Some of the issues that need to be addressed through the challenge:
√1.New Wall Treatment: walls need to be updated to anchor the space
√2.Get rid of the bunk beds and instead, create a “couch” with twin beds.
3.Find the perfect dresser for the space.
4.Reconfigure closet to create a desk space and storage.
5.New wall art and accessories for the room.
Week 2
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After clearing out the space and dismantling the bunk beds, we decided to go with these platform beds which are low to the ground and can be tucked together into the corner to create a large “couch” area.
Another project was to paint over the baby blue color with a crisp white.
We removed the closet doors and stripped out the “guts” of the closet. We are planning on reconfiguring this space.
Lastly, I took one of the bookcases and lined the back with white and gold polka dot fabric to jazz it up!
UPDATE: See the full reveal of this Modern Teen Hangout Bedroom HERE.
XO,
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October 12th, 2016 at 12:44 pm
Great progress! What are you doing with the gold-ish and navy paints from the mood board?
October 12th, 2016 at 6:56 pm
Surprise, surprise! Think up (hint #1)
October 12th, 2016 at 1:36 pm
How exciting! Isn’t it so fun to start making some of the official changes? Painted walls always make such a huge difference!
October 12th, 2016 at 6:54 pm
Yes! I agree. Paint makes such a difference!
October 12th, 2016 at 4:36 pm
Your inspiration board = AMAZING!! I’m giddy over this project!! It is going to be fantastic. Shared!
October 12th, 2016 at 6:54 pm
Thank you!!
October 12th, 2016 at 4:53 pm
I love a good white wall! Slowly I’m adding more and more white to mine. Can’t wait to see more of your progress next week!
October 12th, 2016 at 6:53 pm
Thank you, Iris! White walls is my current obsession!
October 12th, 2016 at 5:03 pm
I love the colors your choose on your mood board, but I think I told you that last week. As I can see from your walls the colors are going to make everything pop, especially the art work. You got great taste!
Maria
October 12th, 2016 at 6:52 pm
Thank you, Maria! There’s something about white walls! I’m in love!
October 12th, 2016 at 6:21 pm
Again love the mood board and excited to see the bookcase you redid!
October 12th, 2016 at 6:50 pm
Thank you, Ruthie!
October 12th, 2016 at 9:51 pm
the power of paint, amiright?!
October 12th, 2016 at 9:58 pm
Doesn’t the purge feel great?! I LOVE that feeling of having everything out and starting fresh! Love seeing your progress 🙂
October 12th, 2016 at 10:35 pm
Love your mood board! That rug pattern is amazing! That crisp white color on the wall looks great. Look forward to seeing next week’s progress!
October 12th, 2016 at 11:42 pm
Love the board, too.
October 13th, 2016 at 8:05 am
It’s going to be great! Cant wait to see what you do with the closet!
October 13th, 2016 at 11:43 am
Can’t wait to see what special thing you are going to do to the closet.
October 13th, 2016 at 11:52 am
It’s a definite improvement on what it was before!
October 13th, 2016 at 2:21 pm
I love the white walls, it looks better already!
October 14th, 2016 at 7:24 am
I agree!
October 13th, 2016 at 7:53 pm
Wow Amy – the room is looking great. Can’t wait to see what you’re doing with the shelves!
October 14th, 2016 at 7:21 am
Thank you, Viki and Jennifer! It’s going to lot a whole lot different. 🙂
October 14th, 2016 at 7:21 am
Thank you, Vicki and Jennifer! It’s going to look a whole lot different! 🙂
October 13th, 2016 at 7:55 pm
I love where this room is going. You’ve made great progress already!
October 14th, 2016 at 7:20 am
Thank you, Sarah!
October 13th, 2016 at 8:49 pm
What a fun room!! I’m excited to see how it all turns out!
October 14th, 2016 at 7:19 am
Thank you, Jenn!
October 13th, 2016 at 8:57 pm
This room is looking so great. Really looking forward to each week’s progress.
October 14th, 2016 at 7:19 am
Thank you, BonBon! I know I’m excited to get it finished 🙂
October 14th, 2016 at 7:22 am
Oh gold polka dot fabric?! Can’t wait to see that bookcase!
October 14th, 2016 at 9:51 am
I just love this design board and can’t wait to see the finished space. Your daughter is so lucky!
October 16th, 2016 at 9:07 pm
Thank you, Meg! Hopefully she’ll agree. 🙂
October 14th, 2016 at 12:23 pm
I love the blues and that art is awesome!
October 16th, 2016 at 9:08 pm
Thank you, Kyla! I’m in love with the art also!
October 14th, 2016 at 12:39 pm
What a great plan! So fun to see everyone’s progress each week.
October 16th, 2016 at 9:08 pm
Thank you, Jessica!
October 15th, 2016 at 6:24 pm
It’s looking good Amy! can’t wait to see more!
October 16th, 2016 at 8:50 pm
Crips white does a space some good eh?! We did the same last week!
October 16th, 2016 at 9:05 pm
Yes. It makes a world of difference!
October 16th, 2016 at 11:12 pm
I love the colors on your mood board. So pretty! Can’t wait to see it all done.
October 16th, 2016 at 11:53 pm
The colors in this are going to be amazing!
October 19th, 2016 at 7:40 am
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October 20th, 2016 at 3:51 am
I’m catching up on the Week 2 progress before heading over to read Week 3, and I’m loving the art in your mood board! I was THIS close to using the blue circle on in my bathroom during the spring ORC.
October 20th, 2016 at 7:27 am
Thanks Angela! I am loving how things are coming together.