Well, I'm not a size six or a published author and I don't regularly sleep through the night, but a recent dream has come to life at my house. Yep, that's right: I moved some furniture. (I know, I dream big.) I really did dream about doing this last week, and I liked the idea so much that I wanted to make it happen. Garry borrowed some guys from a ward moving effort (after they were done, of course), and in half an hour the deed was done. Woohoo! I'm thrilled with the result.
I neglected to take "before" pictures. However, if you care to visit The Bartle Bulletin archives here, there is a rather comical tour of our house (comical because my voice/commentary is really annoying) as it was when we moved in in June 2008. The affected rooms are in the first minute of the video. We've updated paint and curtains since then, but furniture hasn't moved. The "very lovely couch" I mention in the video showed up about a month later--free from a friend in the ward. We still have it...now in a different room.
(Is it a wonder that such a rambling mind hasn't produced a national bestseller?)
Anyway.
Here's a view from the front door.
I love that our table is now more connected to the kitchen. I love that there is more space to slide chairs in and out. I love that the first thing visitors see is NOT remnants of a meal in the lion's den. I love that I can see my fun family pictures from my seat at the table. I also love that my counter is really clean in this picture. The only downside is that there isn't enough light. Someday we will hang a light fixture above the table. For now we are trying to pretend that eating dinner by lamp light is charming.
This is the new living room, from two angles.
I love the new backdrop for the piano. I love that the piano is against one inside wall (this is right and proper, you know). I love that this room is warmer and cozier with the addition of a couch and a rug. I love that the couch and rug are further removed from the kitchen (in theory, less food will travel here, and in practice, my visiting teachers won't have to look at my messy counters and sink full of dishes while we talk). I love that a big light hangs just over the piano so I can actually see sheet music when I play.
So far, this little project is solidly in my WIN column.
What do you think?
12 comments:
I love it! Looks like a much better "flow" of rooms.
Definitely a WIN!
I LOVE it! I think my favorite part is the fireplace by the table. It makes your dining room look really cozy.
Love it! Definitely in the WIN column! Kind of nice to have a 'front room' when company comes. The table by the kitchen is terrific!
I love it too! Do you know what your dining room set up reminds me of? It reminds me of some of the early church history sites that I've visited where the fireplace was used for cooking. Your family could sit around the table and read scriptures just like Joseph Smith. :) Perfect!
Yep, that's DEFINITELY a winner! Such a good idea! Having all the food/dish/meal stuff just once removed from the front door is a huge upgrade.
love it! i love rearranging furniture!
Fun! It's amazing how refreshing it can be to change furniture around.
It's great! I thought it would be a great idea and it is. It looks more like it all fits. It's a winning situation for sure. I love moving things around. When I was a teenager, I rearranged my room constantly. Now I can't do that as well just because my current rooms aren't quite so flexible.
This is actually the arrangement I always thought would work for your house. It seems to me as well, that the dining table is much better suited being closer to the kitchen. I think it looks fantastic!
Love it. I think it makes more sense, too. And, when you get around to wanting to add a fixture for your dining area, I know a website or two. This time last year I was slightly obsessed with lighting.... :)
I love it! It looks amazing!
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