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Extreme Room Makeover

Okay, maybe not as “professional” but it’s mine!

Remember, I began painting my bedroom a chocolate color? Done. Remember, I wanted to paint the concrete after ripping up the carpet in the bedroom? Well, went with awesome vinyl tile flooring instead (avoiding the chemical process because of animals in the house). Done. Was going to wait till the fall to finish up the trim work…picked it up at Lowes and installed it anyway.

Now…Office/Studio and Bedroom have done a switcheroo!!!!

The major furniture is now moved and my office gear (a.k.a. computer equipment) is hooked back up and tv and tivo are back and running in the bedroom. The “pink” room is now my bedroom. There is still a ton of crap everywhere to be organized and put away, but at least I can function and do my work tomorrow. I have a few things I MUST do and then I am going to spend about two hours every day going through my art stuff and putting things away. I need to sort out my photo studio gear and put what can tolerate the heat out in the garage. The rest to be neatly stored in the closet.

Here are some “in” progress pictures. You can see the chocolate brown paint and the new floor…and of course, the mess that comes with it to be cleaned and organized. Hey, I feel pretty damned accomplished this week!

Hopefully I can find some swell bookcases for the two sides of my Pottery Barn knockoff table I built last year at IKEA while in Chicago. And, we can FINALLY keep the sewing machine up too!

Then, we have the Shabby Chic bedroom. That craft storage unit over in the corner is going to be ditched. I’ve also since moved into that right corner my armoire for my tv that will be dry-brushed with white for a shabby feel. YES!

Now, I’m ready for a nice dinner with my family.

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July 6, 2008 - 5:00 pm Lisa B. - Love it! The floor is beautiful and so are the yummy chocolate walls.

July 6, 2008 - 5:04 pm Robyn - Looks great! It makes me cringe at the thought of switching two rooms around. When do you get here for CHA? I don't know if I'm going to make it to the actual show or not this year. If I do, I'll look you up at PP and say hi. :)

July 6, 2008 - 5:53 pm Michelle Jacquemet - So cool. You've come a long way. I love the hardwood floor laminate. The colors look great!

July 6, 2008 - 7:24 pm kim - Love it! Love the brown, love the IKEA table, love the floor!

July 6, 2008 - 8:11 pm Amy - It is looking fabulous Holly! You've done such a great job. I'm also incredibly jealous of your workroom setup. ;)

July 6, 2008 - 11:54 pm Wendy - Are those Miss Mint Meringues?!?!?! LOL Love, love the chocolate room! It looks fabulous! And hey, maybe I'll get to meet ya at CHA!

July 7, 2008 - 12:09 am Melissa Koehler - OOOh it looks amazing! Great job!

July 7, 2008 - 11:43 am denise - I had our master bedroom painted that very same chocolate brown. I LOVED it. But the realtor made me paint over it last week as we are trying to sell our house. :( Now it's a boring shade of khaki. I just love brown - it's such a warm color. Looks great in your office!

July 7, 2008 - 6:47 pm Sasha Farina - i can help you tidy up... but only if you promise to.. invite me for a sleepover after it's done! LOL :) love the chocolatey room!

July 9, 2008 - 6:51 pm Gerri Milkovie - Holly, I LOVE your bedroom. It looks so good already. You are going to feel so relaxed once all of the remodeling is done. Gerri Oakland County, MI Photographer

July 9, 2008 - 6:53 pm Holly - @ Gerri Milkovie: LOL Thanks!!! I can't wait till this is over!!!! Ugh, gotta re-do the bathroom floor though still! How's the baby?????

July 9, 2008 - 7:18 pm Gerri Milkovie - he's so great! Latest pics on the blog check out the 6/17 post.

July 9, 2008 - 8:46 pm Charlotte - I would so love to have your work table! I fell in love with the one at Pottery Barn, but can't justify the expense.

July 10, 2008 - 1:20 pm Leslie - Wow love this room can't wait to see it completed!

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