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Young House Love » Reader Redesigns » Reader Redesign: From Granny To Glammy

| By Sherry Petersik | January 22, 2009 | 14 Comments

Reader Redesign: From Granny To Glammy

When we feasted our eyes on Rhoda’s guest room overhaul, we could only describe the transformation as dramatic. Here’s her letter:

I really enjoy reading your blog & congrats on the success and press you’ve gotten this past year! I know you have asked for redesigns before from your readers, so I thought I’d share a recent project with you. This is my newly redone guestroom, which I titled From Granny to Beachy Glam. In its before state, I just used some old linens that I had to make the room comfortable as a guestroom for a couple of years. Then, I found a great black/white damask comforter set (at a yard sale) and that got the ball rolling on the whole room redo. Thanks a bunch, and enjoy! – Rhoda

Here’s the before:

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And the super swanky after:

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What a change, eh? And to think that Rhoda found a few things at yard sales along with hitting up discount stores like TJ Maxx (her entire budget came in under $500!). We also love that she repurposed things to work with her new design (she painted the bronze mirror in her before pic, and also slipcovered the chair in the corner). Gotta love a makeover that’s industrious and cost effective. Thanks so much for sending your before and afters our way, Rhoda! We do love a dash of zebra in the afternoon…

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Comments

  1. Avatar for erinerin says

    January 22, 2009 at 4:01 pm

    thats a fantastic makeover! its great you were able to use your existing furnishings! goes to show what a change in textiles and accessories can do! i used to have that bedding, it looks like the waverly metro bedding from target! i loved it but my dog was always snagging the threads :(

    thanks for sharing!

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  2. Avatar for bungalow_blissbungalow_bliss says

    January 22, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    What a simple–yet amazingly effective–transformation! I’m all about re-purposing and thriftiness!

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  3. Avatar for TamstylesTamstyles says

    January 22, 2009 at 5:22 pm

    Great change. I am so glad the valance is gone. I dont know what it is, but I cant stand them. I love the room now.

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  4. Avatar for Live a Colorful LifeLive a Colorful Life says

    January 22, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    Looks great! Rhoda, can you share the paint color, please?

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  5. Avatar for nannykimnannykim says

    January 22, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    Wellllllll, I like the before better. I like the warmer brown tones. The makeover is too cold for me ;-)

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  6. Avatar for MarleenMarleen says

    January 22, 2009 at 10:26 pm

    Hi Rhoda,
    Great job on the bedroom. We love redesign and DIY projects. Marleen

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  7. Avatar for Laura LynnLaura Lynn says

    January 22, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    That’s a great comforter to find at a yard sale! I never find anything that good!

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  8. Avatar for Anna SeeAnna See says

    January 23, 2009 at 12:21 am

    WOW! I’m pretty thrifty, but I don’t think I could have done that for under $500. Great job!

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  9. Avatar for LivLiv says

    January 23, 2009 at 10:24 am

    Oooh damask is such a lovely print. Excellent work!

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  10. Avatar for mmcmmc says

    January 23, 2009 at 12:13 pm

    I would feel special if I stayed in your guest room! Very well done.

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  11. Avatar for SandySandy says

    January 23, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    Looks fab!

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  12. Avatar for RhodaRhoda says

    January 23, 2009 at 6:58 pm

    Thanks so much for the feature, John & Sherry! I really had fun doing this room & trying to do it on a small budget was half the fun. I’m a big yardsale/thrift shopper & am always doing projects and stretching myself as a DIYer. You’re all welcome to stop by my blog, Southern Hospitality for more adventures.

    The paint color is by Sherwin Williams & is called Rainwashed.

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  13. Avatar for MarcyMarcy says

    January 26, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    I love the curtain rod…I see where it has a curved corner so the drapes have that nice “custom” look when hung. Is it old or can you tell me where to get one? Thanks!

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  14. Avatar for RhodaRhoda says

    January 26, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    Marcy, that is a swing-arm rod and it came from Linens N Things originally (I think). It was a yardsale find & I added the iron finial on the end from my stash. You can find swing-arms out there, so just do a search online & I’m sure you’ll find some.

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