One room, one month, $100! I’m participating in the $100 Room Challenge in hopes to take my powder room from boring to beautiful! Read on to learn more about this challenge and to see what my plans are in order to refresh my little bathroom!
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$100 Room Challenge Week 1
Hi all! This September, I’ve chosen to be a part of the $100 Room Challenge, sponsored by Erin from Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry! I’m really excited (and nervous) to try to make this happen! $100 doesn’t seem like a lot, but you should see what people have done to update theirs spaces! You really have to get creative and resourceful to create a beautiful space on a tight budget and within four weeks! But who doesn’t want to save money on a space!?
If you would like to read more about how the $100 Room Challenge, you can check out Erin’s post about how it was born, and how it keeps on growing!
For those of you who are new to Hello Central Avenue, here you’ll find achievable ways to update your home and start loving it again! I hope you’ll stick around and take a look at what I’m sharing! I’m the mom of a 4-year-old boy and 20-month-old girl, so it’s always interesting around here! Less than a year ago I decided to create this blog as a place for me to share my love for home decor and DIY projects that are actually doable! I’m super excited to share that my blog has been nominated for an AMARA Interior Blog Award: Best Newcomer Blog, before it’s one year birthday! If you feel compelled to vote, you can click on the link at the top of my site!
Enough background information! Here are my ideas!
Powder Room Refresh Inspiration
So…I’m pretty much obsessed with all things Serena & Lily, including this feather wallpaper! The problem is that they aren’t always in my budget! I just found a herringbone shaped stencil, from Dizzy Duck Designs on Etsy to help me recreate this look along with some leftover paint from my dining room!
I don’t know if I’m being a bit ambitious here, but why not!? I love the look of shiplap on a wall. Farmhouse isn’t really my style, but I think that shiplap is totally versatile! I like the crisp white color of shiplap and how it adds dimension. I just did “A Quick Bathroom Refresh” for my full bathroom. The walls are white in the full bathroom, so I’d love some texture and color (even if it’s neutral) for my powder room! It will all depend on if I can get my dad to help me! I’m just being honest!
Powder Room Refresh Vision Board & Plan
Current Powder Room
Powder Room Refresh Vision board
- Knock-off mirror– This Serena & Lily mirror is super dreamy…but it’s a dream to fit it into the budget! I have an old round mirror that I’m going to try to DIY with some supplies lying around my house!
- Inspired shade fabric-Another inspiration from Serena & Lily, THIS pillow fabric is another DIY I have planned.
- Light-I love this crocheted light shade from Ikea, and you can’t beat the price!
- Digital print–THESE digital prints are perfect for creating beautiful spaces on a small budget!
- Classic gray and Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore-I have leftover paint that I’m going to use for my powder room to save money!
- Herringbone stencil-The image shown has Serena & Lily feather wallpaper, but I’m planning to use THIS herringbone stencil to create a similar look!
- Shiplap-I might be a little delusional, but I’m going to try to add shiplap halfway up my walls!
My Weekly Plan
Week 1:
- Remove everything from the powder room
- Paint walls white with leftover paint from my living room and dining room (Chatilly Lace and Classic Gray by Benjamin Moore)
Week 2:
- Cut and attach faux shiplap to walls
- Paint shiplap white with leftover living room paint
- Paint stencils on wall with leftover dining room paint
Week 3:
- Make knock-off Serena & Lily mirror
- Make knock-off Serena & Lily stool
Week 4:
- Make window treatment out of painter’s cloth
- Add accessories
- REVEAL!
I’m super giddy and filled with fear as I begin this $100 Room Challenge! I hope you feel inspired to look around your home and see what you can do with $100! Join us as we tackle these projects in one month!
Come back every Wednesday in September to see the progress on my powder room!
Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4
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Becca you vision is beautiful! I love the idea of Serena & Lily items and can’t wait to see the knock version, I really love to see creators make similar items for less, and save money. Wishing you all the best for this challenge.
Thank you so much! That really means a lot! I’m hoping everything comes together!
SUPER excited to see the herringbone stencil! It was one of my favorite non-cement tile stencil. <3
I’m excited too! It’s my first time stenciling, so I’m hoping for the best!
This room is going to be beautiful! That window brings in so much light and I can’t wait to see all your knock off projects!
Thank you so much! I hope they all turn out! Haha!
Love the white-on-white. And your floors are so pretty!
Thank you so much! I’m turning my whole house white! Haha!
I am LOVING your plans!!! I, personally, love shiplap, and agree that even if farmhouse isn’t your style, it still adds texture and warmth to a space. Can’t wait to follow along over the next few weeks and watch everything come together… Can I also say that I am totally jealous of your current flooring 🙂
Aww! Thank you so much Erin! That means a lot! The floor is from Home Depot!
I love your design plans! It’s going to be the prettiest powder room!
That is so sweet! Thank you so much! I’m crossing my fingers!
I love your mood board! I can’t wait to see how everything comes together.
Thank you so much! Let’s hope it works out! Fingers crossed!
Oh I can’t wait to see the stencil! I am obsessed with herringbone so I am really excited about this project!
Thank you! I love herringbone too! I hope it turns out!
Love the inspiration! So looking forward to seeing your progress!
Thank you so much! I’m keeping my fingers crossed!
Rebecca, congrats on your nomination- well deserved, and so excited for you! I’ve always loved your blog! And I love your design plan for this space. I can’t wait to follow along!
Thank you SO much Beth! What kind words! Right back at you! I’m crossing my fingers as I get started!
Man I would love a window in my powder room!
Aww! We are lucky to have one!
Awesome inspiration Becca! Can’t wait to see how it all comes together
Thank you so much for your support! I’m crossing my fingers!
I love this! I can’t wait to see the finished product! Do you know when the next challenge like this is? I would love to be a part of it.
Thank you so much! Yes, it is in January! You should definitely do it!
It’s going to be beautiful! I love this lamp too!
Thank you so much! I’m excited!