{ Turning a bedroom into a den }

Remember a few months ago when I flip flop rooms in our house at the spur of the moment?

Here is part of the sectional wedged between 2 floors of our house.

Did I mention I was attempting the great flip flop alone.

Yes, I single handedly move a sectional sofa from the top floor of our house (what we called the playroom, but no one ever played in it, and rarely even set foot in it) which was actually the 5th bedroom, or the "bonus room".

Then, I moved everything from our master bedroom UP 2 flights of stairs to the "playroom/bonus room".

Are you following me? 

We now have a "den" where the master bedroom was, and a master bedroom on the tippy top floor of our house in the "bonus room".

This room has great bones, with vaulted ceilings and wood beams. The down side? Green and yellow 1977 wallpaper. 

And I HATE removing wallpaper. I'll paint over it rather than remove it. But, I'd like to do this room properly. So, I've enlisted the help of a professional. 

I'll post a design board of the new master soon.

In the meantime, I thought I'd share the new den with you.

It's a work in progress, but get loads more traffic than the old "playroom".

I documented the move on instagram. so if you're an instgrammer, follow along to see what I'm up to on a day to day basis.

here's the room as a bedroom-

and more of it now as a den-

It's super cozy and cute. And, even though it still has a big fat vintage tv in it, the kids still pile on the sofa and snuggle up with a blanket to watch movies. (Way cuter than that nasty man cave, with the larger tv.)

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{ Vintage Treasure Chest }

If you're a flea market fanatic, like me, you know these are a dime a dozen.
(and if you're in need of one let me know)

But, this one just caught my eye and I had to move it from the garage to the house.
Maybe Mrs. Abel and I were kindred spirits in a former life. Maybe we traveled on the Titanic together?

I especially love the leather handles that are still in tact. And, the dark, almost black color of the body.

But, the best part of Mrs. Abel's trunk is the travel stickers attached to the side.

It feels right at home in the den (for now).

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{ DIY Fabric Covered lampshade }

so much better than "before". right?

{ Our Den }

It's just a little minute of a room that's really part of the kitchen. At one point in it's life it was a dining room.

And every now and then it's all tidied up and clean. And I feel proud.

So, here's our little den looking clean and fresh as a shinny new penny.

{ Feature }

Well...

look at me!

I am totally honored that Cassity over at Remodelaholic is featuring our teeny little den today.

Thrilled!

Thanks Cassity!

{ The Den ~ Questions Answered }

thank you to everyone for all your compliments on my Den, it looks like it's my most popular post ever, so thanks.

There were lots of questions, so I thought I'd answer them here.

If there's anything else you'd like to know feel free to send me a note.

thanks again!
{okay, one more explanation...
I had super babysitter, Ashley, hold a cardboard box up around the chandelier while I spray painted it. tricky, but possible}