When fellow blogger, Erin from Lemons, Lavender & Laundry asked if I wanted to join in on her tenth $100 Room Makeover Challenge by making over a space in my home for $100 or less I jumped at the chance!
Erin has already successfully and beautifully made over nine spaces in her home without going over the $100 budget. I really like Erin’s philosophy of making spaces better. “Not necessarily “magazine-photo-shoot-ready”, but more organized, cleaner, brighter, and happier.”
We can’t all afford to have dream homes, but we can make the best and most out of what we do have. Some times all that is needed is some drywall patching and a fresh coat of paint to make a space look fresh and lovely.
Those are just two of things that I have planned for my space. And what space is that? I’ll be working on my entry/hallway. Here’s what it looks like now:
The photo above is taken from the family room looking towards the front of the house. The front door is at the end on the left. Directly across from the front door is the hall closet.
Did you notice that the inside of the front door is painted black? I did that a few years ago and said I would paint the other two doors black also. I never did.
The laundry room doors are painted. That leaves three doors to paint: the basement door, the closet door, and the powder room doors. There sure are a lot of doors in this hallway!
There is also a lot of chipped corners. I didn’t realize until I started taking photographs that this space is in desperate need of some patching and painting!
I have a project started at the bottom of the staircase. I’ll tell you about that later.
So here’s the plan for this $100 makeover.
Obviously there will be some drywall patching and painting going on.
I will also take a closer look at the slate floor and decide if it’s time to renew the grout again. I’m also thinking about taking down the salvaged wood chalkboard and making that entire wall a chalkboard. But I really like that salvaged wood. Hmmm. What do you think???
Remember that I mentioned a project that I’m working on at the bottom of the staircase? I hope to have that down in two weeks. I’m making a built-in entryway bench unit with storage underneath for winter boots. It’s being made with new pallet wood planks but I’m treating the wood to look aged. I can’t wait to show you the process. It’s pretty cool.
Oh and curtains. (When I was de-decorating I forgot to take down the red and white buffalo checked curtains that I put up for Christmas.) I’ll have to decide if I want curtains or a blind, shutters, or nothing on that window. Privacy is not an issue because there’ a large evergreen right outside of that window. Any suggestions on what to do with that wall?
Okay, so the only real plan I have so far is to patch the drywall and paint. I don’t even know what color! Something neutral? Stripes again? Decisions. And only $100 to spend. I think I’ll look on my paint shelf for paint and save the $100 for something other than paint!
There are a bunch of us DIY bloggers that are joining in on this $100 Room Makeover Challenge. Click on the images below to see what everyone is doing.
Looking forward to seeing your room makeover. And I love that chalkboard!!!
There’s a lot going on in that hall! Perhaps you need a more monochromatic pallet? Could you use a medium grey on the walls and a simple window treatment? The chalkboard wall would work with that too. Although it won’t fit in the present $100 budget maybe some sort of track-lighting in the future.
Good luck with your mini-makeover, I look forward to watching your progress.
Such a fun space! Excited to watch as we get through the challenge.
Your corners look just like ours. How do they chip so easily? I absolutely love the idea of creating a chalkboard wall, however, I also love the framed chalkboard that you currently have. Whatever you decide will be great. I’m excited to see what you do with the entry (and I’m super excited for your bench!)
Hi Jeannie,
A foyer/entry is a great place for a makeover. After all it’s what everyone who comes over gets to see first. I’m excited to see what you and the rest of the bloggers come up with.
Your in the same boat as us! So many things to do, but have so many ideas floating around! Can’t wait to see all that you do!
Hallways so often get overlooked, but yours is going to be beautiful! By the way, I love your light fixtures!
I love the chalkboard, I do love chalkboard walls but yours is so pretty as it is! I can’t wait to see the finished product.
I’m recycling paint too…as a bonus, it also freed up a lot of room in my craft/storage closet! I’m kind of a paint hoarder in that I can’t bear to see it go to waste.
Hallways are tough for me, i truly can’t wait to see yours each week, love the natural look you are going for. keeping it within your look of your current home but a better space.
Maria
This is going to be a fun space to transform- I’d go with floor to ceiling curtains in a white color to let in light and soften the space a bit. Excited to see what you end up doing!
I love this idea! I’m going to start thinking about what room I could do this in at my own house. Thanks for the inspiration!
I really like the idea of a chalkboard wall! Black doors look so classy. Can’t wait to see what you do with the paint colors and possible window treatment. 🙂
I’m using paint from my stash for my project as well. Goodness knows I’ve got plenty. Can’t wait to see how your hallway turns out. You’ve got lots of great ideas.
Omg, I’m so curious to see the results and what you came up with. I always loved those $100 transformations but somehow I could never make it work here. But I bet yours will be amazing! Keep us updated! =D
This looks similar to our front hallway! Ha! I’m looking forward to your changes – I’m in need of some inspiration!
Cant go wrong with a chalkboard wall! Cant wait to see the final project!
A chalkboard wall will be really cute!
Agreed!
Sounds like a fun challenge! You’ll have to share the results with us at the #HomeMattersParty – thank you for linking up with us last week.
Hey, thanks a lot! What is the best material for an exterior front door?
What is the shortest period of time a major home renovation can be done within?