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Friday, August 12, 2011

Extreme Makeover: Porch Edition

Happy Friday, friends! Boy, it sure has been a busy week, so I apologize for my lack of posting and visiting. However, as I mentioned, I have been working on a home project... and here it is! I spent the past couple of days remodeling the porch at my parents' house. My mom asked me to take the reigns and make the room "grow up", handed over some cash, and I went off to the stores! She let me design the entire room and surprise her, asking only that I keep "her style", antique-lodge, in mind. Rather than explaining it in detail, I figured I would let the before and after photos do most of the talking.







The sitting area, I wanted to make like an old library. Adding shelves, drapes, and an over-stuffed loveseat made the space comfortable and functional. Before, all they had was an old futon in this space. I think I really kicked it up a notch! 







The new dining area was always a little awkward before. It's a small space and my mom had placed an incredibly old desk out there that was never used. I wanted to restore functionality to the space by placing a small bistro set in its place, where her and my dad could sit and have lemonade or hot cocoa.

So there it is, folks! I ended up making 5 trips to the same store to return and exchange things, but in the end, it was worth it. At "Le Grande Review", my mom loved the result! She was surprised with the new dark color, and loved the combination of the new walls with the dark drapes, and pops of green. Hope you guys like it too!!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

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14 comments:

  1. Great job! It looks so cozy, I'm sure your mom is happy with it!

    Laura

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  2. Beautiful! Would you please come and decorate my house??! :)

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  3. Gorgeous! The paint looks wonderful...it makes everything look so new! Very cute color combo and decor. I love the little rug! Great job :)

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  4. Hello hello!!!!! I just wanted to thank you for your kind words and the blog award!! Also happy anniversary!!!!!

    xxxooo God bless.

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  5. This is so awesome!! You did a fantastic job!!

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  6. That looks great!! You guys did an amazing job!!

    You have such a cute blog!
    Follow each other? <3

    Lots of Love,
    Simplycamylla.blogspot.com

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  7. Wow you guys did an amazing job!!!

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  8. I love it! it looks wonderful! Can you come fix my house up please?!

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  9. Well aren't you two just the interior decorating power couple! What an awesome change!!! Well done :)

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  10. the porch looks wonderful! all ya'lls hard work paid off, even if it took 5 trips. haha
    your little blog is adorable!
    have a great weekend!

    ashlyn.
    www.myunrehearsedlifetheblog.blogspot.com

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  11. Oh my gosh girl, this looks amazing! You seriously have some talent for interior design!! Wish o could come have you makeover our place :)

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  12. Oh my gosh that is amazing! I am the worst with doing things like that and interior design! Wow! How cool! :)

    Ashley Sloan

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  13. OMG!!! I LOOOOVVVEEE IT!!! Come decorate mine??

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  14. Wow! That looks really great, girl! You've got a real knack for decor. I like the little table. It's all so cozy!

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