That was when I was suddenly no longer tired and got up to grab that tape measure. My husband reluctantly asked what I was doing, because he knew it would for sure involve him, I can not really do much yet, so he and our son get to do all the hard work!
This was the dining room before my big brain storm. It was fine, nothing fancy. Cute enough, right?? Well picture that entertainment center on each side of the windows...
You now get this! But wait, I had more up my sleeve that includes fabric, you see I hate the windows, they are just ugly! You could see that if it were not for all the back lighting!I drew out my design and went to Wal-mart, they do have some really nice fabric. I had bought some last summer when I re-did my front porch, I knew I wanted to bring the same prints inside. Lucky for me, they still had it in stock.
Sorry about the backlighting, but I can't complain about the warm sunshine, and I was too excited to wait to take pictures! I may take some this evening to see if I can get a better shot, this does not do my curtains justice! I bought the ivory sheers, only $4 for each panel, I only needed 2. Then I made the panels and the valance, they turned out exactly like I had pictured! I made a table runner to match, and then I re-covered my kitchen chairs.
Before Tan, plain, very simple. After is below, just enough color and print!
I love how the whole room looks like it goes together, there is even room for one of my little tweety birds!The buffet came from an estate sale last year, I don't have the before pictures , but it was a really dark wood, I cleaned it up and gave it a fresh coat of antique whit paint and then sanded the edges.
I think now our dining room looks much more put together, the cabinet also has lights in the top. I can't even believe what a difference this made! I love the new look, and all I had to buy was fabric! Now keep in mine, we just took the entertainment center out of our living room, so what happened to that room? Stay tuned, there is more to come! Happy Saturday!
Here are the better photos!
44 comments:
awesome job!
That was totally brilliant! Can't wait to see the LR next :)
3 words...too. much. energy.
it looks great! such a huge difference!
I think that is is amazing! It looks almost custom made for this space! What a great idea for anyone who has upscaled to flat screens. I really love it now!
I love that fabric! What a great idea and the pieces fit ~ meant to be! I was thinking where's the TV now ~ can't wait to see what you did.
How cool that the entertainment center fit there! I bet you're loving the change. Can't wait to see what's happening in the other room ...!
What an absolutely stroke of genious
you had!! Congrats, it looks beautiful!
That looks absolutely fantastic!!!! Well done! You've now made me want to wander around my home and change something dramatically! :)
you rock! I think I said that when I commented on your bunnies-but I just wanted to make sure that you remembered! Great vision! I Love it! Your husband should be happy when you get that little twinkle in your eye-good results come from it!
That is soooooo fabulous! What a great idea! The fact that it has lighting is even cooler. Great job!!
Amy
Great job! I love the prints. Are you planning something fun for your old entertainment center area?
Fabulous idea! The cabs look like they belong there. And boy, those curtains really did pull it all together so nicely. Love those brain waves and it's best to ride'm when they hit. :)
Donna
WOW - awesome job! But now what does the living room look like? Poor neked TV! And poor hubby, cuz I'll bet your wheels were turning right after you got the dining room done!
What a great idea and use of that entertainment center...looks great!
WOW that's what I call an inspired nap ;)
wow I love the way you think!! I also LOVE the curtains!! The fabric is beautiful!!
Looks great.
WOW...that is brilliant...totally genius!!
The window wall was perfect for the ent/center.. and what I love most is the color of the walls... is that a 'rose color'? How dramatic and classy!
Sandy
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Great idea and your dining room looks fabulous!! WTG!!!! Using that entertainment center is pure genius!! Love the new drapes too!
Very cool!
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SueAnn
It's nice to see someone else that plays 'musical chairs' with their furniture. What an improvement! Love how it turned out.
... Connie
What a great idea and use of that entertainment center...looks great!
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Thank you all so much!
Sarah-Stroke of genius is going to be my new phrase when I have an idea, I love that! Meg- I have lots more up my sleeve, this little project involved 3 rooms! And Sandy, the walls are a shade of red, it can look kind of rose in certain lighting, but it is Red for sure! Thanks again everyone, now back to my sewing, the next room involves lots of burlap! :)
How perfect that the pieces fit so nicely on either side of your window. They seem custom made for it. The room looks lovely.
Very nice.
I know what you mean, we look at things for so long that suddenly the idea just pops and it is perfect.
The "entertainment" cabinets look great on either side of the windows and the crown molding looks great over the window, the fabric is just right, everything came together beautifully.
Congrats!
What a great redo--addition. Love how it looks built in.
Wow Missy ~ it looks like a built in! Awesome idea ~ cannot wait now to see what you did in the living room!
Wow! The cabinets look great in the dining room. You are so smart! :) And so motivated. I love how you just jumped right in and changed it up. It takes me weeks to figure out what I'm doing. haha
Everything looks really nice.
great idea! It looks like those cabinets were built just for that space. The new curtains are very pretty too!
This is super cute! I love the fabric on the chairs and the little buttons on the curtains! You are amazing!
Brilliant!!
and I love the shutter with the little mailbox. That is such a sweet detail.
Gorgeous! It looks like those are built in cabinets!
For Pete's sake... when you get motivation, look out!! Your idea turned out brilliantly!! Enjoy it!
Beautiful room! I love your window treatment.
Your room looks wonderful! That piece looks like it was made for that space and the curtains really pull it all together. I love the fabric! The room looks really great - how creative you are!
Very VERY nice! I just bought the same fabric and made a window curtain for my front door on Saturday. LOVE the fabric! Love the idea for the entertainment center too!
It looks awesome Missy!!! Can't wait to see the burlap ones!
I LOVE YOUR BLOG. I found you from Making the world cuter. It got me excited. I think we have similar taste. I have lots of old doors and Windows, I love your master bedroom. We even have the same colors!! I just can't get my hubby on board with the headboard from a door thing. I have been doing a lot more sewing lately but I would love to feature you or do a blog swap. let me know what you think.
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That looks so amazing! I love it!
I love your blog! Your ideas are amazing! I loved looking at all your projects, your so talented!
What an awesome awesome awesome make over! You did such a great job!
~Liz
That looks great! I love it when I get those moments of inspiration. Nice job!
That was brilliant!
I agree: BRILLIANT! I would never have thought of that..Id have listed it on Craigslist...and lost out on that potential. Great job!
Sarah
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