Family Room Makeover

When we moved into our home last fall, we didn't bring much with us in the way of furniture. We had a few pieces that we had purchased over the last few years, but the majority of our pieces were family hand-me-downs. They have served their purpose in the last few years. We were so afraid to purchase new pieces while living in the condo because we were unsure how they would fit into whatever home we moved into. That has left this house feeling empty...and not quite feeling like a home just yet.

With William's baptism approaching in another month, we'll be hosting guests for lunch afterward. It has inspired me to get a move on things and make it look as though we've completed a room in this house other than the nursery. Now, I'm the kind of girl that likes to make To-Do lists. I'm even the kind of girl that writes things down on a To-Do list that have already been done, just for the sake of crossing things off. Yes, I'm that person.

So, I've mentally started writing my list of things I want to accomplish before the baptism. Note that I'm mentally making this list -- I'm too afraid to actually write it all down this time, because there's A LOT on there. And about 30 days to do it. And a newborn. And so, yeah. You see where I'm going with this.

The room that will get the most attention between now and then is our family room. We love this room. We LIVE in this room. The makeover is already under way. After moving in, we (and when I say "we" I really mean the hardwood flooring guy) took out the carpeting and installed wood floors. We (and this time, I don't mean the hardwood flooring guy, but actually ME), purchased a new rug and a new fan. So, the process has begun, but the room itself is lacking something.

I'm hoping that with a new coat of paint, some curtains, and something decorative on the walls, the room will begin to feel more "homey" and less like a mishmash of furniture thrown together, desperately trying to pretend that they are the real deal.

Here are the before photos:

First order of business -- remove neon green shoes.