DIY Diva Den: the project begins
It’s begun! I cleared out all the furniture, books, random stuff, and clutter from the smallest of our four bedrooms…and the project has begun. The room, previously just a cluttered holding ground for ‘things’ is soon going to be my DIY Diva Den. I like alliteration.
The list of projects to do before the room is complete is this:
– Find lamp shades for super awesome lamps found at garage sale this summer
– Spray paint lamps (you’ll laugh, but I’m not diggin’ the gold on these…)
– Figure out a way to make the desk higher
– paint walls
– paint ceiling
– paint trim
– sand down floors
– paint floors
– arrange furniture
– make art to hang
– hang art
– find carpet/area rug
– find and/or make curtains/blinds
…and I’m sure more will creep up….
So far I’ve put all the furniture in the room and am “seeing how it feels”. I don’t care about scratching the paint on the floor since I am sanding and re-painting anyway, so it makes re-arranging things until I’m settled much easier. I am also still undecided on paint colours, which makes banging (more) holes in the walls not really an issue either…what’s one more hole to fill? One thing I did decide to (ask DH to) do was to remove the door. It was just in the way. Amazing how much lighter the room feels already! (thanks DH!)
Like the motivational project I whipped up to inspire the project? #LikeAboos
And speaking of the furniture…the desk in the room is my desk from IKEA, which I got in Grade Six. A long long time ago, in a galaxy far far way…. 
(see point on to do list above about raising the desk:) LOL)
As I move through the projects, I’ll be sure to share. Wish me luck!
Fun! I love those lamps - what colour will you paint them? Give HomeSense a try for lamp shades although they don't always have pairs. I did that for my recent bedroom makeover - I bought every white shade I found until I got a matched set - the only problem is it can take a while and I don't think the associate was too pleased when I returned 10 shades at once ;)
not to sure - I'm thinking white - or maybe hot pink:) decisions decisions! thanks for the tip on lamp shades!
Oooh so exciting to have a Diva Den! I can see a vision here - can't wait to see it come together!
thanks Jo-Anna:) I can't wait for the vision to match the reality, LOL:)
Would love a Diva Den - can't wait to see the results!!!
I love your #likeaboss sign!! I can't wait to see how this turns out!
thanks Katie! me either, LOL:)
Looking great. I love your chair...works perfect. I always have such a hard time finding lamp shades...can't wait to see the "after"
thanks! actually went lamp shade shopping today....no luck. oh well:)
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