It is time for another round of the $100 Room Challenge! For those of you that aren’t quite sure what the $100 Room Challenge is, here’s a (very) brief description: a bunch of bloggers take on one room in their homes, and in one month’s time, with $100, they transform it and share their progress each week. To learn more about how this challenge got started (and see the rooms I’ve already completed) you can click here.
This month I decided to take on a living room makeover. It’s a pretty big space, but it’s in desperate need of some love. Let’s take a look.
Goals for Our $100 Living Room Makeover
Let’s talk about what I’d like to accomplish in here… with my $100.
Goal 1: Take Down the Valences
The valences hanging in the living room have been there since we moved in 7 years ago. They are not really my style, and, by taking them down, I’m hoping to get a little more light in this room.
Goal 2: Pillow Refresh
I used to love the “red wine” color in décor, and it shows in this room. The pillows need an update, not only because they are no longer my style, but because my dog chewed on several of the corners. Not pretty. I will still use the pillows to save money, but will purchase new covers to update their look.
Goal 3: Rug Refresh
Just like the pillows, the rug was something I used to like, but don’t anymore. It’s been around for a long time, and it’s pretty worn. Time to say goodbye. I’m not sure the budget will allow for a new rug, so it might just be removed, and not replaced. We’ll see…
Goal 4: Mantle Makeover
I absolutely adore our fireplace. I spend most of my winter sitting in front of it, but, as you can see, it is bor-ing right now. I have one tobacco basket for décor, and that’s it. I do have another idea for this mantle (beside just adding some décor), but I’m gonna keep it a secret for now 🙂
Goal 5: Wall Décor?
I actually kinda like the black and white flowers, but I might try something a little lighter for summer. This is questionable at this point. We’ll see if I can come up with something I like better than the current situation. I do have two old windows in our garage that I may use… with botanical prints? Thoughts?
A little photo-bomb from our furry friend 🙂
Goal 6: Curio Cabinet Out or Redo
My husband bought me this curio cabinet shortly before we were married. It has served us well, but he agrees that it no longer fits our style. It will either be removed or given a makeover. We shall see.
7.) Fill in the Screw Pops and Paint?
For some reason we have a ton of these screw pops in the living room, and it looks terrible. I plan to fix them, but then I have this crazy idea of painting the living room… but this is no small task. The paint color continues from the living room into the entry, and up the stairs. I actually think I have enough paint to do it for FREE, but I have to see if I have the gumption to do it all. I sure would love to see the beige walls gone though 🙂
This is a lot to take on. Fingers crossed it looks a whole lot better in 3 weeks from now.
Can’t wait to see what you do with this space! I’m so glad I could join in the $100 Room Challenge this time!
I am SO happy you decided to join us this round! It is so much fun to have the encouragement of fellow bloggers 🙂
Erin, this is such a great space to makeover. I love the fireplace and the room seems to have good light with those windows. You sure have a lot on your plate but I know you will come up with creative solutions and the outcome will be beautiful. Can’t wait to see! Thanks so much for hosting. I love that you’ve opened up this challenge for other bloggers and am super excited to be able to participate again. xoxo
My one regret is not opening up this challenge sooner! I absolutely LOVE having other people joining in… so much fun to see what everyone comes up with each time. I’m always in awe. AND I love that everyone is so supportive and encouraging along the way. So happy you joined for another round 🙂
Excited to see what you do with your living room Erin! We are doing Vicki’s Living room too! So happy to be involved in another $100 challenge!
Yay for living room makeovers… or at least refreshes 🙂 So glad you are participating in the challenge. Let’s do this!
I am excited to see how it turns out. It’s a big space!
Such a big space, which is why I’m thinking this will be more of a refresh/update. Fingers crossed I can get a bunch done to make this space a little more my style over the next few weeks 🙂
I love your ideas and can’t wait to see how it all turns out! I totally feel you on wanting to paint, but not wanting to paint so much since it’s all connected. I’m totally in the same boat over here!
I’m going to grab a paint swatch of the paint I already have (since that’s the only way I’d be able to paint for less than $100) and see if it even matches our existing furniture. That will probably determine whether I want to take on all that painting or not 🙂
Thanks for organizing this challenge, Erin! Love what you have planned. I think a new rug that’s perhaps lighter in color would be a game changer for your room. Hopefully you can find something good that’s on sale! Can’t wait to see the progress in your living room.
I completely agree. I really think this room needs a rug, but something lighter and more my style. I’ll be shopping sales for sure! 🙂
I can’t wait to see what you do! It will probably be great like always! Good luck for this challenge. I’ll probably join you next time!
I’m keeping my fingers crossed for this room. It’s pretty big and really needs some updated love 🙂
Love your fireplace!! Can’t wait to see your plan. Thank you for organizing this challenge. It was just the push that I needed!!!
Thank you Jessica! My brother actually does stonework and did it for our fireplace. Much needed during our freezing cold winters. So happy to organize this challenge. So fun and inspiring to see what everyone does 🙂
Ooh I can’t wait to see what you do! I love your idea of using the windows on that big wall. I’m so happy it’s $100 room challenge tune again!
I am kinda lovin’ that window idea as well. I’ll have to bring them in and see if they’ll work. They’ve been sitting in the garage for over a year just waiting for a project 🙂
I can’t wait to see what it looks like in 4 weeks!!!!
I’m pretty excited myself 🙂 I have wanted to do something with this space for a long time.
I can’t wait to see what you do with your living room! It’s going to be gorgeous!
Thanks Tracy! I’m ready to get started and spruce up this space… 🙂
I wonder if you could sell the rug and curio cabinet and have enough money to buy a new rug? I think it would anchor the space. The fireplace is gorgeous… can’t wait to see how that comes along
I don’t think the rug is in sellable condition 🙂 It’s pretty ragged. I do agree that a rug needed, otherwise there’s such a sea of beige. Something needs to break it up.
You have a lot of work to do!! I am going to join y’all next month. We bought a house about 3 months ago and I HATE it!! Mostly because of the horrible wall colors, but there is so much work I want to do to our house.
Paint is one of the best ways to change a space! Cheap and makes a world of difference! (Congrats on the new house!)
Thanks again for organizing this challenge, Its one of my favorites. I was plugging holes in my storage closet as well. Look forward to seeing the progress.
Maria
I have no idea why this room has SO many screw pops like that, but they are a definite eye-sore. Super easy fix though 🙂 So glad you are participating this round Maria!