This room was virtually empty when we moved in 3 years ago. (Apart from the packing boxes that stuck around for about a year!) We had little furniture to put in here.
When I bought the three piece lounge about 1 1/2 years ago, it allowed me to create 3 distinct areas within this HUGE room.
Lounge and TV Area
BEFORE AFTER
I still have not managed to convince Duncan to give up his installation of the WTC1&2. He wants to take them to our new house. Thankfully the Titanic is gone.
Quiet Reading
BEFORE AFTER
Bookshelf - We added the double Billy bookcases from IKEA about 1 1/2 years ago. I would like to buy the glass doors to add on to these.
BEFORE AFTER
Dining Area
BEFORE AFTER
The dining table and chairs belonged to my husband's grandparents. They have that mid-century Parker and Chiswell furniture look and I would love to give them a refurbish. I like the fact that the table can be extended.
Sideboard - I have plans to change the handles on this piece.
INSIDE
BOOKSHELF
BEFORE AFTER
Duncan's LEGO and paper models of the Tower Bridge have pride of place on top. The green bags were full of children's books for me to cover with clear contact for the School and Preschool. They are nearly done.
Music Corner
Then I bought a couple of floor rugs and created a 4th area for playing piano. One day we may be able to afford a real one.
I use dark couch covers to protect my lounges from my three children. I know they don't look great but they will save the original upholstery for now.
I am linking up with Home Organisation 101 at A Bowl Full of Lemons.
Thrifted Thursday
I am not sure if other blogs use this phrase or if there is a linky...but I am going to start sharing some of the little goodies that I pick up at 'thrift' stores...or as we Aussies call them 'Op-shops'.
This week I found...
Vintage pillow cases for 50c each at Lifeline Ballina.
and a cute sugar bowl for $1.50 to put my sewing threads into.
The Big Tidy Up #4
Today is the LAST day of 'the BIG TIDY UP'. Thank goodness! It's been a lot of tidying, purging, re-organising, cleaning, shifting, tweaking, re-cleaning (especially windows) and telling my kids to not get more stuff out "because the man is coming on Friday". My husband put a bit of effort into the kitchen and family/meals area after work and reading with the kids. Definitely helps to have a supportive partner.
Lounge Room
When we first saw this room we couldn't believe its size and the grandeur of the parquetry flooring and triple double doors with sliding doors out onto the outdoor area. We nicknamed it the 'ballroom' because we really did not even have enough furniture to fill it.
It was full of packing boxes for at least a year. Then enroute to Coffs last March I stopped off at a furniture store and on a whim went inside. I bought a 3 piece lounge suite for only $1400! It is light grey and slightly retro.
It was great for filling up the huge space. It became the inspiration to get the lounge room looking more like a living space than a storage area.
My little library nook where I can read comfortably and have a cup of tea on the coffee table.
Kitchen Again
Always in need of constant cleaning and decluttering in any house. I tackled the fridge door.
and the pantry (not that the real estate will look in here)
Command Central
I moved my bread-maker out of the space so I could move my 'Household Organiser' folder in.
I have 2 smaller displays folders for local attractions and local restaurants/take away brochures.
I am linking up with....
