I know many of you have seen this tiny space in our home before. It's an extra seating area off of our kitchen.
before
It has one tiiiiiny window courtesy of 1959.
I wanted a way to make it brighter and seem more open.
I love the way batten-board looks and I've seen how gorgeous it looks on so many other blogs.
After
(You can double click the pics to make them bigger.)
It really opened up the space!
It doesn't feel so closed in anymore. It's interesting to look at too.
I love it!
I spaced my boards 13 on center. That way it still had good spacing, but was easier to match up. I bet 14 would look just as good.
I did have to "beef" up our existing molding a bit, otherwise the end of the wood slat would have hung over the edge, but it was nothing a $2 bit of trim couldn't fix.
It was easier than I thought, but a bit pricer and more time consuming....
(Pricey enough to do a wall-a-paycheck and time consuming enough that I should have known better than to start it over spring break when the kids were home. If you notice, I still haven't finished the sidewall yet; I painted it to blend it.).
...but worth every penny!!!!
~Jen
Such a smashing difference... i hope you had a great day!
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Sheila
It looks fabulous! I wanted to try this, too...but I am afraid it may look off balance with only 8" ceilings. Yours look taller than that. Thoughts? ~mary~
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference it made - that and painting that cabinet black. It looks great! laurie
ReplyDeleteWhat a transformation...it doesn't look like the same room. I also love that you painted the cabinet black. Fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteWow! Amazing transformation. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO gorgeous Jen!!!! What a wonderful transformation...you're right, it does open things up too, I just love it! ~ hugs and love, Dawn
ReplyDeleteI love it! I so want to do batten-board here but still have to convince the hubby it would look good.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteI love the batten boards, great job. Your black hutch is gorgeous, too!
ReplyDeleteJen this turned out so good! We are going to be doing some of this in our home as well and I love seeing how everyone does theres. I am thinking of adding a twist to mine and not so coastal feel. I love how your room is looking...gorgeous!
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Victoria
WHAT?? are you kidding me, you did that...and that...and that...do I sound like a lowe's commerical (do you know what I am talking about??? lol)....Jen it looks fabulous, and I really think you need to come to cali and do my house...one pay check at at time so you know what that means...a really Looooong stay! :) la la love it!
ReplyDeleteWowee! What a difference! Jen, I am in awe.
ReplyDeleteSuch a big difference! I have been wanting to do this in my girls' bedroom...can't wait!
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Stacey
That's a gorgeous transformation!
ReplyDelete-FringeGirl
It does look really nice.
ReplyDeleteHi Jen,
ReplyDeleteI have been waiting anxiously to see the pictures of your batten board project, and you have done an incredible job. The room looks amazing,so welcoming and comfortable,just like the rest of your home. I love that your home has a style all its own, not a page from a magazine or a catalog. Great job Super Woman! Take care.
Pat
Looks great! I've been wanting to try this too. I dont remember this room- off to check out your old posts to see what I missed! BTW- love that sofa- is it new?
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ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous chair! I also noticed in your "linked within" a post about decoupaging old letters to old books... love this and how lovely they are! You have a very beautiful blog filled with great ideas!
~Maria
i really like that jen. you are amazing girl. it there anything you can't do.
ReplyDeleteHuge difference, I love it, trying to think of where i can use the idea! Thanks alot for sharing, Sue
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