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Monday, November 23, 2009

Metamorphasis Monday = Boys' Computer Room Redo

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18 years and four boys can do this to a spare bedroom!
We didn't notice how badly the wallpaper had faded
or how dirty it really was until I removed part of the
chair rail border. Ugh!
The wallpaper steamer came in handy! And Nugget was my constant companion! Everyone needs a giant lop-eared bunny for a supervisor! Here's that fun wipe-clean couch I told you about earlier that I found at Big Lots. It's called a Click-Clack sofa and can fold flat to make a twin sized bed. Taupe colored walls, black furniture and red accents make the room look great for boys who are now young men. Since it's a small room, I kept the furniture to the walls and left as much floor space as possible. It makes vacuuming much easier, too. I framed some prints from an old calendar. Here's that funny 1931 print from the Toy Train Society. The colors in this print were perfect...love the lady traveler in her 1920's outfit! I did the poor-man's style of framing here...cut out the print from an old book and attached it to a piece of printer paper with rubber cement for a 'mat'. All the frames were thrift store finds that I painted black. And I made a sign to put above the window. It was originally a shelf....the only part of a bookcase that wasn't damaged. The rest went in the trash and the shelf became a sign! I got my inspiration from the talented Susie Harris at Bienvenue! I'm so pleased with the room that I immediately started on the hallway....1980's striped walls and floral border...they have to go! LOL!

57 comments:

  1. It looks FANTASTIC! Very masculine, yet warm, inviting, and comfortable. I'm loving that Click-Clack couch -- perfect! Very nicely done Betsy, can't wait to see what you do with the hall.

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  2. My Oh My!
    Looks great and you are so clever!
    Very cute bunny.

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  3. I love the "Golden Arrow" print. You framed it just right. Looks terrific.

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  4. Christine ~ yes, but anything would have been an improvement! LOL!

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  5. Very nice redo! What a good bunny too. I never knew that they made nice pets, but I know of a few people that have them indoors and love them.

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  6. looks fantastic and ready for some men/boys to enjoy! I love the sofa...it's sounds perfect and easy to keep clean. You can come over here anytime, I've got some wallpaper for you to remove..;p

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  7. Love the bunny. Love the room.

    It's so much fun to see the finished project after so much work has gone into it.

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  8. It looks fantastic! You know how much I love the black frames and doing it yourself. I'm all about that whenever possible.

    I'm starting to wonder if your entire house is/was wallpaper...seems like you take it down every time you have a redo. That's got to be a workout if you do!

    Can't wait to see the hall!

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  9. Kayren ~ I did wallpaper almost every room in the house 25 years ago. Why? I have no idea! LOL! After the hallway, I'm doing our bedroom...not looking forward to that AT all! ha!

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  10. You really are so clever, Betsy...and talented too! What a transformation. Clean, modern yet those flairs of your personal feminine, desingney touch! I love the way you framed everything and the railway sign. how very inventive. Quite inspiring, really. A job well done. I think the Mister needs to take you out to a jolly god dinner for all that work! :)

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  11. Wow... Wow... and Wow again! I always love seeing your renos. You make it look so effortless and yet I know there is a ton of effort involved.

    Very stylish indeed. Has a wonderful flair to it.

    I hope the boys... er... young gentlemen... love it too.

    Always helps to have a bunny as an assistant. Keeps the costs down!

    Big hugs to you, dear Betsy xox

    Suzanne

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  12. Nice Job!

    It's amazing what crap you find when you start digging into walls and floors!

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  13. Mmm ~ I'm certainly showing The Mister your comment here! Yes, I think dinner is a splendid idea!

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  14. What a great job you did! What are the reviews from the boys? :)

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  15. Wow, you did A LOT of work and it looks F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!!! The color themes are perfect for a man's room. Lurve it! And... that train print with the red flapper lady is THE BEST!

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  16. nicely done. i like the new look and how you were able to reuse the shelf to make the sign...too cool.

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  17. What a transformation! I love the framed prints and the sign is VERY creative. You are the ultimate recycler. This reminds me of the HGTV program "From Trash to Treasure". They take old unused items and turn them into great new pieces like you do. Sounds like a decorating show may be in the cards for you...

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  18. Love-LOVE it!! That new leather sofa is tres, tres cool!! :^)

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  19. Beautiful make over; and you did use that fun picture with the twins with trains.;)
    xo

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  20. Hee. Good, good! And I mean a jolly good dinner, but a god dinner might be inspiring too. Just as long as your are spoiled rotten. You deserve it. A great wife and a great mother!

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  21. Betsy...this is awesome! You have to link this to Met Monday...perfect Met Monday post! :-) Stripping wallpaper is no phone, is it...have done my share in this house! I love the room...bet your boys do, too. The sofa looks comfy and so pratical that it makes into a bed. Love Mr. Bunny...how cute! :-) Susan

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  22. I thought you already did your bedroom, Betsy...was that only your bathroom? I remember a closet...seems like that was in your bedroom too. Now I'm really confused, aren't I?! I do remember Nugget always being your devoted helper though.

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  23. It's a very manly room indeed. I love the way you added your own personal touches and your sense of humor with the twins photo. Nicely done!

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  24. Kayren ~ that was our master bathroom/closet area. I still need to do the bedroom to finish it off....as you can tell, I've procrastinated on that one!

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  25. Susan ~ oh yes, I'll be joining Met Monday for sure! :)

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  26. Wow! What a transformation! The room has such a calm feel to it with the taupe walls. Love that you used the Golden Arrow print as your inspiration for color. BTW...I made the muffins this morning for the family and they were delicious. A big hit! Thanks for the recipe. And super job on the room make over.

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  27. WOW!!!! You sure do know how to make a room perfect.Your sign came out too cute too! I think everyone needs a lil fur baby to help them along the way....so sweet~

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  28. Your new "boy-man" room is amazing. I am especially appreciating the black, wipe down sofa from big lots~~love that it converts to a bed!! You really did a fantastic job. You have my empathy, however, regarding the wallpaper removal...what a tough job!
    Warmly,
    Tracey
    P.S. Love your little lop-eared nugget!!

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  29. oh it turned out just lovely ! ...or should I say...handsomely...

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  31. It all looks very new and pristine, but will it stay like that?

    I remember decorating my sons room in a manly grownup style, which cost a bomb!

    A few weeks later it looked like the bomb had gone off in there. It resembled market day in Baghdad!

    I dispaired. . . .

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  32. Keith ~ well, I didn't spend much at all...and I kept the clutter to a minimum just for that reason. It usually looks trashed but I'm hoping that will help!

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  33. Such talent Betsy, you've done a wonderful job (with a little help from a lop-eared rabbit)

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  34. I think the sign is my favorite! Great job!

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  35. another great remodel!!!! looks great! I love the framed calendar pictures!

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  36. Love the red accents throughout the room. Great job with the art work! Great redo!
    Dee Dee

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  37. Super for young men. I'll bet they like it a lot better. When I 'grew up' my son's room he was relieved. You did a great job. Rosie

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  38. Looks great, wonder woman mom!
    The Bach

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  39. Looks FANTASTIC Betsy! I remember the stripey wallpaper well!

    VERY cool space for the guys to hang out!

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  40. It looks amazing. I like the sign you made. I am following so I can keep up with you.'


    Cheri

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  41. Such a wonderful redo. Very clever ideas.
    Happy Thanksgiving.

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  42. Dee-dee ~ thanks...the artwork was fun...and so very inexpensive...I had all the pieces, just needed to put them together.

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  43. Susie ~ thanks so much for the inspiration on the sign...the boys had big smiles on their faces when they saw it!

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  44. They room looks fantastic! I love that click clack sofa LOL! Big Lots has some great furniture pieces. I got an ottoman there that we love that has storage. I didn't know you had a big cute bunny!

    Manuela

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  45. Betsy, I especially love the vintage train prints. They look perfect in that room...You've done a wonderful redo here...Lots of clean lines and very tastefully masculine.

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  46. I have never attacked removing wallpaper! Good for you. Nice redo.

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  47. Wow! looks fantastic...great job...thanks for sharing...Pat H

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  48. Absolutely loved what you did with the room, and know the boys must be delighted too.

    Love the railroad pic, and your sign....perfect.

    Will try the muffins in the post below.

    BTW ~~ The picture of you on your sidebar is darling!

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  49. Mmm ~ no date yet! I painted the hallway and foyer today. Hmmm...what kind of date now? ha!

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  50. Wanda ~ thank you...you are so sweet!

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  51. The room looks great - I love the calendar pics - great idea.

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  52. You were channelling Martha big-time while you were doing this Betsy! You've done an amazing job, hats off to you girl!
    Millie ^_^

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  53. An incredible one, I'd say! You deserve it, with everything you do.

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