Trading Spaces – The “New” Living Room

I’ve had several requests from you guys to see the “after” of the living room that now resides in my old dining room.  Here it is:

“New” Living Room

 

This was the room when it was set up as the dining room – as it had been for the last 10 years.

Former Dining Room

 

Of course, now the dining room is in the former living room like I showed you in this post.  The sunroom is just beyond this room, where we spend a lot of time hanging out.

“New” Dining Room

 

So, when you come in the front entry of the house and pass through the first arch, the new dining room is directly in front of you, and the new living room is to the right of the above shot, through this archway:

Living Room

So far, we have been using this room mainly for reading and talking after school is out in the afternoon.  My oldest daughter likes to practice guitar on the couch here, as well.  It’ll probably stay this way until it gets a bit cooler, and I feel the need to huddle around the fireplace again.  Of course, there’s all those books to remove from the fireplace . . .  

18 Comments

  1. Linda

    what a beautiful home. I love the switch and I love your colors.

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  2. Wendi @ Classic Chic Home

    Your living room is simply charming, Kristie. What a magnificent art collection! I love the way you’ve staged the room for the photo, right down to the shoes on the rug – as though they were just removed in order for you to curl up in a chair and unwind after a long day!
    Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
    ~ Wendi ~

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  3. Annie, bossy color

    I love it, Kristie! Bold move – and well done! (And why do the books have to move? I kind of like them!)

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    • Kristie Barnett

      i love them there, annie, but i love a cozy fire in the winter!!!

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  4. Heather

    you’ve got some nice moves! funny, ive been toying with this flip flop idea in my home for some time… i think since i saw one of your posts about repurposing rooms. thanks for having the courage to do it! its divine!

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  5. LiveLikeYou

    What a beautiful inviting space!! Love it!

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  6. Naturally Carol

    You’ve got your work cut out for you..unless of course you like a cosy fire with a winter meal and bring some other kind of heat into the living room..I like the switch and think it works really well.

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    • Kristie Barnett

      I know, I know. I’m thinking I’ll appreciate this arrangement more since I know it’ll have to change in a couple months!

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  7. Kelly

    Love, love! It looks so inviting. Are you going to try to leave dining room by the fire? Try it, that sounds so cozy to eat by the fire. Not very practical though I guess. Just try in once, how romantic!

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    • Kristie Barnett

      oh, i’m gonna try it, kelly! maybe we’ll sit on the other side of the table, furthest from the fire . . .

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  8. laura

    I really love the soft aqua you have used in the dining area, and i love your pink chaise!!
    Laura x

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  9. Jennifer Duchene

    Love your “new” living room, and the feeling it evokes. I adore switching rooms and furniture around. So much fun!

    Jennifer Duchene
    The Home Makeover Mixtress blending lifestyle laughter & Chic Cocoons.

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  10. Courtney

    Oh my goodness I am in love with your rooms!! So gorgeous!! Love the colors, the furniture, the paintings! Everything!! Would love if you would come by and share at Feathered Nest Friday at my blog sometime! Following your fb page!

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    • Kristie Barnett

      Thank you so much, Courtney! I will come by and visit you, too 🙂

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  11. Jacqueline

    You have such beautiful taste in decorating!

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  12. Jacqueline

    I featured this at my link party!

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    • Kristie Barnett

      Thank you so much, Jacqueline! Love your linky parties 🙂

      Reply

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