Happy Friday friends! I’m back home and just in time for Friday Favorites – new apartment style. Today I thought I’d share the progress Katie and I made on her apartment while I was in Nashville.
She was so excited for me to get there and make it a little more homey and I think we succeeded. Below are a couple of pictures of what we started with.
It was pretty bare bones.
Back in the spring I found 3 pieces of furniture on Facebook Marketplace and grabbed them up. They needed a facelift, but that was not going to be a problem. They came with a funny story too. When I saw the listing and the name of the seller I thought how crazy it was. Would you believe these belonged to my childhood friend and college roomie?
I used my favorite paint for transforming furniture. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Country Gray. If you’ve never used it, you are missing out. There’s no prep work with this paint. No sanding, stripping or any of that. It covers well and then you use Annie Sloan wax to seal it. Every single time I paint something like this, I am amazed at what a transformation it is. I’ve used it on quite a few pieces of furniture and even my kitchen island and built in cabinets.
Here’s how the dresser looked before. The bones of it were great. I love pieces of furniture with curves and personality. They paint up beautifully.
Here’s how it turned out. We were thrilled with it. The hardware was perfect for the new paint color. I originally thought I’d spray paint them a bronze, but it looked like it was made to go with the color we chose. The lamps are O-L-D and on about their 4th or 5th life. I painted them with Graphite Annie Sloan paint and packed them in my suitcase.
I knew I wanted to hang something over the dresser and figured a mirror would help make the room feel larger. The barn wood looking frame compliments the paint on the dresser and gives the room a warm feeling.
I already shared our inspiration photos in this post and the bedding we had ordered. We plan to get a headboard, but I’m going to let the numbers on my credit card cool off before ordering that. LOL
BEDDING
The desk is from Target and Katie and I put it together. It turned out to be absolutely adorable and very sturdy. I had ordered two of these floor lamps. One for her bedroom and one for the living area. We still need a chair for her desk.
The grouping on the wall turned out super cute too. I had gone to Hobby Lobby and bought a bunch of things for the walls, not really knowing how’d they go together or if we’d use them all. HA! Of course we used them all. #whywouldntwe
We ordered this lamp for the bedside table, but it didn’t come in before I left. womp-womp
Of course we had to show the bathroom a little love too. A new shower curtain and rug, some botanical canvas prints, and the little hexagon wooden block are all new. Katie says the little plant in the hexagon was her inspiration for the feel of the room.
The metal and wood piece above the sofa was another one of the many pieces I bought. I originally thought we might use it for a headboard, but decided it looked better hanging here.
Katie’s roommates boyfriends parents #thatsamouthful gave them the plaid loveseat. They needed the extra seating, but the 90’s called and want their plaid back. LOL
We ordered this duck slipcover and it worked beautifully to give it an updated look. The pillows from the other sofa go perfectly on it. (of course I forgot to take a pic of the set up once we finished) #bloggerfail
The last big thing we accomplished was a tv stand. I’d been looking at TJMaxx and Home Goods, but ultimately decided to order a piece from Amazon. Having it delivered in a box was way easier for us than trying to figure out how to get one home from the store. We were able to assemble it in only an hour. #wereprosnow
I also bought some cute gray and white striped curtains for her room, but we’ll hang those when we go back in October. We had to leave something for Kent to do. ? Just like any “home”, we’ll continue to add to, and work on the apartment in the months to come.
When I was going to college I really wanted to study Interior Designer, but the school I wanted to go to didn’t offer that as a major. I ended up minoring in it, so doing projects like this are right up my alley. I always thought it would be fun to decorate and spend someone else’s money. LOL
You can shop many of the items we used below and for the ones I couldn’t link exactly, I tried to find similar options.
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Good job momma! Katie’s apartment is cute as a button, just like her! I love how painting a piece of furniture gives it new life, y’all were busy!
xo,
Kellyann
It really was amazing just how much the paint changed the pieces. Thanks friend!
XO
I am so proud of you!! You did so good and Katie can live her sweet senior year in style and comfort!! All the little details really make it homey too! Now, sending sweet girl and you momma, all my LOVE and positive vibes today!!
Thanks so much! I’m just tickled pink with how it turned out!
XO
Oh it came out adorable- so comfy and cozy and yet chic- nice job Lisa!
Thanks so much Holly!!!
XOXO
This looks so cute! I really enjoyed seeing how the little touches just really made this space so homey. The plaid love seat made me laugh because we had the same one in our den in the 90’s. 🙂
I think a lot of people had that love seat. LOL
XO
It looks so GOOD!! I can’t believe I will be decorating a dorm in 4 short years 🙁 Why does time have to go by so fast?
Oh my goodness Heather, it will come so quickly. Enjoy this time!
XO
You and Katie did a fabulous job, Mama! And you already know that I’m very partial to that bedroom furniture! I see Katie has a thing for bracelets just like her Mama! Have a great relaxing weekend!
LOL, so funny the bracelets caught your eye. I love that.
XOXO
This turned out beautifully, Lisa! You two certainly succeeded in making it look homey and comfortable. Great job, Mama!
Thanks so much Kim!!! I was really pleased and hope to add to it when we go in October!
XO
Aw you and Katie did an amazing on job on her apartment. That is CRAZY that the dresser came from one of your college roomies! What are the odds! Hope you’re settling back into everyday life!
Thanks Gina!!! Those pieces were a real stroke of luck and painted up beautifully!
XO
You and your daughter did such a beautiful job decorating her apartment! It looks so cozy and welcoming! How fun that the dresser came from one of your old friends!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Thanks Jill!!! I was amazed when I saw those pieces for sale by a friend.
XOXO
Your apartment looks beautiful! You have such great taste in home decor!
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Thanks Grace!!! Decorating for my daughter was a lot of fun!
XO
such a cute space and your inspirations are so light and airy!
XO Sahra
Que Sera Sahra
Thanks so much Sahra!
XO
You did so great with this!!! Girls are so much more fun than boys when it comes to this sort of thing aren’t they? Her place is adorable!
~Melissaxx
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It’s a world of difference! My son didn’t want any help when he moved, but she’s all about it. YAY!
XOXO
I can tell you have both an interest and a skill set in interior design. All those little changes made a huge difference in how homey her apartment looks. I love it!
Thanks Tanya!! I love doing this kind of thing and always have.
XOXO
What a cute apartment. I’m so happy y’all got to fix it up together.
Me too! Thanks Daenel!
XO
You have such a great eye for decorating Lisa. I ought to have you come help me in my new place!!
XOXO
Jodie
Thanks Jodie! It’s something I’ve always enjoyed! I’d love to come lend a hand!
XO
It looks amazing! You can come over and help me whenever you want! Haha! It looks sophisticated and grown up yet homey too. Perfect for your daughter!
Well I’d love to come over and help you!! Thanks Laura!
XOXO
I really like your home interior but that dresses looks like a dream. I searching same for myself and I can’t find it. Have a nice day.
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Thanks so much!!! Good luck finding one. Have you been watching Marketplace on Facebook? They seem to have new listings all the time.
XO
It looks so great! what a cute apartment, the little touches really make a big difference – you’re so skilled with decorating!
Hope that you are having a lovely weekend 🙂
Away From Blue
Thanks so much Mica! It’s something I really enjoy!!
XO
Katie’s room looks sooo good! You guys did such a great job! You should be an interior designer, Lisa! That is one skill I do not have, haha! Hope you’re having a great weekend! xoxo
Thanks sweet blog daughter. I would have loved to be an interior designer. Spending someone else’s money is right up my alley. LOL
XOXO
You did a great job on her apartment- it’s so cute and homey! I love how you updated the furniture- it’s beautiful!
Aw, thanks so much Gentry!!!
XO
Yay! I love this fun post. So inspiring. You’re right it does look homey! And I can’t believe there’s another paint out there like ReThunk Junk. Well, I know that’s just silly but I’m not a crafter so I’ve not been around the block yet. Anyway, everything looks adorable. Love her desk and I laughed about the 90’s wanting her plaid back! I want white slip covers for those beige couches of mine. More fun with pillows that way!
Thanks Chrissy! Yes, the Annie Sloan paint is the bomb. The slipcover was very reasonable and made such a huge difference.
XO