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 . . .
what a beautiful home. I love the switch and I love your colors.
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 ~
I love it, Kristie! Bold move – and well done! (And why do the books have to move? I kind of like them!)
i love them there, annie, but i love a cozy fire in the winter!!!
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!
What a beautiful inviting space!! Love it!
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.
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!
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!
oh, i’m gonna try it, kelly! maybe we’ll sit on the other side of the table, furthest from the fire . . .
I really love the soft aqua you have used in the dining area, and i love your pink chaise!!
Laura x
Love your “new” living room, and the feeling it evokes. I adore switching rooms and furniture around. So much fun!
Jennifer Duchene
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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!
Thank you so much, Courtney! I will come by and visit you, too 🙂
Just lovely! How warm and inviting. I love it all!!! Found you via Simple Home Life. Toodles, Kathryn http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2011/09/voice-studio.html
You have such beautiful taste in decorating!
I featured this at my link party!
Thank you so much, Jacqueline! Love your linky parties 🙂