Another month-long blogging challenge. Can you guys handle it? "Can I handle it?" is the question... YES!! When groups of bloggers come together to tackle projects, we hope that it's fun for YOU guys to click around and be inspired because it's so much fun for US to participate. The camaraderie is great and it's just fun to be a part of something, especially when blogging and renovating is generally a one-person job.
So, yay! It's time for another $100 Challenge. The challenge is hosted by Erin over at Lemons, Lavender and Laundry and the goal is to makeover/refresh a space during the month all for under $100.
$100 is not a lot at all so creativity rules here. Reselling to make more money, repurposing, thrifting... it's what it's about.
Last time around, I refreshed my master bathroom nook.
See the reveal for all the details including that DIY light.
That space was tiny so $100 went decently far; but the next space, well, it's going to be a challenge.
Ready to see the space?!
It's our sunroom. It's a space that hasn't been touched. Well, it's a space that hasn't really been touched anyways. We've thought it might serve different purposes over the past few years but now, I think it can really serve the need to have a crafting table and video/still photograph area for the blog. Right now, it's a cluttered area with holes in the ceiling where the ceiling fans used to be (we took them down last year), bugs everywhere and cracks in the brick. It needs lots of love, but mainly cleaning, patching, caulking and painting. I don't have any wild plans to decorate it. I need it to be a clutter-free/organized area though.
As far as the decorating goes, to be honest, I'll probably add some plants and call it a day. We also have a few furniture pieces in the basement that will help round out the space. Will it be cohesive? I hope so, but I'm not sure.
So, here's what I have:
I already have the paint. I bought it two years ago and just never got around to painting it. All the brick is going to be painted white. I have two lights that I bought 4 years ago for our hallway and never installed so those are going to go in the sunroom. They aren't my favorite, but I have them so they'll work.
I hope to change out the shades on the sconces. I think that's an affordable change that can modernize the lights to help the space.
So, what am I buying with my $100?
Well, I need caulk to fill in the cracks between the brick and the flooring. I'd say this will run me around $15.
I think we are going to spray the brick. I have quite a bit of sheeting (for the floors, doors and windows) to project them from the paint spray but I'm sure I'll need tape and possibly more.
I'm going to estimate that I'll spend $25 there.
The glass shades for the sconces should run about $7 each or so. So, there's another $15ish.
We are at $55. I'm going to leave it at that because I know some things will be less and some more. If I have extra at the end, I might try to make it cute with a piece of art or something. We'll see!
So, are you excited to follow along on this? Make sure to hop around on the link-up and follow-along with some of the other bloggers. I guarantee that you'll be inspired.
Maria Brittis
Wow that going to be a big challenge for under $100 and its should be fun trying to keep within the budget. I love the space its very open and plants should do very well there.
Maria
Ashley Mayes
I know, right?! It will look more finished in the fall when all the outdoor plants come in but for now.. I'll be happy to make progress in the space for sure.
Sheena
I totally can not wait to see your makeover. So is this challenge every month?? I am going to have to think about it and I think I will join y'all next month. We bought a house about 3 months ago and to say I HATE the house is an understatement. It needs LOTS of updating and love so that challenge would totally help me.
Ashley Mayes
Well, hopefully I don't disappoint. The challenge is around 4 times a year. If you email me ([email protected]) with your FB handle then I can add you to the FB group so you can stay in the loop. You should totally do it... it's so motivating and fun to see what everyone does.
Cynthia Davidson
Did you ever finish the sunroom $100 challange?
Ashley Mayes
I did but didn't end up with a room that I was completely happy with. It's such a huge room to only be able to spend $100.
Deana Fernandez
Your master bathroom makeover is incredible for under $100. If I could do makeovers that good and inexpensive my whole house could get done.
Ashley Mayes
Haha! Well, $100 doesn't go very far and that space was TINY but thank you!
Jessica
I know you will make this amazing! Looking forward to seeing how you transform it! Happy to be joining you all this round!
Ashley Mayes
I'm not overly motivated so far so we shall see how it turns out.
Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry
I'm with you on taking on a bigger space. We can totally do this, right? So glad you are participating for another round. Your bathroom nook is one of my favorite makeovers done for this challenge. Can't wait to see how you transform this sun room.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Erin! I'm not quite as motivated this time around but I know I'll have progress at the end of the challenge so in my book... that's a win. Thanks again for hosting.
Tracy
You have a great room to start with! I can't wait to see what you do with it!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Tracy! I'm excited to make some progress for sure!
Stephanie @ Casa Watkins Living
This I have to see! Ashley I know you can knock it out of the park. 🙂
Ashley Mayes
haha! Not sure about that but progress is progress!
Meredith Wouters
This is going to be great! I think you're smart to stop planning at $55 because it always turns into more. I'm so jealous, I wish I had a sunroom!
Ashley Mayes
Exactly! I may end up spending most of my $100 on caulk! We shall see!
Kate
Can't wait to see what you do with the sunroom, Ashley! I hear you on buying things (like the paint for the brick) and then never getting around to doing the projects I bought said items for -- that happens to me all the time. BTW, your master bath nook that you refreshed last time is gorgeous!
Ashley Mayes
Can I be happy that I'm not the only one that has supplies for things that they never do?! Gosh, it's bad!
Jenny
I would LOVE a room for crafting and photography - that is awesome! This room looks perfect for it too with all of those windows. I can't wait to follow along!
Ashley Mayes
That's what I plan to use it for. I'm hoping the space turns out well!
Kristen
Oh wow! That is a great area filled with lots of light! Good luck with it all!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Kristen! I have to get busy!!
Kathy
I still LOVE your bathroom makeover and I can't wait to see what you do with this space. So many windows! Love it!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Kathy! I haven't done much in there yet and there's not much time left so I really have to get busy!
Meg @ Green With Decor
I can't wait to see what you do with this space!! Your master bath nook is GORGEOUS!!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Meg! Only a few days left!~