Thursday, July 16, 2009

It's Done!

As promised, I said I would post some before and after pictures of my new floors and new room. I couldn't just put all that victorian crap back in. I had to refurnish the room.

BEFORE:



Look at that ugly pink carpet (not my doing) and this sofa had to be redone too. I'll show you that later.



OK.....Here is the new room. I found a 8'x11' braided rug at JCP in the outlet store (free s/h) marked from $650 to $149 in fall colors (my favorite time of year).



Notice that I recovered the couch. So that if fit very snuggly, we purchased a loveseat cover and MADE it fit. I needed new curtains then, so off I went in search of them. Couldn't find anything that looked country/primitive. So I found some kitchen curtains and had to embelish them. I appliqued stars across them. then from the tiers, I cut the big hemline off and made tiebacks for the panels that I made from-- can you believe it--a flat sheet. Here is the look for that side of the room.



Long post, I know, so I will stop for now. I'm very pleased with my new "Star" room.

4 comments:

  1. Your room looks great!! What a buy on that rug too! Why can't I ever find a bargain? LOL!! Can't wait to see more!!!

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  2. Wow, what a difference!! I love the change. thanks for the idea using the flat sheet for curtains. I think I will copy it for my kitchen :)
    I also love the ruler star. I am a 2nd grade teacher and I would love to make it for my desk at school. Thanks!!

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  3. I simply cannot believe that is the same room! You've done a wonderfully inspiring job on everything.

    (ashamed to say I still have pink carpet somewhere in my house - it's due for replacement sometime this summer)

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  4. What a very nice makeover! It looks sooo much more homey & comfy.
    Judy

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