All posts by Sarah @ 702 Park Project

A Completed Laundry Room with Levolor and Lowe’s

Last week I shared our shopping experience at Lowe’s to get our new Levolor blinds for our newly-renovated laundry room.

To refresh your memory, here’s a shot of our laundry room before.

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We stacked our washer and dryer a few weeks ago, which opened up so many more possibilities than I expected. And it only cost us $30! But while we loved the amount of light that big window lets in, privacy was becoming more and more of a concern.

The problem that we run into time and time again is that most things in are house are 1. larger than most “standards”, and 2. required to be custom. So we were thrilled to find our “Custom Size Now” Levolor blinds online at Lowe’s for right around $50 per window. Most others that we have found are upwards of $80! Plus, Lowe’s will deliver to your local store, and cut your blinds to size in less than 5 minutes…all for free! (By the way, Lowe’s carries most normal-sized window blinds in stock, so you can pick them up today. Our windows were just….difficult special.) You can read more about that here.

Luckily I had my handy husband to help me hang these giant blinds!

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We decided to go with the faux wood blinds because they are more durable and warp-resistant than wood, and a fraction of the cost. When you have 33 custom-sized windows, budget-friendly and durable will win every time!

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As you can see, the blinds still let in plenty of light, but allow for more privacy when needed. If you’re in the market for blinds, I can’t recommend Levolor at Lowe’s enough!

This is a sponsored post in conjunction with Levolor and Lowe’s Home Improvement. As always, all photos, content, and opinions are my own.

Redecorating with Glamista Home

Hello lovely readers of 702 Park Project! I would like to thank Sarah for letting me take over for the day.  My name is Dagmara and I pen for Glamista Home. My blog focuses on making your apartment a space you call home.

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Today I wanted to share with you how I restyled my living room with just a few changes here and there. I went from a pretty colorful space with pops of green and blue to a monochromatic look in a very neutral white. Naturally I will be adding and changing a few décor items. I am sure I will be rearranging my decorative accessories around the place, but the majority of pieces and the white theme is put into place.

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To redecorate I headed over to one of my favorite stores: West Elm. I am always sure to find just the right pieces that would help me achieve exactly what I am looking to do in my home. Here I picked my pillow cases, trays and glass vases.

When I look to redecorate my strategy is to always make a list of all the things I would like to change. Then I visit the websites of my favorite retailers and create a shopping list for each store. While I am doing this I monitor my budget and select alternative pieces in case the ones I have picked are not exactly what I have hoped for.

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I still have a few items I will be getting from Jonathan Adler, HomeGoods, Ikea and ZGallerie, but for now I am pleased with my living room transformation. I like how much more sophisticated and modern the space looks. When you opt for a one-color décor, make sure you go for different shades and textures; it will prevent the room from looking flat and boring.

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If you are looking the change your space, look at things such as wall color, pillows, or window treatments. Even your gallery wall can be a source of a “remodel”. Often just a few simple tweaks, rearrangement of furniture, or decorative accessories from different rooms can make a huge impact on the look of a space.

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Which room do you like more? Would you prefer the colorful or the neutral décor?

This Week’s Links

Happy Sunday to my favorites! I don’t know about you, but I am sure enjoying this gorgeous 65° February day here in NC. Have a wonderful week!

I’m all about historic preservation, but this is just beyond. I love it!!

How you can shame your kids into behaving.

Cassie’s bathroom reveal was so fabulous. I mean, that wallpaper. (PS- I can’t wait to see what they do in their new house!)

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How to become a morning person.

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17 take away tips from the 2015 HGTV dream home.

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The Everygirl’s top 10 home tours of 2014.

Countdown to Valentine’s Day: 6 days! Here are some fun handmade Valentine’s ideas.

Are you hosting an Oscars party? Get your free 2015 ballot printable here!

And in case you missed it…

  1. Easy Custom Blinds with Levolor and Lowe’s
  2. What’s On Your…Bathroom Vanity?
  3. Finishing Touches on the Master Bathroom
  4. Quotable Friday

Quotable Friday

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I’m looking forward to both of these this weekend. We’ve got nothing on the agenda, but I’m sure we’ll find a few house projects to keep us busy. It’s just nice to know that if I want to lay on the couch in my jams all weekend and binge watch Downton Abbey and American Horror Story (weird combo, I know), that’s just fine.

Have a relaxing weekend, friends!

Finishing Touches on the Master Bathroom

If you tuned in for the blog hop yesterday, you got a sneak peek of our updated bathroom vanity. It’s been a while since I shared our master bathroom renovation; it seems like we’ve had this room 90% finished for so long, and we just finally pulled it together about a week ago.

First, we finally put on that vanity hardware we’ve had for months. I love the way that this bathroom brings modern and traditional together, and the hardware definitely leans towards the modern.

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Another one of those “we’ve had this for months but haven’t done anything with it” items is the overhead light. Charles picked this out a few months back because it matched our vanity lighting and we just wanted the room completed, but I’ve stalled because I’m honestly not that crazy about it.

I admit that it looks a hundred times better than I had planned (and it’s WAY better than this), but I still see this one as an interim fixture. Eventually I’d like something more like this or this.

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We also added some towel hooks. It’s exciting, I know.

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Charles also installed a new rain shower head. Well, new to this house. It was one that we had in our first apartment after we got married. It’s nice to finally hop in the shower and not be cold on whichever side wasn’t directly under the water.

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This last update probably seems pretty silly, but I’m in love with our new bathtub caddy tray. I’ve never been a huge bath person, but I got some bath bombs for Christmas and figured I’d give it a shot. I’ve been converted! I mean, there’s even a wine glass holder on this thing. How could I not love it?!

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It’s crazy to think that when I browse my bathroom board on Pinterest, I’m reminded of our bathroom in many of the photos. I still have to pinch myself every now and then…sometimes it’s hard to believe we actually get to live here. We are so blessed.

Alright, enough with the mush. What do you think?!

What’s On Your…Bathroom Vanity?

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I am so excited to bring you my latest series: a blog hop with some of my very favorite blogger friends! Once a month, we will each give you a small glimpse into our lives by sharing one little corner of our homes.

Today, we’re sharing what’s on our bathroom vanities.

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As you can see, I much prefer a clean, sleek look in the bathroom. The more white, the better! (PS- see some new things here? Tomorrow I’ll be sharing the finishing touches in our master bathroom.)

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Be sure to check out what these ladies have on their bathroom vanities. I can promise you it’s something good!

Brittany French Blog

Design Chic

Domestic Charm

Eat. Sleep. Decorate.

Little Black Door

Southland Avenue

The Grit & Polish

What’s on your bathroom vanity right now?