I'm always amazed at what a difference a little elbow grease, and a tin of paint can achieve in a room!
This is a 'before' photo of a dull corner of my living room that we repainted recently.
I had tried painting a deepish pink on the far wall as a 'feature,' to try to bring in some colour against the boring beige/peach that the previous owners had used everywhere in the house.
And this is how it looks now, after being repainted in Dulux Antique White USA.
The new white colour reflects so much more light in this room and brightens it up considerably!
Sitting beneath a collection of blue and white vintage plates is the new table, made by my clever husband (aka 'the Woodman'), and a wicker basket of silk flowers reduced from $90 to $15 because of some shop damage -which I've hidden under a green scarf.
And of course... moi!
Burning the midnight lamp!
ummm...
Well more like 9pm actually :-)
And when I'm not meeting you at the table..I'm snuggled up in my faithful old chair by the fire reading..thinking..and praying.
It doesn't have to take much to make a cosy, comfy corner in a home.
Trust me - a few old plates and chairs and a tin of paint can work wonders!
x Trish
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Dear Trish,
ReplyDeleteI love this post! I love before and afters, and it all looks so pretty. I really like the table your husband made and it's neat to get a glimpse of you on the computer.
God bless you,
Michele
How attractive that looks.
ReplyDeleteIts so nice to see where people sit when they are on the computer, it kind of gives it all a personal touch. Your chair looks so comfy:)
ReplyDeleteThe photo of the reflection is beatiful.
Have a lovely week
Dear Trish,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little corner! Please tell your husband that we think he is an incredible craftsman! Such a lovely table...and how you decorated that corner...just too precious. Your home has a wonderful "feeling" of love.
May your day be blessed!
Laura
Hi Trish, I love blue willow. Have it everywhere, your house looks like a beautiful cottage, cheery and happy. Love it!! Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.
ReplyDeleteAh, the room is very inviting! The table is beautiful - such a treasure! What a cheery place to spend time!
ReplyDeleteTrish,
ReplyDeleteThe corner does indeed look cozy. I love the chair with the comfie quilts, a spot to knit and take tea:-) I also love blue and white china and have a set of it, did you see the latest isssue of Victoria Magazine with its cover of blue and white--so pretty!
Enjoy your new corner,
Suzanne
Dear Trish,
ReplyDeleteOoh, the plates are so pretty; I'm very impressed by your husband's woodworking skills, too!
It all looks very nice, and I agree that a cozy corner is a necessity.
Love,
Marqueta
Hi Trish...it seems like forever since I have been to visit...
ReplyDeleteI am trying to catch up.. granddaughter's college graduations out of town this past weekend,so a few days away!!
Love you makeover..I always go with basic colors then I can do more accents with it !!
Love your cozy corner makeover....clever buy and scarf tick and hats of to the aka.Woodman!!
Add a few of my favorites ( blue and white vintage) and your good to go!! lol
Blessing and enjoy...Grace
What a cozy spot to sit...love your chair! The blue and white plates look great grouped together on the wall. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteTrish,
ReplyDeleteWow! What a difference a fresh coat of paint can make! The white paint surely looks more cheery and bright than that peach color. I also LOVE the blue-style plates that are hanging upon your wall. But of course, I enjoy anything vintage. :)
Blessings,
-L. Rose
P.S. Isn't Gae's new baby boy just too adorable for words?
How lovely, Trish!
ReplyDeleteOh your redecorating turned out wonderfully! I'm glad to see the after pictures! :o)
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