I'm so excited it's time for another $100 Room Challenge! This time I'm tackling my husband's office, which doubles as our guest room.
I love the $100 Room Challenge because it makes me get things done and keeps me on a budget. This will be my fifth makeover, and I'm always amazed at what you can accomplish in four weeks with $100 dollars. If you need proof, just check out how far $100 went in these rooms:
This challenge was started by Erin of Lemons, Lavender, and Laundry and I always love being a part of a group of creative people who are trying to do the same thing - get stuff done, while saving money. Be sure to check out her post explaining the whole $100 Room Challenge concept, and how it's impacted her life.
And now, let's get to the plans for this office/guest room makeover!
$100 Room Challenge Office Makeover
Let me be the first to admit that I'm not going to be completely starting from scratch with this makeover. This room got some updates when we moved into the house, but now it needs some finishing touches to make it look good.
Here's where it started originally.
When we bought the house, this room was sort of a leftover space. It had really gross carpeting and not much space for a bedroom suite. So we decided to make it an office/studio/guest room.
We pulled up the nasty carpet and replaced it with vinyl plank flooring. I always meant to write a post about that project, but never quite got around to it. Maybe someday...
Then we decided that built in cabinets would be a lot more functional than several pieces of furniture. So we lined one wall with cabinets and turned it into an office wall.
We added an IKEA Holmsund sleeper sofa because 95% of the time a couch is more functional than a bed in this room. It doesn't take up much space and is so useful everyday for sitting and studying, but then when guests come visit, it easily turns into a comfy queen size bed.
We added a rug and curtains, but something was definitely still lacking. Even the dog was bored.
So the room got cleaned up and functional, but it lacked a little color and a lot of "cozy" factor. That's where this makeover comes in!
Big Plans for the Office
This is the fun part - I get to spend all $100 on pretty things! I plan on painting an accent color on the wall behind the couch. I'm thinking a deep indigo blue, but I'm afraid that might be too dark. What do you think?
Then I'm going to add some fun throw pillows on the couch, made from cloth napkins I found on clearance at World Market.
I'll be creating some original artwork for the bare walls. (I'm most excited about this project!)
And I'll be adding a wood shelf in the space above the computer monitor. This room has plenty of storage, but it's a little lacking in display space.
Of course, as always, I'll be shopping the rest of my house for extra accessories and decor, because $100 only goes so far!
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Jen @ Jenron Designs says
Meredith I think I laughed out loud when you said even the dog was bored. I have cats and give me the same kind of looks on stuff like that 🙂 Love you plan and can't wait to see your finished project in 4 weeks, good luck 🙂
Meredith says
Ha! Thanks Jen, glad to know I'm not the only one whose pets have opinions! This is going to be a fun challenge.
ellenr886 says
cant wait to see what décor you choose!
Meredith says
That's always the most fun part - choosing all the pretty pieces!
Elizabeth Jones - Jonesville says
What an awesome space to start out with!! Can't wait to follow along <3
Meredith says
Thanks Elizabeth! It'll be fun to see what happens with everyone's rooms!
Natalie at NeliDesign says
Meredith, you have a great plan. I'm sure the dark blue will be beautiful since everything else is not dark at all.Can't wait to see everything and mostly your artwork 😉
Meredith says
Thanks Natalie! I think you're right about the dark blue. Now I just have to get up the courage to go for it...
rebecca0810 says
Oooh! I love the blues that you are looking at! That will really give the room some depth!
Meredith says
Thanks Rebecca! Depth is exactly what this room needs!
Jeri Walker (@JeriWB) says
I'm definitely looking forward to the artwork you'll create for the walls 🙂
Meredith says
Thanks Jeri, it should be a fun project!
Liz says
Office wall! Ohhh I love that!! The room is going to look great!
Meredith says
Thanks Liz! I sure hope it turns out as pretty as it is in my head! 😉
Wendy says
You have already made such a difference in that room! I can't wait to see how you transform it.
Meredith says
Thanks Wendy, it'll feel good to finally have it finished!
Erin Meyer says
"Even the dog was bored". Love it! I cannot wait to see some color in this space, and I will say that every time I have seen a room with a bold accent wall, I love it! Go for it!
Meredith says
Thanks Erin, that gives me courage! Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right? At least my dog will be happier...
Brittany Goldwyn says
Beautiful space already. We have navy in our entryway!
Meredith says
Thanks Brittany! I think I'm gonna go for the Navy!