Updating an Outdated Kitchen & Unique Home Decor

Drink dispenser

Adore this antique sideboard, it was my Great-Great Grandmothers

Rug

Tea Towel

Blue cake plate, polka dot plate, floral serving platter-Hot Pink

Tea cups, Lenox tea pot- Homegood Store

Kitty, pearls in clear vase-antique

Chicken-My Great-Great Grandmother made these in the early 1900's (bread warmers) and sold them. I feel so lucky to have one.

Tablecloth

 

 

 

It has been awhile since I have last made a post. Sean and I are now married and back to our regular daily schedules. Work has been so busy lately, and by the time I get home I am cleaning, organizing, and running around like a crazy lady.

Throughout the year I have made several changes to our home. The house was outdated in certain areas and we will be living here for at least another year or two until we find the perfect home. For now, this house is the right size for just two people.

 

Updating the kitchen and dining room... When I moved in to the house, it looked like a typical bachelor pad. Outdated paint, vinyl flooring in the kitchen, mis-matched plates (men just don't care lol). So, when a room is outdated, the first and cheapest thing to update is the paint!

 

The dining area was a light "sea foam" green. When I think of "sea foam" green, I picture the frothy stuff on top of melted sherbert (yuck). It gave it a "90s" feel. So, I painted it a light olive color. Olive is a neutral that will blend with any color palette.

 

The kitchen walls were the wood colored paneling. You know, the thick heavy duty wood paneling that was popular in the 60s. We did not want to tear this down and hang dry wall, so I primed the wood, and painted it an off-white (in the first photo) that compliments the dining room olive paint.

This brightened the room and opened it up SO much.  

 

Flooring-The dining room and kitchen floors were old vinyl plastic. The rest of the house has wood flooring so we had wood put down in this area also. Flooring makes a huge difference. This was one of my favorite changes to this part of the house.

 

 

Favorite Décor- I must say I have been so lucky to have such beautiful/historical pieces of furniture passed down to me. I love antiques and they also make great statement pieces in a home.

 

 My tablecloth is one of my favorite things in my dining room. I purchased it from Hot Pink in Brentwood. It was a little pricey, but it is one-of-a-kind and will last forever. My mom and I have an addiction to tea towels and change them up constantly. We both purchased matching tea towels from Hot Pink and they are so suiting! The last two pieces that are my favorite are the floral platter, and blue cake plate (also from Hot Pink).

 

If you are looking for more cost-friendly décor, I recommend the Home Good store. Anyone that works close to me knows that is one of my favorite stopping points after work (5 mins away on Franklin Road-including Hot Pink!). The circle rug above was only $30! Such a steal!

 

Thanks for stopping by!!

Kayla