Today I'm participating in Blue Monday at Smiling Sally since the pics contain one of my colors, Blue and Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch. I know everyone is waiting for some house pics. I'm going to post a couple little ones. The first one I'm posting is a little cranny on the second floor in the front of the house. With storage being an issue in this house, I didn't want any space to go to waste. It originally contained nothing. I had a custom bench fabricated and made the space into a window seat. The bench is a separate piece of furniture and contains storage. I wanted the bench to be flexible and able to be reused in many different ways. I'm so happy with it, I'm going to include it in my new eco-upholstery line. (launching really soon)
The window seat is the right hand second story window
This is the space before. It isn't a very good pic. We all know my picture taking skills need some improvement. I stink.
This is the after. I just couldn't let this little cranny go to waste. So now we have function, and an inviting vignette at the top of the stairs.
Okay, one more.
This is the before. I'm going to show you the space where the cardboard boxes are leaning against the wall.
Here is the after. You don't see the stairs in the first pic. They are to the right. This is a transition between the nook and family room. You gotta love the character of older homes. Hope you like the pics.
Wow, it looks great! I especially love how the artwork makes the chest of drawers and everything pop.
Great use of space with the window seat storage. Love the bold use of color.
Can't wait to see the rest.
Posted by: Dream Mom | September 13, 2009 at 10:01 PM
What a charming house! I LOVE the curtains above the window seat!!! I want them for my kitchen. Do you mind sharing where they are from?
Posted by: Heather H | September 13, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Great transformations! Love the valiance and pillows in the first photo and the whole look in the second. Very classy!!!
Posted by: Marsha | September 13, 2009 at 11:34 PM
I am lovin' the colors you have used in your home!
The black and white striped chest is crazy cute! And are the pillows and W.T.
Hurry up and post more.
Rhonda
Posted by: Rhonda @ Blue Creek Home | September 14, 2009 at 01:12 AM
LOVE that window seat area!
Posted by: Fifi Flowers | September 14, 2009 at 01:33 AM
Love the black and white dresser! And the shade in the window seat is wonderful!
Posted by: Michelle | September 14, 2009 at 07:36 AM
Your new house looks incredible! I love the black circle pillow, what perfect fabric! Can I order this pillow?
Thanks!
Posted by: Erin | September 14, 2009 at 08:05 AM
Ummm, what a charming house. Wish we could all have one like it.
love the window seat...great idea.
Posted by: bj | September 14, 2009 at 09:10 AM
I love that large picture. Your bench is perfect. Happy Blue Monday.
Posted by: Sally | September 14, 2009 at 10:48 AM
What a lovely space this has become. I can't wait to see more. I hope you are having a wonderful day.
Posted by: Mary | September 14, 2009 at 12:05 PM
What a beautiful house!!
Posted by: Miranda | September 14, 2009 at 12:52 PM
It still capture the spot you want to take. good job thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Shy | September 14, 2009 at 01:23 PM
Wonderful! I love the function! Is the fabric you used going to be in your fabric line-up? I really like it! I like the B&W dresser too!
Great job!
Posted by: Michelle @ Sweet Something | September 14, 2009 at 01:31 PM
Hi Kristin,
Love the bench area. I recognize the fabric in the window treatment :) What a great use of space. I can't wait for the launch! BTW ~ I tagged you in my post for tomorrow.
Paula Grace ~
Posted by: Paula Grace | September 14, 2009 at 03:08 PM
I love the dresser! I am going to have to try that.
Posted by: Miss Mustard Seed | September 14, 2009 at 05:15 PM
great post. love the design and the fabrics.
Posted by: DeniseMarie | September 14, 2009 at 05:51 PM
I love those bold fabrics in the little nook! Wow. . . what a fun little spot.
Posted by: Sharon | September 14, 2009 at 08:15 PM
Amazing pictures! This house is phenomenal. Can't wait to see what's next.
Posted by: dana | September 14, 2009 at 11:06 PM
ANSWERS
1. The pillows are from Ryan Studio. It is one of the vendors I use in my design work. The Red pillows(they come in other colors too) are still available but the Black are sold out. They can't get any more of that fabric from the mill.
2. The valance is a custom design I had my work room fabricate. It is an easy design to ship. If you're interested in having some made, just email me.
3. For the artwork, I use a company that allows me to find a piece in their collection and have it painted in any specified colors. You will see lots of examples in my portfolio. It is an avenue to obtain an original piece of artwork at an affordable price. We can't all afford masterpieces.
Posted by: Kristin | September 15, 2009 at 09:34 AM
These are awesone! You have serious talent!
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