My Favorite Room

 

This is what I saw when I walked into this room. Isn't it amazing? The space measures over 350 sq ft so it's a big room. Can't you see Home Teachers in here?! :) There was wallpaper glue and wallpaper still on the walls and Drew was enjoying ripping it down each time we came to look at the house.

Our plan for this room includes:

New Floors

Texture walls

Knock out opening on wall sharing the hallway

Fireplace makeover

Get rid of spindles

Baseboards

Paint

Replace big window with 3 smaller windows

Enjoy!

This room ended up being one of the first things along with the kitchen because I was having the McClintock clan to my house for Thanksgiving.  The inspiration came from the curtains. I had bought that fabric and was using it in my old house for curtains. They felt a little "granny" at first but I figured my taste was EVOLVING if you will. :) Anyways- one thing leads to another and a vision was born!

I am in love with this room. You can hate it, I will think you are crazy because this room is a very tranquil space that you can't help but want to hang out in. (Even though you aren't allowed in there!)

My kids and myself have deemed it the "come apart" room. When you're having a bad day. Go sit in there. You will feel better.

It's amazing the transformation that can happen when you remove old spindles or throw a little paint on the wall. The fireplace doesn't stick out as being so ugly anymore.

And to my favorite thing ever... the china. When I was growing up my best friend was my Great Grandma Dimp. She lived in Iowa and I loved her more than anything. When she passed away she wanted me to have her china. My mom would never give it to me because she was afraid I would break it because I didn't have the space for it. When we moved I was so excited to finally have the china and a hutch to put it in. The best part was it matches my room! It's as if the colors, fabric and style were all meant to be.

 

I feel a real connection to her in that room and have been slowly turning it into a room all about my ancestors. I have old photos on a "family tree" on the table and there is a collage of pictures going above the couch. (one day) I especially love that room because I have a place where I can honor our family whom we love so much!

 

Before

After

 

BEFORE

 

AFTER

                            This room has more work to be done. However, it is still a great space!