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Entry Reveal

The wait is over .. I’m finally revealing our entry makeover!! My hope was to finish much much earlier – things definitely took longer than expected, BUT it was worth it because I’m in love with how it turned out!

Today I’m sharing a few photos and sources, I’ll be back next week with a few tutorials and more specifics.

First, here’s a few before and afters.

What a difference, right?? 
Our first major decision was to paint the wood. I struggled with it for a few months, but ultimately decided that I didn’t want to leave the wall beams wood and since the wall beams intersect with the ceiling beams, the ceiling should be painted as well.. I know that everyone won’t agree, but in the end, we have to do what makes us smile 🙂  
Our next decision was to tear up the tile and lay new tile. I’m obsessed with the herringbone tile!!
Here’s a mini tour .. 
The gallery wall was made up of DIY art and Pottery Barn’s metal letters
I love the depth and size of the metal letters, the wooden ampersand was made from leftover driftwood
Custom built-ins are on the back wall. 
Hardware is from DLawless here and here , cubby baskets are from Pottery Barn, bench cushion made from Neo Toile, coral from Tonic Living, woven baskets are from Home Goods.
The accent wall was a stencil that we created based on Katie Ridder wallpaper. 
DIY Serena and Lily inspired mirror, here
Wood shelf made from the same wood as our MCM dresser legs, Maryland state keychain from the Duo Studio, Monogram keychain from here.
Eleana Recycled bud vases from Pottery Barn, love the subtle green color! Flowers found at Wegmans, I can’t remember the name, but love them! 
The collapsible baskets are Pottery Barn (right is fully opened, and left is half way open). Aren’t they neat? Love them!! Chevron Brass Duck coat rack was a DIY project. 
Capri pendant from Kenroy Home. Love that it’s simple, but still makes a statement. 
One last before:
and after. 
After planning and working on the space for several months, it’s amazing seeing it come together! I LOVE how it turned out!!
Come back next week for a few more specifics on how we put this space together! 
Sources: 
Marble tile // Pottery Barn metal letters // DLawless Cabinet Pulls here and here //Pottery Barn cubby baskets // Tonic Living Neo Toile, coral bench cushion fabric  // woven baskets Home Goods // DIY Serena and Lily inspired mirror, here // Pottery Barn collapsible baskets // Chevron Brass Duck coat rack DIY project // Capri pendant  Kenroy Home // Pottery Barn Eleana Recycled bud vases // Metal tray Marshalls 
*Other sources are DIYed, more info next week! 

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  1. michelle@decorandthedog says

    July 31, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    It's so bright! I LOVE those floors!

    Reply
  2. Kimberly C says

    July 31, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    This is amazing- we are right in the middle of trying to figure out how to DIY a bench with pull out drawers underneath and I would LOVE to hear how you built these! Thank you for sharing all of the beauty!

    Reply
  3. Katja Kromann says

    July 31, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    So amazing. I love the wall stencil with that floor and the heater grate that you used in the built-in doors is genius. Love it all!!

    Reply
  4. Carrie @ Cosy Carolina Interiors says

    July 31, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    It looks AMAZING!!!!!! I'm looking forward to all of the tutorials. 🙂 I am very interested in how you made the cabinet doors and the bench. Will you be selling the stencil in your Etsy store?

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      July 31, 2014 at 3:34 pm

      Thank you Carrie!! I won't be selling the stencil in my store since we based it directly off of Katie Ridder's design. I'll talk more about our process next week! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Gwen, The Makerista says

    July 31, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    Sarah! Amazing! What a transformation. You all are so talented in so many different areas. The built in is excellent!

    Reply
  6. Andrea says

    July 31, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    Seriously?!?! I'm pretty sure everything you touch turns to gold. So awesome… incredible transformation!!!!!

    Reply
  7. Sandra says

    July 31, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    Incredible. New follower, just because I need to see how you did those floors. Holy carp!!!

    Reply
  8. Cara says

    July 31, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    OMG I am in love with this space! So sad that you won't be selling the stencil in your store! It's amazing!

    Reply
  9. erin5510 says

    July 31, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    Looks awesome! I love the floor and the stencil! I also must ask who makes that black and white tote bag. I love it!

    Reply
  10. Kristi Mercer says

    July 31, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    What a STUNNING transformation! LOVE the colours you chose – everything is just so light and bright!! I am thrilled to be sharing this with my favorites from the week this Friday morning at http://www.makingitinthemountains.com!

    Reply
  11. Chelsea says

    July 31, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    Wow, gorgeous! I love the brightness and all the texture.

    Reply
  12. Katie Alberter says

    July 31, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    Stunning as always! I love how light and airy it feels. Those floors are amazing and I love all the products and accessories you chose and dIY'd. Great job!

    Reply
  13. Sarah JM says

    July 31, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    A dream entry!

    Reply
  14. Stacy Risenmay says

    July 31, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    That floor! AMAZING.

    Reply
  15. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    July 31, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    WOW!!!!!! it was totally worth it all! it's beautiful- so light and bright!

    Reply
  16. Bettina Johnson says

    July 31, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    Gorgeous!!!

    Reply
  17. Loren says

    July 31, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    The space looks really fantastic! You'v done a fantastic job with everything.
    BTW, I love that black & white bag in the photos where is that from?

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      July 31, 2014 at 6:56 pm

      Thanks Loren! The bag is Kate Spade Saturday found at TJ Maxx!

      Reply
  18. Barbara Warren says

    July 31, 2014 at 6:13 pm

    That looks truly beautiful…. Well done …love the mirror and everything painted white!! Looks fresh and pretty!!

    Reply
  19. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    July 31, 2014 at 6:49 pm

    This is SUCH a fantastic space!! I just love, love, love it all!! I can't get over how great everything turned out!

    And, of course, since I'm such a stencil freak, I just have to let you know how much I adore the stencil you created! Great job, as usual! :):)

    Reply
  20. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    July 31, 2014 at 6:49 pm

    PS-I'm SO happy you painted the wood! I know many people will want to punch me for saying so, but it looks fantastic with a fresh coat of white paint! Gah!!

    Reply
  21. Myssie@PendletonMarket says

    July 31, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    Holy Sweetness!! I love everything about this right down the the monogrammed keychain!! I love it all, well done!!

    Reply
  22. Jessica Munroe says

    July 31, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    Can you figure out what kind of wood you made your MCM legs and the floating shelf is? I love it!!! Thanks!

    Jessica
    from Canada 🙂

    Reply
  23. Jessica Guido says

    August 1, 2014 at 12:19 am

    It looks wonderful!

    Reply
  24. Minnie B. says

    August 1, 2014 at 12:47 am

    It looks so welcoming! The floor is really pretty as well, do you think you will use it in other rooms?

    Reply
  25. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    August 1, 2014 at 12:55 am

    OHMYGOSH! It's amazeballs and painting the ceiling and beams was the right decision!

    Reply
  26. CarlyMaria says

    August 1, 2014 at 12:59 am

    this is amazing!!! I loooove love the white. and really the whole look. Amazing job!

    Reply
  27. Shavonda@AHomeFullOfColor says

    August 1, 2014 at 1:05 am

    Absolutely gorgeous Sarah! I loooove the floors and the painted wood. Every detail is just gorgeous.

    Reply
  28. Laurie from Laurie Jones Home says

    August 1, 2014 at 1:16 am

    I agree with Gabbi painting the wood made the space! It's so bright and beautiful! The floors are awesome! You are an incredible decorator!!!

    Reply
  29. Jen @ The Social Home says

    August 1, 2014 at 1:17 am

    You are AMAZING! This is just too much. Good job guys – it looks STUNNING and I love every last part of it!

    Reply
  30. amy says

    August 1, 2014 at 2:45 am

    Beautiful!!! Everything about it beckons, what a great way to welcome people into your home. I'm always impressed by your stencil work – I've tried doing some myself without much success. Plus, I had to wait for quite awhile for the painted area to dry before each time I put the stencil back on the wall – any tips/tricks for that?

    Reply
  31. Tammy Snider says

    August 1, 2014 at 2:48 am

    Your entry looks amazing! What a transformation, you are so talented!

    Tammy @ the colored door

    Reply
  32. Kristin@bliss-athome.com says

    August 1, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    the floors! Oh, I love them…and the shelf…and the mirror…and the stencil…and…and!!! xoxo

    Reply
  33. One More Time Events says

    August 1, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    Everything is so beautiful… love it all…especially your flooring!

    Reply
  34. Rebecca Lopez says

    August 1, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    This space is absolutely stunning! I would love to have a room that looked like that! Everything from the amazing flooring to the decor, just perfection!

    Reply
  35. Bethany DeVore says

    August 1, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    There's so much prettiness to take in! Seriously amazing Sarah!!

    Reply
  36. Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says

    August 1, 2014 at 10:44 pm

    So happy to see it finally! All your hard work definitely paid off – it is light and bright and such a happy first thing to see when you walk in the door. So beautiful, all of it!

    Reply
  37. Jennifer Jones says

    August 2, 2014 at 5:57 am

    Wow! Such an incredible transformation. Such a beautiful labor of love; you really have created such a welcoming entrance to your home. Those built ins? I am drooling. And the floors and walls and pendant are all just SO GOOD! Job well done as always Sarah!

    Reply
  38. Baking in the Attic says

    August 2, 2014 at 11:47 pm

    Your entryway is gorgeous! I don't know how you transform everything into such a beautiful and cohesive space. Definitely think it was a great call painting the wood, it opens the space up so much. And those herringbone floors, I want somewhere in my home!!

    Reply
  39. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    August 3, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    I would definitely say that all of your hard work paid off, this is so beautiful, Sarah! I think I'd just throw a mattress on the floor and live in there! 😉 Love your monogram keychain…it's now on my b-day wish list. It comes in green!

    Reply
  40. Dear Emmeline says

    August 3, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    Everything looks amazing!!! I'd love to know how you created the stencil!

    Reply
  41. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    August 4, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    All of your hard work was worth it – what a great way to start a home! And that stencil is something you should sell – love it!

    Reply
  42. Rachel Rardon says

    August 4, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    Gorgeous Sarah! You are truly a stand-out, DIY talent!

    Reply
  43. pam {simple details} says

    August 4, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    Sarah!! This is a winner from floor to ceiling and everything in between! I LOVE that it's as beautiful as functional!

    Reply
  44. Karen @ a house full of sunshine says

    August 5, 2014 at 3:56 am

    Went a little Pinterest-crazy on this post…. even more than usual! 😉 Absolutely perfect to the last detail, Sarah!

    Reply
  45. SHERRY HART says

    August 5, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    Shut up! This is crazy beautiful and I can hardly believe it is the same space!!! I don't know where to start….everything is perfect!

    Reply
  46. jana bek says

    August 5, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    Did my last comment post!? Everything looks incredible, what a gorgeous first peek into your home! So inspired and airy! Gorgeous job, Sarah! Xx j

    Reply
  47. Katie of At Home When Im With You says

    August 5, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    Can I buy that wall stencil from you??

    Reply

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