A Final Before and After of the Downstairs of Our Last House

I spent almost four hours writing this post last night in a hotel room only to discover it wasn't saving properly and I lost it all, every single word (and most of the images too!)  So, now this post is going to contain a lot fewer words than it originally had and will just contain the downstairs and then tomorrow or Wednesday I will post the upstairs. 

Between moving and a ton of traveling for the holidays the last two months have been an absolute whirlwind. I am so looking forward to getting back into a routine and truly getting settled into our new home. We have shared a few posts of our new home (the entryway, living room and master bedroom) but before we share any more spaces we thought it would be nice to do one final wrap-up type post of our last home with all of the before and afters and all of the source lists in one place.

First off is our kitchen and family room! This is one long room and the kitchen side of it was one of our biggest projects. To keep costs down we split it up into two phases and kept the existing layout and simply removed the set  of cabinets over the peninsula to open the room up and then painted the rest of the cabinets. We then added new hardware, appliances and lighting. And then a year later for phase two we replaced the counters, sink, faucet and added a subway tile backsplash. 

Here are some before and afters of the kitchen and family room: 

Detailed Source List:

Cabinet Color- Winter Gates in Semi-Gloss by Benjamin Moore

Wall Color- Horizon in Eggshell by Benjamin Moore
Trim Color - Simply White in Semi-Gloss by Benjamin Moore
Door Color - Mopboard Black in Semi-Gloss by Benjamin Moore

Rug - Rug Studio (the plaid rug is also from there and can be found here, and the blue one can be found here).

All appliances are Whirlpool and were purchased at Lowe's during their Memorial Day Sale

Hood - Custom Built
Farmhouse Sink - Signature Hardware (similar size and style here) 
Faucet - Wayfair
Backsplash - purchased from McKenzie Restoration (but just basic white subway tile that can be purchased pretty much anywhere) 
Counters - Honed Carrara Marble
Hardware - Home Depot (think they were by Martha Stewart) 
Counter Height Stools - World Market
Mug Holder - World Market
Menu Chalkboard - Dear Lillie (no longer for sale) 
Pendants - Birch Lane
Circular Mirror - Painted Fox Home
Rolling Wooden Horse- HomeGoods
Metal Baskets - Joss and Main
Canisters - wedding gift - Williams-Sonoma
Knife Set - TargetMarble Rolling Pin and Board - Sur La Table 
Table - Pier 1 years ago and has since been painted in Winter Gates by Benjamin Moore
Three Tiered Stand - Painted Fox
Polka Dot Bowls - Painted Fox
Metal Chairs - Arhuas
Slipcovered Dining Chairs - IKEA
Oversized Chalkboard - made by me, you can read more about it here
X Sideboard - made by me, you can read more about it here
Wooden Box - HomeGoods
Bottle Caddy - HomeGoods
Plaid Mixing Bowls - TargetBottles - Mineral Water from Fresh Market 
Crackle Bucket/Planter - Birch Lane
Antlers - World Market 
Striped Roman Shade in Window above Sink - made by me, you can read more about it here.
Little Deer Head - Dear Lillie Painted Fox Collection
Little Sheep Head - Dear Lillie Painted Fox Collection
Blue Vase - Birch Lane 

(Family Room side in background of photos)
Mirror - Painted Fox
Rocking Horse - gift from my mom (from RH Baby and Child) similar one can be found here

Fireplace Color - Winter Gates in Semi-Gloss by Benjamin Moore

Artwork above sofa - was a gift

Sofa - 94" Emory Sofa in Deso Sand from Arhaus Furniture

Rug in Family Room- The Nellie Rug from Birch Lane

Stone Colored Pillows of Sofa - Armelle Pillow Covers from Birch Lane

Other Pillows on Sofa - HomeGoods

Slipcovered Wingback Chairs by Fireplace - Savvy Home and Garden 6 or 7 years ago

Pillows on Chairs - HomeGoods

Blanket on Chair and Sofa - HomeGoods

Lamp - Aidan Gray during a 75% clearance sale 8 or 9 years ago

Lamp Shade - HomeGoods

Milk Bottle Vase - Painted Fox

Metal Sphere - Target (similar here) 

Script Chairs - TJMaxx

TV Console - Antique shop in Camden, SC about 8 years ago

Frames above chairs - tutorial here 

Drapery Panels - IKEA Ritva Panels

Drapery Rods - Lowe's 

Sconces - RH Baby and Child

Gray Tufted Ottoman - We built it. You can read more about it here.

Flush Mount - Lowe's

And our pantry before and after:

Source List:

Trim Color- Simply White Semi-Gloss by Benjamin Moore

Wall Color- Horizon in Eggshell by Benjamin Moore

Doors - Mopboard Black in Semi-Gloss by Benjamin Moore

Wallpaper - Wayfair - Imperial Modern Damask in Blue

Top Shelf - Cereal Containers - World Market

Second Shelf - Both Baskets and Colander - HomeGoods

Third Shelf - Basket, Tall Spaghetti Container and Wood Crate - HomeGoods Bow Tie Pasta Jars - Wold Market

Fourth Shelf - Baskets - HomeGoods, Cookie Jar - Target, Granola - Lena's Amish Granola

Fifth Shelf - Basket - HomeGoods, White Container - Target

Floor - Both Baskets - HomeGoods

Stool - HomeGoods

Next we will move to our entryway. Here it is the day we moved in:

And here is what it looked like after having the wallpaper removed and lots and lots and lots of painting. We also replaced the runner, light fixture and added a gallery wall. 

Here is is before looking at it from the opposite direction:

and here is an after:

And here is one last before angle of this space. This angle is if you are standing in the doorway of the dining room:

And here is what it looks like now:

Source List:

Wall Color - Moonshine in Matte Finish (BM)

Trim Color - Simply White in Semi-gloss Finish (BM)

Door Color - Mopboard Black in Semi-gloss Finish (BM)

Light Fixture - Small Sized Mia Pendant from Pottery Barn

Beadboard Wallpaper - Allen and Roth from Lowe's

Sign - Dear Lillie

Cabinet - Wetherly Cabinet from Birch Lane

Burlap Document Box - Ravenna Document Box 

Retreiver Bookend - Birch Lane

Old Books - Gifts

White Books - Chatbooks

Aqua Pitcher - Joss and Main (flowers are from our butterfly bush)

Runner - RugsUSA (can't remember what pattern it was, but when I get a chance will try to look it up and add it in later)

Painting - Gift

Frames - Ribba from Ikea in an array of sizes

Hat - Joyfolie

Scarves - Joyfolie

Next up is our dining room. The first year we painted the walls and trim and added the chandelier. This year we painted the walls a darker color, built a new dining room table and shelving system and added some new chairs to the side and ends and then then next year we painted the walls white and added a few other touches like a large wooden cupboard which is one of my favorite pieces we own. These photos were from this year:

Dining Room Source List

Wall Color - Dove White by Benjamin Moore in Eggshell Finish

Trim Color - Simply White by Benjamin Moore in Semi-gloss Finish

Door Color - Mopboard Black by Benjamin Moore in Semi-gloss Finish

Beadboard Wallpaper - Allen and Roth from Lowe's

Wood Bookcase with Glass Doors - Wayfair

Chandelier - Savvy in Williamsburg, VA

Farmhouse Table - I made it using this plan from Ana White's site. Stained with Rustoleum's Weathered Gray and Minwax's Provincial

Wingback Chairs - Birch Lane

Pillows - Birch Lane 

Tufted Bench - HomeGoods

Upholstered Side Chairs  - World Market 

Side Chairs - Joss and Main 
Navy Corduroy Pillows with Gold RL symbol - HomeGoods

Trophy Urn - The Arrow's Nest

Pears - Mix of real and faux ones from HomeGoods

Runner - Pottery Barn

Sideboard - Found at an antique shop in SC almost ten years ago, recently painted the same Mopboard Black as the doors

Bust - Gift 

Lamps - HomeGoods

Mirror - Joss and Main

Rug - Joss and Main

Draperies - Ikea

Curtain Rods - Lowe's 

Blinds - Lowe's (have since been discontinued)

Clock - Savvy Home and Garden about 5 years ago
Wrapping Paper - HomeGoods
Ribbon - Michael's 

Blue Planter Centerpiece - Chaplin Large Planter from Birch Lane

Pitcher - Classic Glass Pitcher from Birch Lane

White Beaded Dishes - Milford Square Dishes from Birch Lane

Gold Plated Flatware - Wilmington Flatware from Birch Lane 

Wood and Marble Cutting Board - Birch Lane

Hobnail Detailed Water Goblets - O'Keefe Water Goblets from Birch Lane 

Hobnail Detailed Glasses - O'Keefe Glasses from Birch Lane 

Platter - Milford Rectangular Platter from Birch Lane

Serving Bowl with Pears - Francesca Serving Bowl from Birch Lane 

Small Wood and Marble Cakestand - Russo Cake Stand from Birch Lane 

Napkins - Mariana Napkins from Birch Lane 

Two black and white prints - gift

Botanical Print - Birch Lane

Next up we have our den/study. This room I kept the dark wood trim for the first couple of years. I have always loved the look of a dark wood study. However, because of how this room sat, it always felt a little disjointed from the rest of the house and didn't flow as nicely having different colored trim and doors to the rest of the downstairs because it was the first room you saw when you came through the front door and it flowed into our family room so we finally decided to pull the trigger and make it feel more cohesive with the rest of the house and I am so glad we did. Some day I would love to have a study or den with some darker wood but it would need to be a little more tucked away. To still keep the cozy and masculine feel we painted the walls a very dark chocolate brown and I really was happy with how they turned out. 

Source List:

Wall Color - Midsummer Night in Matte by Benjamin Moore

Trim Color - Simply White in Semi-Gloss by Benjamin Moore

Door Color - Mopboard Black in Semi-Gloss by Benjamin Moore

It Is Well With My Soul Sign - Dear Lillie 

Sofa - Barbara Hartmann Interiors

Pillows on Sofa - HomeGoods

Chairs - Birch Lane Solomon Chairs in Talc Basketweave

Chocolate Pillow on Chair - HomeGoods

Knit Pillow on Chair - Soft Surroundings

Ottoman - We Made It Using the Same Method as Here

Plaid Throw - HomeGoods

Gold Mirrored Tray - HomeGoods

Books Stacked Next to Chairs - Gifts from Family Members 

Mirror and demilune painting above Fireplace - passed down from family members

Grand Plaza Print - Arhaus

Gold Side Table - HomeGoods

Wood Side Table - Joss and Main

Books on Table - miscellaneous gifts

Trophy Urns - The Arrow's Nest

Little Tiny Vase on Table  - Was a candle from Target that we now use as a vase

Lamp on Table - HomeGoods

Golfer - HomeGoods

Gold Frame - Gift 

Standing Lamp - Consignment Shop Find years ago

Rug - Joss and Main/Wayfair

Drapery Panels - Ritva Panels from IKEA

Frames on Gallery Wall - Michael's

Books on Shelves - Passed on down or gifted from family members

Large White Book - Blurb photo albums

Small White Books - Chatbook photo albums

Dog Bookends - Birch Lane

Airplane - Gift years ago 

And here is a before of the downstairs powder room:

and here it what it looked like after we did a little mini makeover on it:

Sources: 

Trim Color - Simply White in Semi-gloss Finish

Wallpaper - Graphic Trellis Wallpaper (can be found here)

Beadboard Wallpaper - Allen and Roth from Lowe's
Vanity Color - Shenandoah Taupe (think it was in a matte finish because that was what I had on hand, if I were purchasing it new would have gone with semi-gloss for this)

Hardware for Vanity - Home Depot 

Vanity top and sink - Evercor in Aspen from Lowe's

Faucet - American Standard from Lowe's 

Mirror - HomeGoods

Bird Print - Savvy Home and Garden in Williamsburg

Soap and Lotion - HomeGoods 

Sconces - they were the original ones here just spray painted with oil rubbed bronze

Pitcher with Flowers - Pottery Barn

Jar with Cotton Balls - Juliska

And next up is the laundry room:

This was just a quick fix to make it more functional and we never got around to adding a more permanent counter top or floors. 

Sources:

Wallpaper - Wallpaper Direct
Trim - Simply White in Semi-Gloss by Benjamin Moore
Cabinet Color - London Fog in Semi-Gloss by Benjamin Moore
Baskets - HomeGoods
Chalkboard Sign - HomeGoods
Bag - was a gift from my aunt
Hamper - HomeGoods
Mini Chandelier - Lowe's
Washer and Dryer - Lowe's
Vase Holding Flowers from our Yard - Emma pitcher from Pottery Barn
Fabric for curtain hiding trash can - Joann Fabric
Floor - Peel and Stick from Lowes (can't find the name brand or color info)

Hall Closet

And here is our downstairs hall closet. I wish I had some before shots of this. It was such a grungy beat up looking space. I don't think the walls had been even painted in over 30 years. Adding some fun wallpaper and basic organization pieces helped tidy it up quite a bit! 

Source List:

Wallpaper - Wallpaper Direct -  Hampstead in Ink
Door Color - Mopboard Black by Benjamin Moore in Semi-gloss
Trim Color - Simply White by Benjamin Moore in Semi-gloss
Baskets on the right - Handled Storage Basket in the small size by Birch Lane 
White shoe stand on the right - Target
Baskets on ground - HomeGoods
Shoes on basket - Joyfolie
Basket on top shelf - Ikea
Cowboy Boots - Sheplers
Hooks - Ikea
Frame - World Market
Print - Dear Lillie
Hoodies - Evy's Tree
Scarf - Penni Blue Knits
Hat and scarf on door - J.Crew

Well, that's it for now seeing how I am out of time. I only had an hour instead of the four that I spent last night. I hope that you all have an amazing Monday! 

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