CAN I GET A DRUM ROLL PLEASE?! First, let's start with a good before picture.
Yep, seems like a long time ago, but I cut that little sliver of a whole in the wall on January 8th! So, this is LITTLE makeover was started and completed in 18 days! I spent very little money on the whole thing...I'll do a break down at the bottom. Here's the playhouse...fit for Royalty! Wait! What's a playhouse fit for royalty without a bench outside?!?
I made the pillow covers out of yep...you guessed it...burlap. I'm doing a project for Janette from The Johanson Journey and Ashley from Cherished Bliss. They're doing a Show us Your Plum Challenge, and I'm going to save the tutorial and reveal for that...but they were FREE...recovered and made them with stuff I had...and didn't have to sew a thing!!!! Whoooo Hoooo! Go visit their blogs for the deets...and maybe you can get in on the action too! I made the curtains out of yep...Burlap.
I made the address plaque and gave them an address of their own....so they can receive mail silly!!! I found the plaque at Good-To-The-Will for only 1$ but you can buy them at Hobby-To-The-Lobby for around 4$ or so with a coupon.
The pillows on the bench outside the clubhouse....
Too cute!
Closeups of some details...
Yes, the mailbox opens! I made the letters and clipart with my Silhouette...actually found Postmaster font!
Why the bucket of chalk? Because the top of the bench is a chalkboard...silly!
So, take off your shoes, wipe your feet on the new welcome mat, (burlap that was left over), and come on in! (I'll do a tutorial on painted rugs soon...PROMISE!
This is what you'll see as you enter the playhouse; The ampersand next to the picture was borrowed from another place in the house. I buy these when ever they're on sale at Hobby-To-The-Lobby. I LOVE THEM!! And to your immediate right, another bookshelf.
As you turn to your left...you'll see these "mini" doors. They lead to "MOM'S STORAGE" area. To view their transformation click here. They were part of the EPIC FAIL...actually they caused it. Here they are now, much better. I used pieces of old pallets from the 9-5 to make these little doors. They turned out great!
I made the little shelf that's holding the tray and doggie...read about that and see its transformation here.
Here's a closeup of the knobs...see...much better. I also put another one of those knobs on the inside of the door (the outside knob is not real.....lol!!!) so the little Monsters can close the door.
I found this little tray at Good-To-The-Will for 1$!! I painted it with the same paint I used on the ceiling. It fits perfectly!
This little bird cage was a random find at Good-To-The-Will for 1$! I didn't do anything to it....just hung it up! The little Monsters LOVE putting random things in there. This morning, it was being occupied by a Barbie Camera.
This little pillow was the splurge. It was $18 and I found it on Etsy. The shop is All the Trimmings. Go visit! Very cute packaging....very high quality...and very quick shipping. The pillow cover was actually only $14.50, including shipping it was $18. ![](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3Vj_8I7NnRs/TyLtUKTOT_I/AAAAAAAAE1k/tJovqRrgfBY/s280/DSC04696.jpg)
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Tater digs the clubhouse. The curtain in the background was just something extra...There was a water pipe that I wanted to leave exposed (I'm digging the "Industrial Style" right now). So, I used some left over burlap and made a faux curtain. I made the "curtain hooks" out of loose leaf rings and binder clips. I purchased them at work...so they were super cheap, - I wanted specific colors, but I HAVE tons of these things around the house. If I wasn't so picky, they would have been FREE!
LOVE me some UNION JACK. A big shout-out to Marian over at Miss Mustard Seed for the inspiration! ![](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VnVpIYOVt_A/TyLuIbCAJEI/AAAAAAAAE2c/084LZz8J9j8/s280/DSC04722.jpg)
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This little stool was SCREAMING "Take me with you!!!" when I was in Hobby-To-The-Lobby the other day; probably because it was on clearance and knew I'm a sucker for bargains. So, since I had a giftcard, and the stars were aligned, little stool (who remains unnamed...any ideas?) came home with me, and made new friends.
And one last before and after. Here's what the plain wall looked like before I started this thing...sorry...bad pic...I don't think I knew what blogging was at this point (hence the awful decorating!!)
And after some furniture rearranging, and blood sweat and tears...(Okay, seriously you should see all of the nicks and bruises all over my body) here's the after...
The "wasted space" (actually a non-existence) before...
And the Royal Playhouse/Storage space after...
I hope you enjoyed this transformation as much as I did. It took me a long time (kinda more than I'd hoped) to complete, but I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Here's a breakdown of cost/materials.
Paint: (I'll get colors posted asap) Red, Gray, and Blue $11 ea -$33 total
Lighting: $26 Outside $11 Inside -$37 total
Electrical Stuff (outlet box) -$3
Cover- Already had
Sub-flooring -FREE (used old pallets ripped apart from skids in the warehouse at the 9-5)...I have a whole stash in the corner and no one messes with em'!
Walls -FREE (old pallets again)
Wallpaper -Already had
Trim (all of it, including Crown) -Already had (that's why it's a combination of lots of different kinds!)
Door -Made from Scraps
Door Knob -$13 (because it's fake!!)
Curtain Hooks -$2 Because I wanted specific colors...and the loose leaf rings I already had.
Burlap -Already had
Union Jack Pillow -$18
Union Jack Bunting -$11 (isn't here yet)
Stool -$12 used gift card, so $0
Tray on shelf - $1 Goodwill
Frame -Already had
Wall Art -Made it with the Silhouette
Hinges for the mailbox -Already had
Address Plaque -$1 Goodwill find (already had the chalkboard paint, and for the gold, I used paint markers!)
Carpet and Pad -$14 for both (scraps at Lowe's)
Knobs for my storage area and back of the door -$2 ea (X3) $6 total, but I had a gift card, so $0
2X4's -$1.98 ea (cheap because I used the ones for decks) (x6) -$12 total
Bird Cage -$1 Goodwill find
Total cost for the renovation- $163-$19 gift cards =
$144!!!!!
**Update: I forgot I had to purchase white paint. It was $14 with a giftcard....plain ol' high gloss (some shade) white. I just keep having Lowe's match the Killz white primer from years ago! I love it for trim. So, that makes the total cost of the renovation $158...Still not too bad.
Go do something full of Awesomeness this weekend...and comment here when you're done...and leave a link so everyone can see!
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What a nice space! Looks very cosy!
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DeleteLooks great, Ashely! Yur amazing...
ReplyDeleteAhhhhh...My BFF Gwen!! I'm so glad you stopped by!!!! LOVE your Fridays Letters!
DeleteWow, you know how to make space really "count". What kiddo wouldn't love this little clubhouse!! super job, I could definitely move in, and don't EVEN get me started on the cute pillow and Tater Cat!! thanks for linking up to the party!! xp\o
ReplyDeleteThank you Debra
DeleteThis is so AMAZING!!!! I mean, I almost don't even have words...almost! :-) It truly is such a fantastic space and my kiddos would probably never come out if they had something like that. Your details are incredible and it will be a treasured part of their childhood memories for sure. Way to go! Thank you so much for sharing this with us at Inspiration Friday!
ReplyDeleteVanessa
Thank you Vanessa!
DeleteSo adorable! There are oodles of special touches I'm just loving! The light is so amazing... nicely done!
ReplyDeleteDonna
Donna, Thank You!
DeleteI love the burlap pillows, especially the flower! What a great mix of textures and styles.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jess!
DeleteWhat a wonderful space you have created for your children. I know they love having this adorable room of their own. Thanks for linking to the Open House Party.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sherry
Thank you Sherry
DeleteWhat an incredible room for your little ones to play in and use their imaginations.
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Thank you Cinthya
DeleteAMAZING girl!!! you did such an awesome job!!! I'm in Awww over here!! :) I want to play in there!! Looks so fun!
ReplyDeleteHey Bestie!!!! You can come on over...just catch the next flight! We can sip mommy drinks and lock ourselves in there! It'll be fun!
DeleteHere from Sherry's. Lucky, lucky kids to have a mom that creates such an awesome play space! I love your attitude toward DIY! ~ Maureen
ReplyDeleteIt looks soo good!!! So funny - I literally, just today, finished up an under the stairs Fire Station for my little boy! I love your little US Mail sign! I bet your kids adore their space - it looks really fun and good splurge on the pillow!
ReplyDeleteThis is the cutest little hiding spot!! The way you transformed the space is incredible and on a strict budget!! Would love you to link this up to our Imagine the Impossibilities Challenge link party tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteHere's a link to my site - the party starts at 7am est on Tues, Jan 31. Hope to see you there.
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Kelly
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DeleteOh wow, I love this so much! Your kids are so lucky! I did something fearless (to me, anyway) this weekend. I covered the cupboard doors in my apartment kitchen with fabric using liquid starch. I'm so happy with it! And you're right, fearlessness breeds creative, resourceful thinking. I'm wondering what I can do next! I clicked over from BNOTP where I've also linked my project. I'll be back- you're lots of fun!
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DeleteWOW WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME and only $143.00!!! incredible!!! KUDOS -- this creation is BRILLIANT!!!!!! hugs...
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DeleteLove, love, love, love! Knocks my socks off!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing at our "Imagine the Impossibilities" party!
Now I must pin, pin and pin!
Linda
Linda-Thank you so much for stopping by! I'm a HUGE fan of your blog!
DeleteSeriously! You are FABULOUS! You had me at the pillow! I think I need that for the upstairs playroom! Thanks for the inspiration and for joining our "impossibles" party!
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karianne
You're sooooo sweet! Thank you for hosting!!!
DeleteOh my Gosh this is adorable! How about the name Stout for the stool...as in short and stout??? I love all of the fun details, great post and even better addition to your home. Love it! Thank you so much for linking up to the challenge! Karah
ReplyDeleteNo prob Karah! Thank you for hosting...and yes, the name Stout is PERFECT!!
DeleteWhat an adorable room you created for your children! You did an incredible job! Thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday!
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Deleteyour playhouse? fun.clever.creative! LOVE this idea!
ReplyDeletethanks for linking up and linking back to catch as catch can last week. "catching" you this week.
gail
Thanks for the feature Gail!!!!
DeleteSeriously adorable!! You did a fantastic job~ Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday! Hope to see you again at this weeks party!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting Court!
DeleteWhat a fantastic little secret place for your kiddos to play in. i love it and I bet they do too.
ReplyDeleteCan't keep em' out! Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteSo cute, and so much fun, too! What a great project.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Korrie!
DeleteWow....neat. I have a couple of little boys that would love this little hide away. great job.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam.
DeleteFabulous! Reminds me of the attic space my sister and I had to play in when little. What kid wouldn't love climbing into a place too uncomfortable for a grownup to play in with carpet, doll houses, and my fav was the lego.
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Thanks Kristy!!!
DeleteLinked over from Roakdkill Rescue. Absolutely love that you took unused space and made such a great place for your kids to play. Makes me want to be a kid again so I could play in something like that. I'm a first time visitor and a blogger and I want to say thank you for the last paragraph. It is inspiring. You are inspiring. Encouragement from other bloggers is so important and necessary and it is what builds this great community. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks Heidi!! I like your blog...that's what we all have anyway right?!?! A beautiful mess!!! Thank you for your kind words and thank you for coming over! Have a great Superbowl Sunday!!!!
DeleteThat is so cute. Great job! Check out my Under the Stairs playhouse if you get a chance. We used the same light! Great minds think alike :)
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Joy! I'm so sorry for not getting back to you sooner! I had a chance to check yours out...and it's absolutely wonderful!!! Yes, great minds think alike! Awesome job!
DeleteThis is really amazing! I am so impressed that you made it out of NOTHING to begin with!! Wow - great job :)
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Thanks Lindz!!!! And thank you for coming over!
DeleteThis is an absolute DREAM SPACE! What a fun Mom you are!
ReplyDeleteThank you Shelly!!!
DeleteHow cute is this? Your kids must be in heaven. Great work, and what an original use of this space!
ReplyDeleteI'm so honored you stopped by...I was going to link up Friday, then completely forgot! Just now did. Hope it's not too late! Thank you for stoppin by!!!!!!
DeleteMakes me wish my littles weren't all big :( I have the perfect space. Maybe, grand littles?
ReplyDeleteSee....There you go! I say go for it. If nothing else, a place for you to crawl into and read a book under a nice warm blankie!!! Thank you for coming by!
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U completely rocked this out Ash!!!!! I love it!!! U are awesomeness!!
ReplyDeleteI used to love to play under the stairs when I was a kid - this would have been awesome! I love the red ceiling and all the red accents. What a fun, creative space. Thanks for linking up @ the Delectable Home.
ReplyDeleteYour under-the staircase makeover is seriously the most inspirational and exciting thing I have seen on the internet for quite some time (and I read alot of blogs!) We take possession of our (new to us) home in 10 days and it is the first time we have even had stairs, and a stair cupboard. I have been wondering what to do with it and now I know, thanks to your wonderful makeover! I am even more excited to get into our new house now :)
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I am featuring this adorable space at Wow tonight. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute space! My mother made us our own little spots like this when we were kids and I have such fond memories of them. I tried to do the same for my kids.
ReplyDeleteYours turned out so much cuter!
Love what you did!
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Thank you so much for sharing at my party. I am featuring tomorrow! Don't be surprised if I show up at your house with my blankie and my Kindle to hide in that spot!
ReplyDeleteThis is incredible! Awesomeness is the right word!
ReplyDeletewhat about the lighting? how did you do that? this is such a special idea!
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