Sylvania DIY room makeover challenge: the before

Several weeks ago Sylvania asked me to make over one room using a $500 Lowe’s gift card and Sylvania’s new ULTRA ALine LED light bulbs. I knew which room I wanted to make over before I even said yes: my office/craft room/guest room.

I already had some big plans for the room, and Sylvania helped me take it to the next level. My brother, Troy, and I have been too busy planning, building, painting, and sewing to even tell you about it. Now the makeover is nearly finished, and I can’t wait to show it to you.

I’m loving Sylvania’s dimmable LED light bulbs, my new giant magnet board, and new paint color. Yes, that’s right: I got to paint my white walls! I convinced the owner of my building (thanks Mr. Crocker!) to let me paint this room a color other than his mandated Benjamin Moore “Navajo White.” And it’s gorgeous.

I’ll post the reveal next week, complete with before-and-after photos and videos. (Can you believe it? I’m actually doing videos!) Then, over the next few weeks, I’ll post one tutorial at a time to tell you all how I made everything. Until then, here are a couple old “before” photos of the room at different stages.

UPDATE: Click here to view the after photos.

This post is sponsored by Sylvania. I received monetary compensation for my participation, but my review and opinions are my own.