I have been working hard all weekend to get our first floor redecorated and this week I will finally be able to show you some of the progress I’ve made! I thought it would be fun to show how this one little bay window on our main level has progressed over the last 3 1/2 years.
When we first moved into our home in December 2007….
In May of 2009, I was still trying to make the red and yellow work for me and made some mistreatments for the window and purchased the table and chairs….
And here we are in February 2011! The board and batten is finished and all caulked! The blinds are finally hung and curtains will be added soon.
It looks like this nook could still use a round rug to soften things up. If you have a suggestion for one, please let me know!
And of course I couldn’t show off my shades and caulk without staging the table for you.
My vintage scale was a Craigslist find and remains one of my favorite props. The sweet teapot came from HomeGoods.
So what do you think so far? So far, I am loving it and cannot WAIT until this level is completely done and ready for the full tour. Next up, I’ll show you what I’ve done in the dining room. It’s a subtle yet fabulous improvement!
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gorgeous!!! That is a lot of angles & work going on with the bay window, but it was WORTH IT, because it will make people WOW! I love it, you are one talented girl & the "staging" looks great
It looks just beautiful. Love that it's a bay window. I agree that a rug would be nice, but your hardwood is so lovely & rugs & chairs can be frustrating, you know?
Can't wait to see more.
CAS
What time is breakfast? This is a place I would like to be.
I think it looks wonderful! What a Craiglist find that scale is. Love it!
Oh My!! Beth, this looks so great! I have started painting my dining table and buffet black also. After seeing yours, I know I made the right choice. Well done, girl!
I am ALWAYS in love with molding! This is gorgeous!
I think a rug would not only look nice, but be a comfort in the mornings, especially on cold mornings! 🙂 It looks good with the wood too, but the rug does "cozy up" the area
Beth! Your nook is so charming! So much labor and love is reflected in the transformation! I love the green! I was ready to jump in to the photo and have a spot of tea! *Lynne*
It's absolutely LOVELY! And that scale made my pulse quicken too. 🙂
XOXO
I just put an indoor/outdoor rug under my kitchen table. With little kids, I like that I didn't have to spend much money and if it gerts nasty, I can take it outside and hose it off!!! Plus, it looks super cute!
Very pretty! I love the whole look right down to your pretty tablescape! All your hard work has really paid off beautifully!
It looks wonderful, Beth! Great job on the B & B.
Love it!!!! Beth, it is so peaceful and serene. I love the board and batten and am totally digging the shades! I just love the calm colors in there! I can't wait to see what you did in your dining room!
Oh it is just fabulous! Love the color with the Board and Batten! FUN! I have a round rug under my black round table and chairs and I got it at Home Decorators 10 years ago and it is still hanging in there! They have great selection of round rugs and decent prices.
Can't wait to see the rest of the tour!
Beth, I love the board and batten in your bay window! I know that has been a lot of work and you have done a great job! – Mandy
What a neat little space! It really looks great! I love the board and batten!
Lovely! Love the clean simplicity of the board and batten and the blinds.Thanks!
Looks really great Beth, love the scale on the table, very cute!
Fantastic job, I LOVE it! I've always wanted a round table too.
It looks great. I love the table setting too!
The Home sign came from Hob Lob and the table and chairs was from JcPenneys outlet of all places!
Beautiful! I especially like the basket of goodies on the table! Your black round table is perfect for the space! Excellent work!
Susan
Absolutely gorgeous! You have worked so hard and it shows! I hate the tediousness of caulking too! I love the upscale relaxed look! So inviting!
OMG Where did you get your table? It's exactly what I am looking for.
I love the look of the room it turned out so great !!!!
Gorgeous! You have done a fabulous job! p.s. I stumbled you!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. All of that hard work paid off. It is gorgeous!
xoxo
Jen
I love the update! out with the red and yellow – that might be the saying of the 2010s!!! it looks so updated now with the shades and the black and white. love love love it!!!!
A round rug! And if I may ask, can you see your neighbors when you sit there?! haha I had no idea you were so close to them. I love what you've done with this area!!!
Love the shades in the windows and the walls look fabulous. The black table and chairs are just the perfect touch. I love your scales and your tablescape is so pretty. You've done such a wonderful job. Gorgeous. Hugs, Marty
looks fantastic…..how bout a jute rug they seem to go with everything and fits in with any color sceam.
You do beautiful work. The "Home" sign in the window? Did you make that or buy it?
You have transformed this space into a wonderful little nook. I love your table and the centerpiece is fabulous!
I searched high and low for a round rug recently…they are not easy to find. I finally found an round jute rug at PB online and I am really happy with it. Also…try Natural Area Rugs.com.
XO,
Jane
Beautiful. Such a transformation. I just love the feel of it and very envious of that cute scale. Great find.
Looks so inviting, all thats missing is a pot of good coffee and a few croissants! Love the black, so rich and so French! I love a bay window and the coziness it provides…is that a scale on the table? GORGEOUS!
Love it, Beth! Love that table and chairs, too.
Absolutely gorgeous! Your space looks so homey and comfortable. I love the bay windows and your vintage scale. What a great find!
Looks great!! Can't wait to see the rest of the floor.
Beth, it's fabulous as always… Love that HOME sign…you always do such a nice job.
Pattie
All that caulking was totally worth it! Looks great!
Love it!! And I absolutely adore bay windows. I want one!
I love your breakfast nook, it's charming and inviting! I absolutely LOVE your table display. If I could, I would copy it, just lovely! XOXO ~Liz
You surely have been hard at work Beth. This space looks amazing! The one end of my dining room has an almost identical nook:)
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XO,
Sarah
The board and batten makes all the difference! Wow…what an inviting spot! Janell
Beth you have made a stunning impact on that little "nook." If you are considering a rug I would suggest FLOR. They are modular, cleanable, and have a great rubber back for hardwood. I have them in my living room and I love them. I also love that I can peel them up when a little spills and clean it. They also have circlular shapes. Check them out…..You will not be dissapointed.
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What a great transformation! It looks amazing!
It looks SOOOOO pretty Beth!!! Gosh I just love B&B! I love seeing how everyone's style changes over the years, and all of the hard work you've been putting into the beautiful trim work is SOO worth it. It's SO money, as "Selling New York" would say. 🙂
That looks exactly like the paint in our dining room, Sea Salt by Sherwin Williams. It looks great! Would you use a round rug in there?
Oh, I love it! The dark table and that green on the walls make me swoon. 😉 And — you and your teapots! Is this the one from the dining room that I, umm, copied months ago? Love it.
Very nice! I love evolutions of spaces. You can never be quite 'done' I don't think-it's what makes decorating so fun!
-Kristi
@ Creative Kristi
Oh that little teapot is KILLER 🙂 So darn cute!
Okay girlfriend, you have got amazing instincts! I love all you've done… now I'll need to enlist your help in my new kitchen! I posted a couple of photos of it a few posts back… and I think I've got a plan… but until I move in, I'm not completely sure yet… Just hop a plane and head over here so we can shop and play together! 🙂
Happy MOnday.
The board and batten looks like it's always been there or should have been! 🙂 All your hard work and time spent caulking was definitely worth it. Great job!
Your Friend,
Deborah
I think it's "WOW." It was really pretty before too, but the b&b makes everything pop! Love the shades!! I'm so torn between those or trying a mistreatment after I get our kitchen painted. Not sure what will go with the light gray….
Love the makeover!
Beth! It's looking wonderful!! I love the shades and your vintage scale is identical to my Memaw's. We still use it to weigh our farm raised beef. 🙂 xo
Your breakfast room looks gorgeous!! You have done a fabulous job!!
As for a great round rug… go to Wayfair and shop the indoor outdoor rugs. They are also sold for a huge mark up on Joss and Main. There are very comfortable ones…look for ones including some olefin, they are softer underfoot. The nice thing about those under a table is that if they get dirty you can move them outside and hose them off, and back in action. This is a wonderfully creative space, don’t say you can’t create things, your imagination is your God give talent.
Beth! It looks sooo fabulous!! I'm telling you, it's got me thinking. You are so very talented. As a matter of a fact, I'm about to give you a shout today in a post…for your handmade spools. Anyway, have a great day, friend! -shaunna 🙂