It's really hard for me to share early photos of a home project because I want to explain every detail that is still yet to be finished. However, my friend told me this past weekend that the "process" updates are really important and another friend chipped in "it makes the DIY seem more doable." SO here goes. I'm really excited about how it is shaping up!
My budget is $1,000 and I'm doing really well so far, the last big purchase is the rug which I will have just over $200 to spend. I have included the details of my budget at the bottom of the post.
UPDATES TO BE MADE:
>> Navy Buffalo Check pillows have yet to arrive.
>> Currently searching for a flat woven, fringe-free rug. Try to decide between a 5x7 or 4x6...
>> I am planning an all white frame wall gallery on the walls. I will be taking down the shelf and plates. I've been wanting to put up a corner gallery for some time now and I think this is the perfect opportunity.
>> Planning to spray-paint the high-chair legs white to match the all white seating. I feel like with the table legs gold, the high-chair legs are too much.
>> The table top is from our old high-top crate&barrel table!! We attached it to Ikea trestle legs but I think it needs to be 1-2 inches higher for optimal comfort so I'm trying to figure out how to make that happen.
There is a really incredible story behind this chair. I checked online to make sure the IKEA PS 2012 chair was available at my local ikea store and it was "probably in stock." I loaded Roswelle up in the car for the quickest Ikea trip ever - in and out - I now cut through the checkout stations directly to the warehouse. I went straight to the aisle and bin to find an "out of stock" picture. The next shipment was not scheduled until August 24th. I was bummed to say the least. I headed out of the store but decided to roam the "as is" clearance section of Ikea. Low and behold there was the chair, assembled and ready to be taken home with me!! I considered it a sign from up above that this project was a good idea ;) haha. The best part? it was marked down 41% - means more budget room for the rug!! After some store credits, the chair cost $37 in total.
{I spray-painted the chair white as soon as I got home}
{the NORNÄS bench has great storage}
{this is a great view of the "nook" I'm working with}
{a weak before/after picture but it's the best I can find right now}
Budget as of 8/17:
Two NORNÄS benches - $400
Two Trestles - $30
Metal Chair from HomeGoods - $34
IKEA PS 2012 chair - $37
Caitlin Wilson throw pillows - $150 (splurge)
Orange HomeGoods pillows - $60
Spray Paint, White Wood Stain, Hardware - $45
Total spend to date: $756
Rug search budget: $244