TABLE / DESK MAKEOVER

This is the packaging area. At the back against the wall will be some shelving units (probably from Ikea).

I decided to keep this desk as it is practical and will be just the right size for doing all my packaging. I know, it is not very attractive or vintage looking! However,I knew that something could be done to make it look more in keeping with the style of the room and more interesting looking.

I went in search of old magazines and music sheets which were already falling apart. (I don't like cutting them up if in mint condition!)

I placed the music sheets on first to cover the whole of the top of the desk and then placed some magazine pages at random on top. I felt it needed more interest so added some postcards and copies of fabrics. I played around with them until I felt happy with the result.


The word Welcome is placed that way as the table is immediately on the right as you enter the room.


Once I was happy with the layout, a sheet of glass was placed on top. Unfortunately it is slightly frosted but still looks good. The advantage of having a glass top is that it will make the desk easy to clean and you can choose any paper matter, photos or fabric to add underneath it to add interest. Far nicer than that boring brown colour...

The room is taking shape nicely. I bought a vintage glassed panelled dresser at the weekend which will need painting, so another busy week ahead.

A bientôt!

Isabelle X

Under the Stair - Makeover completed

Do you remember this post? It shows what this area in the lounge used to look like before we set about changing it.

After much playing around, this is how it looks now. Unfortunately the sun was hiding today, the room looks so much brighter when it's sunny.

It has become a quiet reading corner




Still experimenting with different fabrics/valences for the shelf. I think that I will probably stick to this one.








I had a small amount of Louise Loves wallpaper left, just enough to cover under the stairs and a little was left over for another small project. I really like this wallpaper but sadly it is no longer being made. However, you can still get some fabric in this design which is called Quilt (pink).

















I've had a lot of fun doing up that little corner and have already moved on to another project...

My next post will be about a beautiful piece of furniture I have just acquired for the lounge.

A bientôt!

Isabelle X

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Lounge cupboard makeover COMPLETED!

Do you remember this piece of furniture featured on one of my previous posts? It was painted in a very pale green colour when I bought it. Although a pretty colour, it did not go with the colourscheme in the lounge.


I painted it in Swedish blue but it came out a bit too dark so I added some an off white colour to the mix until I obtained the colour I was after.

Above shown still looking a bit too dark but here is what it looks like now:









Come and have a look inside...


Yes, I kept the wallpaper in the end. After the paint dried I began putting in a few items just to see what it would look like and I liked how it looked.

I still have a few gaps where I intend on adding more items.


























The 6 cups & saucers belonged to my English Grandfather. They were given to him as a prize after winning a race (running) in 1930's.





Quite soon I will show you what I have done with the area under the stairs.

A bientôt!

Isabelle X

LOUNGE MAKEOVER - Almost there!

At last, we are getting there...


Come and take a look at some of the changes..


Well there certainly was plenty of this and


plenty of that going on

Alan & I began the process of decluttering the lounge, pieces of furniture were taken away for good including the red armchair. Everything else had to be moved towards the window so that we could start painting the floorboards


Before


After...
The walls were painted with Endurance Durable and Washable Matt "Timeless" by Dulux & the floorboards were painted with International Polar White Matt floor paint.


Work in progress


and after....








The watercolour painting above the fireplace is one of my favourites.












The windows also had a makeover. The dark wood had to go! The frames are painted in Jasmine White by Dulux







Vintage curtains: Petronella by LIBERTY. A couple of years ago or so, Laura Ashley brought a very similar design, almost a replica of Petronella by Liberty fabric which no longer exists.

Lilly enjoying a spot of sunshine by the window






At last a spot of relaxation....This side of the room is more or less finished, just adding a few more decorative bits here and there. However, on the other side of the lounge there is still a bit of work going on. As soon as completed, more photos will follow...


A bientôt!

Isabelle x