Flickr Find: Simple Spring Bedroom Facelift

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It seems that spring cleaning fever has everyone in its grasp and we just stumbled across a super simple bedroom facelift that added life and softness to a previously cold and sparse space, all for under $300...

By simplifying the storage situation — moving out the mismatched bins, completing the collection to occupy the entire dresser, and also finding a more sophisticated, enclosed hamper — the visual clutter is toned down dramatically. The addition of white, floor-length curtains both softens the exposed brick walls and also gives the fabric bins something to relate to in the space. And finally, a few colorful potted plants completes the facelift by adding a shot of pigment and life to further freshen the environment. And all of this was done under $300.

Great job, TowerGirl! More from her Flickr set here.

Comments (5)

While I agree it is a nice improvement, making the bed first would have helped a great deal (of course, then the makeover would have been less dramatic). Plus that step is free!

posted by minnesara on April 13th 2009 at 6:18pm
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Yes the redo is great but my eyes were drawn to those wood floors combined with the exposed brick...Maginifique! What is that pine?

posted by nomorecollegfurn on April 13th 2009 at 8:47pm
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What a great room!

posted by Jesse Lu on April 13th 2009 at 8:49pm
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I painted the exposed brick in my apartment, and I like the result.

Not only do I have the color I want, but the roughness of the exposed brick surface is mitigated. Furthermore, paint seals the surface of the brick so I don't have to sweep up brick dust.

posted by ebanfield on April 14th 2009 at 6:18am
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I really like the way that the gauzy curtains and new, lighter-color storage bins lighten the effect from the wood floors and exposed brick. The combination is great!

~Amanda
onehappypanda.blogspot.com

posted by mandabear on April 18th 2009 at 6:59pm
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