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Changes for the Family Room

family room November 24, 2012

A little over a year ago, I found the wonderful world of blogging. I was amazed at how many fabulous home and decor blogs were out there. Two of my early faves were Mod Vintage Life and Aiken House and Gardens. From there I found others and was inspired to start my own blog. Blogging is a way for me to hold myself accountable with home projects. In order to create a blog post, you need something to blog about. Each week keeps me motivated around the house so that I’ll have something to photograph and write about. Although I’ve been thinking mostly about the kitchen, I’m turning a quick eye to the family room.

This room needs more seating and better use of its space. So some stuff is goin’ and some is stayin.’
I’m keeping the painted blanket trunk. It provides much-needed storage.

The loveseat just isn’t cuttin’ the mustard and needs to be replaced.
We simply need more seating in this room.

I recently changed the curtains from floor length ones to these simpler ones.
I got the idea from Home Is Where the Boat Is. I used landscape burlap which is softer than regular burlap.
I used branches for curtain rods, draped the burlap, and tied knots at the ends. Super easy and cheap!

To make room for more seating, I’m moving this cabinet to the living room.

You might remember this IKEA cabinet from previous posts. It’s my crafting cabinet.

Since our house is over 100 years old, there aren’t a lot of closets.

So free standing cabinets become a useful necessity.

This chair will stay … along with the little kitty.

 

The chair on the left is also on the hit list of things to go. It’s old and I keep it covered with a quilt.
I didn’t want to replace it until I figured out what to do with the loveseat.

I get questions about the floor every time I show pictures of this room.
The floors are painted a chocolate brown using porch and floor paint.
The script work you see is a bamboo rug with a rubber backing to keep it from slipping.
The bamboo rugs hold up great with pets. I have 3 of them in my home.
Hopefully I can reveal the changes sooner as opposed to later.

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Comments

  1. Geneva says

    November 24, 2012 at 3:43 am

    Jennifer, your blog just keeps getting better and better! Love this room!

    Reply
  2. Holly says

    November 24, 2012 at 3:45 am

    Very comfortable and cottagey. I like landscape burlap better, too.

    Reply
    • Rachel Banaszak says

      August 27, 2014 at 10:23 am

      Where do you find the landscape burlap? I love it, but can’t find it 🙁

      Reply
  3. Eclectically Vintage says

    November 24, 2012 at 4:21 am

    Jennifer!
    Looks amazing – love the blanket chest and I need a craft armoire! I have the armoire – just need to get all the junk out of it and organize it (hmmm, that could take years)!
    Kelly

    Reply
  4. A Few Pennies says

    November 24, 2012 at 4:37 am

    What a lovely room! I think what really draws me to this room inparticular are the soft colors; just enough tans/ browns and bit of blue with your whites; so very pretty. I want to make changes to my rooms soon–I’m inspired here!

    Reply
  5. LivingMaison says

    November 24, 2012 at 6:53 am

    Love ist, especially the crafting cabinet!
    Greetings from Germany
    Stefanie

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  6. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    November 24, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    Great room, I can’t wait to see all the changes you make. Hugs, Marty

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  7. Dawn says

    November 24, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    I love your room the way it is, but can’t wait to see the changes:)

    Reply
  8. [email protected] says

    November 24, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    What a beautiful room…full of comfy touches. I especially love the burlap window treatments 🙂 Laurel

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  9. Kathy Felsted Usher says

    November 24, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    I really like the idea of covering your chair with an old quilt! I have some chairs that need vintage material for reupholstery, something I can’t swing just now, but I do have some old family quilts that are not quite good enough for a bed. I may be able to fashion something out of them. Thank you.

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  10. Shelly Andrade says

    November 24, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    Everything looks so inviting! I wish I could squeak out some time to update my home. Everything here continues to fall apart as I work on furniture for everyone else ~ lol!

    Reply
  11. Cynthia says

    November 24, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    Love this room, it is so comfy and cozy. I love the blanket chest and the pillows on the couch.

    Cynthia

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  12. Bliss says

    November 24, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    Glad the kitten is staying, but I need to know if the count of 3 pets includes it or does that make 4?

    Bliss

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  13. Anne says

    November 24, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Beautiful room Jennifer! LOVE this idea with the burlap too! I may do this in my den! It was so nice meeting you in person! Wish we had more time to chat! Thank you so much for stopping,shopping and supporting small businesses! Have a great weekend!
    xx
    Anne

    Reply
  14. Magdalena says

    November 24, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    I love your room!!!!
    Magda.

    Reply
  15. Katarina says

    November 24, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    I love this room! The clock is awesome, and the craft cabinet is just dreamy! So, you have some changes in mind? Hmm…
    I can’t wait to see! 🙂

    Reply
  16. ❀ JoAnne says

    November 24, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    This is a wonderful room and I know you will make it even more so! You’re new kitty is so sweet ~ I have a feeling it would like to curl up in your comfy chair!

    Reply
  17. Joselyn @ The DIY Spot says

    November 24, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    I like the room as it is. So warm and cozy. Love the burlap window treatments!

    Reply
  18. michele says

    November 24, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    so charming and inviting!

    🙂
    michele

    Reply
  19. Heaven's Walk says

    November 25, 2012 at 12:29 am

    What a beautiful room, Jennifer! I can’t believe how large that room is being in an old farmhouse! What a lovely space!!! I love your IKEA craft cabinet. I desperately need something like that for my million baskets of “stuff”. lol! Looking forward to seeing how you transformation this beautiful room! 🙂

    xoxo laurie

    Reply
  20. Alabaster Rose Lifestyle says

    November 25, 2012 at 2:03 am

    Your home looks so beautiful Jennifer!!! I love your huge clock and your blue and white cabinet!!
    Hope you have a lovely night.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

    Reply
  21. Denise Sabia says

    November 25, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    beautiful!

    Reply
  22. Laura @ Our Prairie Home says

    November 25, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    WOW! What a beautiful room! I love your space and how homey you’ve made it. Gorgeous!

    Reply
  23. Bridget Hedger says

    November 25, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    i agree you need more seating..can’t wait to meet little albie

    Reply
  24. ImSoVintage says

    November 25, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    It all looks so cozy and comfy. It’s a wonderful space to curl up and relax.
    Laura

    Reply
  25. Anita @ Cedar Hill Ranch says

    November 26, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    Love, love your white room, it’s just beautiful and all of that beautiful storage in the armoire!!

    Reply
  26. 8)(8 says

    November 26, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    Pretty!

    Reply
  27. thepaintedapron.com says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    I am going to redo our family room after the holidays and for once in my life I don’t know where to start! I love the way your room looks now, are you going to change your style completely? I want to take everything out of mine and start over but don’t have the money or energy! I’ll have to check back and see how yours comes long…
    Jenna

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  28. Debra says

    November 27, 2012 at 11:50 am

    I love your decor ( and always do each time that I visit ) but your little kitty is adorable. Quite surprised she wasn’t curled up on the quilt! 🙂 I have soft southern pine floors and the dining room floor is beat up in a section. I have debated what to do….I’d rather not get into having laminate flooring put down ….this idea of bamboo rugs working well with pets has me thinking…( Have cat plus 2 dogs )

    Reply
  29. Vickie @ Ranger 911 says

    November 27, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    You’ve really made some wonderful changes in your living room! I need to get out the paint, myself, and get busy!

    Reply
  30. Karen says

    November 28, 2012 at 2:44 am

    Your room is so pretty, I’m in the process of weeding out and redoing too. Your craft cabinet is great! I look forward to seeing your updates.

    Reply
  31. chateau chic says

    November 28, 2012 at 2:54 am

    Your room looks so warm and inviting. Looking forward to seeing your changes.
    Mary Alice

    Reply
  32. Shabby chic Sandy says

    November 28, 2012 at 4:02 am

    Your room looks so pretty–and then I saw that kitten and fell in love. How adorable!

    Reply
  33. lynn says

    November 29, 2012 at 8:01 pm

    love it, jennifer! esp. the great window treatment and flooring! precious kitty:)

    Reply
  34. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~ says

    November 30, 2012 at 1:51 am

    Love your space! The burlap on the windows are so lovely!! And that kitten made my heart sink! So cute! xx Holly

    Reply
  35. Creative Raisins says

    November 30, 2012 at 6:00 am

    Wow what a beautiful Space. It is so light and airy. The window treatments are great.

    Lisa
    Creative Raisins

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  36. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says

    November 30, 2012 at 7:53 am

    I am so in love with those burlap curtains and the branch rods! This room is so beautiful, I know you have more plans for it, but I really love it just the way it is 🙂

    Reply
  37. Jaime Lyn says

    December 1, 2012 at 12:10 am

    Seriously?!?! Cutest room EVER! I adore your work space and really just every single detail! Thank you SO much for sharing at Happy Hour! I am pinning your space on our Happy Hour Feature Pin Board!
    Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy

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  38. BECKY says

    December 1, 2012 at 12:32 am

    What a gorgeous,comfy space you have created, Jennifer! It is serene, and so welcoming! I know it gives you a lot of joy!! Thanks so much for sharing your loveliness at Blissful Whites Wednesday!!
    Have a lovely weekend!
    Becky

    Reply
  39. Felicia Doyle says

    December 2, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    I love your use of that natural organic feel in your space. Simple and yet elegant.

    Reply
  40. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says

    December 3, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    Didn’t know this room could get any better! Just fabulous.
    XO
    Kristin

    Reply
  41. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    December 4, 2012 at 1:42 am

    Beautiful room, Jennifer. Love the curtains.

    Reply
  42. Crystelle Boutique says

    December 4, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    Your room is fabulous! You are seriously talented!

    Can I move in?
    Please….

    hugs x
    Crystelle
    http://www.crystelleboutique.com

    Reply
  43. Ann says

    December 5, 2012 at 12:51 am

    Love your beautiful room. I’m sharing on my Once Upon a Firefly FB page.

    Reply
  44. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says

    December 6, 2012 at 8:27 am

    Jennifer, this room is already gorgeous so I can’t wait to see the changes you are about to implement. I love your burlap curtains!!

    Reply
  45. Sherry says

    December 6, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    Jennifer,
    This is a fantastic space all bathed in that white light! You have a great look going here! Thanks for joining HSH!
    Sherry

    Reply
  46. Pam Volkl says

    April 16, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    Where did you find that awesome clock??????

    Reply
  47. Lorilove77 says

    August 20, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    Absolutely LOVE your decorating style. It’s so clean, crisp and bright! Tell me about the slip overs on your chairs and sofas, please. Did you buy them, make them, what?They are so simple, yet elegant.
    Thanks,
    Lori

    Reply
  48. Janet says

    November 3, 2013 at 9:47 am

    Love the room.So, where do you buy the landscape burlap?

    Reply

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