Room addition done/decorated (7 Pictures)

lydia1959

17 years ago

The banner says RELAX. I wanted to put a few more things in the china cabinet but the door is stuck. The chairs I found on Craigslist swivel and rock, I really like them.

The little wicker table will be replaced once I find something I like better. I hope no one can see the cat hair on the sofa, but Winston has been in there all day and he hates the sound of the vacuum cleaner.

The painter had a white gloss on his truck, so we used that on the beam. It's really close to the ceiling color.

The old brass sign over the pass through says CASHIER. I'm on the lookout for a transom window to hang towards the top of the opening.

I got all of the furniture off Craigslist (except for the little coffee table). I think everything in the room cost less than $600. total. I've had both the lamps for years, bought both at yard sales. The Navy pictures are from my Dad when he was in the Korean war.

As an afterthought I just took this picture of the deck that is off the new room. Good timing - cause I also caught a Pileated woodpecker sitting there! DH will make a little bench for the deck. It really is too small for a table and chairs.. really just more of a bird-feeding station and a means to get down to the yard.

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gadgets
17 years ago
Wow, what a pretty room!! And 'relax' is just what I'd want to do there. I'd just love to curl up on that sofa (or one of the chairs) with a good book. You did a great job.

Shirley
Jasdip
17 years ago
Yep, me and Winston would be curled up right there, reading, listening to music and watching the birds.
Rooms like that with chintz furniture are my favourite.

Good job Lydia!
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barbara3
17 years ago
Looks fabulous! The red chair in the corner is mine! What a lovely room, with a beautiful view to boot.
alisande
17 years ago
Good job, Lydia!! I love that you found nice stuff on Craigslist.

Does this mean you'll now have time to come help me assemble the bookcase and filing cabinet I ordered from HDC Outlet? (Winston says he thinks that's a fine idea.)
Kathsgrdn
17 years ago
Very pretty, and comfortable looking!
dilly_dally
17 years ago
OMG. That is so lovely. You should post this in the *Decorating Forum* here at GW.

Here is a link that might be useful: Decorating Forum
casey_nfld
17 years ago
What a beautiful bright room, you should be proud of yourself!!
okwriter
17 years ago
That is so pretty! We live on a red dirt road, so that much white would never work for me, but I love seeing it in someone else's home!
:-)
grammahony
17 years ago
Great job Lydia.
Leslie
stargazzer
17 years ago
good job. I loved the view and no curtains. I would have to have curtains, couldn't be comfortable at night, but would have Bali, bottoms up/tops down in a nice soft color.
whidbeykathy
17 years ago
What a beautiful room! Kathy
liz
17 years ago
It looks GREAT!! So warm and inviting and just LOVE LOVE LOVE your view!!
sheilajoyce_gw
17 years ago
So pretty. I love all your white.
tammyms
17 years ago
Your room looks terrific. What a relaxing place for a nice long nap with Winston.
JoanMN
17 years ago
What a beautiful addition. I love the white and all the windows, just so relaxing looking!
JoanMN/FL
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
17 years ago
Wow! Love it. The sideboard and the hutch are awesome. And I love the red chairs. I like the wicker table, but I have no doubt you will find something that better suits you.

Thanks for sharing.
lydia1959
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks for all the nice responses.

I love the white furniture - you'd think it would show the dust, but it doesn't. The sofa has a washable slipcover which can go right in my washing machine. The white floor may drive me nuts though... why does Winston only shed his black hairs?? lol I may get another wicker table, I just think the one I have is too small.

Does this mean you'll now have time to come help me assemble the bookcase and filing cabinet I ordered from HDC Outlet? (Winston says he thinks that's a fine idea.) Winston doesn't know what he's talking about - he's sleep deprived remember? lol I hate putting together furniture.. my brain just goes blank when I try. Love the stuff when it's all put together though! Have fun! *snicker*
glenda_al
17 years ago
A job beautifully done!

So pretty!

I like everything!
jaybird
17 years ago
It's beautiful Lydia....you need to come and help me do something...ANYTHING.....with my den!!!
You did a wonderful job!!
FlamingO in AR
17 years ago
It looks fabulous! You're greening up nicely, too!

Love the beam, love the furniture, everything looks perfect and comfy and not too "done", if you know what I mean. That little china hutch is adorable in there. And I love your pass-thru with the sign. Maybe you'll make a lot of money serving drinks. :)
woodie
17 years ago
Hello Lydia, I am not a regular over here but have been known to sneak over here from the cooking forum occasionally. I love your room, it's very, very charming. Can you please tell me the paint brand and color of your walls? It could be a possibility for our bedroom. Thanks so much.
lydia1959
Original Author
17 years ago
Maybe you'll make a lot of money serving drinks. :) Good idea Mingo!! Come on over with your paycheck... you know I wouldn't overcharge you. lol

Woodie2 - thank you. The color is Waterspout from the Walmart line of paints, but the color was matched/mixed at the Glidden store.
vicki_lv
17 years ago
I LOVE this room! Very "cottagey" (is that a word?). Very well done Lydia! You did a great job!
stinky-gardener
17 years ago
Adorable!! Enjoy!
jannie
17 years ago
I love your room and the view out the windows!
itsmesuzq
17 years ago
Linda you did an amazing job! I would love a room like that with the view you have...lucky you!

Susan
hayjud_mn
17 years ago
Your room turned out just lovely!

Isn't it exciting when you are trying to decide on things and you just get brave and go-for-it -- and then it all turns out so great!!!

I'm sure you're going to really enjoy those opened windows. Your view is so gorgeous!

I love your choices. Job well done!
nodakgal
17 years ago
Love it!!
You are one fantastic shopper Lyd!
des_arc_ya_ya
17 years ago
Gollleee! I love it! Are you planning on putting anything on the windows? (I hope not!) It would be a shame to block out the light and all that pretty scenery.

Our bedroom is done in shades of white and I keep looking at magazine pictures of all white livingrooms and drooling. Probably won't ever do it unless all of our animals color coordinate! LOL

You did a fantastic job. It looks homey and stylish, too.
artlover13060
17 years ago
Very pretty. It looks so fresh, clean, and inviting.
dibby
17 years ago
Oh, it's beautiful! I love all of your choices, would it be OK if I just came over and sat and stared out those wonderful windows for an hour or two? Great job!
Linda Wayman
17 years ago
Lydia, I knew it was going to be pretty, but oh my gosh!!! That is gorgeous!!!!!

Linda
donna37
17 years ago
You did an amazing job Lydia, beautiful, cozy, comforting room.
paula_pa
17 years ago
I really love it, especially those chairs.

I'd spend all day in there.
lindyluwho
17 years ago
I LOVE it!! Good job.

Linda
flynflower
17 years ago
Lovely Room and you did a fantastic job of decorating it! I have a sunroom too and just love spending my time in there! Mine has pale yellow walls with white trim around the windows and the french doors and oak floors. I used light denim soafa and floral cottage chairs. My ceiling is a tray , very high so I used the same pale yellow on the ceiling as well. We had the Low E windows put in to protect us from the sun, but still get beautiful sunlight and I have no shades or curtains either. Love my view.
amykath
17 years ago
What a comfy and serene room! It is light and airy. The color is wonderful. I love the whites with the wall color!

Great job!!!
Amy
brutuses
17 years ago
Lovely room. Love the wall color, what is it? You did great on all the deals you were able to get off of Craigs. Great job!!
lydia1959
Original Author
17 years ago
Des Arc - I won't add any curtains/shades unless the room just gets unbearably hot during the summer.

Flynflower - your sunroom sounds amazing! Have you posted pictures of it somewhere?

Brutuses - it is Walmart's Colorplace Waterspout. Looks a lot more blue on a sunny day.
Marilyn Sue
17 years ago
Very pretty. I like your old pieces of furniture.

Sue
flowerpotmama
17 years ago
LOVE IT! I'm so jealous. Please come and do my whole house now. Just like that. :D

Danielle
woodie
17 years ago
Thanks for the paint info, Lydia!
Granlan_TX
17 years ago
What a pretty place to renew your spirit!

Very well done, Lydia!
organic_donna
17 years ago
WOW! that's lovely. It looks so peaceful. I would love to come home to that house myself. I love your view of the water.
Donna

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