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$100 Room Makeover Challenge – Final Reveal

January 24, 2017

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Well those four weeks flew by quickly! We have come to the end of the four-week, $100 Room Makeover Challenge. Has it really been four weeks??? Did I finish on time? Did I stay on budget?

100-challenge-image

Yes and yes! Just barely to both but yes.

Do you remember what my hallway looked like before? Here’s a reminder:

$100 Room Makeover Challenge

My plans were to:

  1. Repair and paint the walls
  2. Prime and paint the interior doors black (a task that I started 2 or 3 years ago and never finished)
  3. Paint trim
  4. Chalkboard wall
  5. Find and hang curtains
  6. Build the entryway bench
  7. ReNew the grout
  8. Decorate

I got everything done on the list except #7, I just ran out of time. But I’ll do it . . . eventually ; )

Take a look at how my hallway looks now:

$100 Room Makeover Challenge - Hallway / Entry Makeover

I was super busy this past week, making up for being away and getting behind on this space. Let me show you around:

primed and painted doors

As I’ve said before, this is a hallway full of doors! Having all of the doors painted the same black color adds a calming, cohesive look to this space. Two of the five doors in this hallway were already painted black. I had to prime and paint the three remaining 6-panel doors. That took quite a bit of time. Especially since the weather wasn’t cooperating and I had to set up saw horses in my family room and work on one door at a time!

New curtains and framed photos

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I am really liking the gray and white ironwork curtains that I ordered via “ship to store” at Walmart. As for decorating the space, the only other thing I did so far was to hang these two black and white photos in collage frames. See my tutorial on how to use one photo in a collage frame.

Sneak peek at entryway bench

At the bottom of the staircase is my new entryway bench that I just finished. I’ll have a full tutorial tomorrow as part of the January edition of the Power Tool Challenge showing how I made it with pallet wood. Be sure to come back tomorrow to see how easy it is to make.

save money by painting door hardware

I saved quite a bit of money by spray painting the door hardware with Rust-Oleum Satin Nickel Metallic instead of buying new hardware. I even painted the brass hinges ; )

The previous owner had painted over some of the hinges with the door paint and also painted over some of the vents with the wall paint (why do people do that?).

how to remove old paint from hardware

Here’s an easy to remove that old paint. Simmer the hardware in soapy water for about an hour or two. The paint will soften and peel off. Works every time!

new rug in hallway makeover

One thing I’m not sure I’m crazy about is this rug. Since this space is full of pretty much all black, white, and gray, I thought a bright colored rug would add a pop of color. Well it does but it just doesn’t look right to me. What do you think? Should I take it back and find something more neutral? I can add pops of color by adding pretty artwork to the walls.

So how did I do budget-wise?

  • rug $10
  • spray paint $10
  • curtains $30
  • primer $8
  • painters tape $6
  • hooks & basket for bench $27

TOTAL $91

And did I get everything done? Well almost. There is still a bit of touch-up painting to do. There are no photos of it, but I did paint the chalkboard wall. And as mentioned, I didn’t get to the grout. It really doesn’t look too bad and I just ran out of time.

Click here to see my glam laundry room makeover that’s behind those black bi-fold doors. I promise it’s the most glamour laundry closet that you’ll ever see!

A big thank you goes out to Erin from Lemons, Lavender & Laundry for hosting this challenge! Please visit my friends to see their completed spaces. You may just get some ideas to use to make over a space in your home.

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Comments

  1. Patti says

    January 25, 2017 at 11:07 am

    Your hallway looks great and you are so right about it being so cohesive. I also agree that the rug just doesn’t fit. Perhaps a solid rug in one color or a pattern with some color and more dark to go with the doors and floor. I’m sure you will find something spectacular.

    Reply
  2. deborah says

    January 25, 2017 at 11:18 am

    We have painted our hinges too. It looks so pretty!

    Reply
  3. Meredith Wouters says

    January 25, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    I love black doors and those curtains look great! The whole space is completely transformed. I think you’re on the right track with a colored rug. Maybe a more traditional pattern, like a kilim? Either way, you’re hallway looks great!

    Reply
  4. Monica Benavidez says

    January 25, 2017 at 3:35 pm

    The black doors look modern and timeless. I love those curtains from Walmart- I had some in my previous home and thought they were a great value.

    Reply
  5. Brittany Goldwyn says

    January 25, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    Great bench/shoe storage solution! We just made a little shoe storage cubby for our entryway too.

    Reply
  6. Tracy S says

    January 25, 2017 at 7:48 pm

    It looks great! Your curtains are really pretty and that entry bench is so much fun!

    Reply
  7. sara s syrett says

    January 25, 2017 at 11:00 pm

    Wow! SO much work! It looks great!!

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      January 26, 2017 at 7:58 am

      Thank you Sara! It was quite a bit of work – mostly painting, which I detest. Prepping for painting is the worst but the end results are so worth it.

      Reply
  8. kathryn richmond says

    January 26, 2017 at 12:26 am

    Love the black doors and your new curtains. I’m with you on the rug, maybe if it was longer and went almost the length of the hallway.? Whatever you choose, I’m sure it will be fab. I am a new blogger and looking for decor blogging friends.

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      January 26, 2017 at 7:56 am

      Thanks Kathryn, yeah I ditched that rug – well actually it looks really cute in my kitchen. I found a black and white one that looks a lot better. Welcome to the wonderful world of blogging!

      Reply
  9. ashley@biggerthanthethreeofus.com says

    January 26, 2017 at 3:25 pm

    Look great! Love the photographs on the wall too.

    Reply
  10. Eliesa @ Pinterest Addict says

    January 27, 2017 at 12:50 pm

    I love black interior doors! So classy. Love the color on the walls too.. Those curtains are great – especially how full they look. I can never find good ones that are that full.

    Reply
  11. Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says

    January 27, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    Your hallway looks so much more cohesive with all the doors painted black. And I love the curtains 🙂 I agree with you on the rug. It’s pretty bold for the space, but love the idea of bringing in some color with artwork instead.

    Reply
  12. Maria Brittis says

    January 29, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    Its amazing what a coat paint can do to a space! A true transformation with very little money.
    Love the curtains, really makes the space pop.
    Maria

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  13. Amy says

    January 29, 2017 at 9:05 pm

    Love those black doors and the whole color scheme. Elegant and calming. It must be so nice to come home and have a spot to sit down and take off your shoes, drop your bag or hang up your coat. Don’t you love when your diy makes your day a little sweeter?

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  14. Kathy says

    January 30, 2017 at 2:10 am

    The entryway bench turned out so cute!! Love the curtain choice and the sleek, black doors. Maybe the rug would look better with colorful artwork or maybe bright flowers on the bench. What a transformation!!

    Reply
  15. Kristen & Vicki says

    January 30, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    The new colors look just great in the hallway makeover. I’m not sure about that rug also..I get the pop of color idea, but don’t feel like its cohesive..

    Reply
  16. Jillian says

    February 1, 2017 at 1:41 pm

    That entry bench is the perfect use of that wall! I hope you are loving it! Great job on your space!

    Reply
  17. Erin says

    February 2, 2017 at 5:05 pm

    Your hallway makeover is so pretty and inviting! Love that bench!

    Reply
  18. Natalie says

    February 3, 2017 at 12:02 pm

    It looks great! I love the rug, but would probably get one that was longer to fit with the length of the hallway. The black doors look fantastic, though! I have some doors I need to paint in our house, and I’ve been putting it off too!

    Reply
  19. gail says

    February 15, 2017 at 8:49 am

    Yay! Your hall looks great! One more thing checked off your list! I haven’t done much indoors for years, I’m soooo behind!

    gail

    Reply
  20. tina says

    February 15, 2017 at 4:24 pm

    The hallway looks great, but I do agree the rug has to go. Try teal or aqua for your rug color. I did a similar paint scheme in my hall bath–white cabinets/trim with gray walls. I purchased towels with a similar pattern of your curtains for the towel rack. My accent color was teal–which I painted a small basket with teal spray paint and added seashells to it. I used online seashell pictures (all teal colored) and placed in white frames-4 total. I purchased a teal pillar candle which I placed in a hurricane stand after I painted the base a powder white–thrift store find. I also purchased hand towels in teal from Walmart (for drying hands) and 2 white microfiber window treatments from Kmart, which I sewed together to make a floor to ceiling shower curtain. The overall effect was a WOW! I have had several compliments, even one from a 9 year old girl!

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  21. Macs says

    November 17, 2017 at 10:18 am

    It looks way better now than before. I love your choice of color that coordinates with your curtains. You nailed it!

    Reply
  22. Fiberscope.Net says

    September 6, 2019 at 12:05 pm

    It only proves makeovers on a budget are more than real!

    Reply
  23. Manco Painting says

    November 18, 2019 at 1:12 pm

    Amazing result! Love it!

    Reply
  24. lana says

    June 16, 2021 at 11:59 pm

    heYour hallway looks so much more cohesive with all the doors painted black. And I love the curtains ? I agree with you on the rug. It’s pretty bold for the space, but love the idea of bringing in some color with artwork instead.

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