Monday, September 01, 2008

Cheapskate.

Eclectic. That's the word I used to describe our bedroom decor. Then I realized it was actually just a hodge-podge of junk and I really needed to do something about it. We were very fortunate to inherit some "free" furniture from family, but after 7 years of the same ole stuff, I'm ready for change. I'm in the middle of trying to figure out exactly what I want and this was my first project I tackled. It was by far the smallest and I knew it wouldn't overwhelm me. I really want black furniture and the price of a new set makes me ill, so I spent $6.00 on some sand paper, primer, and paint and this was the result. Sure you can still see some dings here and there, but hey...it was $6.00.

BEFORE:


AFTER:

10 comments:

Liz said...

Nice work! I'd hire you in a heartbeat...professional.

Rachel Johnson said...

Way to go Teri, it looks great! Hey I look at your blog and its fun to see what you have been up to this summer. Have you been going to the park? I haven't been able to make it lately but we ought to go sometime, or hang out with all the girls. Hope to see you soon! You guys are cute and looks like you've done a lot this summer! BYE

JANEAL said...

Hey I think it's great that you got a great new look for only $6...it's amazing what a little work and paint can do huh?!

Jana said...

Dang T, I need your help in my house!

Brittani said...

It looks awesome!

Melissa Snyder said...

I love black furniture too! That is what we have. I love remodeling and doing projects, especially for how cheap you were able to redue that dresser. It looks great!
Yes, we do play golf, let's play before it gets too cold.

Ilene said...

What a woman. I have a t.v. stand that we inherited from Dan's grandpa that can use smoe of your help a.s.a.p.

I call such furniture pieces "Early Marriage Eclectic." It is so posh.

Hayley Nelson Potter said...

Way to go Teri, you always seem to amaze me girl! I love the new pics of Tyler uptop and the dancing. He is still a heartbreaker!

Nate and Lana Hope said...

It's beautiful! Such a better use of money! I can't wait to see what else you do!

Cameron Family said...

That looks awesome! I did the same thing to one of our bedroom set and it made all the difference.