ROOM MAKEOVER: Transition from little girl to tween

My tween daughter outgrew her cute turquoise room and her request for her room make over was...fancy hotel and purple wall.
Hmm. Ok. First we agreed on a purple that was sophisticated rather than kiddish. [Home Depot: Glidden paint in Ancient Violet.]
We tackled the room in stages. I always re-do rooms in layers so that I don't rush and settle for anything. I want to LOVE every bit of a room.

[Bedding: Purchased at Walmart. Mainstays Classic Noir Bed in a Bag Set. $39.88 Full size.]

After

Before

Wall Flower Art: I was inspired by pinterest flower that was made from poster board. I wanted something sturdier so I used these white, plastic file folders I found at Target for $1.00 each. The round mirror was $1.00 from dollar store. TOTAL COST $4.00!

               

I used cardboard (folded in half) to cut flower petal shape to use as a template. I removed the vinyl tabs and I cut the white plastic into strips. I folded each strip in half and placed the folded cardboard template on top. I traced the shape on each strip and cut each strip out. I cut four strips shorter. I dry fit to see how I wanted them to look. I turned the mirror upside down and hot glued the small pieces first and then the larger ones.
The frame backing that I removed from the other wall art, I saved and used a coaster to trace out a circle (with hanger part centered.) Hot glue to the back and hang.

TURNED OUT AMAZING! I TOTALLY LOVE IT AND SO DOES MY DAUGHTER!

...AND because nothing goes to waste...I cut the ends down on the vinyl accordion file and punched holes with my 3-hole puncher. EXTRA TAB DIVIDERS!!!
 

Wall Art grouping: I purchased three certificate sized frames and three wall stickers from the dollar store. I removed the frame backing to have the see through look. Fresh and airy! I hot glued frame hangers and spray painted them black. [Be sure hangers are affixed on securely so frame doesn't fall.] TOTAL COST $6.00!

     

Night Stand: I kept the night stand because the shape still worked for us. The turquoise was out and fresh paint was in. I still had some metallic silver paint that I used on it and we decided to replace the knob with a round crystal one. The lamp still looks awesome on it!

   

Redecorating a room may be challenging but not overwhelming. Don't stress on the paint color. I always say "go for it!" It's only paint. If it's not what you had in mind, try again. :)
Tackling a room in stages or layers, is budget friendly and because you took your time, you are more likely to love every detail.
Be creative. Transform what you already have. Shop yard sales, flea markets, craigslist and, YES, the dollar store!
An upholstered headboard will be the next item and then I'll tackle the other half of the room. It never ends...LUCKY ME!!

~Yvonne ;)