Mastering the New House

Have I mentioned that I have major ADD??? Well, I do! And if you haven't noticed, I tend to skip from project to project without every really finishing a room. Right now, I am working on the Dining Room and Kids Playroom (and I guess my craft room too!)  In reality, I am a standstill on the other rooms until I find some additional pieces that really speak to me. So why not throw something else in the mix while I am waiting?

I LOVED the way our master came together at our old house! It all just worked. The gray walls, clean white duvet, the pop of citrine yellow and gray, the bamboo shades, comfy leather chair, and bench at the end of the bed... It fit very well with the shape of the room too.

Somehow, it just didn't translate at the new house. The windows flanking the bed are what really blew it for me. It just wasn't working for me. And it felt right to move the Dwell Citrine pillows and yellow accents up to the playroom. But that left us needing something new to fill it's place.

And here is where I am going... more details to come and source info as well!

Our Family Room!

The very first time I walked into the model home that we ultimately bought in another neighborhood, I was head over heels in love with the family room. Distressed wood floors, built ins, open to the kitchen, a butler's pantry, a wall of windows, soaring 2 story ceilings.... did I mention a FIREPLACE???? I was sold without seeing anything else! I have some minor changes in store but this room is 90% finished!

It's a huge room and we totally lucked out that our existing furniture totally worked in the space with a little tweaking! The sectional was originally a U shape, but we were able to pull out the corner piece to better fit the space allow us to use our coffee table! Lesson learned to measure the coffee table you plan to use prior to buying a couch.

I love that the corner piece makes a perfect little conversation or 

reading spot with my Ballard upholstered ottoman as a side table.

Oh yeah, and those built ins..... swoon!!!!

We opted to install Bamboo Shades to filter out the light but still keep the room bright.

It also allows us to still get a good shot of the backyard if Little Man is playing! 

The view from the breakfast nook. Love that I can see the the action while in the kitchen!

I adore the Butler's Pantry that connects the Family Room/ Kitchen to the Dining Room!

And right beyond is a half bath which is ideal right off this living space.

I am not a fan of kid's toys all over the house.... this buffet perfectly holds puzzles, 

toys, blocks, and even all of our diaper changing supplies!

The baskets allow for easy access and pick up.