apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

the room definitely looks awesome and awesomer!!! but i couldn't stand something so scratchy as my headboard!

Lovely! I found so many ideas I want to emmulate for a guest room in the same colour scheme. Thanks! The only change I would make later on is to coordinate the shelves in the closet with your new desk, beef up the shelves and hide the pole with some crown molding. Great job!

very impressive, it's a lovely room now. i especially like the shadows from your lights.

WOW. very impressive! Very nice changes Ryan!

Wow. What a wonderful transformation. It looks terrific! I too have felt that my room is kind of dark and creepy and I have had trouble sleeping. I keep trying to improve it but it never quite feels right. Great job and and what an inspiration!

wow - what an amazing transformation. you've inspired me to get on and do mine. the small changes you made have turned it into a phenomenal room. i am not at all surprised that you are sleeping better. Huzzah!!

I love the lights encased in the branch-globes! Where did you find these? (or, how did you make them?)

@pugtona--if you read the article he found the globes at Michaels. :)

Ryan, this is brilliant. And thanks for mentioning the paint colors! I'm constantly searching for the perfect green.

I'm impressed. Very well done and kudos on all the DIY.

I love that you wrapped hemp around the cord. I'm going to do that with my curtain rod!

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It looks fabulous...great job! I am really loving the orbs around the lights...may have to borrow that idea from you!!

Beautiful!

nice job.

What an amazing makeover! I love it, it looks very peaceful and relaxing. I love the idea of hanging the curtain rod from the ceiling. I may try that.

It looks fabulous and should be an inspiration to anyone who has a DIY mentality (and some talent). I love the colors and the natural elements. The headboard doesn't look "scratchy" to me as one person said, though it does look a bit rough.

The only thing is that your desk makeover plays into one of my consistent pet peeves. It looks great, but there's no way anyone could sit for any length of time on a stool like that and do work. I'm guessing that is a secondary desk/computer set-up.

sooo nice and love the DIY lights!

So wonderful! Can you tell me where the chair is from?

awesome. i was thinking of doing my bedroom in a neutral scheme but this may have inspired me to go brighter!

annie - the chair is actually from target.

http://www.target.com/Hudson-Lounge-Chair/dp/B00121BRTO/qid=1216393969/ref=br_1_13/601-2341598-3139341?ie=UTF8&node=333965011&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1

Very, very good job! If you're not a professional, you ought to be! I know!

that looks amazing. I love the pendant lamp over the chair.

Ryan, please come to my home and be my decorator! I love everything about this revamp.

Ryan, Where did you find the headboard? Do you find that it is scratchy?

Ryan, what a marvelous after although, I take it you have to keep the carpet.

This is totally amazing. You must be a professional or should be. Design Star!

Where are the curtains from? Great work!

Oh man, Ryan, you did an AMAZING job!! I absolutely love the new look. Much more serene.

I love all your DIY projects. Please share tips on sewing shams and bedskirts. I would love to learn how to make a bedskirt like the one you made. : )

It's not my style at all, but I LOVE IT!!! I especially love the shadows from the lamps...mybe I should change my style...hmmmm....

Ryan, thanks for the source for the chair! I had been looking at that Hudson chair but didn't want to buy anything I can't try out in the store. How comfortable is it?

paeonia - I got the headboard from west elm. its actually on sale right now for very cheap. i don't find it scratchy at all. it isn't as rough as it looks. its almost as if there is a lacquer over it, so yes it is bumpy due to the random weave, but it isn't scratchy or rough. i love the headboard.

k.c. - i actually got the curtians from ikea. i planned on sewing the bottom to hem them, but they also come with iron on hem so it can be a no sew project.

gekko - feel free to contact me directly if you are really interested in sewing projects. something such as a sham is extremely easy, and especially worth it considering the lack of shams out there.

annieo - i am pretty happy with it. it is very straight edge and simply which i like, its a low back so there is no neck support. its exactly a plush chair that you could curl up to and fall alseep reading a book, but i enjoy it as it serves its purpose for extra seating in the bedroom.

Brilliant work! Especially in awe of the bedskirt. How much prior sewing experience did you have? You put Design Star to shame :)

Ryan,
Beautiful color scheme! Your colors are very tranquil and perfect for a bedroom.
I have been looking to move my office from my dining room table to the foyer however, I have found it difficult to find a small desk. I love the console you used as a desk. Where did you buy it?
Also, what manufacturer makes your beige and olive paint colors?

shimme - i was having the same problem, just start looking for sofa tables or console tables. i got mine at world market, a few days after i bought it, it went on sale so i got a price adjustment. the paint colors are from behr.

Hi Ryan,
Where'd you get your clock from? I love it!

dellem - the clock is from crate and barrel, i tried to find the link for you and i don't see it on their website anymore. maybe check out a store?

Thanks Ryan!

Ryan, great job! Where did you get your pendant light? I love the size. Thanks!

cbboard - it is from west elm. i believe it was $40 but i got it for $25 because there was a little smudge on it that i got out with a tide pen.

Smoke detector as decor. Me luffs hit....

I just bought the same clock from the Crate & Barrel Outlet. It's a Karlsson Mr. White clock. Great job, Ryan!