Monday, June 8, 2009

Surprise Birthday Bedroom Makeover


This past weekend The Hunk and I spent remodelling and redecorating my daughter Aspens bedroom for her birthday. She is going into Junior High School and her bedroom was a bit outdated for her age. She is also having her tonsils taken out this month and we thought this would be a nice surprise for her to relax and veg out in while she is recovering from her surgery. She had no idea I was planning this! She left for the weekend to grandmas house and we got right to work. "If any of you are thinking about doing this I HIGHLY RECOMMEND doing it while the kids are away...We took out 6 bags of treasures/ I mean trash that over her dead body would she have let us remove!"
I love the way this room makeover turned out. I had hinted around asking her if she could have her room any color what color would she want and she said Plum & Green...I was thinking how in the world and I going to pull off Plum & Green, If you have been to my home you know I love neutrals and warm earth tones. I am shocked at how gorgeous this all came together!

This chandelier was a 15.00 flea market find. I painted it black with high gloss paint and added the antique french beaded shades and crystals to give it a very chic look.


You should have seen her face when she walked into her new bedroom! She said, "Mom I can't believe it, I didn't even know my room could look this awesome! Wow, I don't know what I love the most, the chandelier, futon, or the flat screen TV!" I guess all the hard work paid off, she loves it!


The wall decals were something new for me to try out and I love how they really make the walls pop. I purchased them at Ikea, however you can buy them online as well.

7 comments:

Paris Atelier said...

ALys! It's gorgeous! What a lucky girl to have such a talented and thoughtful Mom!!! The room is spectacular and you did an amazing job. Thanks for sharing with us! Oh, I'm going to be gone next weekend on a mini trip...I'll leave you my address!
xoxo
Judith~

Carol Ann said...

Wow what a beautiful job you did, I would love to have seen the look on your daughters face...

The Pampered World said...

What a fabulous room! What a lucky girl to have a mom like you...just beautiful!

ramsam said...

What a beautiful makeover! I am shocked...it is stunning.
I love the use of colored furniture, because I can't do a lot of white and that is what you always see for romantic/chic looks. Thanks for the inspiration!

Glenda said...

WOW !

That turned out great. I wish you could have gotten a picture of her face. Bet it was priceless.

What a lucky girl.


Ciao

hellosunshine.com said...

What a really neat room. I love the chandelier makeover - who would think! Plum and green are fab together - I totally agree. Hugs, Marcy

Brenda @Just a Bed of Roses said...

Aspen, your a cutie and your room is drop dead georgous! Wow, I bet you were so excited, that's a really cool suprise. Hope you recover from your tonsil operation soon.