family room close ups

Sharing some detail shots of my family room remodel. You can click HERE to see the before and after shots.

Here is a photo of the finished family room (well, as much as anything is ever finished). I am standing in the kitchen; you can see that the room is pretty small, hemmed in by walls with one small window. It's the reason I kept everything light and bright.

Side note: here is my latest centerpiece for the kitchen table. I picked up the wood tray at a thrift store and painted it (several coats) white. The two pots I picked up at thrift stores, too. Fun!

A closer look at the fauxdenza. 100% inspired by Morgan and her blog Brick House. Pretty much love everything she does. We used standard IKEA cabinets mounted directly to the wall...

Look Ma! No legs. Makes sweeping and mopping SO easy. Plus, it has a mega cool factore. Am I right?

Probably the biggest challenge was getting the wide board for the top and sides (it wraps around). Found one at our local Woodworker's Source - a really pretty "faux" mahogany. Definitely couldn't afford the real thing, but I love it. A lot.

Another shot of the top; picked up the turquoise tray in Ouray, CO and the pot for the succulents at, yes, another thrift store.

The left side of the room features the Craigslist sofa. Haunted the List for months before I found what I wanted for the right price. Score. (Came with the matching chair, too).

I picked up the pillows over several months, too. One from IKEA, two from Target. But, I wanted some kilim type pillows to add to the stack. What do you know? I was out garage sale-ing with Lauri and found TWO for three bucks each. Major score. I had bookmarked several from Etsy for $30-40 each. Yikes.

(The rust and gray pillow is one of my three dollar finds.)

Ah yes, the matching chair and my mirrored side table. Another fun story - I had been eyeballing this table at West Elm for several months. Yes, I even have it pinned on my For the Home pinterest board. I was cruising Craigslist one day (probably looking for my sofa) when I see a listing "West Elm Mirror Table". I immediately get flushed and excited. But, then I think "it can't possibly be the same table". I click...and it WAS! I mean, this table is in the current catalog for $199. I got it for $75. Seriously. I have no idea why this gal was selling it...her loss, my gain. Giddy!

Okay, Allison was wondering where I put my computer and desk, etc. I will pop in tomorrow and give you the scoop on that, k?

Hope you enjoyed the beauty shots.
Later.

 

Comments

[michelle m]

Fantastico! Those are exactly the couches I would have got. Gray, tight back, retro modern shape. Keen room!

[Laurie T]

Love it! And the turquoise tray -I have the exact same one....found it at my favorite antique store here in Grand Rapids, MI. :)

[Annette Allen]

LOOKS AWESOME

[sue]

I love everything about your new room. That fauxdenza is amazing and ingenious with no legs for easy cleaning. Also love the pillows. Thrift stores are the 'bomb' for that kind of thing. I found many nice outdoor pillows at our local Goodwill this past summer. Can't wait to hear 'the rest of the story...

[Beth]

Tell me about your table? How many does it seat? Love it!

[Jess]

Wow Kim!!!! Looks amazing!!! I love your eye for little details! Everything is perfect! ~Jess

[Your current Outfit]

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