Garage Makeover Complete! A Science & Art Room With Major Wow Factor

Several weeks ago I posted about making over a client's garage space into a Science and Art classroom and playroom for her granddaughters.

 If you want to refresh your memory, click here:
http://beachbungalowdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/01/extra-storage-space-to-out-of-this.html

I am pleased to announce that the project was a success! Janelle and her family couldn't be happier with their bright, colorful Science and Art room!

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The cabinet turned out beautifully! There is plenty of counter space for projects, and easy to reach storage for the girls. 

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I absolutely love the shade of yellow we chose for the paneling. We also made sure to install sleek and simple handles with no sharp edges, that would also be easy for the girls to use.
Check out all the neat accessories Janelle purchased for activities!

Another special design feature on this cabinet is the open shelving on the left hand side. Here we were able to display more books, tools and toys for the girls to enjoy.

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This Land of Nod play table was the perfect addition to the space. I love the modern design as well as the rich colors of the teak table top and chairs. They provide a comfy and cute place for the girls to draw or practice their science experiments!

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To soften the floor beneath the table, I chose a fun and eye-catching orange chevron rug from Rug Market. We also painted the cement garage floor a bright white to make the space feel less like a garage and more like a part of the house. 

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One challenge of this space was making it feel enclosed and safe without needing to keep the garage door closed. Janelle found some awesome folding screens that she liked and we placed a new KidKraft easel and several of Janelle's own items to block to door.

Shelly the skeleton is also there to keep an eye on things:)

To add pops of orange and red I found these great floral wall decals online. We affixed them to the white space beneath the cabinets and on the garage columns to help incorporate them into the design. 

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One of my favorite parts of this room is the butterfly art cable system where the girls can display their beautiful art work.

A simple and sweet bookshelf puts the finishing touch on the room, and provides even more space to store things like paint and puzzles. 

I love thinking about all the fun that Janelle and her granddaughters will have in this special, creative place. I can't believe it used be just a regular garage before! 

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Multi-purposing this space was a fun project with a wow factor result. Is there a place in your home that you'd love to turn into a playroom or any other livable space? Come on over the Bungalow, we can show you just how to do it!

The Bungalow in Every Room!

It's been a busy December here at the Bungalow! In addition to designing some very special kid's rooms, we've been branching out into many other parts of the home!

Check out some quick shots of a few in-progress projects:

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 Elisabeth's playroom is really coming together, these upholstered green play chairs are some of my favorites.

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(Beach Bungalow Designs custom pillows & drapery)

This amazing light fixture makes some awesome patterns on the seagrass wallpapered walls, check back soon to see the completely finished room!

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Natalie's entry way and family room sectional were fully transformed by these lovely custom pillows!

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 Her new dining room drapes came out fantastic as well:

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Another sneak peek; Sarah's son's modern bedroom includes some awesome canvas art and bright green walls!

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 Check back soon to see the final review and get the details on both of Sarah's kids very unique rooms!

(Beach Bungalow Designs & Oopsy Daisy Artwork)

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Erin's bar seating was in need of some custom leather bar chairs, they came out perfectly and really finish off the space!

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 Just upstairs are Erin's girl's rooms- brightly colored walls and fun upholstered headboards really make their custom pillows pop!

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Bernie's bedroom got the full Bungalow makeover: a new upholstered headboard, chair and custom pillows really made this space feel like home.

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And last but not least, Keli's sitting room is perfectly polished and her custom drapes look amazing!

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We're having a blast taking on new projects at the Bungalow, is there a room in your home that you'd love to change? Come visit the Bungalow, we are always here to help:)