Saturday, June 04, 2011

a revamped dining room

Ok keep in mind that there is still SO much to do in this room. I'm really wanting to create a faux paneled wall with a chair rail, the bench is getting a redo soon and a new pad, and the dining table will move onto a better home as I search for something else white and inexpensive.

That being said, this really is a huge 'function' area for us. Basically J gets ready to walk out the door from here in the morning and there are lots of things to gather up and shoes to put on while I make breakfast.

Here's the before, I even left a dustbunny on the floor for you guys:
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Well after a morning of reading and rereading IKEA directions, we have a new shoe cabinet and a more organized 'station':
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This is perfect for us, because there's no chance the dog will ever attack my shoes again. Also, there's a handy small drawer for all J's things. Loose golf tees, small flashlight, wallets, etc.

And since I'm a girl who changes my mind a LOT, here's what it looked like yesterday:
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and today:
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5 comments:

  1. i love the print. want one!! it looks perfect hung on the wall like that. i didn't realize that shoe unit had a drawer for knick-knacks, now i really want one. :)

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  2. tinkstinks3:42 PM

    How funny that I already printed you out one ;)

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  3. daisygirl7:17 PM

    My house would be so bare without IKEA, and now they are making the one here in Ottawa to be the biggest one in Canada!!!! I cannot wait until it is done!

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  4. YAY! btw there is a furniture place going out of business in waterbury, they are there for another week and they seem pretty desperate to get rid of stuff.

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  5. tinkerwhatwhat9:34 PM

    it figures, i'm working all week!!

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