So 1st up my living room! The carpet was pulled and the laminate laid, the ceiling fan taken down and painted, Fresh coat of sherwin williams paint (ryegrass) on the walls, then came the new window coverings! When it was finally time to bring in my furniture I really felt like this was home! Then up went the wall art! After we were all situated I painted the front door cream to match, since it looked like a bedroom door before!
I kept my same theme of safari and palm trees, but made sure to incorporate enough red to pull it into the kitchen since they all flow into eachother! The only piece of furniture I will in the near future be throwing out and upgrading is the entertainment center! I am a strong believer in having a BEAUTIFUL home without wasting money, nothing in my home has ever cost more than 200 and even that is only 1 or 2 items! I am a thrifty shopper with an eye for style, anything can be found and revamped to suit your style!
We went with no Blinds for the fact that we had been living in a dungeon for 3 years where I never wanted to open the blinds for fear of the scenery outside! haha. Now I embrace the light and the beautiful Greenery I get to admire everyday!!!
I swear my home is a shrine to Kris Lane Photography, her Prints are EVERYWHERE!!!!
The Fish tank was my husbands and this picture doesn't do it justice, it is not bright like it appears, he made it so natural and serene! I thought I would never like fish tanks in my home, but this one flows so beautifully with the decor! NO BLUE LIGHT (Incandescent is the way to go)
Next Up the Dining Area!
This area is right off the living room and connects into the kitchen! I loved it for the fact that my wine theme would work perfectly! The green and red paints I used would be the perfect tie in! Its a simple space that was spruced up with a little placement! We took down the light fixture, painted it and then remounted!
The Wine Shelf
My husband and I are major wine lovers, so a place to hold our glasses and cookbooks and other staples for entertaining is a must! I have always felt you do not host an event without serving up a mixture of food and drinks, whether the night calls for mai tais and margaritas or wine and beer, in my house you will always be served from the appropriate glassware!
The Kitchen
At first glance I felt this kitchen was too small, but then after the paint went up, the lights were changed and my cookware was stocked, I started playing in here and now I am completely in love! I feel like a 50s housewife every time I cook (which luckily for me and my family is everynight). I like to encourage if your going to have a lot of appliances out on the counters please make sure they all match, it will make the flow of the kitchen much more pleasing to the eye! When keeping with a theme, overdoing can be easy! Try to have key pieces that incorporate that theme and everything else as an accessory!
The Lights were a big deal in this kitchen they were old fashioned and horribly dim, I needed something that not only would brighten up the place, but that would add a elegant feel! The 3 light above the sink was a Lowes find that was then bought for us as a housewarming gift! The next day I was browsing my favorite thrift store when I stumbled upon a light fixture that matched the ones for the office and my bedroom perfect, it also matched the metal on the kitchen 3 light! IT WAS 3 DOLLARS!!!! AMAZING!!!!
I kept all the appliances from the apartment but bought several new ones as well, all black and silver of course!
A new Disposal and dishwasher went in...... Here the angels sing... A DISHWASHER!!!! haha
And now to the Bane of my mothers existence.... The stove, when we moved in, the stove that was here was thee most disgusting thing I have ever seen! The grease, the cut wires, and the black build up of charcoal! My poor mother was horrified, needless to say after a little discussion with safety to the landlords, a new stove and counter top was delivered! Now the talks about replacing the rest or the counter tops has begun and guess what I think I win!
More to come soon!!!
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