Monday, November 9, 2009

a work in progress

As you know, I've been working on (and writing about) my interior design jobs since this summer. So after a weekend full of wrapping some things up at client, I took a couple "work in progress" photos to share!

The spaces are by no means finished but are a little glimpse into what's to come from bryn alexandra interiors :)

Let's jump in, shall we?

This is the guest room.. I wanted it to be elegant, hotel-like and full of neutrals with interesting textures. Still needs a lampshade & art.


Below is a little girl's room; my client's daughter is sooo cute! I just adore her. Her dresser was purchased off Craigslist and was only $30. It was pretty beat up and LAMINATE (yuck). But I fixed that with (many) coats of pretty pink, a coat of poly and new hardware. I am a huge fan of children's art, so I let her create a masterpiece for her room (not framed yet).


I've been a huge fan of Cole & Son's Woods wallpaper for a really long time, and I'm estatic that my clients went with it for their Master Bedroom! They have a sloped ceiling, and this wall is VERY tall.... perfect for towering branches. Isn't it sexy??


I'm very lucky that my clients had an amazing, talented contractor. I would draw up some simple sketches and he made it happen! Just like these shelves in the dining room.


This home couldn't have been done without Craigslist and Salvation Army. Almost every room has at least one piece of large furniture from those two sources that I have refinished and made over. This huge beauty below was only around $100 at Salvation.... I slapped some white paint on it, and am dressing it up with some gorgeous chrome hardware. Wait until you see the finished product!


I hope you liked my sneak peeks! I can't wait to show you the finished product!

33 comments:

  1. Everything looks great! I especially love the pink dressser.

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  2. It looks like you're doing so well already! And how fortunate you are to have a 'willing and able' contractor!!! The 2 upcycled furniture pieces look to be amazing!

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  3. hey, bryn!!! this is so exciting, i'm so happy for you! love the sneak peeks...i've always been a huge fan of that tree wallpaper, so cool! and i love that shade of pink in the girl's room:) can't wait to see more, so proud of you!

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  4. love the sneak peeks!! that woods paper is so good.

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  5. Such a tease :) we need more please!!!

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  6. These are fantastic! I wish you lived on the East Coast so I could use your talent in our home!

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  7. Everything looks wonderful so far! Love the color palettes, can't wait to see the finished product!

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  8. Love the pink dresser! Can you tell us the color? Can't wait to see more!e

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  9. Thanks for the peak. More, please! That wallpaper is insanely delicious. xoxo

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  10. Oh wow, it looks like you are doing an incredible job, just like I knew you would! :) I love that you are reusing craiglist finds and making them truly unique for your clients. It saves money and adds lots of personalization. I can't wait to see the finished rooms!

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  11. Love it all, esp the pink dresser.

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  12. Progress makes perfect!
    Looks like some happy progress to me....
    pve

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  13. BEAUTIFUL things you're doing with your client - I'm so impressed! AND you work full-time? And have a house/dog to take care of? Man, I wish you were here to help with our house!!

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  14. WOW, I LOVE that dresser, when I saw the "before" I wasn't sure the "after" was going to be this great! You have done an awesome job, shopping, sanding, painting, sewing, pages and pages of designs and ideas!! You are on your way!

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  15. Love that paper - its so striking without being too busy.

    Can't wait to see what you did the whole house.

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  16. YaY for sneak peaks!! looking good!

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  17. Oooh how pretty! Can't wait to see the rest :)

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  18. I'm in love with the pink dresser in the little girl's room!

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  19. Hi! I love the headboard. It appears to be the one from target and urban outfitters. I'm on the fence to get one myself as I have not seen one in person to discern its quality. Any comments on the quality? Which color is the one pictured? It looks like parchment.
    Thanks!
    Kathyriya
    tx1swthrt at yahoo dot com

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  20. Wow, these rooms look AMAZING! I'm dying over the wallpaper!

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  21. kathyriya- The bed is from JCP. It's not just a headboard, but a headboard + base. Sorry I couldn't be much help!

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  22. Hi Bryn, I just recently started reading your blog. I think what you've shown us so far looks great! I look foward to seeing the rest. The fact that you are doing this while working full-time is so inspiring!

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  23. These are looking really lovely Bryn. Way to go.

    I'm excited to see the spaces when they are finished and what is to come.

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  24. You're doing an awesome job Bryn! I especially love the pink dresser...far from "yucky" now! I can't wait to see the finished Master Bedroom with the woods wallpaper!

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  25. this podst reminded me of your posts from last year..i enjoyed it...what did you use to paint the items...a brush, can spray? thanks for sharing Bryn.

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  26. The painted furniture looks amazing. I'd love to know more about your technique. Did you use a set of instructions when refinishing them? Would you mind sharing with us? I am about to embark on painting an antique bureau and I'd love to do it correctly the first time!

    Thanks.

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  27. The painted furniture looks amazing. I'd love to know more about your technique. Did you use a set of instructions when refinishing them? Would you mind sharing with us? I am about to embark on painting an antique bureau and I'd love to do it correctly the first time!

    Thanks.

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  28. You're doing an awesome job Bryn! I especially love the pink dresser...far from "yucky" now! I can't wait to see the finished Master Bedroom with the woods wallpaper!

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  29. Hi Bryn, I just recently started reading your blog. I think what you've shown us so far looks great! I look foward to seeing the rest. The fact that you are doing this while working full-time is so inspiring!

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  30. YaY for sneak peaks!! looking good!

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  31. Thanks for the peak. More, please! That wallpaper is insanely delicious. xoxo

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  32. These are fantastic! I wish you lived on the East Coast so I could use your talent in our home!

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  33. love the sneak peeks!! that woods paper is so good.

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