Schoolroom Makeover

AFTER:

Window seat end of former schoolroom

What was a schoolroom for many years, has now become a library with my husband's office at one end.

Prior to this 'makeover' the room had been divided by a movable two-sided library bookcase, which was about 5 1/2 feet high and 6 feet long. It had 16 shelves, each 3' long.

The (former) gray carpet and You-know-who

The Geographics now live in a different bookcase
Notice former 'sage' walls and flowered curtains.
Okay, so I don't get around to changing things on a regular basis.
or hardly ever.

But then, as you may remember, Kevin refinished the maple floors. With that done, it seemed a shame to keep everything else the same. Besides, it would be nice to open up that 11.5' x 26' room, rather than divide it with that big set of bookshelves. So, we did.

Proof that I, yes I, actually did paint this room!

We had purchased two area rugs (same color and pattern, different sizes), one for the schoolroom and one for my office area. Once that was done, I took a carpet sample into the paint department to match the color. The paint I chose is Dutch Boy, primer and paint in one (goes on like pudding), in the color 'Peppered Red.' It was a perfect match and I love it! It's not a bright red, but a deep red, my favorite!

 Window Seat and Reading Nook (under the stairway)

If I don't put the stuffed animals on the chairs, the grandpuppy occupies them. So while she's visiting, I'm keeping the stuffed dog and bear on those chairs.

New, white bookshelves

Bridger and Jasmine, breaking in the new rug

It wouldn't seem like home if it didn't have some dog hair on it!

Many thanks to Kevin for the long hours spent refinishing the floors.
Thanks to the home improvement store for having the rugs I wanted ON SALE.
Thanks to Dutch Boy for having that great 'Peppered Red' color, and making a paint that doesn't require an application of two coats!

Oh. And thanks to Kevin and me for building the new, white bookcases on Thursday, the day before the rehearsal dinner. Okay, he did the lion's share of the work, but I'm a great helper and cheerleader, and that ought to count for something!

Now I think I need to do a makeover of our bedroom closet. Oh, where to start! Do you think Kevin would notice if half of his shirts went missing?

P.S. My regular Friday travel photos will be posted on Saturday this week instead. Just a heads up for all those who are, like me, rigid and inflexible. ;-)


This post is linked to It's a Party at Creative Princess.