Today I am here to show you how to make decorating easy with the DIY Home Planner. I’ll be sharing a few photos and also how I came up with the inspiration for it. Because let’s face it, the last thing I would call myself is a decorator and I certainly don’t want to lose my mind over this.
Let’s take a quick look at the room before. it was a mustard color which really did little to make any of the photography I shot in there look good. But I digress. I don’t believe this color is flattering for anyone. Trust me on this… it had to go!
Ever since I was a young girl I have been obsessed with floor plans, and was delighted to see that KariAnne had a whole section in the book all about how to create your own, and how to position furniture in your room without actually having to move it first.
It also has pockets so you can store your paint chips and fabric swatches. A portable decorating mood board, if you will.
I also used a fun app on the internet called Roomstyler that helps you create 3D images of your rooms. This gives you a good idea of how your furniture will look in the room.
But not this time!
But then something extraordinary happened.
They approached me about painting a wall a non-white color… for the most part. And this was the result.
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Reading KariAnne’s book was freeing for me because I felt as if it was okay to let the girls do this and not worry so much about the outcome. After all this is our home, we should be comfortable with it and it should be designed for us. It should make us happy and bring joy!
Normally I would shy away from so much color, but in this space it all came together. So I trusted in KariAnne and let the girls guide me, instead of the other way around, which is usually the case!
By the way, if you have ever been to her blog, you will understand why I trust her decorating advice so much. Her home is impeccable and warm, and sweet and so many more things all rolled into one.
Of course nothing could have prepared us for this beautiful rug that we found there. It looked as if it was meant to be in that bedroom all along. Notice the ombre effect here?
You can see how this whole black and white vibe is really coming together. And the blue, well, that was the unexpected surprise of the whole plan. We went with it and have not looked back since.
I am so glad to be done with this one. For a while there, I was dreaming gray colors… so many and all with different undertones… who even knew that was a thing! Thank you KariAnne… now I can go back to my normally scheduled dreams.
It is infused with lots of KariAnne stories and witticisms but most of all it is full of hard earned advice for us folks who need all the help we can get when it comes to decorating.
In the coming weeks I’ll be sharing lots more projects for these rooms that have become our new home.
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Pat Rios
Thursday 4th of October 2018
I want that room for my boys! That is so calming and energizing at the same time. Wonderful job with the ombré and all the blues once again, Mary! Will check the book out.
Michelle Leslie
Monday 5th of March 2018
OMW Mary, that wall!!!!!! Wow!!!! Love it so much. The girls did a stunning job painting it and how lucky were you to find the perfect rug that matches so beautifully. I've heard so many amazing things about KariAnne's book. Everyone is raving about it. I have to get my sweet butt into gear and order me a copy
Mary
Monday 5th of March 2018
I know Michelle when I saw that rug I looked at the price which was over the budget and said "You only live once". It was the perfect rug for that room!! And that book keeps me organized because otherwise I'd be in big trouble.
Doreen@foxdenrd
Monday 5th of March 2018
That’s a great looking wall Mary, and the little ‘stars’ are just the right touch. You’re having lots of fun in your new space it seems :). xxx
Mary
Monday 5th of March 2018
Doreen I am doing a lot of new to me things and really enjoying the whole process. The girls and KariAnne have really inspired me.
Katerina Konstantinou
Monday 5th of March 2018
This book seems so useful and helpful Mary. I really loved the space part of the wall! The girls are so talented.
Mary
Monday 5th of March 2018
That wall really makes the room come alive Katerina. Originally we were going to go with all white and have black and white furniture but this wall along with the rug really anchors the whole room.
Kim
Monday 5th of March 2018
Decorating can be very a very intimidating process for a lot of people. It's nice that there are so many resources out there to help. In the end, I think that all you really need is your gut. Go with what you love and you'll end up happy....like your girls!! Nice job!
Mary
Monday 5th of March 2018
Your gut of course, but in my case a little help to get me organized as well. Originally we were going to go with all black and white but now with the blue in there it makes a huge difference and gives the room that something extra.