Still a work in Progress

I've always had a vision of how my first condo would look...white walls, black doors and walnut herringbone floors.  Do you see it?  Well I'm halfway there!  As I sit here going through the before after pics of my living room I realize this is still a work in progress. I'm a hard girl to please.   .

I started off with someone else's paint colours and someone else's  floor choices, it was not a happy place.  It didn't feel like home until I painted all the walls Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace OC # 65.  The floors still need to be changed,  hopefully that happens this year.

There is still so much I would like to fix, add to or move around.  I debated posting the almost after pics because I feel it's still not ready...but then I thought, why not?!  So here is my work in progress.

 The white walls make the space so much brighter than it was before.  I also painted all my interior doors Benjamin Moore Black Jack # 2133-20.  See halfway there!  The next area is my dining room...wallpaper to be found, possible table to change!  I can't wait.

keri

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New addition

I've always loved this apartment Samantha Pynn did for her brother in an issue of Style at Home a few years back.  

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A great use of so many different materials, very eclectic and just my style.  I love the use of a dresser in the living room as a side board and additional storage.  I also really liked the cat lounging on the chair...reminds of my cat Reggie I lost a few years back =(

When I moved a few days ago I was stuck with this dilemma;

No storage, visable wires...just a mess.  Oh and ignore the wall colours, one of my many to do's around this place.  All white is on the agenda!

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I see this Ikea Malm dresser everywhere.  I think it's the perfect fit for what I'm looking for, it's white, has storage and the most important thing...it works with my budget.

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So on my sunday adventures I picked one up!  It is currently sitting on the living room floor in a million pieces.  Now the hard part, putting it together...anyone want to help?! lol I'll be sure to post after pics!

keri

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