Thursday, November 27, 2014

Living Room Design Plan

Last week I took you through some of the looks I was pondering for our Dining Room. This week, I am designing our Living Room. If you remember from our home tour, the living room is immediately off of the dining room and kitchen area.


My idea for the living room design centers around the sofa. Here are several of the options I am considering:

1. The Classic Tufted Chesterfield

2. Grey/Blue Velvet English Roll Arm

3. West Elm's Paidge Sofa in Otter

4. West Elm's Paidge Sofa in Navy


For the chairs, I am would like something cozy for fireside sitting but also with more modern lines. Here are the options I am looking into:

1. West Elm's Sweep Chair in Performance Velvet Shadow

2. West Elm's Sweep Chair in Basketweave Flax

 3. ZGallerie's Bobbin Chair

With the narrow layout, I would like to use small ottomans that can be moved around the room in lieu of the standard coffee table. Here are the ones I like best: 

1. Target Brass & Linen Ottoman


2. Leather X-Stool


3. Leather & Metal Bench
For flooring in this narrow space, I would like to layer a natural jute fiber rug with a cowhide rug like this one from World Market.

If you remember from the to do list I made a few weeks back, the room also will need updated light fixtures. Here are two that I really like:

1. Progress Lighting's Traditional Semi-Flush Mount

2. A Twist on the Traditional Semi-Flushmount: The Regan

With the basic elements narrowed down, I was able to come up with a couple of design plans.

Living Design Option #1



Living Design Option #2

Living Design Option #3


Living Design Option #4

Which one do you like best?
One // Two // Three // Four

Monday, November 24, 2014

Dining Room Design Plan

The best part about moving into a new home is the blank slate. Remember our dining room from the house tour?


I have been inspired by several different looks for our dining room. The hardest part is deciding which direction to go. Here are several of the looks I like best: 


What I like best: B/W Rug. White Chairs.


What I like best: So mid-century. Sputnik light fixture. Round mirror. Black chairs.


What I like best: White Chairs. Cowhide. Chandeliers.


What I like best: Those Green Chairs. That Black door. Metal Dining Chairs.


What I like Best: Chippendale Chairs


What I like best: Navy Curtains. White Chairs. Chandelier.

As you can probably see, I love everything from traditional to transitional to modern. The hard part for me is deciding how to combine all those loves into one gorgeous room. Here are a couple of looks using some of the items I liked best in each room. 

Dining Plan Option #1

Dining Plan Option #2


Dining Plan Option #3

Which one do you like best? 
One // Two // Three




Thursday, November 20, 2014

The MackDaddy List


Front Exterior:
  1. Paint Brick & Trim (We are thinking DOVER WHITE like our last house)
  2. Paint Front Door (Also thinking STRATTON BLUE in a high gloss like our last house)
  3. Remove 2 trees to the right of the house (not shown, but they are dead and in danger of falling on our house or the neighbors)
  4. Freshen up flower beds, mulch & reseed grass
  5. Plant small symmetrical bushes under left two windows
  6. Replace Front Door Lantern (to the left of the front door) 

Front Entry: 
  1. Paint wall parallel and perpendicular to front door an almost black navy (like Naval or Caviar by Sherwin Williams OR a true Matte Black OR Wallpaper in a funky print)
  2. Remove current curtains and hang a new rod high and wide to make the window appear larger
  3. Install chandelier centered on the window (this will eventually be over our dining table)
  4. Install recessed lighting in entry and dining area for additional light
  5. Paint trim a glossy white (I would like to use the same trim color as our kitchen in the home by the creek)
  6. Paint walls in a warm neutral like Accessible Beige by SW



Kitchen: 
  1. Paint walls & trim
  2. Refinish Cabinets & Install New Hardware 
  3. Build in Refrigerator
  4. Build in Microwave with Pantry in the corner to the left of the sink
  5. Replace current countertops with granite or marble 
  6. Upgrade Faucet and Sink
  7. Upgrade Refrigerator 
  8. Replace Dishwasher
  9. Install new Backsplash (currently it is mirrored)
  10. Consider Installing Vent Hood directly over slide in range 
  11. Install proper lighting over sink
  12. Install proper lighting over bar countertop (I am obsessed with Hicks Pendants)
  13. Replace kitchen plant window with slider window and screen





Living Room:
  1. Paint Trim & Bookcase interior
  2. Paint Walls Accessible Beige or other neutral grey/greige color
  3. Install white wood blinds and curtains at the proper height
  4. Refinish exterior of fireplace with marble or tile
  5. Build out current bookcase (current shelves are flimsy and do not fit properly)
  6. Install Semi Flush-mount Light fixtures
  7. Mount TV
  8. Remove Curtains over French Doors


Master Bedroom: 
  1. Install double doors to master & paint
  2. Paint Trim a glossy white 
  3. Paint Ceiling a Matte White
  4. Paint Walls a Greige like BM's Rockport Grey, SW's Mega Greige or SW's Anonymous
  5. Install two matching chandeliers
  6. Install proper curtains for privacy
  7. Remove Large mirror at end of Master Suite
  8. Remove sconces & repair walls behind sconces or move to be on equal sides of bed
  9. Find artwork or mirror to hide electrical box
LONG TERM: Build in single door on the far end of the suite so there are only French Doors along the exterior wall. Move electrical box to a less conspicuous location. 


Master Bathroom: 
1. Paint Walls & Brick one color
2. Remove fold down Iron
3. Paint Trim

LONG TERM: Gut entire area from closet to bathroom and better use space to create a walk-in closet, laundry area, and large shower. 


Bedroom #2: Office
  1. Paint Walls a deep teal like BM's Teal or Galapagos Blue
  2. Remove current window hardware and replace with wood blinds & proper curtains for privacy
  3. Paint trim
  4. Replace light fixture

Bedroom #3: Guest Room
  1. Paint Walls
  2. Replace current blinds with wood blinds & proper curtains for privacy
  3. Paint trim
  4. Replace light fixture

Guest Bathroom: 
  1. Paint walls and trim
  2. Replace with double bowl sink vanity
  3. Remove current mirror and replace with mirror over each sink
  4. Install light fixtures over each mirror & remove current recessed lighting (there are four recessed lights in a row rather than any sort of fixture)
  5. Paint or replace wall & shower tile
  6. Paint floor tile grout a lighter color (currently brown)
  7. Replace shower head 



Back Deck: 
  1. Restain Deck
  2. Power-wash Brick walkway
  3. Drape bulb lights over porch area to improve ambiance
  4. Remove wooden box under plant window
  5. Freshen up flower beds, mulch & reseed grass
  6. Create storage area for outdoor cushions and hot tub supplies
  7. Remove current lawn decor to de-clutter space
  8. Invest in outdoor furniture - We are thinking a nice sectional to tuck in the corner and then a table that seats 12 on the brick walkway outside of the kitchen window. 
We are SO excited to be in this new home before the holidays. Of course, before any of the list can happen we have to pack up our home by the creek, say a tearful goodbye to our first HUGE undertaking in home renovation, and move our stuff just 3 miles down the road to Brookside.

Find our previous honey do lists here and here and here
See our home tour of our condo here and our home by the creek here

Monday, November 17, 2014

House Tour: Our Brookside Home

7/20/15 UPDATED HOUSE TOUR COMING SOON!

You know when you JUST know? Well, that is how we felt when we accidentally stumbled upon this home in Brookside. We knew that we wouldn't live in our home by the creek for long, but we did not expect to move as soon as we did. Ty and I are constantly going to open houses, trading emails back and forth about the latest houses on Zillow, so when this one came up we thought it was just another house. I actually went to see it by myself, and immediately called Ty to come "have a look." I secretly knew he would feel the same as me - its perfect!

// THE FRONT//

The shady front yard and quiet road stole my heart from the second I drove up. Now Ty may not agree, but I loved the vintage mauvey pink brick paint as well. 

// THE ENTRY & DINING ROOM //

One thing that is difficult to find in older homes is an open concept. The entry, dining and kitchen are open and flow directly into the living room.

// DINING ROOM //


// KITCHEN //




// LIVING ROOM //


// MASTER BEDROOM //



// MASTER BATHROOM //


// LAUNDRY //


















// BEDROOM #2: OFFICE //


// BEDROOM #3: GUEST //


// GUEST BATHROOM //


// DECK & BACK PORCH //



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