Paint is so magical, and this freehand wall mural brought so much character, simplistic beauty, and definition to the space! Before I take on a bigger accent wall project in this space (coming soon!), I embraced some creativity and went after a free update to the space using what I already had on hand from other projects.
Supplies:
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Paint Roller (best kind for textured walls: I have stomp texture)
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Spray Paint – Flat Black (for garage sale chair refresh)
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Paint Color – Sherwin Williams Gorgeous White Eggshell
Room Styling:
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Bed (discontinued now but from this brand)
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Linen Duvet White (budget option)
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Linen Sheets (sold out from Anthro but these look similar)
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Ceiling Hook (for plant, holds up to 50lbs)
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DIY Art over bed
Before
Frequently Asked Questions about the Space:
Q: Is that cork flooring? Is it holding up well?
A: The flooring in this room is a click and lock cork flooring. We installed it in this room last year, and in the playroom 2 years ago. I haven’t been as impressed as I hoped I would be with it.
Pros:
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Installation wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be, and it felt like a beginner DIY. We’ve had no issues with gaps or abnormal expansion issues.
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The style is so pretty, and it’s soft to the foot and quiet to walk on.
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It is one of the best eco-friendly options for flooring because cork is a renewable source.
Cons:
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Certain furniture and toys have left permanent marks in it, which I’ve been disappointed with.
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I didn’t have enough patience while installing to pull in enough variation of the planks from the different boxes. (That’s on me.)
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It does also fade overtime depending on the direct sunlight it gets. It’s not the case for the two rooms we installed it in, but also something to consider.
Going back I probably would not have installed it, but that’s how it goes in DIY <>.
Q: Did you freehand the wall design?
A: I did freehand it, and this is a new approach for me in the last couple of months of my life! Since I knew eventually I had a bigger project coming for the space, I let myself be more free with the design and I loved the process and result.
Q: Do you actually like the quality of your bed frame?
A: Finding an affordable King bed that wasn’t thousands of dollars was a real search. I ended up choosing the one we have (now discontinued), and have been very happy with it! We did add about $40 of extra wood slats for more support. I lined the bottom of the slats with cork and it resolved the squeaks the bed did have with the extra slats. So I did some work to make it the bed what I wanted, but considering I paid about $400 for the bed, it was completely worth it.
Thank You for Joining me
Hope you enjoyed this makeover! I get many requests about budget makeovers, and I always go back to paint for those because it is an inexpensive way to make a big impact! Until next time, y’all make sure to Dwell Aware out there!
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