I wanted to give you a few sneak peeks at the room I’m calling the “Reading Room”.
It used to be a bathroom, but when we moved in, there was no toilet, no sink, no vanity. Nothing. Just a plywood floor and one window. It’s only six feet wide by six feet long. Hmmmm….the perfect size for a twin size bed! So we opened up the wall that had the door on it, and that’s how the Reading Room was born. We haven’t laid the flooring down yet, or installed a cute little chandelier, or accessorized, but I have started pulling the bedding together, and I did paint the walls. Take a look:
I found the table at Home Goods in Birmingham. It was a reddish-orange wood, and the legs were gold. I used a rusting kit on the legs, and painted the top the same two colors I painted the walls with. I’ve got a ways to go, but I’ll keep posting photos as the room transforms.
Here’s a break down of the cost so far:
Table – $39.00 (HOMEGOODS)
“Medici” Euro Shams (in Bran) – $24.99 and $21.99 (EBAY)
“Pick-Stitch” Euro Shams (in White) – $19.99 each (POTTERY BARN OUTLET – GEORGIA)
“Medici” Bedskirt (in Bran) – $12.99 (EBAY)
Sheet Set – $29.99 (TJ MAXX)
Basket – $7.99 (WALMART)
So, I’ve spent about 150 bucks so far. Not bad considering I sort of got an extra bedroom out of an old bathroom! Ha! 🙂
I love it already. Soothing. Cannot wait to see a bigger pic!
~Stacy
The walls are great! And I love the bedding and table too. Its going to be awesome!
You have such great taste! Ohhhh, Homegoods here in B’ham is the best. That’s where I got most of my stuff for my new client.
Rhoda
Absolutely beautiful! It looks so peaceful…a perfect reading room. I love the paint treatment on the walls. Just like a magazine! Can’t wait to see more 🙂
-Hayley
That is so not fair. I must see more! Every picture was spectacular, and I want that table!! I’ve always been intimidated by stripes on the wall. Was it difficult? Oh, and I don’t have a Homegoods close by. I’m envious. The room looks beautiful, Layla. Please don’t forget to show us more.
Looks like it will be a wonderful, soothing retreat! The stripes are perfect!
Looks great and I love the colors. I can’t wait to see the finished “reading room”.
The colors and stripes on the walls caught my eye instantly; I love it! What a relaxing place to read! I’ve always wanted a library or reading room, you’re so lucky to have one.
Looks awesome, Layla! Can’t wait to see the end result!
Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting. I love what I see here! I have gotten so many good ideas/ ways of approaching decorating from Rhoda at Southern Hospitality and Nester at Nesting Place and now looks like I’ve got your inspiration too!
This room is really starting to come together! I love how you give your sources too. See, this is how I’m realizing I don’t have to spend a fortune to get good looking accessories if I know how to put it all together well. I’ll be back! And stop by my blog Thursday to enter my birthday drawing!
Oh, I LOVE your hair in your profile pic. Perfect for hot days.
Layla, a lovely look at the reading room. I’m gleaning ideas here, to be incorporated in our second home, at the lake.
Pat
I love how you did the walls… nice! It’s very cottage, love it! Susie h~
Oh yah… I could read there!! Looks awesome, and so does the other bedroom. Thumbs up girlie!
Nikki
Just looked through your whole blog. Lovely! You obviously love what you do and do such a wonderful job at it. Love the videos. What kind of editing program do you have? I usually depend on Jason (hubby) to do that sort of thing but maybe I should figure it out. I’ve been wanting to put a video of my daughter’s dance recital on You Tube since May! Look forward to keeping up with your new creations.
How fascinating! Love it.
I love your idea for a reading room! All of the things you have for your room are so pretty~and the rusting kit you used on the table was so cool!
Love, Love your room! Do you mind sharing the paint colors that you used on the stripes? Colors are gorgeous and so calming! Great job!
Beth
Beautiful and your photos look like they are out of a magazine! I love the striped walls too! I tried that in my bedroom because I had seen it somewhere and it turned out horribly. I think I just choose the wrong colors though. Yours are very soothing…can’t wait to see more!
The colors I painted the Reading Room with are:
Sherwin Williams-
Natural Choice (SW 7011)
Glidden- (Home Depot)
Fencepost (81YY 87/031)
Fencepost is also the color I painted the Guest Room, Dining Room and Kitchen.
Natural Choice is the color I painted the Living Room.
🙂
Thanks for the nice things you all had to say, by the way. Makes my day to hear such nice compliments!
Layla