Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Bedroom Makeover on a Budget


We're expecting guests this September and the room is a hot mess/blah.  Our guest room is in need of a makeover but I didn't want to spend a lot of money. Okay, truth to be told, John didn't want me to spend a lot of money, because he knows how fast I can do that!


Anyhow, the room was painted Benjamin Moore canary yellow when we moved in.  So, this weekend I'm thinking adding a few wide white stripes on the wall. 


Here's the before: 
(sorry for bad lighting--the yellow its actually a lot brighter.)

Horizontal stripes can make a room appear wider than it is and add a fresh new look to an old wall don't you think? How wide do you think I should paint the horizontal stripes?  Ahhhh,  I'm super excited!




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11 comments:

Andrea {blonde ambitions} said...

Love the idea of stripes! We did this in our kitchen and it made the room look separate from the living room. Can't wait to see how it turns out!

Ashley said...

Love the new look, Mai! And I think nice fat stripes would look lovely in the guest room :)

xo,
Ashley
anylovelything.com

Nancy said...

can't wait to see the after! I love stripes on the wall. My husband and I are actually trying to find a new place to live (renting) and if/when we do, I totally want to do this to the rooms. It adds such character without trying too hard!

xo,
nancy

http://adoretoadorn.blogspot.com

Javelin Warrior said...

I love the idea of black and white stripes to widen the room. I'm not sure what else you have planned or how it would fit with the rest of your house, but the stark contrasting color is certainly eye-catching if you go that route...

mandyparsons said...

I love the thick, horizontal stripes!!

Alice said...

I adore stripes ... on everything. They make me feel so calm!

Alice said...

I adore stripes on everything ... They make me feel so calm!

simplyvonne said...

I really love the stripes too, hopefully we can do something like that when we get a different house :D Cant wait to see the result!

Sarah Park Events said...

Yayy!! I love seeing new projects on your blog :) Can't wait to see the final look!!

Good luck painting the stripes!

Kellie Collis said...

I agree! It's so beautiful! Have a lovely start of the week, Kellie xx

cinzee said...

WOw, i like this idea!!! I never really thought of stripes when it comes to interior design but you have made me think else wise now;)

Great photos!!!

Cinz
http://cinzee.wordpress.com

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