apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

The list of DIY projects in this room is lengthy, and you should definitely check out Jenny's blog post for details about all of them. In a nutshell, here's what she took on:

• Customizing the all-white duvet covers with a Hamptons-esque applique of turquoise bias tape
• Giving the plain bedskirts an extra pop of color by adding purple ricrac
• Transforming the nightstand with a coat of turquoise paint
• Similarly, taking a plain white mirror and making it shine with a rich yellow paint paint job
• Making some beautiful butterfly art using on-sale shadowbox frames
• Updating a lampshade just by switching out the shade
• Making the awesome hot-pink-framed chalkboard out of an old picture frame and a piece of sheet metal (The hanging buckets for chalk are a fantastic idea, too.)
• Giving an old paper star lantern a fresh look with a simple coat of white paint

Top all that off with some basement scores from her own house, and it all adds up to a fabulous, inspiring, livable space. Brava!

Photos courtesy of Jenny Komenda