I love to create the impossible. I sewed and installed these window treatments in one and a half days. The entire treatment including the last four handles for the dresser cost approximately $150.00. The dresser is a thirty-five year old french provincial that was really run down. It cost $20.00 to redo. I also designed and made the queen size bed and headboard which is covered in suede. The bed and sheers around it cost approximately $300.00 to make. I'd love to get into interior design but I'm not sure how to go about it out here in Cambridge. Anyone have any ideas?
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I saw a very similar headboard in Canadian House and Home Magazine once, some time ago, and thought - gee I can make one of those and it wouldn't cost me $2000 either - so I did! You should see the one I made for myself - it's on "Another Weekend Bedroom Makeover". :bliss: :bliss:
Can I ask ... why did you choose the Tremclad paint for the dresser .... had you tried an oil paint on another project. I am about to tackle painting my dining room table but want to get it right .... advice please?
SHOCKED!! Great job!!!!
Did you make that head board by chance? If so how????
what a little tease you are :D ..........oh gosh, now i can hardly wait.... :bliss: :fireworks
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janetc
Stay tuned .... Another weekend bedroom makeover coming soon!! This time it's my bedroom, and just in time for XMAS. :confetti: :bliss: :confetti:
I really liked the "before" window treatment lol
no really, what a wonderful job, and all done on $150 wow !
The valance is 1/8" MDF painted the same flat black as the dresser. It is attached to the ceiling and the walls with 6 "L" brackets. I used it to cover the curtain rod and the top of the wall above the windows. I wanted to do something a little more finished but the entire budget was only $150.00 for everything and the MDF was the only thing that fit into the budget. Good thing too - I came in 37 cents under budget! :)
Is the black above the window a cornice? How did you make it or how did you make whatever it is?
pat yourself on the back and put your feet up! Gads you did a lot of work - did you sleep? I do like the finished results MUCH better than the plastic trash bag window treatment. LOL
is one stunning weekend makeover....give yourself a big pat on the back :clapping:
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janetc
holy crap!!! that is stunning.. Want to come and make over my bedroom?
I sanded everything lightly and used 2 coats of flat black metal paint (Tremclad) with a small foam roller for the large flat surfaces. This is oil base so you need a lot of ventilation (not a winter project!). I didn't use a primer. Then it needs to clear coated with at least 2 coats of flat polyurethane to protect the finish. The brushed silver handles were bought at Rona and the curve really goes with the curves in the dresser. I love to recycle and reuse - the results are sometimes better than buying new.
Wow! Looks great, so peaceful with the fabric above the bed and the light panels between the windows. :clapping:
How did you redo the dresser? New paint and handles? What paint and/or primer did you use? I'm trying to convince my DH to redo our old one, so the more info I can get, the better :D
looks great...i love what you did with the fabric above the bed...if you wanna get into interior design...do a search on here...lots of members have asked and suggested some places
Well done :clapping: