Here we are at the One Room Challenge week 2! If you aren’t familiar or didn’t see my post last week, Linda from Calling it Home hosts a 6 week room transformation challenge. Over 170 bloggers are linking up and sharing their transformations. You can find the link up here. I have decided to transform my guest room. If you remember this is what the room looked like when I began….
I’ve decided I want to work in sections of the room so each week I’ll show you a different angle of the room! 🙂 Here is my to do list for the room:
PaintStencil WallsPaint Bed FrameNightstandsBuy new lamp shadesBuy bedspread- Paint desk or not paint desk?
- Desk Organization & Accessories
- Jazz up Bookshelf
- Curtains for closet & window
- Craft Room in Closet
- Find Storage for everything
- Paint Walls
- Remove shelf & Rod
- Paint desk inside closet
- Create craft storage/desk storage
So far I’m doing pretty well and have 1-6 done so I’m pretty happy! I think since the painting is done (the biggest project) the next biggest project I have left is to redo the closet and make it a craft closet. The closet transformation will be the most time consuming thing left to do in the room. The others hopefully won’t take too long. Although I always think something is going to take me an hour and without a doubt always takes longer! 🙂
This past week I focused on spicing up the feature wall area. I started by making some night stands. I purchased 2 cheap round decorator tables from Walmart. Usually people buy a table cloth and then place round glass top on the top of them to dress them up. I did not want to cover them…I decided to paint them. Not the most fashionable side table but they work.
I started by spray painting the tables with Rust-Oleum White Spray Paint in Semi-Gloss. I wanted the tables to have a slight sheen to them. It took about 3 coats of paint because the fiber board on these tables just soaked all the paint in. Again…cheap tables. (If you were to use these tables daily I would not suggest getting these…but since they will only be used when guests are here I think they will stand up just fine.)
The next step was to add a little glam to them so I dipped taped off the lower section of the nightstand with frog tape. Then spray painted the legs with my new favorite gold spray paint, Krylon MAXX Metallic Gold Spray Paint. I’ve had a hard time finding it except for Walmart.
I also added a little spice to the area by buying new lamp shades….in gold sequins!! I love the lace with the touch of glam!
I had previously redid the headboard and baseboard and I will have a tutorial for it in the near future. Here is the before photo.
One last touch I wanted to make in this area was another way to welcome my guests. I love to sing and I love Disney movies. I thought this pillow case was the perfect addition to the guest room. As I said before I’m trying to incorporate as many of the Guest Room Must Haves as I can. I got this one from the adorable Etsy shop, AudreysHandMade. Isn’t it perfect in this space? It’s definitely a conversation piece.
I’m excited to start working on the next project in this room next week and continue to watch it transform! How is everyone else’s room going? I’ll see you next week for the ORC plus a I have a fun Halloween tutorial for you. Have a great weekend everyone!
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Heather @ The Deans List Blog says
Those side tables are so cute! I love how you color-blocked the bottoms!
Ruthie says
Thank you so much Heather!
[email protected] says
You’ve made such great progress! Love the stenciled wall … it totally pops!
Ruthie says
Thank you so much! I love how the wall turned out!!
Roxanne says
Ruthie, the room looks amazing already!
Ruthie says
Thank you so much Roxanne!
Jessica says
Oh my! I love how your night stands has come out! Great idea to paint them! everything looks good and the sequin lampshade…oh my!
Ruthie says
Thanks Jessica! Now I just need to add some detail and decor to the night stands!
Emily, Our house now a home says
That wall and table are amazing! It it coming out so well so far!
Ruthie says
Thank you so much Emily! 🙂
Kyla @HouseOfHipsters.com says
The room is looking great!
Ruthie says
Thank you so much Kyla!
Tee @ Beauteeful Living says
Loving this room already! That pillow is too cute. Can’t wait to see more next week!
Ruthie says
Thank you so much Tee! Isn’t the pillow adorable?!
christine dovey says
So much DIY goodness. The stencil looks amazing and the paint makes the bed a whole new piece. Oh and fantastic job on the tables too!
Ruthie says
Thank you so much!! I’m loving how it’s turning out so far!
Lindi says
Wow Ruthie!! You got so much done in a week! I’m so impressed 🙂 LOVE the wall stencil!
Ruthie says
Thanks Lindi! I’m having so much fun doing this!
Darlene says
You had me hooked when I saw the sequin lamps 🙂
I also really like the gold tipped table legs!
I’m really looking forward to seeing how you transform the closet
Darlene
http://www.BundleMeBaby.etsy.com
Ruthie says
Thank you so much Darlene!! I love sequins and gold!
Samantha says
I’m loving what you’ve done so far, especially the stenciled wall! You’re rocking this challenge!
Ruthie says
Awe thanks so much Samantha! I’m kind of wishing I did that wall in my bedroom and not the guest room! Haha
Always Rad says
Oh wow! You got a lot done already! The side tables and headboard have turned out great 🙂
Ruthie says
Thank you so much! I still have a lot ahead of me but really happy with how it’s coming along!
Melanie says
Wow! Never underestimate the power of paint right?!! Everything looks amazing; kudos for your progress for week 1!
Ruthie says
Thank you so much Melanie! 🙂 Paint is amazing!
Karolina says
Omg, you’ve made so much progress already! I’m still in my planning/no action mode but this gave me a kick I needed to start painting my kitchen!
Ruthie says
Haha I’m so glad I could help! I’m lacking the motivation this week and need to get my butt downstairs and work!
Tiffany says
Your stenciling work is perfect! Love the side tables and sequin lampshades and pillow and headboard. I love everything I guess huh? Excited to see it next week.
Ruthie says
Thank you so much Tiffany!
Erin @ the-organized-life says
Love everything you did this week!!! Although I would never had thought to put sequins on the lampshades; it looks amazing. Perfect for the room. And I love that pillow. Great job this week!!!
Ruthie says
Thanks Erin! I’m really happy with how it’s turning out!
[email protected] Value To Your Home says
WOW!!! Your guests won’t want to leave!!!! It’s really coming together. Love the wallpaper you choose, and LOVE LOVE LOVE the lampshades! Gorgeous!
Ruthie says
Thank you so much! I’m loving how its’s coming together! I’m so excited for the next projects for the room!
Shari says
Your room looks so amazing! I love the lampshades. Can you share where you purchased them?
Ruthie says
Thank you so much Shari! I got them at Home Goods! 🙂 I hope you can find them!