Monday, April 4, 2011

Guest Bedroom

Here are some photos of our guest bedroom decorated on a tight budget.

 The headboard, footboard and night stand were a set we purchased from an estate sale for $10 when we were first married ten years ago.  The tall picture frame has received a new life.  It used to be from a three sided room divider photo frame that we received as a wedding present also ten years ago.  I simply removed the hinges and painted it black.

 The duvet cover I made using a shower curtain (the patterned fabric) from a former house, and a black flat sheet.

 All three pieces of furniture I sanded lightly (they are cheap veneer) and primed with Benjamin Moore Fresh Start Primer.  Then I painted 2 coats of dark grey I mixed up myself using leftover paints.  Then I simply sanded away the edges using a sanding block and added new hardware.  I also added a basket to the night stand to give it a bit more modern look.

The canvas is just inexpensive Ikea fabric stretched over a mdf frame I nailed together.

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Posted by Marci at Monday, April 04, 2011
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9 comments:

  1. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeApril 4, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment. This is an awesome project. Can you join us in our Creative Bloggers Party & HOp?

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  2. Andy PorterApril 4, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I always love seeing rooms decorated on a budget! Great piece of artwork! Love it!

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  3. KimApril 4, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Great to meet you Marci. You have an awesome blog. Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you have a great week!
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  4. Ann from On Sutton PlaceApril 4, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Hi...I'm way down in the 200's with you at Amaze Me Monday. I think this room is great...my favorite is the IKEA piece over the bed. The basket in the night stand is good idea too...come visit my blog if you have time! I am following you now...~Ann

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  5. THE.PAINTED.STUDIOApril 5, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    I love the gray and simple look. Good job!

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  6. Sam | Away She WentApril 5, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Amazing! I can't believe you got the bedroom set for $10! Great deal! I love the colors you chose too! I'm a new follower from the Homemaker on a Dime Party & Hop. I'd love for you to stop by.

    Sam
    thejunkhouse.blogspot.com

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  7. A Perfect GrayApril 6, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    marci, I love your gray room and gray touches. I am so glad to find another gray fan! the fabric covered board adds just the right touch to your room; great job...

    donna

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  8. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeApril 7, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I'm so glad you came. Thanks for sharing this at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop.

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  9. Ashley @ DesignBuildLove.coSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    cute room! LOVE the large, creative wall art and the furniture looks great too! :) Visiting from the Roomspiration blog hop!

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