Kitchen and Family Room
My home is my nest,
at least that is what my husband calls it.
I wanted to share some of my decorating ideas in my home, so I am going to focus the next few posts on specific rooms in my house. I decided to start with the family room and kitchen since that is where everyone tends to be. It is truly the heart of our home. My family room opens directly into my kitchen. There are a pair of large architectural pillars that define each space. It provides a nice sized space for entertaining, and my daughter thinks being so close to the kitchen is great for midnight snacks during sleepovers. All the furnishings are really casual. I wanted a very 'livable' home. It has a warm, subtle style, but not too feminine. I decorate with a mix of modern, vintage, and repurposed pieces. I have become somewhat of a flea market addict over the past few years. I love to challenge myself to think of new ways to use old things. You would be amazed what a can of spray paint can do! I don't believe in spending a lot of money decorating your home. You shouldn't have to "break the bank" to surround yourself with beautiful things that you love. Just be creative with your thinking and don't follow any rules. Create unusual and intriguing pairings. Check out the Goodwill, thrift shops, flea markets, the dollar store, and don't underestimate the deals in the clearance section at TJ Maxx and Marshalls. Keep your colors soft and subtle. Rely on a neutral palette to bring out the best in your mix of furnishings - classic and modern. Use creamy whites and taupes to unify your rooms, especially if your rooms flow into each other like mine do. Use fabrics to bring a soft, textural, and vintage element to your space. Go with what you love. I remember when everyone told me not to get marble countertops because they are a soft stone and stain easily. Well, I did get marble. And yes, I have a few chips and stains, and I still absolutely love them. They bear the wear of a much used family kitchen, and there is something charming and real about that.
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