Victorian 1888 Living Room Before and AFter

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16 years ago

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brutuses
16 years ago
Beautiful!!
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Beautiful work! I love the built-in book shelves and cabinets flanking the fireplace. Very lovely.
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The wood beams were one of the selling points in this 70s home. I've been surprised at how many people have asked if would be painting them, though! We live in a pretty warm climate, so we will only use the fireplace maybe twice a year at most. We had a tiled fireplace in our old house, and I just wasn't a fan of the look. We just knew we wanted the wooden mantel to really pop. This is a pic of the room before we moved in where you can see the lovely red baseboards. I didn't realize I had this picture when I posted this.
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Wow! That looks great Peter! You really warmed up the space. I do tend to agree that the mantel pics are a bit high. Have you considered putting back the pic you had in the before pictures between the lanterns? That might fill the space nicely and you could leave your other pics where they are. Like this:
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Having grown up with the "Mediterranean" style of furniture, they looks so much better and more fun painted bright colors! My mother had a set of low cabinets that she got unfinished and did in an antique cream finish and used as a room divider then dining room credenza. Solid wood. Don't know what happened to them, they moved and didn't take them with but I'll take a fab painted solid wood piece any day over something "trendy" and particle board. I really love colorful decorating! Thanks for sharing!! Also love the curved archway. Actually living in an oppressively "open concept" home (no escape!) I miss archways in general . . . Love the bright florals too, so perky and fresh!
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16 years ago
Very pretty! I love your curtains! Are they being held back at the top with tiebacks?
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16 years ago
They are sewn to give the illusion of being pulled back.
Valerie Noronha
16 years ago
Very pretty. I love all the details and molding of your room. You've done a lovely job with the decor pulling it all together.
texanjana
16 years ago
Very nice, did you sew your own drapes? They are gorgeous!
chicoryflower
16 years ago
What a beautiful home! I love the fabric you picked. It's irresistible stuff.

I notice there's a lot of stuff that says "Buffalo"... Are you in/from?
jaybird
16 years ago
ahhhhhh beautiful!!! Do you know the name of the fabric in the flowered drapes???
You did a wonderful job with your rooms!
Thanks for posting,
J
mimi_2006
16 years ago
What a difference in the room! Beautiful curtains, they look great :-)
sandra12
16 years ago
Wowser! Those are beauties!!!

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