Decorating Cents

One of the things I've been shopping for in the master bedroom is a nightstand for my husband's side of the bed.  When we bought our bedroom set years ago, we were living in a two bedroom town home.  Out room wasn't big enough for the bed and two nightstands, so we only bought one.  So now that we are in a new home with plenty of space, we want another nightstand.  The furniture company no longer produces this set so I've been searching Craigslist for a mate and other furniture stores for something similar.   On my search, I kept coming across the Ikea Rast dresser.  It is a basic three drawer wood dresser that can be stained or painted to suit your taste.  I liked the price too at $34.99. Ikea There have been so many people making this simple piece look fabulous. The Turquoise Home attached trim to the bottom, painted it white, and stained the top.  I love it. Why not make it one big piece of furniture?  That'...

I love a great light fixture.  It can really change the feel of a room.  I love the style of these lights.  With the version from World Market, you can get the look for a fraction of the price. Restoration Hardware Modern Filament Pendant World Market Glass Pendant   You're reading Look A Likes: Glass Pendants by Andrea, originally posted on Decorating Cents .  If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Andrea on Facebook , Pinterest , Bloglovin , and Hometalk .

Good morning! I showed you this gorgeous office with gray board and batten last week.  I believe it totally transformed the look of the room.  Check out her before.  I've done white board and batten in the foyer and the back entryway but adding the gray steps it up a notch.  It looks so sleek and modern. I decided to look around the web to see who else has added some gray board and batten to their home. Bower Power did a feature wall in her master bedroom. source Thrifty Decor Chick also did a feature wall. source Chris loves Julia painted the entire room dark gray but added the molding behind the sofa. source The Shingled House paneled the whole bathroom.  Her space looks completely different. source Jenna Sue added board and batten to a wall behind the dresser. source Gorgeous right?  These rooms look extra fab because of the molding.  They're dark and moody.  I'm still deciding where I could put it...

Well, things are moving slowly but they're moving.  I'm trying not to rush any of my decisions on the pieces in this room.  I tend to change my mind after I've purchased things and at that point I can't return them to the store. I showed you last week the progress of the sitting room.  We're still not sure about the desk I chose so we're waiting on another option to arrive before we make the final decision.  Other than that, this area is pretty much done. I would like to do some sort of wall treatment like this.  I can't get it out of my head.  I love the molding and dark gray together.  I think the gray would be too much for this sitting area though.  I want to keep it light and bright. source The new chandelier is hung over the bed and I love it.  It gives a warm glow at night.   Since I did a gallery wall in the sitting area, I don't think I'm going to add one around the television like I originally said....

I'm not the type to get my nails done on a regular.  I don't like spending money on something I don't feel like I'll get the full benefit from.  I used to wear acrylics a long time ago.  They were pretty but are horrible for your natural nails.  After kids, I just cut the expense and went natural.  Every now and them I'll paint my nails myself and wear the polish until it starts to chip.  I've even gone to the salon to have the ladies there paint my nails, but again the wear only lasts a few days.  Between washing my hands all day, doing dishes, and projects around the house, the polish doesn't last. I was contacted by OMG Nail Strips to review their nail polish strips.  I was skeptical about reviewing them on the blog since they are not home related, but I have been wanting to try strips for a while.  Like me, many of you use your hands a lot, whether doing DIY projects or everyday life.  According to their website, these strips h...

Happy Wednesday!  We made it to hump day!  Here's what went on around here in January.   I started the year off by adding more blue to our formal dining room . Coral and Turquoise mixed together creates a beautiful color palette. I shared our plans for the master bedroom makeover .   Online retailer Joss & Main has good flash sales but I showed you some tips to make sure you're getting the best deal. New finds at H&M Home . More model home inspiration . Using fabric, I trimmed the master bedroom curtains to give them a more custom look. In my search for desks, I came across a high and low version . A master bathroom design that is luxurious and soothing. I'm looking forward to more projects and getting things done this month.  Hoping to update you soon with pictures from the master bedroom.  I'm taking my time with things to make sure we're buying the pieces we really want.   You're reading January Mo...

We are well under way with the master bedroom makeover.  It's been fun so far.  My husband is pretty much letting me handle this but I have to keep in mind the things he would and would not like.  We liked the initial design but realized a few things weren't going to work. Here's the first plan.   There were two chaise lounge chairs in the sitting area.  After much debate, we decided that we really didn't need two lounge chairs here.  How often would we be sitting in this space at the same time?  That, and the fact I couldn't find one cheaper than $250 that I really loved.  I wasn't ready to sink $500 for chairs alone. I also really wanted an upholstered headboard but that requires a new bed frame.  That means selling our current furniture to buy new.  I would normally be all about that but I really like our bed and I'm not sure hubby is ready for the change either. So things have changed a bit. I want to inco...