bedroom.
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yep the cheap and chic headboard got me too becuase we have no headboard and did a bit of looking and am getting a door to refinish and make a wooden headbord for the king bed- we are painitng at- and if that does not work do soem repurposing and and make a padded hb
The Beachy Neutrals page is inspiring me to use some paint to update my bathroom. Right now the walls are white and boring. I’m thinking of changing to a sage green or soft blue to add some interest without breaking the bank. Thanks for the chance.
http://decoratinggallery.bhg.com/RoomDetail.aspx?RIID=d048bf65-f1d5-4da8-ab06-673c45494e40&RoomTypeID=0a3bebe9-0f47-417e-b50e-bce655d0e1b5&IID=90918f35-f138-4d9c-87d4-4ed2153fe319
I love the beautiful Blend Kitchen, its so clean, fresh and light, my kitchen is dark and I would love to paint the cabinets white.
The “Age-Old Beauty” Bedroom is one I can get on board with. I like things clean and almost guy-like but my husband like the frills, so I could see us compromising with that room. As of right now, Our bedroom is just a mattress and blankets. The joys of moving!
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I love the bathroom ,Attic update #5 of 38,I love the weave baskets, I would just like to build my own and add the baskets,this is also a easy update because you can change the baskets or just line them for a completely different look
I love what you did for your redo,the colors are gorgeous and something I would choose. Boogie is beautiful and Happy Birthday!!
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The cheap and chic headboard project would be good to try,I dont have a headboard an I like the way that one looks
I like the Exotic Beauty Living room design because of all the warm tones and the fullness of ethnic style which I want to incorporate into my drab living space. I want it to be warm and welcoming for my family.
http://decoratinggallery.bhg.com/RoomDetail.aspx?RIID=5c201e58-73ef-4a97-b02a-fb10f5a78bf0&RoomTypeID=95492bbd-907c-4140-bb7e-75b898aaa4c4&IID=9d5ce3a3-a174-4692-8ce4-913ea1671210
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I tweet
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The “Age-Old Beauty” Bedroom is one I could get into.
I like this room here: http://decoratinggallery.bhg.com/RoomDetail.aspx?RIID=91c9fbb3-f007-4196-bbe7-b0a0979b5f54&RoomTypeID=b41159d5-bf9d-409e-815c-9eb21ca7786f&IID=601d0397-f1bd-43b6-b623-3cad6023c5de. I love the mix of the white, neutrals, and black. That is so my style!
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This is a project I am desperate for. I really need to organize my closets and I found this post at BHG:
http://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/storage/installation/diy-simple-storage-weekend-projects/?page=13
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I don’t know at this point, probably some living room improvements.
First off, I love your new look! (and I’m sorry if it’s been a while). I have twins and I loved their ideas for shared rooms! Especially the Vroom to Grow. So cute and fun!
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The Amish-style kitchen is stunning! My kitchen is so outdated, with awful apartment-style white cupboards (several with broken handles), and a very old, scratched-up wood floor. The room is dark and gloomy. How I would love to have an open and airy Amish-style kitchen like the one on the BHG website!
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My livingroom could use better lighting
I’d like to update my kitchen cabinet doors. Thanks for the chance.
I too was drawn to the Age-Old Beauty bedroom, but for different reasons. It reminds me of a place we stayed while on vacation, and while I like a streamlined clutter-free look, my husband likes his collections and things, so it really is ideal for us.
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I am loving the QUICK CHANGE LIVING ideas for my living rooms. Use some black and white to make the room pop, arrange prints of the same style…4-6 of em. And changing the color of your pillows to a bright eye catching color.
http://decoratinggallery.bhg.com/RoomDetail.aspx?RIID=6ab866e2-2d2a-473d-b525-fe9d3563648c&RoomTypeID=95492bbd-907c-4140-bb7e-75b898aaa4c4&IID=a2ba2abb-1dc0-442f-b347-458c78725ab8
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Our bedroomis in desperate need of a makeover. It needs to be painted and it needs curtains. I like the Age-Old Beauty Bedroom.
I have to do something to my hideous kitchen…
age old beauty bedroom is gorgeous!
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I got some great ideas from ‘A Calming Influence Bedroom’ here: http://decoratinggallery.bhg.com/RoomDetail.aspx?RIID=6b6d87f2-b4f0-4384-a6bf-3e92bd49745a&RoomTypeID=b41159d5-bf9d-409e-815c-9eb21ca7786f&IID=aa819f4d-3f07-41cc-8ddd-cd7582942476
My bedroom needs help!
This room really inspires me to get painting!
http://www.bhg.com/decorating/budget-decorating/cheap/house-tours-adding-style-on-a-budget-/?page=6
We have a similar type of house and there are some great color schemes here.
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i like the sunwashed serenity bedroom http://decoratinggallery.bhg.com/RoomDetail.aspx?RIID=22ac8529-ba6e-4211-bd07-78c5cd6ab796&RoomTypeID=b41159d5-bf9d-409e-815c-9eb21ca7786f&IID=2f1a24b6-2edb-4868-bb65-fb6dbbaabd41
No-Money Decorating for Every Room is a great article! I’d love to implement this into my boyfriends home.
Definitely the headboard!
Thanks!
The Amish-style kitchen reminds me of life back home in PA.
My bathroom hasn’t seen new paint in over 20 years. Right now it’s an off-shade of tan with a yellow tinge. I’m dead-set on keeping my clawfoot bathtub but matching colors or even picking a main color is a lost art to me. I absolutely love the bathroom on the bhg site:
http://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/bathroom/gallery/bathrooms-with-vintage-style/?page=3
I’d love to hide my old flawed walls with that bright blue tile which would be easier to keep clean than paint in our house. It also has a nautical feel which I love since I’ve dubbed my clawfoot tub “The Titanic”. I’d love to replace my towel racks and hangers with some wonderful white hangers and add some navy blue toothbrush and soap holders.
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My closets need desperate help.
the headboard mverno@roadrunner.com
My bed needs a headboard so Id use the money to make one like noted in article.
love to try the cheap and chic headboard project
the headboard too.
The no money decorating for every room article is so awesome nothing better than free! I would use the $50 for a bed frame, and headboard. I would buy something second hand and spruce it up with paint, and maybe some polka dot fabric. I have had my bed on the floor far too long!
I’d like to turn my bathroom into a his and hers bathroom. Sharing the bathroom in the morning is no fun and this would speed things up and make it less stressful to the start of the day. There are four of us all sharing one bathroom and we all seem to need to get ready at the same time. Two kids brushing teeth in two separate sinks would be so wonderful~!I found a little inspiration at bhg.com here
http://www.bhg.com/decorating/room/bathroom/his-and-her-baths/
Thanks for Sharing~!
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I really need to put down hardwood floors.
I love the look of this girls desk and cork board. It would be neat to get cork board and personalize it for my daughter using her favorite colors. I love the desk it’s very simple and cute.
http://decoratinggallery.bhg.com/RoomDetail.aspx?RIID=ca17b7b5-a3cc-4665-bf52-c51d1b504a3a&RoomTypeID=b4faf4ed-ac15-4117-9a49-9450b05e4efe&IID=661e07da-73d2-4e09-b81a-280ad1fe900f
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I need s my office and these ideas are wonderful to create storage by thnking outside the box.
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Oh my _god_ I want the Closet Case! A dream closet, imagine how many shoes you could have there..
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the calming influence room http://decoratinggallery.bhg.com/RoomDetail.aspx?RIID=6b6d87f2-b4f0-4384-a6bf-3e92bd49745a&RoomTypeID=b41159d5-bf9d-409e-815c-9eb21ca7786f&IID=6d624530-5181-41f3-8101-548d3c4532e3
Really inspires me. Right now our room is white, no furniture except our mattress and 1 dresser, we really need to find ways to ‘spruce it up’ so it’s more of an adult bedroom. The Calming Influence looks fairly easy as well as a space that says I’m an adult, this is mommy and daddy’s room. As parents we need a place where we can unwind and relax, this shows it best.
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This room inspires me. http://www.bhg.com/decorating/room/bedroom/simple-bedroom-decorating/?page=2
I like the black and white contrast of it. It’s just very clean and elegant.
Thanks
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I love the garden redesign, where they put up a pergola and new flowers. I’d love to have a pergola!
I like the Mirror, Mirror idea on slide #4 of the No-Money Decorating ideas! Classy and simple!
I love this office: http://decoratinggallery.bhg.com/RoomDetail.aspx?RIID=cbc3b524-9323-46e7-9bdf-fc146f88e111&RoomTypeID=e2534e91-e941-4647-b8a5-b1fdf30bdc88&IID=1abf265b-1574-47a8-b3e1-3b30e953b733
It’s beautiful but also colorful and not at all stale