Monday, April 11, 2011

A Few Changes in the Family Room

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! We are finally having beautiful spring weather here so we were outside working in the yard all day. I wanted to show you a few small changes that I made in my family room. The first change was to the painting above the fireplace. I found this painting in Home Goods last year. It reminds me of a french countryside and I love that, the only thing I wasn't to crazy about was the frame. It's not wood and when you look at it close up you can tell. So it went from looking like this....

                                                To this...




I painted it using the same colors I used on my wall cabinet in my living room, I just went a little heavier on the glaze to make it a little darker.
             I distressed the edges to let the original color come thru.




                                 I like it so much better now!


Now onto the next change. My red cabinet that houses our stereo system. I never liked how you can see the equipment inside. I see this done in so many of my country french decorating books and I even seen this done by some of you guys, and I love the look! Here's how it use to look....

                              And this is how it looks now....
I added chicken wire that I spray painted ORB, and then this linen fabric that I bought in Hobby Lobby.


                                    I love the way it looks!

Some fresh tulips I bought in Walmart today. I lucked out and bought the last two packs! And I used my new urn that I just bought in PB.



Thanks for taking the time to stop by and I always love and appreciate your comments!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend, 
                                          Martina       

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http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com  

http://www.bystephanielynn.com/ 

http://frenchcupboard.blogspot.com/ 

http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/ 

http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/ 
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40 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 9, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Your familyroom looks wonderful. I love the painting and the frame looks fabulous now. You did a great job on the finish. The little red check looks so much more frenchy with the chickenwire and linens. Great addition. I love your urn, it is gorgeous and the tulips are just so pretty. Everything looks fantastic. Glad you are having some nice weather. Hugs, Marty

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  2. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementApril 9, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Oh my gosh Martina! You are so talented!! I love the new frame color and love that chicken wire and fabric in the cabinet! Your room is so pretty and so welcoming!

    Thanks for sharing.
    Pam

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  3. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 9, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Oh yes, Martina, I love the chicken wire and fabric in the red cabinet door! It's perfect! I bought some tulips at Home Depot this morning myself - I'm tired of not seeing anything blooming yet.

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  4. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️April 9, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    I love all the changes you made. The frame looks wonderful with its new color. The red cabinet looks very French with the fabric and chicken wire. I adore the tulips and your PB urn.

    Dee

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  5. DebbiedoosApril 9, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Hi Martina! What a great change...all of it. THat one one photo with the sunlight coming in is fabulous. Cute cabinet too!

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  6. KarenApril 9, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Everything looks so pretty. Its a very warm and welcoming room

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  7. LoriApril 9, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    The changes are wonderful. I'm starting to think about painting my black mantel white?

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  8. SueApril 9, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Hi Martina
    I love the changes you made to your family room. I especially like the chicken wire on your cabinet. I wonder where I could use a little chicken wire!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment. I'll be back here to visit again for sure.
    Sue

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  9. Becca BertottiApril 10, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Looks beautiful, Martina! You aged the frame perfectly, and I love how you added chicken wire and fabric to conceal your components. The tulips look lovely in your new PB vase. Wonderful space! *Becca*

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  10. Vintage GalApril 10, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    All the changes are lovely ~ I especially like what you did with the cabinet ~ wow ;-)

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  11. Ann from On Sutton PlaceApril 10, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Hi Martina...this is lovely. I have a question about the ORB spray paint. I saw a tutorial that said to spray copper first and then the ORB. Do you think that's necessary to get the look? I am planning to spray some hardware and I'm not sure what route to take. Any advice would be welcome!
    It's a beautiful day here...finally. ~Ann

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  12. AnonymousApril 10, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    It's so Frenchified now...love the checks and chicken wire...darling combo. :)

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  13. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEApril 10, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    It is starting to get harder to find the tulips at Walmart....probably only a few more shipments of them...aren't they so pretty and they look great in your new pottery!

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  14. AnonymousApril 10, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Hi Martina! Love your family room and the frame lightened up looks great! Love love that little red cabinet in the corner! I need that! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  15. Sharon Lee JohnsonApril 10, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Your frame looks great and I also love your painting - its always nice to be reminded of the French countryside. You did a great job on your cupboard too and the tray from your previous post (I've had some catching up to do). As always I'm amazed by how much you get done! x Sharon

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  16. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleApril 10, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Looking good Martina. I looked at that urn at PB the other day.

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  17. Linda (Nina's Nest)April 10, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Martina, beautiful foom! The frame is fantastic - wonderful change! I have that same urn in gold from a few years back, but I wish it were white instead like yours - so versatile! Linda

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  18. Crystal @ Ordinary DaysApril 10, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    I love the chair and the cabinet beside it! Your room is awesome! :)
    Crystal

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  19. DebbiedoosApril 10, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Thanks Martina for joining me!

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  20. Handy Man, Crafty WomanApril 11, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    I love this! It looks great!

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  21. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Looks beautiful Martina!

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  22. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    I love the addition of the chicken wire in your cabinet. Just my opinion, but I prefer electronics hidden anyway, but especially when the covering is as pretty as your new door. Pretty tupilips too!

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  23. rjerdeeApril 11, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Very nice improvements! visiting from Debbie's Newbie Party

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  24. Shabby SoulApril 11, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Your home is beautiful & I love what you did with the red cabinet!

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  25. DaniellaApril 11, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Your family room looks stunning!!
    xxDaniella

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  26. Jem April 11, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Thank you for popping by my blog earlier, I absolutely love what you've done with your picture frame - a bit of distressing is never amiss! :-)

    Jem xXx

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  27. Pam KesslerApril 11, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I love the chicken wire on the door. It looks great. Love the tassle you have hanging on the know also!

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  28. Pam - @diy Design FanaticApril 11, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I love the changes you made to the cabinet! The chicken wire and fabric look great!

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  29. At The Picket FenceApril 11, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Everything looks so gorgeous Martina! I love what you did with the frame and it completely transformed it and all of your other touches are just perfect. Your color pallette is so similar to mine in my own home that I feel like we are kindred spirits! :-)
    Vanessa

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  30. MariaelenaApril 11, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Hi Martina, Loving it all...the frame does look so much better and the fabric in the stereo cabinet is darling...great idea!!...enjoy your fab weather!!...Mariaelena

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  31. Doreen @ Redesign by GraceApril 11, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Such a beautiful solution to cover up those components! thanks for sharing your home and your photos. Both are beautiful.

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  32. GailApril 11, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    What great transformations Martina! Love the red cabinet.

    Enjoy your evening,
    Gail

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  33. A Hint of HomeApril 11, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Everything is looking great and Springy fresh around your house. I love the tulips and your newly painted frame is perfect!
    Enjoy the rest of your day!

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  34. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaApril 11, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    I love your changes, so pretty!!
    :)
    Kristin

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  35. Susie @ Step inside my homeApril 11, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I love the look of your family room. Very inviting! Your tulips are a nice touch of springtime! ~Susie

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  36. Dear LillieApril 11, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Everything looks great, Martina, but I especially love the addition of the chicken wire!

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  37. TammyApril 12, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Looks so good! I love the chicken wire on the cabinet. Looks great. Good job on the picture. It's amazing what paint can do! Your newest follower.....hope you can visit me sometime soon.

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  38. DianeApril 12, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Amazing changes! The addition of the chicken wire and fabric totally transforms that cabinet.

    In a recent issue of Country Living, there was a feature about chicken wire enjoying an increase in popularity. Your pictures make it clear why that is the case. It is just too darn cute!

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  39. Tammy @BeatriceBanksApril 13, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Love your cabinet! You did a great job on it. And I especially love that plaid chair. So pretty!

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  40. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereApril 14, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Hi Martina, I like the frame a lot better too! It seems to fit the style of the picture better. The little cabinet was wonderful before but now you have kicked it up several notches. Thanks for sharing both of these pretty transformations at my party.
    xo,
    Sherry

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina