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You guys remember Trading Spaces, right? That TLC show from back in the day where you switched houses with your neighbors for a weekend and redid one room in their house in 48 hours? There was also that crazy lady, Hildi, who once glued fake flowers on a homeowner’s wall?
Ok, maybe I shouldn’t make fun of Hildi, I did upholster a wall with carpet……
Anywho, a few weekends back I totally felt like Grunt Labor and I were on an episode of Trading Spaces. Except we were making over the sitting area in our own master bedroom. And really, I wasn’t on a 48 hour timeline, it just kind of happened that way. Cheap beer does wonders when you’re really wanting to get something done. 😉
In that one weekend, we made our sitting area look like this…
Chairs & Ottomans / Rug / Lamp / Mirror / Wallpaper / Mid-Century Side Table
Wall Art / TV Cabinet / Drawer Pulls / Cabinet Knobs / Beverage Center
Nope, not pulling your leg.
When we first bought the house, the wall with the cabinetry looked like this:
Now, that half-wall had become a full wall when we built the closet, so don’t go thinking we pulled that off in a weekend. We’re smooth, but not that smooth. It was just a single wall when we started our makeover weekend.
The opposite side where the chairs are looked like this…
Now, that is a Trading Spaces worthy makeover if I ever saw one, no?
Mirror / Wallpaper / Chair / Tray / Side Table
Grunt Labor had a huge hand in this project. Since most of our master bedroom, the actual bedroom part, is pink, I really wanted him to have more of a masculine space in the room. He came up with the color scheme and gave his stamp of approval on every piece. I have to say though, I don’t care if it is a touch on the masculine side, I am crazy over how it turned out!
I’m over on the Hayneedle blog today spilling all the details on this space. Read about the makeover here. You can also view the style board here which contains every thing I used in the space and then some. And yes, that is glorious reptile patterned wallpaper. The angels started singing as I was putting it up. Ok, I’m a bit over-dramatic.
Kellie Smith says
Looks fantastic Jenna!! Love it!!
Jenna says
Thank you, Kellie!
Marty Oravetz says
Oh wow, what a difference and a great area. I love it.
Jenna says
Thanks so much, Marty! It has definitely come a long way!
Kaycee F says
Amazing work you two! Hildi never would have come up with your vision, LOL!
Jenna says
hahahahaha!! Thanks, Kaycee!
Patty says
Wow wow the sitting room looks fabulous. You are right Grunt did a killer job. What a wonderful space!
Jenna says
Thank you so much, Patty! I love how it turned out too!
Pam S says
Had totally forgotten about Trading Spaces!…used to watch that religiously!! Best horror show on TV at the time ~ LOL! Y’all did a terrific job! Please tell me how you did the walls~ I did look at the Hayneedle, but for whatever reason, the text only very barely shows up on my monitor 🙁 Just when I think you’ve done it all…BAM!! another beautiful space 🙂
Jenna says
hahahahahahha!!!! Your description of the show is priceless, Pam! So all of the walls except one are painted. The paint color is Cool Ashes by Behr. The wall behind the chairs is actually wallpaper that has a reptile pattern on it. It’s here: http://www.hayneedle.com/product/yorkwallcoveringswallpapherprimalprepastedwallpaper.cfm That wallpaper is one of my favorite things!
Pam S says
That wallpaper IS freakin’ awesome! When I just went back to look again at your post, I see you did say that (don’t I keep telling you I’m o.l.d.??) I’m sure I hear the angels singing too 🙂
Jenna says
hahahahahha!!!! Isn’t it great!? Gabriel himself was a singin.’ 😉
linda Smith says
I LOVE this! The color scheme is fabulous!
Jenna says
Thanks, Linda! I love how the color scheme worked out as well!
Susan the Farm Quilter says
Awesome job on the cozy nook!!! I want to curl up in the chair with my ereader or some hand sewing! The colors are amazing and that wall paper is crazy-cool!!! Those chairs…I want them!!! I wish my husband had just a little of Grunt Labor’s design sense…sigh.
Jenna says
Thanks, Susan! We love those chairs too!
[email protected] Designing says
The space is gorgeous and you thought of every detail. Love the clean lines and Trading Spaces!
xoxo Ashley
Jenna says
Thanks so much, Ashley!
Amy Anderson says
It’s BEAUTIFUL! That wall art – and those mirrored cabinets – love!
Jenna says
Thank you, Amy!
Lori Leeper says
Amazing! Love the look! Thank you for sharing at DI&DI 🙂
Jenna says
Thanks, Lori!
Erica Brooks says
Beautiful space. I love the colors.
Jenna says
Thanks so much, Erica!
Kelly says
I love this! You did a fantastic job and in just a short weekend – way to go!
Best,
Kelly
Jenna says
Thank you, Kelly!
Grandmas House DIY says
Turned out absolutely gorgeous! We would love to have you at our To Grandma’s house we go link party that opened this Wednesday morning and lasts all week!
Jenna says
Thanks so much!
Kimm at Reinvented says
That really looks nice. I love that wallpaper!
Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday!
Jenna says
Thank you, Kimm!
Carol ("Mimi") says
Wow! You really glammed-up the space. It looks fantastic. Congrats on this dramatic makeover.
Jenna says
Thanks, Carol!
Judy says
What a great update. I will be featuring this at my Winter Blues Wednesday party that opens on Tuesday evening at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com
Jenna says
Oh thanks so much, Judy!
Brigitte says
Jenna, it’s BEAUTIFUL! I love the walls; the color, the texture of the reptile patterned wallpaper…..just awesome! And those chairs look AWESOME!
Jenna says
Thanks so much, Brigitte!!