Library Makeover Reveal

I am so excited to be sharing my library makeover reveal with FrogTape! When FrogTape contacted me about participating in the Paintover Challenge, I was thrilled and honored. I have closely watched this challenge every year and am a huge fan of FrogTape.

However, what really motivated me was that FrogTape will gift the winner’s charity with $10,000. I know I was created to create, but sometimes sharing pretty photos of my home feels trivial. However, when I am able to use my gifts and passion for a greater cause is when it all comes full circle. If I win, my charity Second Harvest Food Bank will be able to feed 40 families for AN ENTIRE YEAR! You have the chance to help feed the needy – CLICK HERE to vote for my library!

For this space, I was given the Luxe Modern design Trend. The overall style is “modern glam and minimalist with a bold statement”. I was encouraged to mix metals and create striking and unique juxtaposition while making a bold statement.

I painted the walls an off-white and painted a gold metallic diamond pattern complete with medallions. I painted the bookshelves a moody black and added my kids silhouettes to complete the look.

Here’s a breakdown of the project supply costs:

Project Supplies totaled $207.26

Wood medallions $34.79
Gold paint $28.21
Off-white wall paint $49
Paint brushes from hardware store $19.97
Dropcloths from hardware store $20.56
Ribbon for hanging silhouettes from craft store $3.99
Bookshelf paint $50.74

My vision for the space was centered around painting the Modern Lux wall pattern and painting the bookshelves a deep black.

FrogTape’s PaintBlock technology is amazing! It keeps paint out and keeps line sharp.

Using a quality tape like FrogTape was necessary for my black bookshelves – the last thing I wanted was paint on my white ceilings and/or marble tile!

For decor, I spent most of my budget on the curtains. The elegant space was screaming for velvet curtains, and I felt they added softness to the modern wall pattern.

I also added a few busts (every library needs a bust or two), plants, curtain rods and a rug.

Here’s a breakdown of my decor costs:

Decor supplies totaled $737.07

Curtain rods $132.11
Velvet curtains $272.69
Rug $159.86
Bust planters $65.26
Plants $69.44
Mozart bust $37.71

And I am happy to report that I came in under budget with my total:

GRAND TOTAL $944.33

From now until June 14th, I would love your help! CLICK HERE to vote for my library makeover. If I win, FrogTape will donate $10,000 to one of my favorite charities, Second Harvest Food Bank. $10,000 will provide meals to 40,000 people – how amazing is that?!

Second Harvest Food Bank distributed 7.2 million pounds of food to 8 counties in central Indiana last year. Their goal is to put themselves out of business by ending hunger. You can see more about Second Harvest Food Bank by going HERE.

Want to see the tutorial for the wall treatment? GO HERE!

UPDATE: Unfortunately I didn’t win the competition, but it was an honor to participate. I was interviewed by our local tv station, and you can watch that interview HERE.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of FrogTape. All opinions are 100% mine.

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