Showing posts with label Playroom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Playroom. Show all posts

Sunday, October 25, 2009

More Playroom Sneak Peaks

I'd hoped to have the playroom done by now, but alas, my laziness has gotten the best of me lately.  So, I thought I'd share a few of the projects I've been working on.



These were meant to be shelves.  We found them in the as-is section at IKEA for $2 each.  Ross had the idea to hang them on the wall & make them into a big magnet board.  Jack is already putting up his artwork.




I found these vinyl letters either free or really cheap.  I've had them so long I can't remember any more.  Used them to dress up the boring white closet doors.




I found these plastic chairs at a yard sale...$3 for the pair.  However, they were pink.  A little orange spray paint and now they fit into my color scheme. 

Hopefully my laziness will take a sabatical & I'll finish up the room soon!

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Office Redo

I'm currently working on changing the office into a playroom for Jack...much to the chagrin of my husband. He moaned and grumbled about the change until his sister told him a playroom was a 'necessity.' No more grumbling...in fact he's started to get rather involved in the planning. It's much more fun that way.

I wanted to spend as little $$$ as possible, but have the design be something that will last, since this will eventually turn into Jack's room when we decide to have another little one. I kept the wall color the same because really, who wants to paint? Ross has always said it was a kid's room color anyhow. I was also inspired by this picture which was painted by a former roommate. She created this in about 10 minutes one day when she was bored. Some people are so talented...I wish I could paint like this.


Here's what I've accomplished so far.

Project 1: Shelf Redo


Ross made this shelf when we first decorated the office. We thought it would be cheaper to make it than buy it. In hindsight we should have just bought it...assembling it took forever. However, Ross did a great job, so I wanted to reuse it. I repainted it white (it was black before) and found some buckets to stuff toys in. They fit perfectly. And I had to add a decorative touch. After all, I'm sure I'll be spending a lot of time in the playroom too.

Project 2: Art Work


I needed something fun, and cheap, to go above the desk area. Enter Microsoft Clipart. When paired with a color printer, there isn't much you can't do. Can't wait to see how it looks all hung up.

Virtual Charlie