I mentioned I was going to give my bedroom a mini makeover a couple of months ago, and I finally got around to it. I looked at everything from drapes to upholstered headboards, and ended up with about everything I needed to make my room over from CSNstores.com. They gave me a gift certificate to help out, and I can't say enough good things about them--the shipping is fast, the selection is out-of-control amazing, and there's something for every price range.
Okay, it's time for our big reveal (drum roll, please). Here's the "before". . .
and the "after"!
The details: you can't tell in the before picture because of the beautiful, warm, summer light coming in the window, but the walls were a yucky off-white. With a little help (okay, a LOT of help) from our friend who is a painter, we gave the room a yell0w/tan coat of paint. Big difference in real life.
Next it was a new bedspread. I found this at Pottery Barn and basically planned the room around it. I wish I could afford the shams, too, but they were almost as much as the duvet cover! I got new 600-thread count sheets from CSNstores.com (I've never had anything above 300-count in my married life--they're heavenly!), and pretty white hemstitched pillow shams. I'm still in the process of adding throw pillows, but it's coming along.
I also picked up a nice curtain rod at CSN to go with these faux-velvet curtains my friend Melynie scored for me at Target for $10!
And of course I added a few handmade items, like my book page wreath and a ruffle pillow to dress up my seriously outdated wicker chair.
I was able to get a couple of the bigger ticket items at CSN, and traded babysitting for the paint job, so my makeover comes in at just under $30! Holy cow! I should have my own TV show.
If you want some help doing a low-cost room makeover, this is the giveaway for you. CSNstores.com is giving one of our readers a $50 gift certificate to spend on anything from curtain rods to rugs to cookware. Or use it as early holiday shopping money--they have toys and games, clothing, and shoes, too! Just leave us a comment telling us what you'd buy with the $50 from CSNstores. Entries are due by Tuesday, November 9th at 11:59pm PT.
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258 Responses to “bedroom makeover and csn giveaway!”
1 – 200 of 258 Newer› Newest»I would buy something for my new bedroom or kitchen. We are renovating a home and need everything... it would be great fun...
I need curtain rods and/or curtains...STAT! =-)
Definitely some cute curtains for either my bedroom or my dining room!
I will use the giftcard for a shelf for my living room.
I'd love to put the money towards a new kitchen faucet.
I would love new wall decor!
I think I'd put it towards a vacuum cleaner. Am I the most exciting person in the universe or WHAT?!
Your room looks great...love the color scheme! The canvas on your dresser is wonderful...details? CSN has so many awesome products! I've been drooling over the Paula Deen 2 Qt. Enamel on Steel Teakettle in Red for awhile so that would be my choice!
Ohhh...some new sheets. We need to replace the one set of sheets we have. Nothing like some new sheets that are over 300 count!
Oooo...I would love the gear wall art clock something both my husband and I would enjoy!
I'd get the drivetime signs, how fun!!! :)
I'd love to get the Kathy Ireland Home by Hallmart Hacienda 10 Piece King Comforter Set - 61068-10. I love, love, love it!
What a great giveaway!!! My husband and I just bought our first home...there are a lot of things we need!!! I would probably stuff for my living room. It looks a little bare!!!
we are closing on our first home on Friday, and I could think of a million things to buy for it! Thanks for the chance!
Andrea
andreareynolds21@gmail.com
I love CSN Stores. I would probably spend the $50 on christmas presents.
Neat - I love how paint can make such a big improvement for such a low cost :-) I would buy a new blue bedspread if I won.
surveypeters(at)gmail(dot)com
I would definitely spend it on the Guidecraft kid's wooden food. love it!
I would buy a bissell compact deep cleaner!
I'd buy a doll bunk bed for my girls.
Bedroom looks good!
I would love Hamilton Beach Stay or Go 6 Quart Slow Cooker because mine got ruined last thanksgiving and I am its time for a new one. Love the bedroom makeover!
Nice job on your makeover in the bedroom. I would put a gift certificate towards the 3 tier fountain to put in my yard. Really want a water feature!
I'd get decorative throw pillows for our beds, like the Harbor House Country Garden
I would get a printer stand - with 3 printers in my office, I would love a decent piece of furniture capable of handling multiple printers.
I think I would apply it towards the Magnussen Bellhaven Rectangle Cocktail Table. Beautiful.
I would love a new bedspread. Moved into a new house and want a "new" room too.
I would buy curtains for my new house!
I would love to get a little table for my 3 year old to play cars on and build his train sets.. like this one:
http://www.csnstores.com/Step2-754700-STP1073.html?cv=
mandalynne@kc.rr.com
I would buy draperies for my kitchen patio door! I washed mine and they shrunk a foot, so it's looking a little funny in there!
love it! new pillows are on my list!
I would get the Melissa and Doug Play Food Kitchen Pots & Pans Set and the Cutting Fruit Crate for my daughter for Christmas.
kayla.dishon (at) gmail.com
Oooo! I'd get some 600 thread count sateen sheets in white! I've been wanting those for a while now, and you've inspired me!
I would use it to buy Christmas presents for my kids. I love the Melissa & Doug magnetic ABC's and numbers, the lace up boards, and the bead kit.
i would finish off the master bathroom remodel that I swore would be finished last February. (har har)
I would love to have some cash towards a fun makeover!
Your bedroom looks great!! I could definitely use that gift certificate for some rugs! We moved into our house over a year ago and I have yet to get some rugs for the floors. Just something to make it a little more cozy in here.
nelljorae@gmail.com
Oh! So many choices! I would use the money to decorate my little girls room. She is almost 5 and still in her crib! Crazy! So, I decided for Christmas I need to re-do my daughters' room and get my youngest in a real bed with a bedspread. So, that is what I would get. Or a fun new light for their room. There is very boring! :) Thanks for the chance to win!
I would get new towels and bedding. I feel like mine is so trashed.
domrulestheworld at gmail dot com
I would buy bedding! My room is in need of a major overhaul!
I would buy some bedding! My room is in need of some major overhauling!
Oh my goodness! Love what you did! I really could go for a room makeover too! Maybe I'll buy what you did :) For sure I would look at some wall art!
I love it! I'd love to makeover our bedroom, but I'd probably use the certificate on baby toys!
I would put it towards a new rug for our living room.
I'd probably be VERY boring and get stuff for my kids for Christmas. Every little bit helps, especially since student loans come due this month!
I would totally get the City Scene Damask Duvet set!!
I would love to get some new corelle dishes.
This!!! http://www.csnstores.com/Calphalon-JR1111P-CPH1708.html
Thanks for the giveaway and I love the room makeover!
a night stand! i really really need a new one. mine is rickety and used to be our table for plants on the porch! hubby got a new bed for us and a nightstand for himself at PB, but i still need to find just the right one for me!
I would buy a bed set too! LOVE all their selections. Thanks girl!
I am a bag lady and might get a new bag or if the kids are good, some early Christmas toys!
We are finally giving our nursery a makeover for my son, who is turning 2 this month. I'm sure I could easily spend $50 on furnishings and knick-knacks for him.
Hello from Moses Lake, WA! :)
OOoh, fun giveaway! I would use the $50 on Christmas presents!
I'd go for a new lamp. My old one is broken... :(
I just did some DIY in my bedroom too! Just repainted a old mirror I got for FREE! Really pulls the room together but I could use some more accessories. That giftcard would be perfect!!
Stephanie :)
www.simplicitymom.blogspot.com
This is an awesome website. Thanks for sharing. I would order the Michael Kors Essaouira Comforter Set and give my bedroom a mini makeover too!
I would definitely go for throw pillows or some curtains! but then again, I might have to be practical and go for the much needed car seat.
kaliponder@gmail.com
Okay, I would totally use it towards Cookware!!!
Love the new bedroom!!
oooo. what i nice giveaway! so excited! i would use it for Christmas presents for sure, we could use all the help we can right now so this would be perfect! thanks!
nelly.barney@yahoo.com
I would love to win! I would probably end up using it on my daughter's bedroom that we're re-doing for her 9th birthday next month!
I would use it on bedding or home decor! :)
I'm having a baby in 2 months so I'd buy the last few things we need for that...like a monitor, and a swing, and a rocking chair, and pretty much everything you can imagine... :)
princess_steffo@yahoo.com
IT's always nice to get room makeover. I would get a really long curtain rod for drapes I think I've had for 3 years!
Where has CSN been all my shopping-life? We've been shopping around for a headboard or bed frame and the Modus City Sleigh Low Profile Bed is calling my name!
Love your room make-over! I just checked out the website for giveaway and there is so much to choose from. I really could use a new entry way rug, new sheets, new desk for one of my children. Thanks for the chance to win!
Jen
I'd love to buy a double stroller of some kind. They have a TON of awesome things!
you did a great job on your bedroom! love the book wreath- i now have that on my diy list!
i would get a little colorado step stool for my toddler.
thanks!
shenais
divertida at fastmail dot fm
I would love the giftcard to buy lamp for our loft, very dark room.
I am actually working on making over the loft totally. but a slow process.
julianna_west at yahoo.com
Yeah for giveaways! I'd like a new Epicurean cutting board and some kitchen towels!
Thank you
jorossi(at)gmail(dot)com
i would buy some play food maybe. or something with cupcakes for Christmas.
anicolestone@yahoo.com
I love CSN. Your bedroom looks amazing! I would probably order a new blender for making smoothies.
Love to get some a storage trunk for all of our shoes that get thrown all over our house!
heatherdemke(at)gmail(dot)com
Ooh! I would buy some new sconces for our guest bath! The room looks great!
My bedroom needs serious help. Your before is better than my current situation. I'd buy something to hang on the large white walls in the master bedroom of my new house.
I'd buy some new bedding and pillows for our bedroom
Christmas presents! Probably most home decor for various people on my list!
Oh too many choices! One thing I do need though is a new computer desk, and what a selection they have. But if it comes right down to it I may just get something fun for my house or a new bag!
I'd like to get some new bedding in our room- kids always come first! I can't remember the last time we bought something nice for the "master" bedroom!
Beautiful bedroom makeover! I would use a gift certificate to buy gifts for my new granddaughter.
New sheets would be great!
I'd be well on my way to having a cute and functional family room!
Oh my gosh I love the playhouses!
lilhil@gmail.com
I would buy some new baby hats...I LOVE the San Diego Hat Co knit cupcake beanie in pink! How adorable!!!
kaylynmeador(at)yahoo(dot)com
Love the makeover! I need to do the same thing. I think I'd get some storage containers though!
New kitchen gadgets are always a plus in my house. =)
I would buy these drapes with the big circles at the top: http://www.csnstores.com/Glenna-Jean-36732-GK1470.html
I'm eyeing an oven dutch, but it might be too expensive, so maybe another kitchen gadget.
I would love to get some more toys for the tot. We committed to a low Christmas budget this year and that would help so much!
I would love some new wall decor!
I would put the money towards the KidKraft Pastel Play Kitchen Set for my daughter for Christmas! We really want to get her a nice wooden one and we are currently finishing our basement so we have a nice place for a play room. This would be the perfect addition to that space!
WoW!!!! This would help me out in so any ways with finishing up the last few touches in decorating our new home.... My dear Hubby has been away for a year overseas, and I have been working so hard to making our new home so special for him to be able to come home at Christmas and enjoy it all with our children... Thanks for a chance!!!
definitely a gift for my son! he would love one of those ride/walk toys.
I'm totally thrilled to find your blog!!!! I'm looking to redo my bedroom also! This may sound odd....but I didn't even know they had sheets with a thread count of 600....and I thought I was in heaven with my set that is 300. It would be difficult to get out of bed if I had a set of 600 ct. Please toss my name in the hat for a chance at this great giveaway!! Thanks!
I'd buy some new bedding for our bedroom!!!
I'd get something for my bedroom- it's all mismatched right now and I'd love to bring it together with some new things.
rdoran1(at)gmail(dot)com
They have some really neat schoolhouse style clocks, I'd totally get one of those!
i think using the gift certificate as early Christmas money is a great idea! ;)
Your room looks great! I really want to do a makeover for my room I could really use some throw pillows!
I checked their site--I would like some Rachel Rae skillets. I see they are on sale--just the right time to win a gc--thanks for the chance.
I'd buy my son a toddler bed. There are many other things I'd like to buy, but he's climbing out of his crib and we don't have room right now for a bigger bed.
i desperately need to finish the bathroom decorating in our new place, and this would help so much!
Curtains!
I would put it toward dishwasher detergent that HAS phosphate in it. Totally strange, I know, but I'm tired of dirty dishes and the commercial stuff CSN sells works better.
Multi-Tasking Mama said...
I would use it toward the Skyline Furniture Armless Chair in Gerber Sungold. Of course I'd also have to buy a matching 2nd one. :)
I'm getting ready to move into a new, and bigger, home. The possibilites are truly endless! I would probably use it to go towards some new bedding for me.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I would spend the certificate getting the ladybug parade bed set for my daughter. She is really into ladybugs right now and she has been doing a great job at keeping her room clean.
I would love to buy a new wall decal!
I'd use it toward a guidecraft kitchen helper. Thanks for the chance!
Christmas gifts of course!
I would buy some cookie sheets since I have a cookie exchange party coming up on the first weekend of December. :)
I would buy curtains for our master bedroom. It's supposed to be our own getaway at home, but so far it's a junk room! Maybe some new curtains or a bedspread would help get us started! Thanks!
I would buy a Bissell and get my couches clean again! I really love their bar stools but the duty's and taxes kill me!
I would probably get a floor vase of a globe.
I've been looking for an affordable trunk to keep in my living room for extra throw and pillow storage for months! I had never heard of CSN before, and they have several cute trunks in the $100 range! I think I like the victorian antique retro steamer trunk the best! (Everyone else must too b/c it's out of stock until Dec ... I can wait!)
I need a rug for my den!
I would buy some sory of new decor for my living room. It is in desperate need! Thanks for the great giveaway!
I'm in need of new bakeware for the upcoming holidays! Cookie sheets, muffin pans, cake pans.....I could use them all
Love your new room. The wreath is fabulous too.
I would buy a nice, new (and much needed!) non-stick pan.
New soap dispensers for the bathroom & kitchen!
I'd buy curtain rods for my whole house (I have all the curtains, just no rods... and haven't had them for the year and a half I've lived in my house). Or I'd buy a new comforter. I'd eyed several comforters on here from the last post I read on CSN.
Love the new room updo! I would love to win and if I did one item I would get is the BonJour Teapot for my daughter for Christmas!
butler83ataoldotcom
I love your new room makeover and for 30 bucks!!! That's awesome! My next project is our bedroom, and I could SO use a CSNstores giftcard for that!
I would start my Christmas shopping and get some matching quilts for my girls.
i would definitely use it for redecorating my office into a nursery.
We just bought our first house. So we're pretty much in need of everything. But I'd probably opt for a rug or put it towards some furniture.
I'm in need of some new sheets, so this would be perfect!
Curtains for the nursery and kitchen.
I would get a food processor. rhisomers(at)gmail(dot)com
I would by some wall art for my big vaulted walls in my entry way. They are very bare right now. :(
My bedroom is also in serious need of updating...I'd love to purchase new bedding :)
I think I would either go with new bedding, or some fun new kitchen gadgets for my husband for Christmas.
If I won, I would buy two Mercury Luggage Going to Grandma's Children's Club Bags. I love when my grandbabies come to visit, and they would have fun packing their own bags for their visits.
A new duvet cover is badly needed in this house! And I would love some curtains to soften the look of the blinds in my bedroom too!
I would buy a little tikes police car!
Thank you
jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com
I would love to have new sheets or pillows - wow - 600 count would be heavenly.
I'm thinking about buying some Paula Deen cookware!
I would love some new things to decorate all the naked walls in my family room! Fun web site!
I love your makeover!
For me, easy - something for my bedroom. I've been living in this house for 7 years...I STILL haven't decorated my bedroom. I've started the process, but times are tough & things are slow..so I'd use the GC for that project :)
I would buy my toddler a Rody Horse for Christmas. He played with one at a friend's house and loved it.
I would buy lots of things for our new house that we are building!!!!
I would buy a rug or a new ceiling lamp.
I would buy bedroom set stuff too! Can you please include a tutorial on your cutey-patooty Ruffle pillow??
I would buy some new sheets, I too have cheap sheets and would love some 600 thread count sheets!!
Thank you!
I would buy a Caphalon pan. CSN's prices for Caphalon are incredible!
It would be hard to choose. Curtain fro my daughters room probably.
I would love to buy some wonderful storage items for my children soon-to-be playroom...goodbye guestroom, hello toys :)
kris
Sheets over 300 thread count? YOU BET!
Updating my house...everything is starting to look shabby, so i would go gaga for new curtains, pillows, the works!
libertyapplegate@ymail.com
New curtains! I've hated mine for years!
feliciawilson(at)gmail(dot)com
I think your room turned out great, I LOVE blue, you should see my room.
http://barnesblog07.blogspot.com/2010/05/just-as-funny-as-ever.html
Anywho, I would probably buy a really cool light or an amazing area rug, I have always wanted an area rug, but they're a little out of my "DI, Salvation Army, Goodwill, side of the road and a can of spray paint" budget.
Thanks for the chance!
P.S. I want to see your covered headboard, I just finished mine a few months ago and I LOVE it! We made it out of our neighbors old window, a Goodwill bedspread, and clearance fabric.
Oh there's so much I want to do to my place! I think I would do a make over in my bedroom or bathroom.
trollsandra"at"yahoo"dot"com
I would buy curtains or some throw pillows for my new place :)
I've been desperately needing some new throw pillows for the living room, so I'd do that!
I would probably go with the Simple Luxury 650 Thread Count sheets. Sounds amazing :) Thanks!
I might choose one of the smaller Thorndike Mills Beantown Boston Rugs. Thank you!
savinghubsmoney@aol.com
I have my eye on a new food processor, or maybe a new stew pot in a yummy color. Fun!
I would buy my mom Le Creuset silicone cooking utensils.
Ok strange, but I would use it toward a motion sensor trashcan. Keep my 12 month old out of it!
I would use it for some cute Christmas gifts!!! I love the wreath in your bedroom!!
I would buy curtain rods for my daughter's room.
carleen1978@gmail.com
Your room looks like it came right off the pages of a magazine.
With two little grandsons I would be shopping in the toy department :)
We are decorating a nursery for a soon to arrive baby boy and I need the "Around the World" mobile.
I would buy some curtains for my living room!
I think I would get the Minka Lavery Aspen Rectangular Wall Sconce in Aspen Bronze.
Trudy
onlyjustine at yahoo dot com
bedroom curtains or a new duvet cover, lamps?
Would love to buy some curtains!
hisprincess866(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would spend it on Christmas presents!
I would get my daughter a bed set. She is almost 9 months old and we have yet to get her a bed set. I absolutely am in love with the pink and chocolate mod dots set. SUPER cute!!
Hope we win! Thanks for the fun giveaway!!
Sabrina
shumashuma@gmail.com
I'd probably give the gift card to my husband to buy me something for Christmas! :)
Oooh! Too many choices! I suppose Id be good and get a jump start on Christmas!
I probably should say I'd put the $ toward a treadmill, but in reality I'd use it for some artwork or furniture.
I would probably stock up on warm baby clothes for our daughter's first winter! :)
I would buy something for my house. I need to do some major redecorating. Perhaps some new curtains.
tiffdeon at yahoo dot com
I would buy some new accessories for my daughters bedroom. We are in the process of redoing it.
I'd buy the combi highchair!
Well considering that my job is travel intensive, I sort of live out of a suitcase. And in a way, this suitcase represents my home away from home. So for me, I would love to invest in a durable, yet feminine and pretty rolling briefcase.
I'd buy sheets for our bed... When my daughter was accidently born at home, we lost lots of linens! Yikes! ;)
I would get some of those great Guidecraft educational toys for my little guy. It's never too young to start playing with blocks and cups, right? Great bedroom makeover!
My husband and I just bought a new home...I would definitely use it for decorating my living room.
I think I'd get a gallon-size pitcher. With 5 in our family, we go through the half-gallon size way too fast! =)
Cute room. I would love sheets :)
I would like to put it towards some holiday decorations or maybe just home decor. So many choices!
I would love to have a few extra accents in my room. or some frames for my room. my bedroom needs help!
i want to get silverware and cups, the Rachael Ray Cast Iron 7-Quart Round Dutch Oven looks good too.
songyueyu at gmail
Mmmm...I love CSN! I would use it to put toward a really cute round end table or night stand for my bedroom.
Well, I don't think I can pick just one thing! First I'd have to decide between "need" vs. "want". Then I'd have a gazillion things to choose from - rugs, curtains, side tables, decor. I'd love to win - though it might cause me a little bit of stress ;)
I would use it towards a step 2 waterwheel table for my daughter for Christmas.
ykatrina at hotmail dot com
I would by something for my bedroom, I made a HUGE mistake and hate the paint job so I am always looking for ways to update!
definitely start on my own bedroom makeover!
Would love to get an electric hand mixer. I've been baking a lot lately and my arms are tired! :o)
newlywades at rocketmail dot com
I would get some art or something for my walls. We moved into our townhouse about a year ago and we still have white walls!!!!! I need something to look at besides blank white walls! Love your makeover! Simple and clean I like that!!!
Lisa
I love the new look in your bedroom!!
We totally need curtains for our living room!
In the process of decorating our daughters room, so we can feel like we actually "live" here...
I need new clock hands - it is just a big hour and minute hand. I have a clock in my kitchen with pictures of my kids for the hours but the clock hands broke! :( This probably doesn't make any sense, but I know exactly what I would do with the $50.
Art for my bedroom!
lexbyam at gmail dot com
I'd buy Annie some new shoes. She just started walking at 9 months, but sister's hand-me-down Nike's are too cumbersome. Maybe some Rileyroos.
Sheets for our bed, but in reality crib bedding since they have so many choices and we have a grandbaby on the way!!
Some sort of Christmas presents, I'm not sure what. There is so much to choose from!
I would pick out a mirror for our entry way.
I need anything! My room is literally a blank slate just waiting to be decorated!
my tiny (6 x 8) bedroom coul duse some sprucing up (and the kids to sleep in their own beds.)
I would definitely try to get some nicer cookware!
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