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Sun Room TV Armoire

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This is basically the best bartering story you will ever hear.

Remember a couple weeks ago when I showed you my updated sun room with the new charcoal gray walls? My only gripe was the electric fireplace with the TV that stuck out like a sore thumb.

charcoal gray sun roomWell, I’m happy to announce:
PROBLEM SOLVED.

sun room makeoverSo what’s the story behind all of this?

I told you guys about a week or two ago that I bought a new piece for my dining room from Red Posie. Well I paid the $35 to have it delivered to my house (total deal since I don’t have a truck) and when Laurie and her husband Mike were here I gave them a little tour of our new place.

Laurie noticed the electric fireplace in our sun room and said she’s been looking to buy one but mentioned she didn’t want to shell out $400 for it. I mentioned I was trying to get rid of it and she could just take it for free. I was just happy that someone would actually use it in their home.

But then Laurie suggested the best bartering deal ever: I give her my electric fireplace, she finds an armoire to turn into a TV cabinet for me… even trade.

charcoal gray sun roomWhat?! Ummm… DEAL.

So she found me an old armoire, sent me a pic for approval (did you see the hardware and lines? of course I loved it!), let me pick out the paint color, and finished up this amazing new piece in less than a week.

blue sun roomAnd it was absolutely perfect.

Here it is with our TV inside.
The old TV didn’t quite fit inside so we swapped with the one from our bedroom.

armoire turned tv cabinetAnd did you notice the pop of blue on the inside?
That was Laurie’s idea. LOVE.

painted armoire tv cabinetThe two drawers below give us plenty of storage for DVDs and blankets. The only little tweak we had to do ourselves for this project was drill a large hole in the back for the wires. Easy peasy.

sun room television hutchNow I love LOVE painting my own furniture and really expected to find and makeover something for this room myself, but when someone offers you the deal of a lifetime, you take it…. and run.

dark blue sun room

hutch tv cabinet

charcoal gray sun room

dark blue gray sun room

Yep, exactly what I imagined for this room.
I’m one happy girl.

sun room makeover

So, what do you think?
Was that the best bartering deal ever?

 


And if you’re in the St. Louis area, make sure you stop by Red Posie in Old St. Charles.
www.RedPosie.com or www.Etsy.com/shop/RedPosie

blue-sun-room

 

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  1. Wendie Waldman says

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    Perfect!

  2. Jenny says

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    Yep, that’s the best bartering deal I’ve ever heard! How awesome! It looks great too!

    • howtonestforless says

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      Hah, thanks Jenny!

  3. Kim Weir says

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    I love it! It. Looks like it was meant to be there! Love the paint color too! I’ve been wanting to change my family room to a blue gray color. I’m so tired of our yellow and wanted a coastal feel. Looking at your room, it’s perfect!

    • howtonestforless says

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      Thanks Kim! I’m really, REALLY loving the blue gray color. I thought it might be a little too bold at first, but it’s really warm and inviting. Good luck with your transformation!

  4. Renee says

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    The room already looked AMAZING and the armoire was the perfect finishing touch!

  5. krista says

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    that armoire came to you like manna from Heaven!! 🙂
    the top of the piece gives you good space to have seasonal decor and pictures on.
    the color/finish is delish!!
    great deal you {both} scored!!!

  6. Melanie says

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    I LOVE THIS!!! Love the lines, hardware, color–all of it! Could you please tell me the official name of your wall color?
    Thanks!

    • howtonestforless says

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      It’s Bottlenose Dolphin from Valspar. It’s my favorite!!

  7. Laurie says

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    The fireplace is amazing since I live in one of those Romantic Old homes that are cold. The labs are also in heaven too since their cushions are right in the front of the heat. Thanks Erin for suggesting the fireplace.
    The cabinet is amazing in your room. Your taste is Fantastic! Laurie

    • howtonestforless says

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      THANK YOU!!! I still have lots of spaces to fill in my home so I’ll be back soon 🙂

  8. Jen says

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    Of course they did! They’re amazing people and I love working with those two. The only place to go for your DIY or small business supplies and I always find something extra while I’m chatting with them.

    • howtonestforless says

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      They are THE BEST!!!!

  9. Rachel says

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    Your room is beautiful and inviting. I am sure it surprises you anew each morning. Love that about finishing a redecorating project. Laurie and Mike are wonderful! They have helped me with several pieces in my home. I had to stop shopping at Red Posie due to their sweet kitty that keeps Laurie company in the shop. But if you are not allergic to cats it is a great feel good place to shop. They are very friendly and hospitable.

  10. Gail says

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    Hi Erin, Robin from RLF Home asked that I post your Sun Room makeover on our Facebook page to show off your lovely design using our Garden Gate Cornice Valance! Have a look!

    • howtonestforless says

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      Thank you so much for sharing!!

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