So it’s finished. The living room, toy box and stones are painted, the throws are dyed, the cushion covers and tie backs are sewn and we have a new lamp all for £66!!! Now if you don’t have gloss, throws, spare paint or material to utilise then it will cost you more but I just wanted to show you want you can do by using up what you have and buying the barest minimum.
BEFORE…..
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| The living room at Christmas: un-dyed throws, grotty cushions, messy shelves, grey wall and stickers |
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| We had already dyed the throws before this photo |
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The fireplace at Halloween, cluttered with candles and the stones
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AFTER……
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| After the makeover: a picture of loveliness |
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| The finished fireplace, toy box and newly painted wall in matt Cobalt paint from Homebase £14.49 |
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| Nice and bright with the cushions finished by using new fabric bought for under £23 and blue fabric I already had and dye for under £12 |
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| The wall opposite the T.V. the map is hung on a canvas bought for £12 and painted |
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| Our bargain £5 lamp…spot the chipped mirror |
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| The painted Ikea toy box |
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| Painted stones with kids poster paints |
We absolutely love our ‘new’ living room, its bright, colourful and uplifting. What do you think?
