D.I.Y Desk Chair

This was a D.I.Y impulse project. For a very long time I used one of my tacky dining room chairs as the desk chair. I recently painted my desk (another D.I.Y project that I will post separately) and the one thing missing was its own chair.  I went to a local thrift store and found this awesome wood chair for only $5.98! I loved the contemporary look and style. I painted the chair in a eggshell white and found a really nice navy and gold print fabric at JoAnn's fabric; another steal as I got 40% off on the fabric.  

I sanded and painted the wood.  I re-upholstered the seating thanks to my new handy dandy staple gun ( I love that thing!) I now have a nice chair to compliment the desk and complete the look of the space.

Before! 

J!

Sophisticated Boy's Bedroom

I was so excited to work on this nice young man's bedroom. My client is 14 years old and a little on the mature side.  I had to create a space that he could grow up in.  The idea was a mature teenager's room with some elements of fun; check out the before and after photos.

Before

Mid way: 

Painted single stripe around the room

After! 

Check out my custom pieces. I made a custom upholstered cornice above the window. Totally a coincidence that the fabric matched the stripe around the room (nice how these things come together).  I also made the decorative headboard. I wanted it to look like a big domino.  I was sold on the bedding with all the colors, smiley faces, and text abbreviations.  It couldn't have been a better bed set than this for a teenager.

Functional desk space: White board, magnet board, industrial desk lamp and decorative wall light. Lots of storage space for school work and books.

I had to opportunity to try a lot of new things in this room. The headboard and cornice was a first, can't lie, I was a little scared but it all came together. I installed a shelf in the closet (not shown) and new window blinds.

Each project has been a great learning experience and I'm challenging myself to do more and express more in my designs.  Next up I have another bathroom project! Check back for that next month.

J

One Year Anniversary

November marks my one year anniversary working with client's!  "A Musician Lives Here" was my first official space. I kicked my client out of her home for the weekend and made her space organized, cozy and welcoming.  I've learned since this time last year on how to be a better decorator and a project manager. Special thank you to all of my client's who've allowed me into their homes and trusted my vision to give them a functional beautiful space.