Teacher's Lounge Makeover

Since I consulted with several people on ideas for this project, I thought I'd post some pictures of the outcome. Just finished redecorating the teacher's lounge at Northside Christian Academy. It had been 15 years since originally furnished and in recent years had begun to look bedraggled, plus it had become a dumping ground for assorted equipment. It was fun to clear it out and try to make it an attractive, restful retreat for the teachers.

I love representational pieces such as the picture above the chairs. Found it at Hobby Lobby as a poster and I put it in a ready-made frame. Much cheaper than buying already framed art. But the best part - the title showing underneath the three trees is, "Standing Together." It also reminds me of Psalm 1:3. Check it out.
The plaque on the wall by the door has one of my favorite verses, Psalm 19:14, "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeember."

One of my favorite pieces, I actually didn't capture in the picture - the area rug. I got a great deal on it at Rug and Home Outlet in Gaffney. It's a contemporary design fitting the rest of the room and has color blocks of tan, black and the wine color of the loveseat. It helped tie the colors of the room together.

Most of you know that I don't consider myself a decorator, not by any stretch of the imagination. But this was a chance to try something I knew I couldn't do without the Lord's help. He's truly the Master Artist.