The great-room is done, are you ready to see the great room before and after?!
Do you remember how it looked when we started?
Like all-things, remodeling comes in stages…We actually started with a room done in deep tones, then 2 years ago we lightened up….
The den was connected to the little library room…what would happen if we knocked a couple of walls out between those two room & made one larger room?
It was a big project from my point of view…but Max, our ah-mazing contractor (The King’s Carpentry) and The Husband thought it was no big deal…men.
So the great room during the remodel was bigger but a bit chaotic…
I don’t know if it was a big project or not, but Peeps, the results are HUGE!
Our wonderful contractor added built-in bookshelves on either side of the fireplace…
We’re so happy with great room before and after, I think the bookcase is my favorite thing!
Remember when I did the post on MyDeco? I used the online room design tool to figure out what furniture we’d need after we took the walls out…
I pretty much stuck to the plan I made on MyDeco, I’ll use it again, if ever I need it 🙂
(I forgot to take out the puppy-beds for this shot! Woops!)
Here’s the plan I had on MyDeco for the back of the room…
See those baskets? They’re full of toys for our sweet granddaughters…
The layout of the room worked great when we had a few of the kids and three of our granddaughters over to watch the Super Bowl. Elliot and Lucy Jean played on the rug in the back of the room without interrupting the game and Stephie was able to nurse Baby Finley in one of the comfy chairs in the back of the room maintaining her modesty while not having to leave the room Perfect!
We can move the leather chairs out a little when there’s a crowd and add loads of extra seating!
And when it’s just The Husband and I, it’s still very cozy.
My favorite thing in the room is the fun coffee table. (My post telling where we got everything: HERE)
The bookshelves that Max built are also a favorite thing…
This project delivered. Overall, it went fast and gave us everything we were looking for!
(At this very moment, The Husband is cutting adorable little cedar shingles, finishing up our latest project: the indoor closet playhouse! I can’t wait to show you!)
~Have a productive week my sweet friends~
Jan says
February 19, 2012 at 4:45 pmAlot of work…YES!! GREAT RESULTS!!! I love it!
Lorraine says
February 19, 2012 at 4:47 pmSo, so beautiful! You have put in a lot of work and the result is most lovely!
Pinky says
February 19, 2012 at 5:20 pmOMGoodness, it looks like a NEW HOUSE, Robin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is gorgeous! Beautiful job that everyone did. I know you will truly enjoy this new living space, I am so happy for you!!!! Just gorgeous, I love it all. The book shelves are wonderful….ALL of them! XO, Pinky
Gina says
February 19, 2012 at 5:33 pmWow! It looks fabulous. The space is great and you did a beautiful job decorationg it. It’s not always easy making a large space homey and cozy but you have achieved it. I absolutely love the coffee table!! I bet it doesn’t even seem like your home. I’s say the dogs are happy to be finished too! 😉
TeresaL says
February 19, 2012 at 5:48 pmIt turned out lovely!
Dianne says
February 19, 2012 at 6:13 pmI love what you did…elegant but homey…just the right mixture of both. Could you please tell me what color you used on your walls? I love how it plays off the white and yet is not dark and depressing…good job
Robin says
February 20, 2012 at 6:27 amDianne, I used Behr Ultra Paint w/ Primer in “Castle Path”, I love it. My daughter just put it on most of the walls in her house and she loves it too. xo
Elizabeth says
February 20, 2012 at 1:48 amIt looks fabulous Robin! I am a tad bit jealous of all of that wonderful SPACE! 🙂
Gabrielle says
February 20, 2012 at 8:41 amWhat a great remodel! Everything looks beautiful.
judy in carefree says
February 20, 2012 at 11:47 amRobin, it is simply beautiful!
Julie Garmon says
February 20, 2012 at 3:04 pmSpace! Space! Glorious space! I love it!
Vicky says
February 20, 2012 at 4:18 pmOh my word! Transformed- utterly and completely beyond my imagination! Oh Mr. Max, you’ve done exceedingly well. It feels serene and tranquil and so very open. I hope you are all relaxing and enjoying it well!
Jane says
February 21, 2012 at 8:23 amRobin, it looks absolutely perfect! I love it!!!
Shannon says
February 22, 2012 at 11:22 amSo Beautiful!!!! I love it. Absolutely and completely. I think, perhaps, you are my most ambitious, creative, and motivated friend. YOU ARE AMAZING.
bekah says
February 27, 2012 at 7:43 pmRobin its so beautiful i love it. i cant wait to have a space of my own to hire you and mike as my decorators 🙂
Pamela says
April 8, 2012 at 4:18 pmWhat a beautiful home you have! A wonderful transformation. I just happened upon your blog because I was researching the Prelude Sofa by Ashley Furniture! How are you liking it and do you mind me asking if you purchased it from Ashely directly or another furniture store. I am trying to figure out how to get the best deal on it. Again you home is sooo pretty. I will be back to look around some more! Hope your Easter was a good one!
Robin says
April 9, 2012 at 6:05 amPamela, I went to Woodstock Outlet here in Woodstock GA to get the sofa. I buy lots of things from them. I’ve had them for a couple of month now and I really love them. I got 2 chairs (Prelude) also and they are super comfy! (The color is one of the best neutrals I’ve ever seen don’t cha think???) xoxo