It’s here! It’s here! It’s here! I can hardly believe it is already week 6 and I am revealing my Tropical Palm Beach inspired media room. I knew months ago this was the room I wanted to reinvent for the ORC because my family would get so much use from it. I wanted a space that felt happy, inviting, kid friendly, and still fit with the vision I have for the rest of my home. I’m so pleased with the results. Actually, that’s an understatement. I have found myself walking into the room before bed, sitting down for a few seconds in the chairs, and whispering “good-night” to the room. Weird? No.
Here’s my new room obsession…
I’m not going to take up a lot of space writing a lot of copy for this post because I know you are really here for the pictures. I’ll share details about everything that went in this room in the days ahead. Just know that almost everything, and I mean everything, came from the thrift store. I’ll have a tutorial up next week on how I created the faux tray ceiling and remade the fabulous bamboo frames to fit my vision. But for now…enjoy the pics.
Okay, okay. I do have to tell you a few things. The most expensive fabric in this room was only $8.99 a yard. One of the only store bought items I bought for this room is the bamboo stools. They were worth the splurge, if Target counts as a splurge.
This room isn’t quite as skinny as this photo makes it look, but I wanted to give you the full view. It is narrow though, which is why we use it as a media room. It wouldn’t work well for a bedroom because it is only nine feet wide and thirteen feet long.
Picture overload right? I just had to give you the “whole picture”. Okay, bad jokes aside. Would you believe I put this room together in a very budget friendly way? A lot of items I re-purposed from other spaces, but there were many great thrift finds that seemed to fall right in my lap. You can see the list of items at the bottom of the post. What good would beautiful after shots be if I didn’t show you the before? Here’s a little side by side. I love good before and after pictures, don’t you?
Amazing right? I know. I can hardly believe we lived that way when I look back at the before photos. I’m so inspired to take on the rest of my house…right after a long nap. 🙂 As promised earlier, I am sharing some resources. As I stated though, many items came from the thrift store.
Sources:
Rug: Amazon (gift certificate)
Console: Henredon thrift store find ($60) painted with Pure and Original Paint in Barbados Blue
Accessories on Console: All thrift store finds (no more than $80 total [guessing])
Shutters behind television: Yard sale find (all four for $10)
Curtains: Waverly Fabric from JoAnn crafts ($8.99 a yard x 6 yards)
Chairs: I found mine at the thrift store with custom slipcovers but I’ve seen these same chairs in T.J. Maxx and Homegoods for $199 each. Mine were $60 each (it’s been a while).
Pillows: Sewn by me from Waverly for Wal-Mart fabric at $3.97 per yard.
Bamboo Art: Found at the thrift store, repainted and recreated with decoupage ($25 each)
Bird Art: Frames were bought several years ago at Hobby Lobby. Art prints from local art show (6 for $10)
Lamp: T.J. Maxx ($39.99) and Greek key trim from Hobby Lobby ($4.00 per yard with coupon)
Blue chest in between chairs: My son’s old nightstand painted with Waverly Chalk finish paint
Leaf bowl: Gifted to me by sweet friend and fellow blogger CoCo (also in the One Room Challenge).
Rope ball: T. J. Maxx ($6.99)
Secretary Desk and shelves: Found at a vintage store years ago
Brass Flamingos: Thrift store ($2.00 each)
Accessories in shelves: All from the thrift store or out of my stash.
Wood Ceiling: Tongue and groove planking wood from Lowe’s ($60.00) Trim ($40)
Curtain Rod: Better Homes and Gardens collection for Wal-Mart ($20.00)
Small foot stools: Target ($59.00 each)
I have to say I thought this room would be so much easier than the bathroom I did last fall, but I was wrong. No matter what you think, doing an entire room in essentially five weeks is tough. It really takes perseverance and decision making, two things I easily lose when Nashville Flip comes on. But all the blood, sweat, and tears was worth it in the end. If you saw something that inspired you, please feel free to share it on Facebook or Pin my graphic. It validates my efforts more than you know.
Please leave me a comment. I would love to know what you think of my little media room makeover. Have a lovely day and be sure to check out all the other rooms on the One Room Challenge Link Up Page. There are some amazing rooms!
Plus, yesterday the featured designers shared their spaces and I promise, you won’t be disappointed. They are gorgeous rooms. One Room Challenge Featured Designers
I want to say a special thanks to Linda from Calling It Home for putting together this fabulous little shindig. I also want to shout out to House Beautiful for embracing the blogging world and finding talent among regular gals just trying to make their homes an expression of their personality.
My awesome friend Lucy from Patina Paradise put together this incredible party list. Lucy and I, we like to party at the same places. You should come to the party…it’s a blast:
MONDAYS
*Show and Share @ Coastal Charm 8AM or 8:30AM
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on The Porch
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life 3PM
Inspire Me Monday @ Sand and Sisal 4 or 5PM
TUESDAYS
Moonlight and Mason Jars @ Cherished Bliss 10 or 11AM
* Wow Us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style 6pm
* Vintage Inspiration Party @ My Salvaged Treasures evenings at 7 PM
* Dream Create Inspire @ Refresh Living evenings at 7PM
* Swing into Spring @ DIY by Design at 10PM
What’s It Wednesdays @ Ivy And Elephants
WEDNESDAYS
Creative Spark @ Two Purple Couches 9AM
Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson 2PM or 3PM
* Share Your Style @ The Vintage Nest + 7MORE BLOGS!!!!! 6PM CST
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch to Yours 6PM CST
THURSDAYS
DIY Like A Boss @ The Heathered Nest
*The Creative Circle @ Up to Date Interiors 8AM
Vintage Charm @ Charm Bracelet Diva 9AM
* Shabbilicous Fridays @ The Shabby Art Boutique 1:00PM
*Feathered Nest Fridays @ French Country Cottage 3PM
Simple and Sweet Fridays @ Rooted In Thyme 6PM
AKA Design-Weekend Retreat party 7 pm
Creativity Unleashed @ Practically Functional 6pm
*Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home 6PM
the weekend retreat @ AKA Design 6pm
Inspiration Friday @ The Painted Drawer 9PM
FRIDAYS
* A morning Cup of Joe @ The Cottage Market 6AM
SATURDAYS
SUNDAYS
* Silver Pennies Sundays @ Finding Silver Pennies 6 or 7 AM
Inspiration Monday @ Our Southern Home + 6 more blogs! 1 PM
**Amaze Me Mondays @ Dwellings 5PM
You go girl! This turned out awesome! I love that idea to put shutters behind the TV. I know you have to be absolutely thrilled with this!!!
Thanks so much Lauren! It was a fun room to do and pushed my design style more forward.
Nancy
Nancy, this room looks SO good! I love every touch you’ve added to bring Palm Beach style to the island. The ceiling is amazing. All of your collections are amazing. You’ve outdone yourself…SO PROUD OF YOU! Hugs, CoCo PS the leaf bowl is perfect 🙂
CoCo…you are so awesome. I agree, that was the perfect spot for a super cute leaf bowl. Your room is amazing too!
Hugs back at ‘ya,
Nancy
Love seeing the whole post in one piece. The room looks amazing! Congrats on a great One Room Challenge……now …time to enjoy. XOXO Susie from The Chelsea Project
Thanks Susie! Your support has been immeasurable! Thanks for getting me through this ORC sister!
XO,
Nancy
It looks amazing, Nancy! Gorgeous pics and I think you achieved exactly what you wanted… 🙂 The ceiling is worth the price of admission alone!! Well done!
Lory, you are so sweet. I just love that ceiling. I love your gorgeous ORC entryway. You have such a way with details. This has been fun and I’m glad we were on the journey together.
Nancy
Naaaannnnnncccccccyyyyy!
I was waiting for your room and you didn’t disappoint!
Everything is amazing from the colors to the fabric to the organization to those brass flamingos. 🙂
Happy day rock star!
karianne
Thank you karianne! I’m so happy you like it. The colors are bold for me but I am loving the pop of color in the house.
Nancy
It looks amazing! Congrats!
Thanks Jes! I miss you girl!
Nancy
Love the cheery relaxed vibe of this room! The colours are fantastic and that wooden ceiling treatment is bananas! Well done.
OMG Jen! I love, love, love your blog. Thanks so much for checking out my room. I can’t wait to study your new space too! Can you believe the wooden ceiling was so affordable? I might become a woodaholic.
Nancy
I love the way the ceiling plays off on the rug. Those footstools are amazing and the room is so comfy looking. I think the curtains should be high and wide across the wall though and maybe a silky green more like the color of your shutters. 🙂
Thanks Khadija! Those foot stools stopped me in my tracks. It’s hard to tell in the photos because the wall and ceiling are the same color but I only left about six inches between the ceiling and the curtain rod. I have my fingers crossed that someday I’ll be able to put crown in every room so I left myself a little play. I know about the green. I kept coming back to it and debating putting green fabric on those windows. It was a hard choice, but I’m trying to break out of my too matchy tendency and work with colors that are a little “off” from each other.
Thanks so much for your input. I really do love it and appreciate it.
Hugs,
Nancy
Love the ceiling (how did you do that???!) and the pops of lime green throughout the room. It is very coastal and looks relaxing – a fun spot. Fabulous!
Thanks Jeanne! I’m going to have a tutorial for the ceiling coming up very soon so be sure to check back. I love the pops of lime green also. It is for sure a happy place to hang out. Have a great day!
Nancy
WOW! It looks great – you definitely achieved the look. The ceiling may be my favorite but I also love all the different tones/shades of color.
Thanks Debi! I’m loving the extra pops of color in the space. I have to tell you, when I first painted the green shutters one day outside, I stood back and had a little minor panic moment because I haven’t used something so bright in my home (other than kid’s rooms). But I’m loving the happy quality of the space.
Thanks for stopping by!
Nancy
Wow! What a fabulous room! I love it and have been inspired! I am getting ready to redo a now-empty bedroom into a hobby/work room for Hubby and me. Will definitely use your style! Great job!!
Robyn, my best wishes for a bedroom transformation of your own. I would love a whole room dedicated to working on a hobby. How fun is this that going to be! I would love to see what you do. Feel free to e-mail me pictures. Thanks for reading!
Nancy
Nancy this room is amazing and so ‘YOU’! Great Job!
Thanks Leanne! Thanks for letting me brainstorm the ceiling last time we were hangin’ out.
Nancy
Every detail is perfect. But that ceiling………… oh, all the heart eyes for that!
Thanks Amanda! I’m kinda in love with the ceiling too!
Nancy
This is the prettiest “media” room I’ve ever seen. For some reason when I read “media room” I think dark and manly. This is far from that! HOORAY!!!! xx
Hahaha! Elise! I know, media rooms seem to be for men. I wanted this space to be a cheery and happy place. When the kids aren’t using it to play video games, I escape to it to watch my shows (hello Poldark) and HGTV. Living with a house full of boys, the main living room TV usually has some sort of car show or sport on it.
Thanks for checking it out!
Nancy
Your media room reminds me of an HGTV dream home space I once saw, you did an awesome job on this one Nancy! I love that unlike other media room, yours is actually quite relaxing ! Congrats and CHEERS to us for another space done!
Fantastic Job! I love the overall coastal (of course!) vibe you have…but my favorite is your media console-love the color! Congrats on a lovely room transformation!
Love your media room and it has lots of what I love..funny how we both have a round jute rug, How did you find one in blue. That’s truly so unique. It such a warm and inviting media room, perfect for casual hangouts,
Maria
Hi Nancy…I love your media room makeover! The blues and greens make it feel very relaxing…and I love that jute rug! Great job!
Nancy take a bow. This is a wonderful transformation! It just shows what a good eye you have. My favorite elements are the console and brass flamingos. Have a wonderful week!
Oh this is a beautiful coastal room! The colors are so calming and the details are pretty. Thank you for sharing at The Creative Circle. Hope to see you again this week!
Gorgeous media room. Love the green shutters!
Wow! Thanks for sharing your before and after room with Talk of the Town. You did an amazing job and I just love the fact that it was mostly done with thrift store finds. The only way to go!!!
SO beautiful!!! I love the rug, the artwork, that ceiling!!! You did an amazing job! Thanks for sharing at Dream. Create. Inspire. Link!