Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Redecorating Sami's room....AGAIN....

Almost 3 years ago we gutted and remodeled Sami's room which can be seen HERE  from ceiling to floor. For me to keep the same color paint on the wall for that long is an all time record. The hot pink and zebra print was our original theme. A few months back Sami told me she wanted a little more color in her room, so we did that. But honestly, I have not liked it ever since. I was laying in her bed the other night looking around and I couldn't take it anymore. I told her we were redecorating on a budget. Meaning spending NO money or almost NO money. I plan on selling her old bedding to pay for the new bedding. Even though I already bought the new bedding and haven't sold the old bedding yet......

I went to Homegoods yesterday to try to find some inspiration. I found it immediately and knew it was exactly what I wanted and what Sami would love. It was an Amy Butler comforter and sham. I love Amy Butler's fabrics and prints.




She has always had a vanity, but the storage is so minimal. She has been dying for a desk, but I told her she'd have to wait for the right one to come along. Well the right $5 desk jumped out at me at Goodwill yesterday.


As you can see, it was pretty nasty, but I saw right through that. I am not a fan of the Americana drawer pulls, so I removed them, filled the holes, and drilled a new center hole for a single knob.


The first thing I did was prime the bare wood.


I was really lucky for two reasons. I happened to have the perfect paint color on hand that I bought as an OOPS for $1. The second was the awesome knobs I had on hand. I purchased them from Anthropologie a few months back. They were originally $14.00 each. I got them on sale for $2.95.


Here it is all in its glory!





I will share the progress of the room throughout the week. I hope to have it all done by mid next week.

Be sure to check out my newest Etsy seller GIVEAWAY from Pinwheel Fair.


16 comments:

  1. That new desk looks really great and I love the new knobs. I'm sure your daughter will love the new bedding and look of her room. Can't wait to see it when it's put together. I hope you sell the old bedding ;-)

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  2. the desk looks awesome! and i love that bedding!!!!! ours didn't have that one- just the blue green i told you about. i can't wait to see it all together!

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  3. i love the desk! wow! it is really beautiful!

    i have a question for you about it. did you sand down the wood at all or just put a primer on it?

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  4. Marvelous!! Just Marvelous!!! Can't wait so see it finished. Just the colors I like and what our daughters room is out of!

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  5. Lisa, you just amaze me every time I come to your blog! A $5 desk that you turned into that?? So impressive! I'm excited to see her room when you finish, as I love the desk and love that bedding!

    Have a great day!
    Pam

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  6. I love every bit of that stuff, those knobs!!! LOVE!

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  7. SO pretty!!! Can't wait to see all the changes :)

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  8. Great job! I'll be tracking the progress because this summer we are re-doing my 14 yr old daughter's room and I need some ideas! Love the knobs, fabulous!

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  9. Love those handles! OMG. I wish I had an anthropologie near me.1

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  10. LOVE THE COLOR! AND THE KNOBS, CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE WHOLE ROOM! I DID A DRESSER IN A COLOR VERY SIMILAR TO THAT-COME BY AND TAKE A LOOK IF YOU HAVE A MINUTE:)http://cottageromance.blogspot.com/2011/03/hibiscus-pink-dresser.html

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  11. Wow...that looks fabulous!!! The knobs are the perfect finishing touch!

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  12. Wow! This desk is so cute now! Perfect for any young lady! :o}
    ~Cindy

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  13. Lucky girl! I am loving pink, and the knobs are wow!

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  14. Wow wish are GW was that cheap one we have is so hi prices!!! Anyways love the color and the knobs are just gorgeous!!!

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  15. It's amazing how a knob can make such a different to the look and beauty of a table. I never realize how important they were artistically.

    -Zane of ontario honey

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