Lounge and dining makeover on a budget

LilyHamptons

Complete makeover of Living and Dining Room on a Limited budget. Turned a dark old dated unit into a light and bright space.

Dining Room Before makeoverLounge Room before makeoverLounge before Make overLounge Before Make OverDining / Lounge Before MakeoverDining after Make OverLounge After MakeoverAfter Make overAfter - White Washed WallsAfter Makeover

Materials

Hybrid Flooring was layed with a light Natural Oak Look.

Painted walls - Dulux Interior Feather soft colour

https://www.bunnings.com.au/dulux-15l-vivid-white-low-sheen-wash-wear-interior-paint_p1370160

Door and Trim Skirting Paint - (Best Cover that I have used)

https://www.bunnings.com.au/british-paints-2l-white-gloss-doors-windows-and-trim-paint-and-prime_p0038118

White Washed Exposed Brick to lighten Space

https://www.bunnings.com.au/ppg-paint-4l-white-flat-tradepro-interior-ceiling-4l_p0498666

Primed and Spray Painted our Aircon as it was Yellowing from age. It was working perfectly so no need to replace and safe us thousands.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/dulux-325g-duramax-plastic-primer-spray-paint_p1400720

https://www.bunnings.com.au/dulux-300g-white-duramax-appliance-spray-paint_p1400865

Curtain Track - BLACK (This is not the exact one as it appears the one I used has been discontinued) But this product could be used too.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/zone-interiors-280-500cm-white-idaho-hand-drawn-expanding-curtain-track_p0088878

Tools

Fence Brush for White Wash Walls - Used on Mortar Lines

https://www.bunnings.com.au/monarch-100mm-fence-brush_p1667948

Paint Roller used on Interior Walls

https://www.bunnings.com.au/monarch-230mm-walls-ceilings-ultra-microfibre-roller-cover-3-pack_p1662706

Roller Frame 

https://www.bunnings.com.au/paint-partner-230mm-roller-frame_p0202230

Sugar soap to wash Walls and skirtings before painting

https://www.bunnings.com.au/selleys-1l-wall-surface-cleaner-super- concentrate-sugar-soap_p1230181

Always my go-to Sanding sponge

https://www.bunnings.com.au/rocket-sanding-sponge-kit-10-pack_p1661616

Steps

Step 1

Step 1. Remove all old window coverings and rails

Step 2. Wash all walls and skirting Trim

Step 3. Vaccume exposed brick Wall

Step 4. Paint All Walls 

Step 5. White Wash Brick Feature Wall

Step 6. Paint Skirtings

Step 7. Paint Front Door and Frame

Step 8. Spray paint Yellowing Aircon unit

Step 9. Lay Hybrid Flooring

Step 10. Install Curtain Tracks and Curtains

Step 11. Install Lounge Cabinet to reflect Lounge Space

Step 12. Style the Area

JacobZ

Hi @LilyHamptons,

Thank you for sharing your lounge and dining renovation.

What a massive change you've made to this space.

The bright white paint and new flooring have really brightened the area making it look much more modern and welcoming.

The styling looks fantastic and really puts the finishing touches on the space.

Congratulations on a fantastic project.

Jacob