BREAKFAST AREA

 Shortly after the main part of my home was built in 1977, an addition was added on which has now become my living room. 

The size of the room allows for a sectional sofa with still room to spare in the corner for use of some other sort. Two exterior windows still exist from the original home, one over the kitchen sink and the other looking in from the entryway. The smaller window I will frame out and fill in with sheetrock at some point down the road. While, the window over the kitchen sink will be removed but framed out to leave an opening between the two spaces. I considered putting bar stools in front of this window, however, since the corner is so large I think it would be better suited as a breakfast area with a small round table. 

I REALLY LOVE BANQUETTES. AND, A (POSSIBLE STRANGE) REQUIREMENT WHEN LOOKING FOR A HOME TO BUY WAS THAT IT MUST HAVE A CORNER WHERE I COULD INSTALL A BANQUETTE. 

I think this corner is just perfect for a banquette. If you're unsure what this is, check out my pinterest board here. The inspiration photos below are a modern nod to a banquette using a bench and wall hung padding instead of an upholstered bench, which is the look I am leaning towards for this corner.

via JDP Interiors

via Domino

via Lonny

A round table is perfect for a corner and will soften the room next to the sharp lines of my sectional. I'm noticing a lot of tables with pedestal bases, which I think is a fresh detail. The two options below, a wood slat version and a concrete version, are top contenders. However, there are a plethora of other options if you want to replicate the look as well from  A+R, Rove Concepts, Design Public, Pottery Barn, Room & Board, West Elm, Living Spaces, All Modern, Crate & Barrel, Havertys, Anthropologie, Anthropologie x 2, and McGee & Co. I will also keep my eye out at local thrift stores as well for a similar vintage one.

via Wayfair

via Urban Outfitters

I'm drawn to the trio of gold linear pendant lights shown in the first inspiration image and found similar ones here, here, here, here, here, and here that could be nice in either gold or black. 

I also think an oversized basket lamp like this could be interesting...

via 

Or, a terra cotta or ceramic hanging pendant light like this...

via Italian Bark

Lastly, an inspiration image I love for styling...

via vtwonen

PAINT REVEAL

 FINALLY THE LONG-AWAITED BEFORE AND AFTERS!

  Custom curtains and wallpaper were removed and the walls got a fresh coat of white paint! It sounds like such an easy process. However, the drapery hardware and wall of mirrors left huge holes from the wall anchors. Wallpapered walls turned into *many* layers of wallpapered walls. And, prior paint colors had left drips down the walls, up onto the ceiling, and even over wallpaper. All required multiple days of sanding and prep. 

 

The paint color choice was a whole other piece of the puzzle - see how I landed on the perfect shade of white here. 

ALL THIS WAS SO WORTH IT, THOUGH! WHAT A DIFFERENCE IT MADE!