This past fall, I decided at the very last minute to sign up as a guest participant in the Better Homes and Garden’s six-week One Room Challenge.

This challenge is a community celebration of creativity, inspiration, and original ideas, and was the kick in the butt I needed to do something with our guest room which, was essentially becoming a catch-all room with a bed that was too big for the space.

During the six-week challenge, I painted a lot. I’m always amazed at how something so simple and affordable as paint can completely transform a space. I even tried my hand at using a sprayer for the bedframe, but I was not happy with the finish I was getting, so I resorted to painting by hand.

I had been pondering replacing the full-sized bed with a daybed for months, and while I was researching, I came across the perfect option and in a color that inspired the entire space. The only problem was the price tag of that one item. After a little more digging, I found the exact same bed frame for cheaper in white then painted it.

I installed closet doors and painted them the same color as the wall to create a seamless look, switched out the builder grade boob light and installed a sconce, hung a little bit of art, and added a full-length mirror to complete the room.

Here’s a breakdown of the items I used. In all, not including paint, I spent just a few hundred dollars over the price of just the daybed frame that I was originally going to buy.

Paint:
Walls – SW6186 Dried – Thyme Benjamin Moore Aura Eggshell
Ceiling – SW6184 Austere Gray
Bed frame – SW6187 Rosemary – ProClassic Semi-gloss
Accents – SW6258 Tricorn Black

Target:
Bed frame: Twin Renata Wood Spindle Daybed White – Baxton Studio – $379
Duvet cover and sham: Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia – $70
Throw pillows: Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia and Project 62 – $125
Curtain: Shapes Shower Curtain White – Threshold – $20
Area rug: Geometric Woven Accent Rugs Black – Project 62™ – $25
Mirror: 62″x 14.5″ Hub Full-Length Wall Mirror Black – Umbra – $100

Home Depot:
Ceiling light: Filament Design 2-Light Natural Brass Semi-Flush Mount with White Fabric Shade – $132

Amazon:
Sconce: Savoy House Owen 1-Light Wall Sconce – $118
Wall hook: Plywood Wall Hooks Set of 4 (Walnut) – $40
Door handle: Kwikset 91550-029 Halifax Door Handle Lever in Iron Black – $30

IKEA:
Mattress: Twin HASVÅG – $129
Bed slats: Twin LURÖY – $30

TOTAL (minus paint) = $1198