How to Turn an Inspiration into Reality :)

Inspiration Photo:

Simple. Beautiful. Expensive :)

I saw this photo on Pinterest, but it is from Elle Decor.  This is an example of what we see everyday in magazines, the seemingly effortless ensemble of casual yet refined, elegant style.   This innocent photo of a nook in a beautifully polished home looks simple enough right?  Looks like anyone can do this, and perhaps anyone can if they have guidance and $5-$10k laying around that they want to spend on this nook alone :)  So what happens when you don’t have that kind of money and also you started with this:

If this is what you’ve got:

Ikea Billy Bookcases + some clutter

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I don’t know what Jenny‘s inspiration was for transforming her bookcases, but the Elle Decor photo is a pretty great starting point, the casual elegance mixed with the bold black accent and eclectic accessories, it’s all of the things that ended up in her transformed space!

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Remember:  Inspiration + What You’ve Got:

Simple. Beautiful. Expensive :)

Ikea Billy Bookcases + some clutter

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After

Wonderful $85 Solution!

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Check out How Jenny did it here!
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Images: Elle Decor, Design*Sponge