As you may know, I am a big proponent of “using what you have.” That’s why my family ate a spinach-asparagus-rice-and-cheddar casserole for dinner last night. True. It wasn’t as bad as it sounds. Ok, it was. I was too tired to go grocery shopping. But shopping around your house for items to use in a makeover instead of spending extra cash at a store? That’s a recipe for success!
So check out these room redos that made magic out of a little refreshing and rearranging instead of a total renovation. First this bedroom got a major update with some new linens and a homemade headboard! Yup, nothing much more than plywood under there! See the tutorial on Sandi’s blog Making it Homey.
And resident staging expert Robin from Madison Modern Home de-brownified this monotone living room with fresh paint and a lil’ furniture swapping. Robin says she was aiming for a casual, coastal vibe by incorporating colors of sand, sea and sky, while trying to avoid “beach” cliches (like lighthouses) Check and check. And that spooky hovering puppet is gone too, so double bonus!
Thanks ladies!
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10 Comments
Jil Casey
January 31, 2012 at 1:51 PMBoth great makeovers!
Bliss
January 31, 2012 at 2:02 PMYou going to post the spinach-asparagus-rice-and-cheddar casserole recipe for all of us? I think the combo of the asparagus and spinach at my house would, ummm, offer propellants for my boys the next day. Yeah that’s it, propellants.
~Bliss~
Laurel
January 31, 2012 at 4:02 PMOoh, I really like both of these rooms. They look so peaceful. Now, if I could ever get more than one project finished, I’d have a whole room done, too.
VintageDanielle
January 31, 2012 at 4:20 PMWonderful before and after photos. I love it when the sea cottage inspired rooms ae simple and chic, letting go of all cheesy obvious beach knick knacks.
BronsonBloopers
January 31, 2012 at 5:05 PMWow, love what she did with the headboard! I wish I knew how to do that 🙂
Sandy aka Doris the Great
January 31, 2012 at 6:15 PMWowzer!
Robin
February 1, 2012 at 4:43 PMLindsey, you’re the best! Thanks for featuring us again. Love being part of the Better After community.
– Robin
Sandi Sharp
February 1, 2012 at 10:30 PMLindsey, thank you so much for featuring my headboard and bedroom. I love how it turned out and wonder why I waited so long to do it. Thanks again. Sandi
Sandi Sharp
February 1, 2012 at 10:30 PMLindsey, thank you so much for featuring my headboard and bedroom. I love how it turned out and wonder why I waited so long to do it. Thanks again. Sandi
**Mumzy
February 2, 2012 at 3:15 PMLove these!!!