Someone Else’s House… Salvaged Desk in the Sun-filled Front Room
I’ve introduced you to my dear friend’s home, namely her front sitting room. So far in this collage of building a beautiful inviting space, I’ve shown you the inspiration piece: the sofa, then showed you the pair of chairs she custom ordered.
Today, we’ll be focusing on some vintage pieces she’s had for a long time and found a perfect place for in this room. Because there is a family room on the main level and lower level, it has allowed this front room to be a great place to display vintage dishes and sentimental family glassware.
One of the unique displays in the sitting room is this vignette with a repurposed piece of furniture. The writing desk was thrown out, so my friend rescued it and refinished.
By adding the vintage basket below and wonderful mix of colors and textures solidifies the cottage style of the room.
The plate rack above the writing desk displays vintage plates, family photos and keepsakes.
The casual arrangement of vintage dishes and special pieces cheerfully beacons you to stop for just a bit longer than a momentary glance.
Another part of the cottage style in this room is achieved by the careful mix of both painted pieces along with wood finished pieces. The success of that mix has been achieved by balancing both elements in the space. Which then brings me to our next addition to this room in “Someone Else’s House”, a painted cabinet that looks like it was made to order!
I’m linking up at these great parties:
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http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/2012/03/show-and-tell-24.htmhttp://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/2012/03/whatever-goes-wednesday-108.htmll
http://www.somewhatsimple.com/blog-link-party-birthday-ideas/
http://whipperberry.com/2012/03/friday-flair-link-party-15.html
http://simplydesigning.blogspot.com/2012/03/simply-link-party_16.html
Posted on February 29, 2012, in DIY - Crafts - Floral, Furniture, Living Room, Re-purposing, Someone Else's House, Style and Theme, Uncategorized and tagged antique, baskets, chairs, cottage style, desks, salvaged, sofa. Bookmark the permalink. 18 Comments.
Very nice! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
Stunning desk – love those two-tones!
Thanks for linking up to my party! I would love for you to stop back this Thursday to link up again!
Stacey of Embracing Change
So lovely; adore the little blue clock!
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xo
looks amazing! the desk is beautiful and I love the plate display!!
What a beautiful desk! Megan
Such pretty things. Love the desk! Thank you for sharing. Visiting from Redoux. Hope you’re having a grand evening. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Love the writing desk. What a great rescue. This corner of your friend’s room looks so inviting. Thanks for sharing at Show & Tell.
Sharon @ mrs. hines class
Love this! We just posted our Kitchen Fun and Crafty friday link party and would LOVE for you to share this!
http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/03/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_15.html We have also included a Sugarlicious giveaway!
There are some FABULOUS goodies to see here! What a beautiful space! Thanks so much for sharing at our Uncommonly Yours link party! Hope to see you next week!
Take care,
Trish
In love with your lil’ blue clock! Thanx for coming to THT!
What a beautiful piece!
So happy your friend resuced the desk, it would be a shame to lose a piece like that. I really like the plate rack above, love it’s curves. I would not of thought of putting a basket below but love the texture it adds. Love this series and will be back for more. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday’s Best!
What an awesome desk! I love it
What an awesome little desk! Love it!
Love that desk, you did an awesome job with mixing up the display. Hi, I’m Connie @ http://hotflashncraftn.blogspot.com/, your newest LF, stop by and follow me. Have a great week.
Love it!
Love the desk and the plates on the rack. Check me out.
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