The Oak House project...kitchen inspiration....

We are still knee deep in renovations.... We are saving the kitchen for last because it is the biggest project yet and needs the most attention.

The kitchen has an odd layout that someone decided was a good idea sometime I am guessing in the late '80's. The main layout is not that bad, but they moved the fridge to the other side of the kitchen.

 Having the fridge on the other side with weirdly placed cabinets  eats up some odd space. Maybe it was a great concept, but in person, it just made it awkward. It made it a not quite eat-in kitchen because it was really cramped with a table in there and hard to move around.

 We pulled out the obsolete computer desk and moved the fridge to the other side to make  a better working triangle.

 I think it just opens up the entire space and you can actually see the nice back door.

The best part of redesigning space, is getting to look at inspiration pictures and imagining what the space could be. It has so much potential!

I really want to do what this lady did with a cabinet and mini-wall here next to the fridge. 

TOTALLY. BRILLIANT.

 I love the black countertops and beige-y cabinets from this picture from here.

 Maybe a lantern or two? I found some at the Restore for $6 each! I am breaking out the spray paint again.

 I am obsessed with dark cream cabinets and black countertops. I wouldn't do them in my own home, but they seem to fit perfect in this space.

I have to admit,progress feels  really slooooooooow. We were hoping to have it on the market already. I know it will be great once we are done, it's just getting there and dealing with all of the little inconveniences along the way.

One room, three ways party......! Decorate your space and shop your home!

Do you ever feel like you have a room in your house that is stuck in a decorating rut??? What if I told you that just by using things from around your own home you could make it an entirely new place?

I am teaming up with these amazing bloggers to show you just how to do that!

Starting June 25th, over 3 days, we will  show you how we take one room in our homes and mix it up! We are going to show you how we "shop" our own homes and show you creative ideas on how to change it up.

On the 28th you can join in with your own restyled room in our group linky party!

It's just the thing for some summer decorating fun!

This is the room I am going to play with:

My middle is ready for an almost tween change, and I also want to show a few potential adult options as well.

We hope to see you there!

The Oak House Project.. From really ugly to really good...Beadboard wallboard...

I am not going to lie... our little Oak house has been through a lot. I know I mentioned how paint traumatized she's been in the past.

The living room and kitchen are no exception.The rooms are actually a pretty good size, they are bigger than in our home, but the cozy room just seemed cramped and cave-like with the dark colors previously there. And, I thought the room needed some texture to add interest. Something bright and fresh, more fitting to her cottage potential like bead-board.

  You might notice bare spots on the other wall in the kitchen, we decided to reconfigure the existing kitchen by moving the cabinets that are already there. The sink and stove will keep their same spots so we don't have to change plumbing or gas, but all of the rest of them are getting a relocation (That will be a another post.). For now, I am really excited to show you how it looks now that the bead-board is up!

 It is like a completely different place! I've already painted the kitchen and am going to get started on the trim paint next, but I just had to show you how good it is starting to look! It's been a lot of hard work, but it's the kind of work hubby and I really like to do. I really can't wait to rip that ceiling fan down. Wait until you see the  beautiful chandelier I have to put in it's place.

it is so exciting to see her come back to life!!!