Welcome to our family room. This room is more informal as we do not host in here. It is in the back of our home leading out onto our patio. It is also off of our kitchen/breakfast room which is convenient as Vivian can play in here and I can see her while I prepare meals. We have a small table and chairs for her in one corner and a toy chest on the opposite wall seen here.
This room houses pieces of furniture from our previous homes that while not designed intentionally, serve well for now.
I love the large fireplace and the variations of colors in the brickwork. I don't care for the mantle and hardwood stain as they are too dark and rustic for my taste but that seems to be everyone's favorite when they visit. I will be replacing and staining them both along with all new lighting.
We plan to install custom built in cabinets with shelving on both sides of the fireplace when we update our kitchen. We will be opening up the wall between the two spaces so in efforts to create continuity of the design we want the cabinetry in both areas to match.
Until then, these glass etageres are great place holders! They serve well for displaying decor and photos of us, contrasting the dark elements with shiny gold trim and keeping the room light with the glass shelves.
I styled them symmetrically with a gold vs silver motif. I used items around my home and the pictures speak to us and the memories of our life. Naturally, you'll see blue and white porcelain as it's the color scheme throughout our home.
I also love having live plants in every room. They add life and remind me of God's creation.
When these etageres are no longer needed they will easily be useful in a bedroom, office, hallway, bathroom or closet. They don't have a large foot print so they can be used in practically any space.
This room originally had dark brown paneling, stained trim and a tan ceiling. UGH
When we were purchasing this home we referred to this room as the dungeon den! It was so dark and very very brown! We had it ALL painted and gracious you couldn't help but say 'let there be light!' when it was completed.
We also ripped down the blinds immediately so that we could see the beautiful outdoors clearly through the windows and door.
BEFORE
We enjoy the sunshine, views of our backyard and have a lot of fun playing with Vivian in this room. In future years this room will be where she hosts her pals without infringing on our more formal spaces with her belongings/activities or disturbing the adults should we also be hosting.
The direct access to the patio and backyard is one of my favorite things!
I hope you've enjoyed seeing some of the transformations in our home this month.
I plan to do it again this Summer showcasing our foyer, dining room, powder room and kitchen.
Spoiler alert: there will be lots of beautiful wallpaper :)
Dress Your Home Beautifully with Paint & Etageres
XOXO Sarah-Louise
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