The next project I got my hands on was a redo of a living room. I was lucky in the fact that I pretty much had free reign of the design but was really limited budget wise. There was little money for new furniture or any large items so I had to try and make do with 'stealing' things from the rest of the house.
Below are pictures of the before and after room make over. I still find it hard to believe that this is the same room! It's now fresh and calming, a room for all seasons. It is a very dark room so I started by adding a central ceiling light. This made a huge difference right from the get go and made it so much easier to see what I was painting! I painted the ceiling in Benjamin Moore Linen White, the walls Soft Fern and all the crown molding and trim in BM White Dove. I made a window seat cushion, valance and cushions for the sofa from fabric I picked up at Hancock fabrics, all on sale. The cushion is a beautiful linen with cabbage roses in muted colours in it. I wish they had more as I would have done MY whole house in it!
I purchased the mirror from Home Goods and hung it above the sofa to add more light and depth to the room. I also did a lot of de-cluttering and a HUGE amount of furniture rearranging. Gone is the original rug (to another room in the house) and in it's place one with light, airy colours. I borrowed the chairs from my clients sun room and thankfully she is leaving them right where I plonked them!!! There are still a few more things to add to the room (new lampshades, artwork, coffee table) but we are on hold for a bit or until that money tree in the back yard starts growing again!
I am extremely proud of this particular make over. It was so labour intensive (my poor arms ached for days after all that painting and sewing!) and really hard to accomplish on a restricted budget but I think it turned out beautifully. I would love to know what you think? Comments and criticisms greatly appreciated!
More projects to come in the next few days....
And as always - hoping your week ahead is full of joy and happiness and a bit of fun thrown in the mix!
Anji
Click on images for a larger view - they look so much better that way!
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After (and yes - this is the same room!)
This is an incredible makeover Anji! No wonder you are thrilled! The room has a real light and airy feel to it now and it looks HUGE. I can see why you liked the fabric, a vintage feel - lovely.
ReplyDeleteWow Anji! What a transformation! No wonder you don't have much time to blog...you're so busy. I love this room, the furniture, the window seat, the window, the light.....wish it was mine. You're one talented lady!
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Stella x
What a terrific makeover friend...it went from such a stuffy traditional room into something inviting & open & spacious, LOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat work & I sure wish I could sew that good, the valance & window seat rocks.
Smiles,
Susie
PS: Anji, I do blog makeovers! I want your blog to be super successful so I'm going to give you a good tip...
Bring your followers way up to under your clock. Most visitors won't scroll all the way down on a blog. They just look at the most recent posts. ;)
Yeah, you did it!!! I was coming over to try & tell you how but you did it perfectly!!!
ReplyDeleteI just spent about an hour looking at all your magnificent digital art on your flickr. Amazing...& thanks for some of those awesome free backgrounds, I LOVED those.
Another tip, I like to have a welcome pic t the top of my side bar. I think you should put 1 of your wonderful digital art pieces at the top as a welcome. I adore the chicken one...tooooo cute. Resize it & add it above the followers as a sweet welcome. Sorry about my OCD, your blog is fabulous just the way it is!!!!
Smiles friend,
Susie
That is an AMAZING transformation, great job!!!
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Anne
You did a magnificent job of transforming this dated looking living room. It looks so much fresher and 'cohesive' - there wasn't any rhyme or reason to it before. I love the wall colors and how creamy and fresh everything looks and the window cushion with the valance is absolutely top notch. In a previous life I had a small decorating company and also worked as a design studio - so I know what a huge challenge it is to design on a budget and I don't think anyone could have done a better job of this than you did. Have you ever considered doing just some abstract acrylic canvas pieces of the colors you are using as a quick way to add 'art' or at least color to your client's walls? Thanks for posting this - I'm still so impressed with your marbeling in the more recent post!
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