Finishing Touches, Weekend Mini- Makeover

After:  Family Room

Before:  Family Room

My friend asked me if I could help her decorate her house while I am living in Virginia.   She is happy with all of her furniture and art work (they collect lots of interesting pieces when they are on trips etc) yet she has always struggled with "pulling it all together."    Kadie didn't have strong opinions about the overall look and allowed me the freedom to chose what I thought would pull the space together.   I knew right away that the artwork above the fireplace would be the focal point as well as the inspiration for the room.  The only request she made was to keep the room open and functional for her young children who spend lots of time in the room.   I spent one afternoon shopping for a few accessories, I spent a little over $300.00 and was able to purchase pillows, candles, storage baskets, lamps,  wooden decorative wall art, and a few other misc. accessories.   This room is a great example of how the right lay-out and accessories can completely change the look and feel of a room.   Thanks so much Kadie for opening up your home to us so many times over the years.  I hope that you enjoy your new space and I know that you will use it to bless many in the years to come.  Love you girl!

Kitchen Nook and Family Room Before:  The furniture was in a row which made the room seem long and lacking in warmth and interest.  By moving the couch away from the wall at an angle as well as bringing the book case that was beside the TV to the wall between the family room and the kitchen nook we were able to create some definition between the two rooms as well as some visual interest and definition to the rooms.

Kitchen Nook After:  Table turned the opposite direction as well as the bookcase help give definition to the space.   I love how the furniture lay-out changed this whole space!

Front View of the Book Case

Room Inspiration:  Wall Art above Fireplace

Before:  Window Wall

After:  Window Wall

After:  I love the function of these baskets.  They are great for storing toys, blankets, and books yet also add a touch of whimsy and fun to the space.

Before:TV Wall and Book Case (sorry Jarod it was the only before picture I took)

After:  TV Wall (bookcase is moved to opposite wall)  

Before:  Entryway table

After:  Entryway Table

Before:  View from Fireplace into Kitchen

After:  View from Fireplace into Kitchen

Before:  Couch and Chair

After:  Couch and Chair...I switched the chair and a half with the smaller recliner because I needed the bigger chair to balance out the couch.  I love how the little changes made a big difference in this room.  You can see part of a chair peaking out from behind...that is where all the kids books and toys are stored.

I added a light behind this chair to help balance out the furniture and windows on the other side of the room. 

My favorite items in the room....Beautiful artwork that I stole from the wall in another room combined with beautiful fabrics.....long sigh....love!  

View from Kitchen