Welcome to week 3 of the $100 room makeover challenge. Have you been following along with the other bloggers? I find them very inspiring, and can’t wait to see what they come up with this week.
Just as a recap, this post is part of the $100 Room Makeover challenge organized by Erin from Lemons Lavender and Laundry. Each blogger picked a room in their home to makeover with a budget of only $100.
Don’t forget to check out all of their updates at the bottom of this post.
$100 Room Makeover: Week 3 – Windows and Wall Art
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This week I tackled the window and made some simple wall art. As you may recall from this before picture, I’m using the painting on the right as my inspiration piece. I would have loved to hang it above the headboard but it is simply too big. Last week I created some fun hand drawn wall art to fill in above the headboard, and now I needed to fill in the big empty space on the left.
I’m a huge fan of botanical prints, and I was delighted when my friend gave me this beauty last year to hang in my office. Since 2016 is over I thought I’d create a gallery of these prints to fill the empty space on the wall.
I chose 6 of the calendar months that had a pinkish tone, to complement the painting, and cut them down to fit an 8 x 10 frame.
Then I purchased 6 frames from the dollar store. Using leftover gray spray paint from a previous project I sprayed the frames to soften their look and hung them in a 3 x 2 grid on the wall.
I love the look, and it only cost $6.49 for the frames. If you like this look don’t worry because I wrote a whole post called Beautiful Botanical Prints. This post contains links to several places on the web where you can download pretty botanical prints for free.
The Window Update
The other area I conquered this week was the window. The old pinch pleated sheers offered some privacy but there are blinds there too, and the sheers were so dated looking. The window looked much better without the drapes. I even thought about leaving it as is, with just the blinds. However, I decided it was too bare, so I purchased a cute inexpensive curtain rod and a white scarf valance.
Then while shopping with my sister and girl friend, I couldn’t resist picking up a bunch of fresh seeded eucalyptus. I used it to make a simple garland, and attached it to the curtain rod. This cost me $6.99 but I know from experience that it will dry to a pretty gray/silver color and last for a long time. You can see how I made a similar garland with the dried eucalyptus in this DIY Seeded Eucalyptus Garland project.
The room is really starting to come together, and do you know, my husband really likes it.
I still have a couple of other updates, along with the big reveal next week.
Stop back and see how it all turned out.
week 1 | week 2 | week 3 | week 4
In the meantime, see what the others have been up to.
Brittany Goldwyn says
What a great idea to frame photos you already had from last year’s calendar! Don’t you love reusing things like that?
Eliesa @ Pinterest Addict says
Love the way you pull the garden into the bedroom. It makes it feel so fresh. It’s awesome that the frames were only a $1! They really look great – you’d never know. I am really looking forward to seeing everyone’s final reveal, aren’t you?! So many great ideas!
Carole @ Garden Up Green says
I’m so enjoying this process and love the new additions. The seeded eucalyptus is perfect, I miss working with it and that swag was such a great idea. Looking forward to next week you’re turning this space into absolute perfection.
Patti Estep says
Hi Carole,
Thanks for the ever kind words. It’s been fun updating the room which sorely needed it and my husband really likes it so that means a lot, and hey, for $100 I really can’t complain.
Thanks for stopping by. I know you have so much going on right now.
Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says
I LOVE that gallery of prints! What a great way to use a calendar once it’s done being used. The window treatment is beautiful! Cannot wait to see this room all done next week.
Deborah says
Oh, those prints are gorgeous!!!!
Zografia | Bisozozo says
The prints are beautiful. I had no idea eucalyptus dries and changes so much. I might get some for our home!
[email protected] says
What a fun idea for the window.
Tracy says
Your artwork turned out great!!! I did the same thing in my kid’s room. It saves so much money.
Kathy says
The window treatment is so pretty and I love your inexpensive wall art! Botanical prints are so great!
Amy | Stow and TellU says
The fresh eucalyptus must smell amazing, not to mention how awesome it looks with your new window treatment. I just adore your framed prints!!!
Karen says
I’m so inspired by watching you transform this room each week. I absolutely love the frames calendar prints and that’s a fantastic way to keep enjoying something that’s no longer useful for its original purpose. I’m looking forward to the total reveal next week!
Patti Estep says
Hi Karen,
Thanks for your kind comment. It was certainly about time and we are both enjoying the new room.
Have a great week,
Patti
Jeanie Emmert says
Simple changes sometimes make the biggest impact. The grid of botanical prints is genius and looks fabulous and I adore the swag and garland window treatment. It’s really coming together beautifully!
Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says
It’s looking beautiful, Patti. Those botanical are perfect. Such a great freebie!
Natalie @ A Turtle's Life for Me says
Those prints are perfect for that space! I love the way they look in the grid!
Colleen says
Patti, that window treatment is so pretty! The calendar pics add so much color and personality too. It’s lovely!
Maureen says
Those prints are gorgeous! I love the window drape with the seed eucalyptus. One of my favourite greens! Looking forward to seeing it all finished next week!
Kristen & Vicki says
Oh I just love those botanical prints. Your room is really coming together. Can’t wait to see it all next week!
Susan says
Love this makeover! And, you are a gal after my own heart. I love inexpensive makeovers. I love, love the idea of framing the botanical prints from a calendar. Such a creative idea! And, they are so pretty. Thanks for sharing your creative and cost effective ideas!
Patti Estep says
Hi Susan,
Thank you for your kinds words. We are really loving the new look in our bedroom. Who knows when we would have got around to updating the space otherwise.
Have a great week, and thanks for stopping by,
Patti
Lorraine Howard says
Hi Patti
This is the first time I have visited your site and am absolutely thrilled with what I’ve found. I love your creativity and have now got itchy fingers! Thank you.
Lorraine
Patti Estep says
Hi Lorraine,
Welcome. I’m glad you are enjoying the blog!