I am finally finished with my beauty room/office/world headquarters as I jokingly call it. This room used to be a spare bedroom as shown here….. however, no one ever came to stay. Like, ever. Not only that, I desperately needed to move my computer desk to a quieter, less accessible area in my house. It used to be here…..
My husband talks a lot. When he isn’t talking, he’s making noise. Or turning on the tv. Or breathing. It disturbs my inner peace. Basically we decided that since he had his own home office, I needed one as well.
Unfortunately, everyone loves this cozy room now so I always have company!
The room is my place to do makeup, write, pay bills, organize my life, keep my camera equipment, hoard my makeup collection and it’s still a work in progress but it’s a really good start. I still do occasional freelance makeup so I felt I needed a place for people to come. This is why there are two iron bar stools on each side of the makeup dresser/counter. Yes, these chairs were also locked away in storage for years. I can’t tell you how happy I am to be able to finally get that storage emptied out!
I went chandelier crazy this month because it all started with the chandelier in my beauty room. It was a requirement. Then it seemed crazy to not also install some in the dining area and kitchen. I’ll share those revamps later. I’ve been super busy because this home revamp thing started in November and as of last night, the last chandelier was installed! I’m done!
I just wanted to share my own little escape pod with you because it has all of my favorite things in it! The furlicious office chair by PBTeen is something I’d wanted for 6 months before finally allowing myself to have it. The other furry white pillows and throws came from Z Gallerie. The dresser is something that’s been in storage for 5 years. The antique make up vanity I had purchased about 2 years ago. Everything else I had already owned. The oil paintings were some that my mom had purchased 40 years ago, telling me that “These are your inheritance.” Gee thanks, I’d thought at the time. However now it’s great to have things she picked out surround me in my private space.
Actually, all of the crystal and white vases were also things she had once bought. It was a struggle before to incorporate these things of hers into my decor, but with this room, I was determined to make it work.
We sold the previous bedroom furniture for $800. Then I gave myself a budget of $1200 for the chandelier and other items such as the rug and chair. For $1200, this is my beauty room makeover!
-SDS
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