Family Room Makeover!

A while back I showed you the progress I had made making over my family room.  I have a kitchen/family room combination so it's been a combined project.  I think the last thing I shared with you was the new ottoman and I mentioned I was waiting for a few more pillows and the valances.  Well, they are here and I couldn't be more pleased.  It is true about a chain reaction...once you start one thing it makes something else look bad!!!!!!! You can't really stop till it all blends together.  Right?  The glare through the window makes picture taking a real challenge so these aren't the best!

Family Room Window

The plaid lining fabric is the same fabric used in the pillows.

Kitchen window

Below is a picture of my kitchen that has gone through some changes too.  When it's completely done I will share with you the before, during and after photos.  There is going to be a little island underneath the pot rack that will be for garbage.  When you see the picture you will probably think I am nuts to put garbage in it! LOL  

Here is little island jr. as my contractor Steve and I call it.   The front panel is a slide out that has a garbage unit that holds two cans and even a place to store your bags.  Above that is a small drawer.  It took me a while to figure out how we should finish it.  My VERY white cabinets made it kind of a challenge.  We first thought we would stain it to match the floor but I was afraid it would be lost.  I want it to stand out after all it's so darn cute!  So I decided to use a white that matches my cabinets and then put an antique glaze on it to bring out all the details.  The top is going to be a 1 1/2 inch walnut wood top with a curvy edge like you see in french furniture.  I can't wait!