We’re getting ready for the main event next week with our Repurpose, Remodel, Reveal linky party, so we figure we ought to have something to reveal on the big day…make sense doesn’t it?
Lucky for us, we’ve no shortage of projects, even when we slip away for a bit of vacation. So while we visited my mother in San Diego last week and soaked up some sun, we helped her with a mini makeover of her front entryway. The space was in need of a face lift, but mostly lacked color.
She wanted to have something more inviting and updated, but in keeping with the style of the house. Since we were hanging around and eating her food, sneaking her snacks, and mooching on babysitting, we gladly took on the project. We had a hidden goal of working with as many existing items as we could, to help keep the cost down.
As is our style, I first sat down and developed a mood board, trying to integrate some of the tidbits I had picked up from my discussion with her about the project and using an ikat fabric that she absolutely loved as the color inspiration.
I really wanted to bring in yellow to the color scheme since it’s an instant way to make a space more cheerful and inviting – plus it looks great with her grey-blue stucco. The plan for this project was to brighten up the door, including removing the old metal screen door that is better suited as a warning sound that someone is about to enter.
Besides the door, we also wanted to update the corner, putting the wind chimes out of commission and figuring a way to modernize the area.
The porch bench needed to be spiced up a notch, making it more inviting for a morning chat or neighborly visit. And last but not least was figuring out a better way to store the hose and keep it from becoming a tripping hazard or silhouette of a snake in the dim early morning light.
Mom ponied up $50 for the mini-makeover – mostly for supplies like fabric, accessories, and paint. She’s got quite the garden, full of plants, pots, and miscellaneous items, so some of our shopping will be done right in her back yard…literally.
All next week we’ll be sharing the steps we took to dress her porch up and get it ready for spring, revealing the final shots on the day of the RRR party. Won’t you join us?
Update: Want to see the final reveal shots? Check it out here!
Please join us the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month for the
Repurpose-Remodel-Reveal
Linky Party!
I can’t wait to see it! Such a cute space and the mood board is fabulous!
Your mood board is fabulous. Can’t wait to see the reveal. Hugs, Marty
What a tease! I want to see the end result now. How can you expect me to wait until next week…kind of cruel don’t you think? I will consider forgiving you both if you come home soon, that was way too long of a visit to CA.
That’s one lucky mama to have you do her porch! $50 – can’t wait to see what you come up with! Love the fresh colors you’ve chosen.
Kelly
I can’t wait either. I have a similar front entry way and I’m excited to see the transformation. You’ve given me inspiration to re-do mine.
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Can’t wait to see your mother’s new entry….San Diego *sigh*
blessings,
karianne
PS Linda told us you were on board….you are both rock stars!
I love that Ikat fabric. I live n San Diego and will vouch for our wonderful weather, glad you got to enjoy it. This is going to be such a bright and welcoming front porch area, especially with spring around the corner. Can’t wait to see it all done up!