It’s reveal day! I love these days so much. Every month I do a $100 Room Challenge, in which I choose one space and do a complete makeover with a $100 budget. This month I chose to makeover our entry. It was so dark, and quite dated. Let’s take a look back at where this space started just 3 short weeks ago.
During week one, I created my goals for this space, so let’s do a quick review.
Updating An Outdated Entry on A Budget
Goal 1: Goodbye Red Paint
The red paint was creating such a dark space, and I knew it needed a lighter paint color. Sharon took on my space for her Design Dilemma series, and recommended I go with the same paint color that is currently in our living room, and that is exactly what I did.
Goal 2: Paint the Entry Table
As you can see in the images above, the entry table is also very dark. I had a couple items I wanted to display on the table, but I feared they’d blend in with such a dark color. I grabbed my paint brush and some white paint, and got to work. Last week, you were able to see how much a couple coats of paint could completely change up a space.
Goal 3: Wall Décor
I love my family. I really do… but, I was ready for a change in wall décor. Sharon recommended I find myself a mirror to bounce light around. Lucky me, I found one on Facebook for $20. Again, I grabbed a paint brush because the original color blended into the wall. And here’s a little glimpse of the mirror today.
Goal 4: Rug
I knew this space needed a rug. Rugs create a little texture, color, and warmth. Again, Sharon gave me three budget friendly options for rugs, which you can see in week 2. I picked out the one with stripes, and I love it.
Goal 5: Accessories
Luckily, I already had some accessories on hand; they were what made me want to makeover my entry in the first place. If you notice in the “before images” above, there’s a box of dog treats, a tin with dog supplies, and a leash… certainly welcoming if your a dog, but I wanted to create some interest on the table with an old vintage typewriter and some books that belonged to my grandfather and great-grandfather.
Last week, I posed the idea of painting the inside of the door. After affirmation from a few of you, I went for it, and I am so happy I did. I absolutely love it. The white door with the beige paint just looked a little too bland. The blue door adds a dose of color. Perfect.
Here are a few more images of the current entry:
And who doesn’t love a few before and afters?
The Budget
When we left off last week, I had spent a total of $93.72. This week I didn’t really have much to buy, as matter a fact, I actually “made money” this week. Here’s what I bought…
1 Quart Paint for the Door– $15.28
But here’s where the budget gets a little interesting. While picking up my paint, and a few other supplies at Home Depot, they told me if I opened a line of credit, I would receive $25 off my purchase that day, and another $25 off on a future purchase, so technically, my paint was free, plus some 🙂 I’m not sure whether that technically counts, but I think it’s fair.
Total Spent $109.00 – $25 Credit= $84.00
(If you consider the $25 Credit a bit of a “cheat” then the total was $109.00, which still seems like a pretty good deal to me.)
That’s all for this entry makeover.
Wanna Catch Up?
Week 1 // Week 2 // Week 3 // Week 4
Oh my! I love your door color! What color is it? THANK YOU!? Karen
I thought the ‘before’ was nice. But the ‘after’ is so much nicer and a good bit more sophisticated? Would never have thought about painting the inside of the door. Great idea! My front door is wood. I have thought about another color but couldn’t think of one that would look good on the outside. That is pretty caught in a rut thinking! Thanks, that’s why I check in here!!!
I hadn’t originally intended on painting the inside of the door, but seeing white with the beige looked too blah. I am SO happy with the result.
Looks great, Erin! I love how bright and chic it looks. You and Sharon made foyer magic. <3
Thanks Monica! I loved Sharon’s vision for this space, and it was so fun seeing it all come together.
Hi Erin,
That is a great example of the power of paint!! Total transformation and update of the space! Nicely done!!
Thanks Tammy! I cannot believe how much paint changes things. It’s such a cost-effective way to make a huge impact.
WTG, Erin! You do a fabulous job.
Thank you Janis! These makeovers are SO fun to do.
Looks great Erin. What a difference a little paint can make. And the painted door really gives it a pop of color. Great job and it’s always good to have Sharon in your corner.
So fun to work with Sharon this time around. Her vision was perfect for this space, and it was fun being able to carry it out.
I love the typewriter idea….changing the quotes for each season. How fun!
I had been looking for one of these typewriters for the longest time. I think it’ll be fun to find new quotes or song lyrics to put in it each season.