BEFORE
AFTER
I remodeled the fireplace and built-ins, added a floor to ceiling board and batten style wall treatment and crown moulding, and gave the whole room a makeover for the 2018 Spring One Room Challenge.
Now this room is one of our favorite places to hang out!
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A FEW PROJECTS FROM THE FAMILY ROOM
• Roundup of fireplace makeover posts start to finish OR see these specific fireplace posts -> • Demolition • How to tile over a brick surround • How to tile over a brick hearth • Sealing Marble Tile • How to safely paint a fireplace box in a wood burning fireplace • Adding cabinet doors to the bookcases
• One Room Challenge Family Room Reveal • Installing the moulding • Art hack • Tips for styling bookcases
SOURCES FOR THIS ROOM
Coffee table – no longer available | similar x-base with a pretty top
Sconces – they are plug-ins but I had them hardwired with a dimmer switch installed
Art over couch (a semi-DIY :))
Cream pillow on sofa | similar
White pillow on sofa | 20″ down pillow insert
Macrame lumbar pillow – Homegoods | similar
Cream faux fur blanket on sofa
Woven tray – Homegoods | similar
Linen curtains – I double them up for fullness
Curtain rods with glass ball finials | similar
Iron and glass table between chairs | similar | the look for less
Abstract art in bookcase – Amira Rahim
Blue & white ginger jars – Homegoods | similar
Glass jar with rope handle on floor – Homegoods | similar
Mirrors on either side of built-ins | similar
Plant – peace lily
Metal and wood tables next to settee – Marshalls
White lamps next to settee – thrifted and spraypainted
White frames with mats on wall behind settee
Large basket in corner – Marshalls
PAINT COLORS
Wall color: Benjamin Moore Simply White
Trim (fireplace surround, battens, crown moulding, etc.): Benjamin Moore White Dove
Blue bookcase backs: Benjamin Moore Gentleman’s Gray (lightened slightly with white paint)