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This page is VERY under construction right now! Check back soon for more rooms!

Office

office_before
Decorated Bookshelves at View Along the Way


Office_Bookshelves_and_Desk

What we did:

Still to come:

  • Art, curtains and seating

Laundry Room

before_after



This entire makeover only cost us $157! See all the details in this post.

Closet Makeover

Closet BEFORE -- come see the after!Closet BEFORE -- come see the after!Closet BEFORE -- come see the after!
DIY closet makeover on a tiny budget!DIY closet makeover on a tiny budget!DIY closet makeover on a tiny budget!

See all about this complete low-budget makeover in this post!

Dining Room

Dining Room Then/Before
Dining Room: Benjamin Moore Deep Caviar Walls, Upholstered seating, crystal chandelier and chunky white molding


Dining Room: Dark brown walls, crystal chandelier, burlap banner

What we did:

  • Removed popcorn ceilings, wallpaper, lighting and carpet
  • Added crown molding and chair rail. Caulked and painted within an inch of our lives.
  • Installed hardwood flooring, new chandelier and new windows.
  • See more here.

Living Room

Then:
Now:
Grid of oversized DIY picture frames! (And lots of great art ideas!)

How to decorate for fall: adding cozy textures

What we did:

Still to come:

  • Replace the ceiling fan.
  • New rug, seating and ottoman.

Breakfast Nook

Breakfast Nook: Chinese Chippendale chairs and a wood table.


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White sofa, breakfast nook and wicker barstools

What we did:

Still to come:

  • Window Treatments!
  • More on this space here and here.

Nursery

nursery before

green baby boy nursery
Now, after baby #2:




What we did:

Half Bath

half bath: beforeHalf bath: after, powder room


Half bath/powder room with mirrored vanity

What we did:

Entry

foyer before
foyer after

Master Bedroom

Our DIY bed:


Another shot with our DIY lined backtab curtains (this room is SO in progress!)

Paint Colors

  • Living room, kitchen, breakfast nook: Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue
  • Dining room: Benjamin Moore Deep Caviar
  • Nursery: Olympic Irish Lace
  • Guest Room: Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments (mixed at half strength)
  • Master Bedroom: Benjamin Moore Silver Sage
  • Trim paint throughout: Benjamin Moore Atrium White
  • Ceiling paint throughout: Benjamin Moore Butter Pecan

More rooms to come: Guest bedroom, master bathroom and bonus room… someday. 🙂

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