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I love the sense of humor in this home. The JFK painting is a great case in point and the doors in the backyard. Proving that whimsy doesn't necessarily need to be twee or lack sophistication or interest. That was what really stuck out when I was looking through this tour.

Also, they seem like a very sweet couple. Cute!

"Meanwhile, as the adults argue about toy quantity and art choices, Oscar and Boots played happily in their lovely, fantastic and colorful room...."

@Mayflowers - You are kidding, right? It's someone's bedroom, it doesn't have to conform to Feng Shui if they don't want it to. I'm sure they sleep well without splashes of red or worrying about energy.

As for the chandelier, I'd tend to agree, but if you look at the first photo, you can see that the fan is way over the foot of the bed, away from where it would fall right on you while you'd sleep. The after pictures have a strange perspective that seems to make the chandelier seem like it's right over the pillows, but I think it's not even quite over the foot of the bed.

I really like the idea of that map.

Very nice idea and excellent execution! Nice project!

I don't really like the rug or the crates, but that's just me. I do have a couple of vintage crates from a fruit-packing house near my place that I keep in my kitchen for pantry storage. I guess they look kinda cool, but I don't think I could justify making a display or furniture out of them, but I like the idea of painting them, I think.

I didn't find this headline misleading AT ALL. It seems pretty obvious to me that the "project" they are focusing on is the paneling behind the bed, which is the "Board and Batten" referred to in the headline. That's also what they give the price breakdown for, so no confusion here.

I like the project and I think it's a huge improvement on the room. I'm not sure I love the bed style with the craftsman molding, but it looks warm and much fresher and up to date.

I don't think this is dull or drab at all. A more unusual color doesn't = brighter. It looks better cared for and shinier in the after picture and the first one looked a bit neglected.

I like the detail and the contrast a lot.

I appreciate a white kitchen, myself, so I can see the little pops of color that are there, instead of just seeing it as colorless, like some people here are.

I think it was a nice re-do with a tricky space. And $5k IS most definitely a budget considering what was done here. Just because it's not a budget someone else can relate to shouldn't take away from the fact that this was a redo on the cheap (again, for what was done and the quality) that is pretty inspiring. Well done!

I actually appreciate both before and after (equally, as it happens, but for different reasons) though neither is my personal style.

I don't understand how people in this day and age can't understand the concept of wireless or hiding wires down the back (or interior) of a desk leg. Let alone unplugging cords for aesthetic reasons.

And I think a makeover does actually involve a pretty drastic re-design of the space. People are so picky, but it's all about the design rather than semantics, where I'm concerned. I think it's a good makeover, but I can also appreciate how people might have been fine with the before, too.