The day to day adventures of turning a 22 year old house into something updated, fun, and fresh for this family of five.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Final Entry

Probably.  Yep, Probably Final Entry.

Okay, well I still need to do something with that 80's light, and I might change out the rug, but for now let's just consider it done.  :)


The door with the windows is actually our front door, with the other door leading to the garage.  I like that you can't see our hooks and mess from the front door, but it is still easily accessible.

Let's take a closer look, shall we?


There are two double hooks on the top coat rack, and three single hooks on the bottom rack, as seen in this unadorned version.


I envision my husband and I using the taller rack this winter, and our boys using the bottom rack.   It is at just the right height that they should be able to hang up their own backpacks and coats.

The ledge is perfect to hold library books that need to be returned.


I wrapped the mural around the two small walls, from the staircase wall.



A few of the limbs are carried over onto the front door wall.


Comfy place to sit....   Check.

Place to hang your hat..... check.


Something different and unique... check.






And, finally, a little glimpse at what this space looked like on closing day:


Definitely 'Ours' now.   :)



Thanks for looking!!

-Courtney

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31 comments:

  1. I am in love with the final product.

    You are so amazing!

    Jessica @
    mattjessicapope.blogspot.com

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  2. What a dramatic difference!

    I wondering if you could remove the glass from the light and spray everything black. Then it would look very much like a current fixture.

    Just a thought. :)

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  3. I love it! You are so very talented!!!

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  4. Nichole, that is a good idea. I'm going to have my husband take it down (one thing I'm weary of is anything electrical) and then I'm going to see if I can completely remove the glass incasement. The inside is actually kind of cute, and would look good painted or under a drum shade.

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  5. Dear Courtney: It's hard to believe it's the same space. Your transformation is phenominal and one-of-a-kind! Your mural is amazing and the whole space is really pulled together well. You must be so proud of what you've accomplished.
    Lisa@SuburbanRetreat

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  6. I absolutely LOVE the final project!!

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  7. You have a stunningly beautiful home! I'm a new follower from Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch.

    Have a great week!

    Marie @ Sally Lee by the Sea
    http://www.nauticalcottageblog.com

    A blog for those who love everything about the coastal lifestyle...Shopping. Decorating. Crafts. Travel.

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  8. i LOVE this...I am featuring you next week at MMM...thank you for linking up :)

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  9. So wonderful! Come do my house next!! :p

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  10. What a change! it looks great!!

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  11. wow, that's awesome! talk about change! i love the little shelf for library books to be returned, as i am a huge library advocate and user! i'm totally going to snoop thru your blog right now, since i am amazed at this post!

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  12. OMG, this is gorgeous! Looks like it came right out of a magazine! The wall mural just transforms the area! Amazing

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  13. What a first statement this makes to guests! It is such a neat transformation for the original!

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  14. Totally amazing! I am highlighting this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com. Grab my "featured" button.

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  15. Amazing transformation! You're quite the artist!

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  16. Hi Courtney, What a transformation! I love everything you did in the entry. Wonderful!

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  17. WOW such an amazing new look! I love it!

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  18. Stunning - wow is all I can say. Love those trees. Bench is an added wow too.

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  19. That looks great!! Love the trees and the black doors! Very classy!

    Tashia @ http://homeinspiredbliss.blotspot.com

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  20. Did you paint the tree mural! It's fantastic! I love how the simplicity of it looks realistic. It's a stunning entry.

    Would love for you to stop by tomorrow and link up to Passion for Paint!

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  21. Yes, it is a wonderful transformation! So welcoming and inviting! Coming over from SNS at Funky Junk! www.threepixielane.blogspot

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  22. It's beautiful! I love functional spaces..you did a lot in a little space. Love it!

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  23. I love this. I've been thinking of doing a mural and I'm so jealous right now!

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  24. beautiful!!! i came to visit your blog because you mentioned being a military wife (so am i!) and i'm staying because i love your blog! HOW did you do this to your walls?? love it!!

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  25. How have I just NOW found your little world?? Love what I am seeing...and you better believe I am off to see more. :)

    Cheers~
    e

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  26. Well done, the final result is stunning! Thank you for posting about the whole process to that result; for showing the detours along the way. I respect you for that.

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  27. Dropping by from Maria's blog (Colour Me Happy). Love the look you've acheieved in your foyer. Had to scroll down to check out how you actually created the breat birch trees on your wall... you're so talented!
    Great work!!
    Victoria

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  28. I'm in love with this space -- I'm doing a post on a few entryways and am going to feature you. Hope that's ok!
    Jenny

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