Get creative using build ups – If you were able to read through all the way to the end of the chair rail tutorial, you would have seen the concept of a ‘build up’ mentioned.
This little room re-do has been totally in the spirit of “just for now” so I can enjoy it and not pull my hair out while I’m waiting for us to be able to do some of the more major renos we’d like to do eventually.I’ve been trying to do it using things that I can keep and continue to use and love later on down the road as well.
I’m not done yet, but it’s already had much more of an impact on my daily enjoyment of my home than I ever thought it would..The first thing I did that really made an impact was to paint out every single ugly dark brown surface in the room.That obviously completely changed the feel of the place..
The other huge, major, monumental change came with the rug.Even though the vinyl flooring in here is very neutral, it still feels so so so good to just cover up a good portion of it with this beautiful rug of my dreams.. I’ve been looking at different area rugs for the last year or so and I’ve been really disappointed by what I’ve been finding.
I thought what I wanted was pretty simple and basic, but I guess it turns out I’m a little more picky than I knew I was.. I’m so glad to say that this one came to live with me just at the right time.
Right when I was ready for it!.The thing is, there are plenty of “real” projects I could be working on.
Ones that aren’t just a temporary solution..So that’s what I’ve promised myself to make sure I’m working on first.
Those things that won’t (probably) lead to my eventual insanity.And won’t take away from our roof fund until we know how much that’s actually going to cost..