We were starting to be taken over by toys in the living room so a playroom was definitely in order. After looking for inspiration for the design, I found one in the Pottery Barn Kids catalog. Forget inspiration at this point, I loved everything about it and knew I wanted to recreate it but on a budget.
Next I commissioned my sweet husband to paint the trees and a few birds. I showed him this picture and he went to work.
My handy Dad built a couple of bookcases for the room. This was his first time building furniture and they turned out great! These were a perfect first project because I was painting them. I only needed three tubes of caulk! Just kidding, only two! Love ya Dad!
There is a closet on the side wall so the bookshelves are not centered.
On the other wall I made this butterfly art with a punch and a bunch of old magazines. I bent the wings a bit to give it a three dimensional look.
>Fantastic job! Love this makeover and how you did all the projects yourself.
>I love the trees and birds that your husband painted…those were awesome…and i can't imagine how much money you saved!!!
>your husband is fantastic!!
My favorite is that butterfly art though — that is such a cool idea.
>WOW!! That is wonderful! I love everything you did! Great Job and thanks for sharing your creativity.
Nicole
>First of all….EVERYTHING rocks!!! Your hubby did amazing work!!! I have to say, however, that I am CRAZY about the butterfly art!!! I may have to do something like that for my boys…maybe not butterflies though…they might no appreciate that like I do…Hey…don't be surprised if I feature you on my blog soon…I have to show off what you have done!!! Have a fab weekend girl!
>Oh, definitely the paintings on the wall are my favorite – just amazing!
>This the the cutest room and I'm so impressed by your ability to make it look like the inspiration room!! Will your hubby come paint at my house 🙂 AWESOME!!
>Just darling!
Kelly
>Oh my word! That is stunning.
I love your blog, you have such a creative eye!
>A stunning room! Kudos to hubby for his painting! And that butterfly art? Genious!!
Amy
>i love it all. it looks so inviting:: well done, i 'd love to do something like this. a room all their own, just for play.
xxx
>Love, love, love the paper butterflies! That is such a great idea. I'll have to look for a butterfly punch.
>Love the butterfly frame idea!!
>WOW, that turned out great!! Can't believe all of the hand-painted details.
>I agree. I love the butterflies the most, but I HEART that your sweetie painted those beautiful pieces on the wall.
🙂 Laura
>One of the best playrooms I've seen!
>i have to agree with you. The butterflies win! Such a cute idea!
>I love the whole thing, but the butterfly art is pretty cool. I was thinking that could be done with other punches. Hmmm. The Ideas are spinning. Love you CAss!!
>Gosh – I love it all! The butterfly art – the tree and the birds. Love it!!
>Wow – it looks awesome! Your husband should start a painting business. . . or with that skill level he probably already is an artist!!! I love your blog. 🙂