DAY 3:  Eating area that doubles as Command Central station

The blah before:

This room is connected to the galley kitchen and to the outdoor covered porch.  The  accent and inset wall- with shelves were that angry red again-- which we toned down with the scrumptious faux persimmon glaze- and then added a chair rail and the soothing mineral blue paint to add cheer.  The table and chairs was switched from the dining room into this room and its the perfect size/scale-  We just added a runner with the leftover fabric from the custom valances and also added new happy roman shades- that also match the double doors out the back patio.  

To say the homeowners are a busy family is a big understatement!  Its nearly impossible for moms to have it all and do it with ease- but that is exactly what this homeowner does!-- her secret-- the big white calendar!  EVERTYTHING is on the calendar-- and it needs to be front and center for all to glance at to see what/where/when- its happening.  We took a big frame and painted teal for POP and put a magnetic metal sheet in place of glass- and added cutesy custom magnets for each member- and clips for the "Commander" calendar.  Mango side file holders were added with mason jar holders for pens scissors etc- all at an easy reach.  EASY, BEAUTIFUL ORGANIZED

Stylishly functional.  Clean. Soothing. Calm. Organized.

Have you made your eating area a command center before?  Show us!

Thanksgiving is once a year.... that your dining room is actually used as a dining room---

so... why not reclaim that "dining" room to be used year round and refashion that space to fit YOUR lifestyle needs.... here's how:

The homeowners BEFORE dining room became the perfect spot for the dreaded DROP ZONE-- you know, that catch-all spot ...  that is constantly reminding you of what you have NOT completed yet.... So, 

This comfortable causal entertaining family- usually does not have the 5 course meal service weekly, so- we transformed the space into a more functional inviting, reading/conversational room- that you can use year round-- for the daughter who loves to read- and the parties that are thrown- that space where the ladies can gather around and gossip in style and comfortably.

Lets visit the before:

AND NOW....

BLAH into the TA-Dah!!!

THE AFTER:

bring in the BOOM... the homeowner now utilizes this space (year round) as a reading/conversional room-- displaying all their fun photos and artifacts from their travels.

The angry red built ins-- were toned down with a softer persimmon glaze- as well as the accent window wall which made it so much more soothing than the in-your-face-red.  The rest of the walls were painted the perfect shade of aqua -mineral blue- which reminds me of the crystal clear sea.  Revamp & Revive's philosophy is "use what you got... then add the POW" which allows the homeowner to maximize the budget and keep existing pieces.  We did this by pulling in the Kona coffee velvet  sofa from the living room, which was the perfect size/scale for this room. We just took off one end- and fashioned it into a scrumptious chaise with throw pillows to snuggle up in.    The smaller sofa couch was also a pull- in from the living room-  which can double into extra bed when guest stay the night.  Added were accent pillows and a fluffy throw.

The design launch off point from the inherited oriental-esque china cabinet- and use it in the room to bounce off the pops of  fresh/modern color scheme- adding to the eclectic comfortable vibe the homeowner rocks!  The draperies were a DIY project-- all we did is mash up- 3 existing scraps/remnants fabrics- - Easy to do...one asian inspiration fabric- added to a band of turquoise - then complimented with the beautiful sheen of persimmon for glimmer!  The contemporary double side table was a thrift store score and was painted a teal pop and distressed and glazed.  The coffee table was beat up brown before, but then fauxed into a beautiful weathered grey- with pops of mango.--(coordinates with adjacent living room pieces- in upcoming post!)

Lighting was varied around the room for the perfect glow!

Tell us--  Have you ever used what you already got and added the POP and POW?