Ever since I watched the episode on The Nate Berkus Show about how to use fabric as an alternative to wall paper, I just knew I had to try it. So when it was time for this closet to become my office I jumped at the opportunity.
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First I washed the trim and walls with Shaklee's non-toxic Degreaser, painted the trim and door white using Zinsser's low V.O.C no-sand primer and Valspar's low V.O.C Antique White Semi-Gloss. For the fabric walls I followed the instructions on the Nate Berkus show site, to check them out click, here.
The fabric is from Jo-Ann Fabric and was on sale for almost 1/2 off. I chose this pattern because it picks up the colors nicely in the entry-way.
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After 2 evenings of getting soaked in liquid starch, this is what that sad closet turned into.
One of my favorite things is when I leave the closet door open just a bit and I catch a glimpse of the fabric walls as I walk by. It makes me so happy.
The other wonderful thing about this new closet/ office? I can close the door so my kleptomaniac children won't be tempted to wonder off with all of my pens.
What do you think? Was it worth getting soaked in starch?
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Awesome! I can't wait to get my office space set up. I need it so badly! Time and money :)
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Looks great Sarah! Very creative! Where is this space in your home? liz
ReplyDeleteWhat a great transformation you were able to make! Love it...
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! I am in love with wall paper but have never taken the plunge and tried it. Your closet office looks GREAT. I didn't know that JoAnn's had wall paper... I am SUPER EXCITED NOW!!!!!!
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DEFINITEZLY worth it :)
ReplyDeleteI love the graphic fabric pattern you chose. This looks great. I can't believe you found a "desk" to fit in the space either...beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSo Cute! I love what you did with the fabric wall paper. I am kind of scared to try this... I am sure I would make it crooked or have bubbles or something. Was it hard?
ReplyDeleteLooks great! How fun to have a new office space
ReplyDeleteWow!! Looks great! Amazing transformation. Love the fabric!
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous. I bet you enjoy your new space more with the fabric on the walls.
ReplyDeleteI saw that episode too and have been dying to try it somewhere. You did an awesome job. It looks just so beautiful. I have to figure out where to try it.
ReplyDeleteSuper pretty and really well done! Have a great one, Laura
ReplyDeleteNicely done! I was just talking to a friend of mine about this technique, and it's nice to see it put into action. Looks great - love the fabric too!
ReplyDeleteI love it!!! That is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSara, great job! Very creative and now you will have a awesome area to work in! Thanks for sharing!
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This is so cute! It's like a secret hiding place for your office! LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteOh, my! That closet looks so fab!
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YES, looks like it was totally worth it! looks great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a prefect little spot, simply beautiful. Thanks so much for linking up to Beyond the Picket Fence.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! Like a little office getaway. You picked the perfect fabric.
ReplyDeleteImpressive, particularly as you used a geometric print! I did that on my headboard wall and soon realized a solid or random print would have been easier!
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Oh, it was absolutely worth getting soaked in starch! It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI laughed out loud at "kleptomaniac children"! My pens are always disappearing.
It was worth it! I've been thinking about changing my guest room closet into a little office for myself but had never considered applying fabric to the walls. It sounds like a great idea :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea! I have recently bought a whole lot of awesome fabric from GW, and am now racking my brain for a place to use it!
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That's awesome! What a great idea! I love the fabric and I love how your re-purposed the closet! I could totally use a space like that. :)
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This is a great idea! Very nice.
ReplyDeletehow lovely! The walls look amazing & I adore the desk- where did you find it? it's so perfect!
ReplyDeleteWOW what a transformation! Awesome job, looks spectacular.
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ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, how fun! it looks great, and like an actual destination, not a closet. fantastic job!
ReplyDeletethe desk is *way* cuter than I would have expected from Target! Thanks for the tip on the spray bottles
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for coming back. I love that desk from Target. I am a wallpaper girl and I love what you have done with it. Thanks again for linking up.
ReplyDeleteSarah...I know I already commented on this project....but wanted you to know I was so inpsired by your cloffice!!! Great idea! Saw you at Judys new linky party! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely! I love the way it looks! I may just have to wallpaper my closets now...I love it! Even just using them as closets! I'm your newest follower! If you get a chance, check out my blog too! :)
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Oh my! *mouth gaping open* I can't even believe it's the same space! How perfect! I hope you will share at my weekend linky party :)
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely- that was definitely worth it.What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteThat fabric you chose is so beautiful on your walls. I'd want to keep my closet door open too if it looked like that. Just amazing! I am stunned.
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with this space. The first picture looks like it would be perfect for creating your own button!
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