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Saturday, December 10, 2011

updating & recreating

note to self: ryan, please don't leave me home alone for an extended period of time again.  i just look at diy decor blogs ALL-DAY-LONG! *guilty!*

i'm going to need a separate blog to showcase all the updates i'm hoping to accomplish in 2012!!!

here's a brief idea rundown...

Pantry / Laundry Room: swap out "wire" shelves and put in solid wood shelf painted white, with decorative corbels.  Clear jar for oxyclean powder, small wood box for dryer sheets, faux flowers, colorful wreath & vases.  Move the Washer next to the Dryer (right now there is a gap) and put a skinny basket on side of dryer.  Get a large area rug in front of the w/d.  Paint room in Benjamin Moore Butter Pecan.  Change pantry shelves from wire to wood shelves with cabinets, pull out drawers, etc.  Similar to the ELFA system.

Powder Room: Change pedestal sink to white vanity with under sink storage.  Swap out oval "builder grade" mirror for a chunky white framed mirror.  Create chunky baseboard and chunky faux crown molding.  Paint room Benjamin Moore Barely Beige.  Add in grey/white photos & shabby chic decor.  Faux greenery potted plants.  I'd love to paint the ceiling too!  And change out the ugly & annoying fan for something much quieter.

Entry Way:  Paint front door interior glossy black.  Add black framed mirror to side wall with yellow vase & greenery plant.  Grey and yellow entry rug.  Maybe a funky key hook from a fleur de lis design or such.  Add in new nickel ceiling chandelier.

Dining Room: Add in white Ashley Gel Fuel fireplace on staircase wall, black framed photos above and simple black/white/yellow decor on mantle... candles, trinkets, etc.  Refinish & paint oak curio cabinet (hand-me-down from mama) in a satin black and swap out for a new nickel finish handle.  Swap out nickel chandelier for something warmer and add a dimmer switch.  Add faux chunky baseboard addition.  { Evenutally: swap out dining table for a round black dining table, like from Pottery Barn }

Kitchen: backsplash & floors tiled, microwave above stove, glass corner cabinet.  Continue chunky baseboards.

*to-be-continued*

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