Filed under: Bedroom, Your Home, Projects
One blogger's "dungeon" bedroom in the basement sees the bright side.No windows. Could you deal? We're in awe of blogger Melissa Esplin from I Still Love You who calls this wood-paneled basement bedroom home. Luckily, she had the good sense and talent (and yes, handy husband) to make the room over. After a trip to the thrift store and some serious painting, she made the space basically unrecognizable.
BEFORE:
This landlord's idea of "fixing" a ceiling? Stapling wood panels to it. Ick!
No windows and no closet rod -- Okay, we'll admit, she could do just about anything to improve this space. So we're blown away by her above-and-beyond effort.
AFTER:
Are we really still in the basement? Fresh white paint instantly brightens this once dreary, dark bedroom. Is that light? Airiness? Do we smell hope and optimism?
We love the idea of hiding the paneled ceiling. The fluffy billows look like clouds and add texture to the space. (Who knew white sheets could be so transformative?)
For accents, a schoolbus yellow helps cheer up this "dungeon." And the rocking chair adds a place to sit aside from the bed, making it a cozy place to chat with a friend without squishing together. The headboard? A thrift store steal. So mod.
On the wall, different-sized frames make for added visual interest and an artsy feel. True, they're not windows, but at least they offer different views from a small room.
Plus, we love Esplin's thrifty mind-set: Why spend a ton on a room that isn't permanent?
We're also loving this creative short-term decorating idea: Esplin came up with an alternative to buying a dresser. No need to rush the purchase and be unhappy with not finding the ideal item. Instead, she made use of an unused kitchen cabinet and some neat (read: Super neat. No room for mess here) storage boxes to house her clothes.
For more bedroom makeover inspiration, check out these before and after bedroom pics!
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