Inspiration for a Bedroom Redo

So a friend of mine contacted me wanting some ideas for her daughter's bedroom.  I asked for a little clarification as to what direction she wanted to go in, and I got this picture, showing the quilt they had just purchased (off of Ebay):

 Idea #1

Chicken Wire Memo Board

Courtney over at A Diamond in the Stuff came up with this project using an old cupboard door and chicken wire.  Besides being whimsical, it offers a great way to post pictures and notes without marking the wall up!

Idea #2


Fabric Handles

While definitely  a like or a dislike, this is an easy way to take a color from the quilt and base it into dresser if you wanted a minimalist base color on the dresser.  320 Sycamore provides this idea along with other examples of different fabric handles she has used.

Idea #3


Butterfly Wreath

Using colored paper and paper bags, Taylor posted on Mary Janes and Galoshes this unique idea that she came up with it.   I love that the paper bag pieces look like flowers!

 Idea #4


Repurposed Doors

Old doors seem to be making a crazy comeback!  From being used as a bookshelf (picture to the left), they can also be used as headboards, or simple decoration.  One caution I would give is that you probably want to seal the door with a coat of epoxy as the door could contain lead paint.

Idea #5


Patina Flower Cans

Using printed paper (link:   http://www.mayang.com/textures /Metal/html/Flat%20Metal%20Textures/index.html), Carolyn came up with the idea to modpodge.  Simple and yet so elegant!

 Idea #6


Repurposed Furniture

High Heel Foot in the Door shows what they've done using spray paint and an older piece of furniture to add some pizazz to a bedroom.  While bold, it creates interest instantly for any woman's bedroom!

 Idea #7


Old Suitcases Meet Bedside Tables

Marianne at Song Bird Nesting painted an older suitcase placing it on a simple end table.  Absolutely stunning!

Idea #8


Doily Mirror

 Taylor at Mary Janes and Galoshes came up with this neat idea using a doily for a mirror!

Idea #9


Twinkle Board

While this pictures shows a dark wood background, you can easily adapt a background to any color you wish.  The instructions for this twinkle board using Christmas lights and a piece of board can be found at Design Sponge.  Elegant but endless possibilities of what you could create!









Other websites that I recommend for people to take time and browse through include:

  

·     http://www.centsationalgirl.com/

 http://www.maryjanesandgaloshes.com/

·      http://www.granvillehouse.blogspot.com/

·      http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/

·      http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/

http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/2011/05/chicken-wire-memo-board.html

·      http://blog.stylizimo.com/

·      http://www.thriftyandchic.com/

Plans for My Small Space...

So my tiny little home...it still sits empty without my stuff.  I'll be sleeping on an air mattress until the 23rd when the moving truck comes.  I'm going to be thrilled when I get my stuff to make this house a home...

My plans though are to stick with the same color scheme throughout the whole house.  I think by sticking with the same colors, it'll just flow better and make the rooms flow better...The color scheme?  Purples, browns, greys, with touches of cream and blue. 

I do need to buy some furniture and I need to find a sofa.  With my dogs, the only choice I truly feel that I have is the leather...so I could be sitting on a lawn chair until February.  I've been looking at some items that are like condo size, but their width is the same size as a lot of other furniture I've looked at.   One that I really like from just looking online is one from Leons.  It's only $400 from Leons and while I don't expect it's top quality, it would probably do me for at least 5 years. 

What are your thoughts on this one?