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Goodness, I've been working on this for awhile.
It all started with a crib mattress repurposed into a kids' daybed. You can see that post here. This post has gotten the most traffic of any other post on my blog...I'm kinda blown away!
Because the daybed fit so perfectly in this space, I knew I had to make it into a reading nook for the boys. This space is in the large bedroom that the 2 older boys (ages 6.5 and 5) share.
BEFORE
So with a little help from my father-in-law, I turned it into this:
The entire project cost less than $100 (cost breakdown is below)!
Thrifted letters that I sprayed with ORB
Corner pillow from GW (new with tags) and shower curtain used as a mattress cover
Wall book storage (thank you FIL!) made from plans I found here
Floor pillow (NWT from GW)
A few more pictures for fun:
So with a little help from my father-in-law, I turned it into this:
The entire project cost less than $100 (cost breakdown is below)!
Thrifted letters that I sprayed with ORB
Corner pillow from GW (new with tags) and shower curtain used as a mattress cover
Wall book storage (thank you FIL!) made from plans I found here
Floor pillow (NWT from GW)
Cost breakdown:
Lumber for Daybed: $40
Spray paint for daybed: $5
Crib mattress: Free ...we were about to get rid of it
Curtains: Free as I already had them in that space, I just moved them
Letters: $2.50 @ thrift shop
Pillows: $11.98
Shower curtain turned into mattress cover: $3.99 @ GW (new in package)
Lumber for bookshelf: $15
Total: $78.47
A few more pictures for fun:
Moral of the story? Don't toss that used crib mattress just yet! And if you already did, cruise Craigs List...I see them there for free all.the.time!
~Allison
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9 comments:
What a wonderful cozy reading nook Allison! I could curl up and read here for sure! Is it kids only?
it looks awesome, allison! i love the curtains being moved- they look awesome there! i would love to curl up there, too!
What a great use of space! Those little nooks in houses are sometimes hard to maximize use off but you did a great job!
What a great nook, love the bench!!
This is great! I love the curtain-turned-sheet. Lots of fun reading here. :)
This is a great space - fun! The colors draw you in! Please be sure to come by to link it up! Love to have you there!
Stacey of Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com
Awesome!! LOVE the reading nook! You are so creative!
Awesome job!
That cheerful orange bolster pillow adds the perfect pop of color!
Love it!
And I would LOVE IT if you'd share this at Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL going on right now!
http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/2012/03/feature-friday-free-for-all-10-my.html
Hope to see you soon!
P.S. I'm a new follower. : )
~Abbie
I LOVE IT! What an awesome space for reading. You did an amazing job!
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