Let me introduce you to our den. I call it the den because it has our fireplace.
Here is my boyfriend making a move on this here wall. Jeremy was eager to rip a hole in it. Also, the den was previously walled with paneling…yup, good ole 70’s paneling with one coat of antique white over it. The paint probably came off on his hand after he took this photo.
For you map people – here is a not-even-close-to-scale layout of our first floor. As you can see, the den was separated from our living room by ‘the wall’. Jer’s hole would open it up and create some flow in the first floor. Note that the dark line between the kitchen and the den was also a wall which made the already too-small kitchen feel closed and cramped. And the doors were everywhere -it was a confusing maze.
Kim & Ryan says
It looks so nice.
I really like it, although not as much as my extreme lust after your dining room.
The chairs are fab and what a steal on the coffee table.
I kinda like the curtains – but perhaps I am a nut-job.
Kim & Ryan says
It looks so nice.
I really like it, although not as much as my extreme lust after your dining room.
The chairs are fab and what a steal on the coffee table.
I kinda like the curtains – but perhaps I am a nut-job.
Heidi says
I think my parents have the same octagon table. Hmmm, I wonder if I can convince them to paint it.
Those Ikea chairs are incredible. Are they comfy?
mrs.leah.maria says
You surely did make an identation! 🙂 Love the change. In all honesty, at first I thought I was looking at a showroom instead of your den!
Emily says
When I saw your inspiration picture I immediately thought, YOu’ve got to be kidding me! Does she live in a showhome? Then I realized it was the inspiration, scrolled down to see the real thing and thought, You’ve got to be kidding me! Does she live in a showhome? So in other words, good job.
And I’m just going to pretend your chairs are from Target. I have one of those out here in the middle of nowhere.
a peachtree city life says
do you have any rooms in your house that aren’t perfect? i feel like such a slacker looking at all of your fabulous re-do’s! also, i’m sure we aren’t that far away from each other – can your husband come cut holes in our walls and fix our awful stone fireplace??? 🙂
Darby says
Katie! I think it looks awesome! Thanks for sharing pictures with us!
Lindsey says
WOW!!! Looks amazing!!
The Rauths says
katie, looks awesome! way to go! i love the ikea chairs…aren’t they comfy? we’ve had our eye on those suckers but have not committed, yet!
i love the chairs by the fireplace. i read somewhere that whenever you have a room with multiple pairs of items, take one away to make it look less cluttered. i know you just got those sticks, but i’m wondering how it would look without them and instead some photos on the wall?
as always, nice redo girl!
Tiffany Lynn says
Wow! It looks so cozy! Love the buttery yellow color and that fireplace tile is a serious stunner.
Bayjb says
Wow it looks amazing. Just amazing. Nice job!!!
LJK says
I’m in love with your fireplace. I can’t believe you scored that mantle for only $50!
Where is the new chair from? It looks super cozy.
Great job!
Nornie Gal says
Hey Katie! I was just checking out your redone den and you know what struck me? Above the mantel looks…like a combover, ya know? There’s not enough there to quite get the job done. Maybe some bigger pieces on the mantel?? Hmmm…but realize that mine is NOT a voice of experience. I love that rearranged IKEA chairs flanking the fireplace – well done!
abby says
I LOVE what you did with the fireplace and I am so going to try to do that with our old icky brick one!
Nornie Gal says
OH…and did I mention that I LOVE your new chair? It is definitely le pièce de résistance! You are really doing beautifully on your house, you know! Just wait…when you finish you’re going to have to move just so that you can keep designing!
Freckles Chick says
*looking around confused*
I’m sorry, I thought I stumbled into a show home. Isn’t this one of those model home tours?
Abso-freaking-lutely stunning! Love everything but esp. love the fireplace and the French doors.
OK,now I’ve soiled MYSELF from excitement =)
Karen says
What a beautiful room!!! I thought I had wandered into Rate My Space for a second. So perfect!
G+D says
Oh wow Katie–the renovation is AMAZING!! I can’t wait to see even more. I love it!
Michael says
I don’t know how I missed this post, but better late than never! Your home looks amazing…you and the boyfriend have done a fab job!!!!
Katie says
Hi Ya’ll –
The room is still a work in process but I promise to update you as things get a-movin. Right now, we have many MANY things that will change…eventually.
Thanks for all your kind words and encouragement…you are the bubbles in my diet DP 🙂
Heidi – the leather chairs are not as comfy as the microfiber chair. I call them sitting chairs – good for card playing and talking but not for reading or lounging (where you really need the plush-take-me-in-and-cuddle-me kinda chair).
Michael – I love how you refer to him as ‘the boyfriend’ – totally made me smile…
XO – Katie