Some of the issues that need to be addressed through the challenge:
√1.New Wall Treatment: walls need to be updated to anchor the space
√2.Get rid of the bunk beds and instead, create a “couch” with twin beds.
√3.Find the perfect dresser for the space.
4.Reconfigure closet to create a desk space and storage.
5.New wall art and accessories for the room.
Week 3
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This dresser was a steal for $60! It is large with eight drawers and is a well-made piece. The hardware is a beautiful brass that just needed a good cleaning with Brasso.
Using paint from Devine Color by Valspar, I painted the entire dresser in this gorgeous blue. I am completely sold on this paint! It is one coat coverage and contains the primer right in the paint, so no need to prime first! I loved the color and the smooth and silky finish. It comes in a variety of colors including chalkboard finishes and you can pick it up at Target!!
It dried to this gray- blue that is just stunning with the newly cleaned hardware!
Not to be outdone, I trimmed out the mirror with this gorgeous gold also from Devine Color by Valspar. I have seen gold paint before that dries a real yellow color, this one dried a true gold with a shiny metallic surface.
And while I was at it, I painted a couple of IKEA shelf brackets I plan to use in the closet in gold also.
UPDATE: See the full reveal of this Modern Teen Hangout Bedroom HERE.
To life feeling like home!
XO,
I love those colors and I’ve always heard that paint is great! Can’t wait to see next week!
The pant color is stunning! It’s perfect with that hardware!!
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Gotta love Goodwill! Love the color you chose, and it looks amazing with that hardware!
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I know, Erin! I was so excited to find it. It’s huge and has the perfect look for the room.
I can’t believe it came with those knobs!!!! How exciting, they are stunning. Love the colors and how it’s all coming together! Pinning!
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Thank you, April!
The colors planned for this room are stunning!
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That paint color is amazing! I can’t wait to see it all in the room!
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I love the color you painted the dresser. It looks amazing! I can’t wait to see it all finished.
Great teaser, Amy. Now I really want to see these beautiful pieces in the room!
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Ha! I’m making you wait, lol!
I didn’t know Target even had paint?! Game changer! The dresser with stunning in the blue color with gold trim and accents. can’t wait to see it all together!
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Amy ! This looks amazing! Can’t wait to see how it all turns out!
Thank you, Jen! I am anxious to get it finished!
Wow! The color and the combination with the gold is stunning! I am so excited to see this room and the finished dresser. You guys are knocking it out of the park!
Thank you, Rachel! I am super excited with the progress so far. I need to keep plugging along. 🙂
The dresser looks fantastic, but I am smitten with that gold paint! Wow is it gorgeous!
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Thank you, Emily! I’m thrilled with how it turned out.
loving the color on the dresser! and love the plan!
Thank you so much, Cassie! Time is flying by, but I’m getting there. I am thrilled with how the dresser turned out!
That dresser is awesome and it looks so good blue! That gold paint is pretty awesome too! Can’t wait to see this space come together!
Thank you, Denise! I love the paint also! I’m really happy with how it turned out. I appreciate you stopping by!
That dresser color is so fab!
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Thank you, Ashley! I am thrilled with the color also!
I love a good thrift store find! That gold hardware is fab. And I didn’t know Target carried a line of gold paint?! Sign me up!
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Colette, you will love it! You definitely need to try it out.
You got me! I was hoping to see that dresser fully re-assembled after its paint job. Guess I’ll have to tune in next week for that.
Looking good though!
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Ha! Have to save the good stuff for the end! Thanks, Ariel!
Love the colors going into this space. The new/old dresser looks great and everything is better in gold!
Thank you, Maggie! I am thrilled with the result. I agree~ everything is better with gold!
What a transformation! I am in love with the gold knob paint color, thats really amazing how it looks like real metal gold.My daughter wants to transform her kitchen cabinet knobs, I need to show her this.
Maria
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That dresser is an awesome find! And I’m so impressed with the gold finish on the paint – beautiful!
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Thank you, Amanda!
That dresser is a great find! My mom just found two beautiful nightstands for $45. I can’t wait to get my hands on them with some paint! I feel like I hardly ever find such bargains 🙂
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It’s a thrill for sure when you find a great treasure!
Oh my word!!! You were so fortunate to find this large dresser…very hard to come by in our area. And those paint colors…swoon! Especially the gold. We can’t believe that it dries to a true gold color from a brush-on paint. Fantastic!
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Yes, Vicki and Jennifer. I really scored with the dresser! You’ll need to try the paint. It’s fantastic.