Eating Area Progress: Window Treatment and New Wall Color
(Note: Kimba at A Soft Place To Land has linked to this post on her Favorite Things post this week. Thanks Kimba! So for those of you who may be visiting for the first time, I’ve added a “before” picture of this eating area to the bottom of this post so that you can see how far it’s come. Thanks for visiting!)
Let me just say…I have some super intelligent readers. Some of you were able to decipher my incredibly cryptic hints on Friday to figure out that I was indeed working on my VALANCE.
Okay, enough silliness. Let’s get on to the PICTURES! And please…as you look at these photos, try to contain your jealousy of my gorgeous view. We can’t all have community bike racks right outside our window, and that good fortune goes to ME.
I still have a couple of finishing touches to do on the valance, like tacking the corner pleats so that they hang perfectly straight. Right now they look like this, and they really shouldn’t flare out like that.
Sometimes window treatments require “training” so that they’ll hang properly. But I’ll worry about those details later this week. For now, I’m just happy to finally have some of this incredible fabric up!
And did you notice my new wall color? I love it! It’s so soft and buttery, whereas it used to be harsh and lemony. Just don’t look TOO closely, or you’ll see my unpainted wainscoting…and seemingly endless amount of caulking still to be done. Those items are still on the list. Gosh…I try not to focus on the list too much, and just take one project at a time. That list can get overwhelming!!
Here’s another quick look at how this area looked on Friday (with primed walls, no valance, and unpainted grout)…
and how it looks now…
The big items still on the “to do” list include: the seat cushion for the banquette, finding the perfect dining chairs (I only need two–that can’t be too difficult, right?!), finishing my apple green chandelier, and making a handpainted floor cloth to tie all of the colors together. Phew! Like I said…I’m trying not to focus on the entire list too much. It’s amazing that there’s still so much to do in such a tiny space!
For my first-time visitors who are coming from Kimba’s, I wanted to add this photos of the “before” eating area. This was taken about five minutes after we signed the papers and got the keys to our condo…even before the electricity was turned on!
You’ve come a long way, baby! (And you’ve still got so far to go.) 🙂
I hope you have a truly blessed day!
Addicted 2 Decorating is where I share my DIY and decorating journey as I remodel and decorate the 1948 fixer upper that my husband, Matt, and I bought in 2013. Matt has M.S. and is unable to do physical work, so I do the majority of the work on the house by myself. You can learn more about me here.
Ahhh, that paisley is to die for! My favorite color combo… I didn't even notice the bike rack!
Your fabric is GORGEOUS!! Everything is coming together so nicely! i love it! Great job, you were BUSY this weekend!
You did such a good job on the valance and, of course, on everything else, too. I love it! Looking forward to the DIY.
Wow!!! This space has grown in such an amazing way! Wonderful work!
*hugs*
I am looking for window shades similar to the one on your window. Can you give me any details on where you found yours?
I got them at Home Depot. They're incredibly inexpensive, great quality, and they're "private" so they don't require liners.
Wow – I totally love it! The fabric you chose and the colors are so stylish. This is great inspiration for my own windows!
I'd also love to know how you made that valance. Did you use a pattern?
Thank you!
Hi Leslie~~no, I didn't use a pattern. I took pictures of the process, and hope to post a DIY tutorial by this weekend. Be sure to check back! 🙂
I love the use of color for these window treatments. This is so creative and fun with the paisley. Thank you!
Hi,
I just found you at BNOTP and I really like your blog. I am your newest follower.
Bonnie
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It is really coming together. Looks great.
Paisley!! I love paisley! [Then again who doesn't? ;)] I'm really enjoying following your blog, esp. this room in progress.
Fantastic colors! You did a great job on this – it's perfect!
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WOW! it's really coming together — great job!!
I like it! I have got to start making some window treatments. I have ideas in my head. Just have to get them to the sewing machine!
This looks great! I love the colors! Nice work. Lisa
You did an amazing job on that valance. WOW! Love the colors!
I came over from Soft Place to Land….what a great eating area! I love the colors & the banquette — WOW!! Just beautiful :)!
Blessings,
Stacey
What a great space. I LOVE the fabric that you used for the valance. Enjoy.
a really great space! I love the color and fabric!
Very cute transformation, love the valance!
Wow, looks amazing! I love how the valance turned out and that fabric is beautiful. Where did you get the fabric??
Can't WAIT to see the apple green chandelier!
-Ann Marie
Ann Marie, I got the fabric locally, but you can find it online as well. It's called Somerset Jade and the company is Braemore. That pattern also comes in pinks, which would be ADORABLE in a little girl's room!!
http://www.decorativefabricsdirect.com/Braemore_SOMERSET_JADE_Fabric_p/6609511.html
I chuckled when I saw how you showed your slight, and I mean slight imperfection on the side of the valance! No one will ever notice, well maybe now that you should everyone! The whole room looks awesome! I LOVE the colors. Can't wait to see the green chandelier! Saw this post on SPTL, glad I clicked on it!
Wow, Kristi, it's GORGEOUS! And of course if counts as Trash to Treasure, this is quite a transformation! Love the tufted seat back.
Still loving it to pieces!
Rachelle
Take a look at how the light shines every day. These properties will affect your options. Right? 🙂
Very impressive. Nice balance of color and style, and inspiring for all of us. Also a clever way to detract from your wonderful view outside!
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Very impressive. Nice balance of color and style, and inspiring for all of us. Also a clever way to detract from your wonderful view outside!
http://www.ideas-for-home-decorating.com
Take a look at how the light shines every day. These properties will affect your options. Right? 🙂
What a great space. I LOVE the fabric that you used for the valance. Enjoy.
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