As I've mentioned in my 2013 Goals, I want to make updates to my apartment decor. The idea is
to make it more adult and less broke college kid. After all, I've been out of
college for 5 years already -such a bitter pill to swallow!
So far
this year, I was able to: update my book case, DIY some book ends, purchase a
new comforter, and create some wall art.
Bookcase Update |
DIY Bookends |
Shadow Box |
You may recall from my quarterly update that I mentioned I was on the hunt for an affordable (i.e. cheap) rug. I've come
across a few pins that seemed to go with the aesthetic I was looking for:
RugsUSA.com |
The link has broken since I originally pinned it. |
They all
seemed to be in the $150-$200 which is reasonable but more then I was looking
to spend. So I kept on the hunt. Every few days I’d do a quick search hoping I’d
come across something more in my price range. Then finally I came across this
beauty on Overstock.com which was on sale for $108.
Overstock |
It wasn't exactly what I was looking for (I wanted an all grey geometric print rug- like this) but it fit the color scheme and price range. I took the plunge and bought
it.
Here’s
what my room used to look like:
I had that
rug for the last 5 years.
Here’s
how the room looks now:
I’m not
sure that I love it, but it works for now. In certain light, the rug looks
yellow in other light it looks like gold.
It’s the same size as my old rug, but I wish I had
gotten a smaller size. However, I am not going to bother returning it -I'm way to lazy to ship it back. What is nice is that the pattern ties in with fabric on the back of
the book case!
There’s
a few other changes I’d like to make.
I’d like
to figure out a way to hide the elliptical. It’s such an eye sore but there’s no
other place to keep it. I haven’t been
able to think of a good way to hide it. Maybe hang a grey curtain creatively
from the ceiling? Anyone have a better idea?
I’d also
like to update my headboard. The tan doesn't match the color scheme anymore. I’d
like to either get a whole new head board so I can change the layout of the
room or re-cover it in grey or white.
I’d also like to add another shadow box
or two. They just look so small on the wall as is.
The last thing I have in mind
is to add some type of window treatment. I'll keep you posted on any pinterest inspired updates I make!