Our Home Tour – Kitchen and Living Room
For the next part of our home tour I wanted to share our main living areas, the living room and kitchen. This is the area in our home that gets the most traffic by far, and they are both very closely connected, because of our homes completely open floor plan.
If you’ve been following along on our home tour this month then you know that our house was previously styled in a much darker, Tuscan-type look.
By simply changing (mostly) paint and adding new decor, we’ve transitioned into a considerably lighter, happier, airier feel. Listed below are all the ways that we accomplished this look in our main space.
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Our kitchen nook received quite the makeover as well! With the addition of the beautiful blue-gray paint (Upward by Sherwin Williams) and these simple DIY decorative shelves, we’ve been able to customize this space from holiday to holiday and season to season!
The small kitchen rug was a purchase from Lowe’s a few years back. I don’t have any information on it, because there is no tag attached, but I’ll keep my eye out, in case I see it again ๐
One of our most favorite projects in this space would have to be our pantry makeover. This space is so much more beautiful and functional now! You can check out all the details in our post here, and more about our painted door here.
If you’re looking to change your homes overall style, remember…taking your space through an extensive style shift takes lots of time, patience and trial and error. It can be overwhelming, so like I mentioned before, try focusing on taking it one little space at a time. Doing this will help you stay sane during the process and allow for you to not be living in a constant “construction zone”.
Bekah says
Looks great! Love the beadboard
Stacey says
Beautiful, fresh, and fun! I love to see your projects. You must never rest.
Anonymous says
It looks fantastic. Do you like your black kitchen table? I'm thinking about getting mine painted black. Much cheaper than buying a new table set.
Reenie says
Love it… so much brighter and airy ๐
Jennifer@ClassicStyleHome says
I love light and fresh look! We've been transitioning our look from dark to light, also. It's a process! I absolutely love your pantry, too.
One bolt short of a toolbox says
What an amazing difference!!!!!!!!
Jan @ Door251
Laura at Ms. Smartie Pants says
Wow, it looks beautiful! So light and airy. Did you do the fake base board thing? I have been considering doing that because my baseboards are so dinky. Are you happy with it?
DenofSix says
Looks amazing! So much brighter and cheerful! Love the picture wall ๐ You have a beautiful family.
Chrissy says
Everything looks wonderful! I love the colors you chose! xxx
Tori says
Oh my goodness I love everything about this!! The yellow and blue are amazing accent colors!!
Jen says
LOVE!!!! Can you tell me where you found the dinner bell by your back door? I am in love with that!!!!
Debby says
It all looks beautiful. You did a great job. Looks like you use your space well. Love the picture wall.
Sallie says
Absolutely beautiful! I love your color choices and the mix of painted furniture with the dark wood cabinets and floor.
Glory/ Glorious Treats says
You guys have done such a beautiful job!! I love the new look… fit's my tastes perfectly!!
Molly says
Gorgeous and totally inspiring. Thanks for sharing!
elle rae-marie says
Love love love the makeover! It does look a lot more bright and airy! Question: where did you get that teeny tiny little table with the mason jars on it? I am looking for something about that size for my stairway!
Selena says
LOVELY!!!!
Jessica Middleton says
GASP! LOVE!
Unknown says
Fantabulous decorating Shelly and Cason! Thank you so much for sharing your creative palace with us. Love it!
Tracy
Iuliana@Hip2Thrift says
such beautiful transformations. Every decor change seems to bring in and emphasize the light, and light is always in style! Thank you for the inspiration Shelley, in every sense that is – not only decor.
Jboo says
Wow — so pretty — love it!
Teresa Tomlin says
I love seeing how you brightened up all of the dark finishes. We have dark cherry cabinets and that same granite. I figured I was stuck with a cozy, but dark kitchen. Not any more!
The Tuscan Home says
Love all of it, but I am really loving your pantry door. I wish I could replicate that. Beautiful home, you have done a fabulous job. Happy Fall! ~Liz
Anonymous says
so fabulous!! and definitely light and airy…but so cozy too. That's a tricky combo. I love all the family photos, up high, big and large scale, bright and cheerful. Fantastic.
Amazing what a lil paint & TIME can do. ๐
Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted says
It's amazing to me that that is even the same house!! You guys have done such a great job. I am currently working on making my house more lighter and airier too and your color combos are exactly my taste:) Love it all!
Kari Wagner Hoban says
I love your home! It is so beautiful but not so much like some blogger's "decorator" style homes, meaning I feel like I could totally do this in my own home. You can tell there is lots of love in this home. ๐
Lisa says
And, I thought the before looked warm and amazing. You have such the eye. Some people just get all the talent. ๐
Shannon says
Wow, I just have to say your house was just as beautiful before as it is now. You certainly do know how to decorate! I am in love!
Diane says
This so beautiful. So bright and cheerful. Well done!
Madeleine @ NZ Ecochick says
Wow what a difference a lighter colour makes!!! Looks amazing well done. M xx
Jen @ The Decor Scene says
I love your house tour. I was wondering where you bought that small little table in your living room that is under the mirror? It's so cute and looks like a perfect size for a space in my home. Thank you. ๐
Pitter and Glink says
Shelley, you realllllllyyyyyy need to come decorate my house, or I am going to be forced to move in with you and change my last name to Smith! ๐
Unknown says
looks great! it's awesome you're right what a little change of paint can do to start!
Anonymous says
I have to say your house before was nice but kinda average. Same kind of thing you see in just about any house in suburbia. Now its just wonderful. Unique, personal light and airy. It feels lived in and has enough 'Stuff'to feel real but not over cluttered. Right now my house is all whites in order to get that light airy feel but Its not working the way I want it too. My house is probably half the size of yours and thus half the windows so the white isn't terrible but things just dont pop the way I want them too. Possibly because I have next to nothing all the wall but I think I should have just gone with lighter colours and not so white. its a process…..
Brandy~GreyLaneHome says
Wonderful and cheery. Makes me smile.
Meaningful Nest says
I love how you lightened and brightened everything..really beautiful!
cherylschmitt says
Was there a new farmhouse sink going in?
Unknown says
So stylish
Donna Robet says
The home tour of living room and kitchen is nice. The light color make the room different. Great idea you were rocking …..
A says
Beautiful! It's amazing how much color can do! xo
Anonymous says
Lovely. Lots of love and work went into this! Well done.
Jeannie-JBsVintage says
Love your makeovers. To me, the most dramatic change was the dining room. So much lighter and brighter. You've got great style!
To The Moon and Back says
What is not to love about your home. I love everything you have done, especially all the little details and character you have added to make it your own. It's no secret I'm in love with that entry closet and your gallery wall is A M A Z I N G!!! Thank you for sharing your creative talents with us.xo
Alissa says
Your house is so beautiful! My husband and I are working on buying our first home, and looking at your photos is so inspirational in the decorating department! Thank you for sharing.
~The Illiterate Author
Jamie Tucker says
You are so talented! Looks amazing, thanks for sharing.
Dena says
it looks even more fabulous than fabulous!! i love love love it…i'm on my 3rd read!! you thought of everything!!!
Michelle says
Where did you get the wallpaper for the pantry?? LOVE!
Sydney says
I love your style! Where did you get your cute utensil holder that is next to your oven??? I need to add pattern and texture to my kitchen.
Anonymous says
What a wonderful transformation. I love that you didn't paint your kitchen cabinets white. So many people have done that and it's…… but the wall color so lightened everything up. I think one of my absolute favorite things you did is paint the pantry door – I love that. Thanks for all your inspiration.
lauren says
beautiful!! where did you get the yellow pillows on your sofa?
Unknown says
I love the changes you have made to the house. The lighter and brighter look is so great. I think your photography skills have improved too.
Vhv1123 says
I love how you updated your home. So light and bright. Did you plan out your outfits in your family photos to match your home decor or the other way around? Oh and how much dusting you must do! I would love my home to have a all those darling focal points but am so anti house work that I just settle for empty side tables. Picture perfect.
Vhv1123 says
I love how updated your home looks. Beige is so early 2000's lol. Did you plan your family photos outfits to go with your decor or was it the other way around? How much dusting must you do!! I am so anti house work I mostly leave my side tables empty. But I love how put together every little nook in your home looks. Just beautiful.
Jen says
Everything is gorgeous!!! I absolutely love your photo wall in the living room!
Unknown says
It's amazing a difference there is simply by painting the rooms a lighter colour! Absolutely beautiful! I really adore the yellow lamp and family photographs.
Sharon says
I just love the colors you have chosen. I wish I could talk my husband into repainting. Beautiful!!
Anonymous says
Love the white bookshelf with the drawer in the corner. Would you mind sharing where you found that, my daughters room has little space for book shelves but this would fit the bill!
Unknown says
They really did well with the kitchen remodel project on that first photo. I like the after look. Apart from the open floor design , I love how light and airy it looks.
Junk 2 Jewels says
Gorgeous! I'm struggling with changing away from so much black, and lighten up as you did, but it's still hard to make that jump! You inspire me to go for it though! Love the living room off the kitchen!!
Junk 2 Jewels says
Gorgeous!! Love the lighter look! Very inspiring! I have my house in darker colors like you did, and am working on lightening it all up! Thank you for sharing! I love the living room off the kitchen after!
Brandy says
curious about the Magazine holder. I have 4 children and use clipboards to manage their homework and school papers. Would like something more sturdy and not so office looking.
Anonymous says
This may sound crazy, but I had these colors in my mind, and a vision I could not fit all together, and now Ive found it! Thanks for posting this, as now I know I can start the project and know I am not crazy in thinking it would all work well together ๐ I love it!
BetterYou Health & Fitness says
I came across your blog from a pin and I AM IN LOVE!!! I read your weight loss section first (GO YOU!!!!!)and just finished the house tour. I love your style and I can't wait to spend the rest of the night looking at the rest of what you have on here…(I mean that in the least stalkerish way possible hahaha)
Sarah
Natalie @ Blossoming Visions says
I love your home! But I have to admit that the kitchen/living room transformation is my favorite! I think it is remarkable how much a change of paint color can lighten up the room. Your cabinets look almost as if they are stained darker, but it must be the paint. It's really awe inspiring to see how much your home has changed. You are my inspiration!
Unknown says
I love how clean everything looks, very tidy and organized ๐
Anonymous says
Can you tell me where your dining room chairs are from?
Anonymous says
Hi I was wondering what type of blinds you used and where you got them?
Unknown says
I loved your stenciled pantry. I have a cameo silhouette. I tried to cut a light plastic on it to create the stencil similar to the one you used in your pantry makeover. It would not cut through it. What am I doing wrong? Do they make a different blade for it? Thanks!!
Unknown says
I loved your stenciled pantry. I have a cameo silhouette. I tried to cut a light plastic on it to create the stencil similar to the one you used in your pantry makeover. It would not cut through it. What am I doing wrong? Do they make a different blade for it? Thanks!!
Unknown says
I loved your pantry make over. I have the cameo silhouette. It would not cut throgh the light plastic I tried. What is the secret? Thanks!!
Lucrecia says
I've never seen the before, before of your kitchen. With the red nook wall and black table. We are currently putting up wood in our nook (over our red wall!) because I was inspired by yours. And I just painted our black table white. Super stalker alert. ๐
Barbara Lemley - Hestilow says
Im wondering what this years smoking hot colors are. Lime green maybe? Im moving into a smaller home and the kitchen counters are a dark green and Im not real crazy about them. I was hoping to use a color like maybe lime or pumpkin for accessories.
The house is about a 1965ish with white marble tile, dark green counter tops and white cabinets. HELP!!!!!!
Stephanie says
Random question…I noticed that just off your living room is a door to the outside with a window in it. I can sort of see what looks like a molding box at the top. Is there a sheer privacy curtain on that window? Blinds? It's hard to see because it's so bright. I have a window like that on my back entry door and I don't know how to make it look pretty and not like a grandma curtain. LOL Ideas?
Kiona says
I had seen your blog before and always think about it every time I want to redecorate…which is every day. For some reason I never bookmarked the page and just looked through thousands of google pictures of DIY home blogs to find yours!! So HAPPY I found it!! Thanks for all of your awesomeness!
Kiona says
I had seen your blog before and always think about it every time I want to redecorate…which is every day. For some reason I never bookmarked the page and just looked through thousands of google pictures of DIY home blogs to find yours!! So HAPPY I found it!! Thanks for all of your awesomeness!
Anonymous says
In your pantry, did you buy the glass jars (like the Rice and Brown sugar jars) that way or did you do that yourself. If you did do it yourself how did you do that or were did you buy them. Thanks. I love your blog