WHEW. What a whirlwind month this has been! 2 weeks ago I had no clue who the winner of the Epic Room Makeover would be, where they were living, or what their room would become.
I have spend the last week in Peoria AZ completely overhauling Kelsey’s Master Bedroom with my 4 BFF’s and let me tell you, we had a BLAST! After the first Epic Room Makeover last year, I knew that I would need some support to get it done this time and my girls did not disappoint. But we can talk more about this later. I know what you are REALLY here for.
Just to refresh.
This is what Kelsey’s Bedroom looked like Before:
Super neutral and preeeeety boring.
This is what it looks like now:
I know.
Its amazing.
I am calling the style Industrial Global Modern. I am SO excited to share all the tutorials and info with you guys over the next few weeks, some are simple like the rug or painting the nightstands with Krylon:
And some are not for the faint of heart, like the Orange and Wood Ombre 3D Cube Wall (but it was SOOOO worth it!):
I think that the most important decorating advice that anyone should ever take is to make sure your home feels like YOU, not like a catalog. So guess what that meant? Showing up in AZ without ANY sort of design plan.
I wanted to meet Kels and get to know her a little bit beforehand so that their house was theirs and not mine. So let me tell you a little bit about this cute couple.
They are so incredible, I mean can you imagine how that would be? To have a strange group of people show up at your house to overhaul it and be willing to let go of the control? Kels and Spencer are some of the funnest and kindest people I have ever met, it is so apparent that they love each other and their son more than anything in the world. Kels is “I want to put you in my pocket and take you home forever” cute and has such a fun personal style. The problem that she was having a hard time bringing it into her home. So this room is a reflection of what I perceived Kelsey as amped up with some Mandiliciousness.
We hit up every Homegoods in the valley and of course found some killer deals, like our modern tufted couch for $350
If you follow me on instagram you got a sneak peek at the headboard when we hauled it home from Ingo’s house. We updated it by painting the upholstery (tutorial on painting fabric to come!)
One of the most impactful projects was hands down the sliding barn door and Royal Design Studios stenciled bathroom:
Then of course there is the HUGE canvas art. We found that giant baby at Restore for $20 and updated it with some paint and lettering:
The one request Kelsey had for her room was hanging lamps over their nightstands (which I was VERY excited about!) So we rounded up two vases from Homegoods and made some. And guess what?! We shot a video of the ENTIRE thing! So you will be able to see in real life how to drill through glass and not die! EEEEEEE!
Speaking of videos. You guys have NO clue the excitement that is in store for you. Would you like to see how to play Lets Make A Deal and negotiate the price of something you love? Good. Cause we are SO doing that.
Oh, and you wont want to miss us crashing the Lowe’s morning meeting and doing cheers with the entire staff, I was never meant to be a cheerleader, lets just put that out there.
So I will shut up for a few so you guys can check out the rest of the room.
This entire event wouldn’t be more than a dream if it wasn’t for the incredible sponsors that put their faith in me and gave me the opportunity to makeover Kelsey’s room. Blogging with integrity is something that I am so passionate about. Relationships with these companies were built on my love for them first. I cannot even put into words the gratitude that I have for them. I would love it so much if you would click over to their Facebook pages and give them a pat on the back. I would love to do this contest again and so we need to give them a virtual hug so they will too!! Just click on the image!
I am so beyond thankful for my amazing friends that helped me execute the room. Mia and Jilly are 2 of my most FAVORITE people in the entire world, go and check out their blog, you will be totally inspired and I cant wait to see where our adventures go from here!
Hailee is pretty much the reason this whole thing went down. I needed someone who would go with me wherever it may be and she was totally willing. I am pretty sure there is no better friend than that. She is everything that I am not and we are the perfect DIY match. This pic was taken after we missed the turn to AZ and ended up in Cali. Cause we are awesome like that.
We had so much fun shopping and going to lunch the first few days that we were in a mad crunch to finish. Lindsey from Better After, Jamielyn from I Heart Naptime, and Kendra from My Insanity showed up and took a good day off of our work load. Love those girls!
Jilly, Mia, Hailee, Me, Jamielyn, Lindsey
There is SO much I cant wait to share with you guys!
The ladies in our 3M DIY Starts Here safety gear. We are hot.
p.s. this is my biggest post series of the year and I would LOVE if you would share, pin, stumble, etc. because MAN I worked my butt off…hahaha!
Love Your Guts, Mandi
this is jaw dropping awesome. i can’t wait to see how it was all done! and also, i’m going to have to BRING IT next year so i can get you all to my house!!
I guess since I’m reading your blog at 6:30 a.m. I get the privilege to be the first to tell you how amazing you and your fellow bloggers are! I am a huge fan of your blog and all the amazing projects you do. I love all the details you put into every project. THANK YOU for doing these projects to inspire those of us with minimal creativity. Each time I read your blog I somehow think that there just might actually be hope for me to one day turn my own place into a place I am in love with. GREAT JOB!!!! Looks amazing. You are seriously genius 🙂
The room turned out incredible! I particularly love the dresser with the pink legs. And how awesome that other bloggers came to help. AWESOME job!
Looks amazing!
Everything looks awesome but my 2 faves are the industrial light and the carpet….oh wait and the sliding door! great job ladies!
Uh-MAZE-ing!!!! Seriously fantastic!!! Way to go, everyone!!!
Wowzah! Looks awesome! I am excited for the tutorials! Great work–take some time to relax! 🙂
Seriously. Frickin. Awesomesauce. Fabulous job girly !!!!!!
love love LOVE Mandy!! Can’t WAIT to see the tutorials – that sliding door is to DIE FOR!!
Congrats on a fabulous job and congrats Kelsey!
It really is jaw-dropping to see the transformation! I love all of the color and texture and I can’t wait to see how you did it all!
Yay! I am so glad you are doing the glass tutorial. I have two giant vases I just bought to make into lights so now I will feel a little less scared to do it! Love your blog and love the room.
WOW – I can’t wait for the tutorials!!!! You did an amazing job! You have really grown as an artist my dear 🙂
So stinkin’ cute! You guys did an amazing makeover–not like I’m surprised! You all are amazing!!
UH.MAY.ZING! It’s gorgeous. I want that wall like now. Right now. Come to my house right now and do it! You did a kickass job and what makes me giggle is that I know where almost everything in that room came from! I think I browse too much. 😉
WOW! Mandi this is an AMAZING transformation. You go girl! Great work on everything, now I just need you to come to my house and help me out!
Great job Mandi & Company … looks amazing!
It’s so, so fun! I can’t wait to read more about the industrial lamp. Awesome.
Mandi, I am so impressed/jelly of your talents! You are what I aspire to be in the design blogging world. I love how creative you are. I assume your mind must never shut off from the amazingness that is so apparent in your designs. Congrats. I look forward to your posts and cant wait to see more! xoxoxoxo
The room is so randomly brilliant. I cannot wait for all of the tutorials, especially the one on painting the headboard! Job well done.
Love this. It’s the details that make your work so awesome. Like that blue edge on the door. Perfect.
You surely did not disappoint Mandi. You guys ALL did a fabulous job. I love it! It’s so homey & personal, but gorgeous too! I love love the orange ombre 3d wall. It’s to die for. I can’t believe how you come up with these things. Amazing job as always.
Love your guts
Everything here is ingenious. There are no cliches. Very creative!
great point about the cliches. that’s a thinker for sure!
It turned out incredible! I can’t wait to see how you make those hanging lamps from vases 🙂
Seriously? Holy crap why can’t you be my best friend and come to my house and whip it into shape. That is soooo perfect from top to bottom. Love it!
Oh and btw. When are you going to be the next design star???? Please say you audition for that show.
SO DARN FANTASTIC! great JOB! I love it! hugs, jen
Looks so so amazing – love it! Please give me that dresser. And that ottoman. Among a million other things I want to steal from this room!
This is ca-ray-zy good cute cousin!!! I am wishing I still lived in AZ so I could have joined your paint crew 🙂 You are so amazing and original. Thank you for sharing your genious with us!
You ladies kick ass! No two ways about it. Great project, great job!
Damn. That is one killer room!!! I love how original it looks, and am gaga over that wall!
Oh wow! The wall turned out WAY better than I imagined, and the little sofa? Totally couldn’t picture it when you were describing it at the GNO, but it’s all that you said it would be. LOVE!
looks so incredible!!! you are so talented! love it all!
Amazing, so amazing! I am in the midst of redoing our master bedroom/bathroom and this gives me so many incredible ideas. You and your team are such an inpsiration!
Holy Cow, yes you did work your butt off. Thanks and can’t wait to see the pendents tutorial!
Love it, Mandi!
The only thing I don’t like is that I wasn’t there to help you. 🙂
Next year, pick a room closer to Ky so I can come help you, K?
I will work my tail off!
xoxo
Mandi… You are AH-MAZING! This is a dream! I love every bit of it. There wasn’t one corner I didn’t drool over. I hope to one day be this amazing!
ummmmmmm
ok, sorry i was spechless there for a minute. you are blowing my freakin mind over here! and did i just read ‘diy hug-mongous rug?’ i cant freaking wait to see all these!!!!!
It was so fun to be able to play a tiny part in this amazing makeover! Especially to get to hang with you lovely ladies and see how your genius mind works behind the scenes!! Let me know anytime you are coming to AZ!!
Yo Mandilicious! I’m sitting here still detoxing from all the eating, shopping, DIY-ing, rigging (did I say that), not sleeping, wheeling and dealing, and of course cheering. I miss you SOOOOOO much and I miss Mincie! WE HAD THE BEST TIME EVER!!!!
XOXOXO,
mia
This is UH MAY ZING! I so would love loved to have been a fly in the room to watch this all go down! Next year, my house?
I cannot even believe how creative you are; you really should have your own tv show! Awesome job!!
you done good girl, gorgeous, inventive, professional, LUVVVVVVVVVVVV
Love love love that wall. And the headboard. And those gold-ish pillows! Incredible work lady.
Amazing! I love it so much. So many cool ideas, I almost can’t process it!
MANDI!!!!! SOrry, I felt I needed to yell your name in excitmement. I have no other words! MANDI!!!! Squeel! Totally amazing job hun! WOOHOOOOO!! Is it weird that I’m THIS excited about a room I don’t own and had no part in creating? Oh well….
This looks great and I love the story. How fun and exciting this must have been! Congrats on the completion of the project 🙂
You have outdone yourself!!!!!!!!!
Holy crap Mandi! That room turned out freakin’ fabulous!
Wowee! My favorite so far: Headboard, lighting, bathroom stencil, nightstands, loveseat, rug! GREAT job! Now snuggle up and take a family nap. xo
WhoooWhee! That is one amazing makeover. The wall behind the bed is just wonderful. I want to see you on HGTV. Great style sense! Now you need to head over to the spa for a little pampering to recoup from such a busy make over.
LOOOOOVVVEEEEE IT ALL! That is all my mind blown brain can think of to say right now 🙂
Those nightstands, the art, the lighting…omg.
So. Dang. Amazing. I can’t tell you how excited I am for how you did every thing! Pinning!
Great job Mandi! You do need to be on HGTV. 🙂 I’m very impressed!
Oh it’s so awesome!! Can’t wait for the tutorials! It looks like you have done with the dollar store rag rugs what I have been meaning to do for yeeeeeears. You beat me to it, of course! I’m very interested in your method, and I can’t even figure out how you did that cube wall, so spill! Great job!
Bah!!!!! This is AMAZING Mandi and team! Everything is perfection. 🙂
Totally FA-Reaking amazing!!! How do you do all this crazy stuff?!?! Your creativity is just too much for me. If this blogging thing doesn’t work out for you I’m sure Nate Berkus could use an intern. That room is just totally fabulous and I’m totally stealing the barn door idea. The hubs has no idea what’s coming. Can you post that tutorial first so I don’t have to wait so long???? Thanks!
Mandi, oh my word! WOW!!!! I can’t wait hear all about it. It look sooooooooo fantastic!!!!
Amazing job Mandi!! You are such a talented lady! I love everything and that wall behind the bed is to die for! I so need to enter your next one b/c I could definitely use a little vamping up in my house!
Mandi, I am virtually bowing to your awesomeness. Can I please be your intern when you have your own design show? I make a mean cup of hot chocolate.
You never cease to amaze me. I am blown away. That wall is A.Maz.Ing.
GORGEOUS! I have to tell you upfront. I’m stealing that wall design. I want my bedroom emerald green with rustic touches…and that’s just the ticket! I’ve been stumped as what to do on the wall that the bed is on. I’m so glad I can steal your genius! (I’ll link back of course! …if I ever actually get it done!) ❤ you like crazy!
Not to mention it’ll perfectly mimic the chevron curtains I want to use!
AND I already have my rustic barn door.
It looks great! Where did you get that floodlight floor lamp?
David
looks so great!!!!
Wow, this is incredible! I bet it won’t be long before you are hosting your own TV show!
Fantastic job folks!
Cool, COOL room! Can’t wait to learn about those light fixtures.
this is beautiful. i love all your work, and this is the top.
where is that sure is fancy how you love me poster from? did you have it made?
thanks for sharing, it really is inspiring.
Gobstopped! Absolutely in love! This is no surprise~ You are amazing!
ALL of you guys did amazing! Love the new bathroom door and the lamps over the nightstands!
How do you not have your own show?
I just woke up from my 5 day nap since we finished the room……What an amazing experience for all of us to finally get to work together! Your ideas are genius, your creativity is never-ending, and your persistence for what you want is unstoppable. This room is funky, colorful, young and comfortable. It’s perfect for Kelsey and Spencer. (the cutest young couple in America!)
Now….. onward and upward!
I LOVE YOU!
xo,
Jilly
Beautiful! functional! colorful and quirky! nice work. 🙂
WOW! That is BEAUTIFUL. I really could use a room make over, this was very inspiring. I need to get to work now.
Not that this is news to you but GURLLL you have a true gift. This room is so unique and amazing! My only dislike… You and ALL of your helpers are SKINNY and BEAUTIFUL. Not cool. 😉
Congratulations. Looks colorful enough. Who designed it.
It looks amazing Mandi! Your design style is incredible! I can’t wait to see how you pulled everything off! 🙂
Genius
Holy cow Mandi Gubler, you did it again!! Kelsey is one lucky gal!
I want to take those nightstands behind the middle school and get them pregnant. That’s how gorgeous they are. Along with this whole stinking room! I can’t even wrap my brain around it.
Um, I can’t decide what I like best – the wall? the barn door? the settee corner with those OMG sexy sequin pillows (WANT WANT WANT)? the pink legs on the dresser? It’s all too fantastic! Totally pinned & tweeted this room. 🙂
I want that gnome! The rest of the room is awesome, too. Hats off to you, Miss Mandy!
wow! looks amazing, you & your team did such a great job! love that sliding barn door!
This room looks amazing!!! I love everything you did with it! I totally can’t wait for the upcoming tutorial posts; I would love to know how you created all the details!!
WAY TO GO GIRLS!!!
Oh man! This is so so awesome. It really looks amazing.. definitely a one-upper to anything you’ve done here before. 🙂
Awesome! I love the bed and the lighting! Plus the sliding door definitely rocks. And the huge artwork. There’s a lot to love!!
your mandiliciousness is just contagious! i love how put together and yet ecletic your rooms are. they use color and shape and lighting that just scream “this is my personality!” love your post on lighting, too. i live in about 1000 sq. ft. apt and have 12 lamps:)
Holy crap! I Just have to say that’s one of the coolest bedrooms I have ever seen!!!! I am dying over that wall…. and the DIY canvas art….. and the restores light fixture! So awesome, ‘ahem’ I mean MANDILICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
Loved The canvas art. AMAZING… and the rest is just woooow
I love that you used the sliding door again! I noticed that it’s different than the last time, but still no tutorial, or at least what hardware you used. :'( Maybe soon?
yes it is an amazing work and the new colors especially the orange gave the life to the room and i want to tell that any one will be afraid to use vital colors like the orange but you take the risk and did the good job
Where is the tutorial for your orange and wood 3d ombré wood panel wall? So love it!
Will the door casters roll on carpet
Where’d you find those AMAZING sequin pillows???!!! I MUST know!! <3