Budget Friendly Bedroom MakeOver

Let's go straight to the AFTER photos! If you're anything like me, you like to skip right to the good part.  The before look, details and cost friendly tips to follow.

Fresh. That's how I would describe this guest room makeover.  Even though many things in the space are vintage or vintage inspired, there are other touches that bring a more modern vibe along with the light colored walls that keep Fresh in the forefront.

Making a plan come to life.

The guest room has remained untouched since we moved in three years ago and I've been dying to take it on.  Starting out with  a 3D design program to see my vision come to life was fun to do (and can be addictive!).

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The shiplap went up fast and was completely done in two days.  It's made of  6" planks of 1/4 plywood or underlayment.

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If you haven't seen the blog post about my "faux chimney", you can see it here to get all the details about making this German Schmear architectural feature using brick paneling.

Next came the floor.  The carpet was pretty gross but underneath was some hardwood  just waiting to take center stage.  After sanding down lots of paint and the old finish  I added Special Walnut stain and two coats of polyeurathane.

Pulling off a budget friendly makeover.

The budget for the bedroom was small.  I'm re-posting some of the photos to show you where many of the pieces and decor came from in hopes it can inspire you to jump into something you've been putting off because of a limited budget.   Most things were found at flea markets, thrift stores  or discount stores and web sites.

Collecting things for a makeover takes time.  Write down your ideas for the space you want to freshen up so you can start a list of items you may need.  Visit local thrift stores for small decor items, search Craigslist or LetGo for larger pieces, and then fill in at discount shops or hit up Amazon for that one elusive splurge.  For me that was the ceiling fixture.  I knew what I wanted, it was just a matter of waiting it out to go on sale, and it finally did.
Now I just wait for a house guest!