Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Before & After: Bookcases and Fireplace

What a difference paint can make!

Our Family Room, BEFORE..... After many coats of paint and lots of sweat, here is the AFTER:


These bookcases were a formica finish and were very difficult to paint. A big THANK YOU to my mother who took this on as a project while she was here! They look so good!

I love the deep space on these ledges. The bookcases are so recessed that I'll have lots of room to put seasonal decor. I'm thinking some fabric pumpkins for these ledges...
These doors hide toys and blankets. I have ordered handles, but they are on backorder for now. I think putting some brushed nickel hardware on them will help to break up the "white box" look.


What do you think? I LOVE how it brightens up the room! Please leave a comment or vote on the "Love It" or "Like It" or "Not So Much" buttons below.
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14 comments:

  1. Michelle11:37 PM

    I think it looks great! It makes me wish I had a home to decorate and remodel!

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  2. Mrs. T.6:40 AM

    You could be an interior decorator! These look great. Our family room is paneled wood but we like the rustic look in that room only. I love the deep recessed cabinets and bookcases. GREAT house that the Lord blessed you with!

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  3. Patty8:02 AM

    you go girl! You are a home decorator, etc par excellence! Plus you are a creative productive gal via etsy! Not to mention loving wife and mom plus nurse! How do you do it all? I take off my hat to you! and I LOVE your family room make over!!

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  4. *Ashley*9:11 AM

    omgoodness! that looks so much better! good job amy!!

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  5. MaryStuart Day4:35 PM

    Seriously....is this the same room/home? I almost did not even recognize it. WOW! I am so impressed. I remember ever inch of that home and I can't wait to see it when you all are finished! You have got talent, girl!! WOW! when can I come over? Miss you both. I hope the kids love it too. I love all the other items you have made too....so impressed! Take care, MaryStuart (your Realtor)

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  6. ana @ i made it so1:54 PM

    it looks great. the white makes such a big difference. i can only imagine just how much work went into that! (love the "family" sign too :))

    followed you here from ntffc...

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  7. Tracy @ Hall of Fame Moms8:11 AM

    Wonderful!

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  8. Treasures from a shoebox8:12 AM

    Looks great! My children would be using those cabinets as hideouts (lol). Congratulations on a job well done!

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  9. Carol Craig6:44 PM

    Great job! It looks so clean, modern and totally updated! I know that Brownie & John enjoyed helping with it.

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  10. nannykim/spindlecottage9:58 AM

    Nice!

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  11. auDi tHis woRld8:16 AM

    I love it!! Looks GREAT!!!! I'd love to have all of the storage space for books and hiding place for kid things below. ;=)

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  12. The homesteadingcottage2:58 AM

    Great job!! It's amazing how a few tweaks and tons of elbow grease can change a space. Looks great!

    Michele
    http://www.thehomesteadingapartment.blogspot.com

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  13. maria3:20 PM

    You did a fantastic job on this one.

    It feels like "home".

    Maria

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  14. Handy Man, Crafty Woman10:47 PM

    That looks really great!

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