If you've been to MochiHome recently, then you recognized our room/bunny featured in this post by the amazing Carly. Have I mentioned she is a genius?
After admiring Carly's work, I decided to try Photoshopping for myself. (Stupid joke alert: It is a much less expensive alternative to just shopping) But now, I know enough to be dangerous!! With much Googling, I gave our master bedroom a makeover. You know the one - the green one that I could never figure out.
Here are two options: a) paint required and b) no painting necessary. This little exercise was so much fun, albeit time-consuming! It definitely saved me money in the long run and saved time in buying/returning stuff... it also got me thinking about purchasing/incorporating items I'd never have considered before. You can't blame me, though - c'mon, I'm engineer. It's been a long time since my left brain got some exercise!
But first, the current state:
And now.... #1, with source list:
Paint, Valspar Almost Charcoal - Lowe's, ~$75
Chandelier, Lowe's, $150
Ribba frames, Ikea, $15 each and $25
Alang table lamps, Ikea, $19 each
Curtain panels, Target, $29 each
Duvet (owned), Ikea, free
Yellow quartz pillow cover, West Elm, $19 on sale!
Tulip shams, West Elm, $24
8'x10' Zigzag rug, West Elm, $479 (5'x8' -- $249)
Cherry blossom bird pillow, Etsy, $28
Total for this room: $520 + $479 rug (which I consider optional) = $999
Here's #2, the no-paint option and source list:
Above:
Cream faux leather accent chair, Target, $110 on sale!
Bull's eye silk pillow, West Elm, $34
Alang table lamps, Ikea, $19 each
Ribba Frames, Ikea, $14.99 each
Custom Wall Decal, Amazon.com, ~$35
Grey pom-pom pillow, West Elm, $19
Zebra pillow, West Elm, $39
Round red ruffle pillow, Pier 1, $24
White bedding (owned), Ikea, free!
Chandelier, Overstock.com, $134
Curtain panels, Target, $29 each
Red lantern, Ikea, $4
Total for this room: $583
So what do you think? Am I good enough to be called an amateur with my computer skills? :)
ps- Things are already a-changin' in the bedroom. More to come!
