and then she snapped: before and after of a different kind

before and after of a different kind

So I haven't yet decided whether to partake in another project 365, and frankly I've been too busy to even think about it right now.  It's tax season, which means when the babe is sleeping I really SHOULD be doing taxes (as opposed to blogging), and since we recently decided NOT to pursue moving I have a renewed interest in making our own house a little more kick ass.  (Remember this post?  I'm loving all of your suggestions, but still haven't come to a conclusion as to what to do quite yet).  In the meantime I have taken on a few smaller projects around the house...one of which is a new TV stand for the family room.  But first, let me back up because it is probably my favorite transformation in my entire house.

This is our family room, before it was our family room...as in, I took this picture when we first toured the house (so that's the old owners' stuff, not mine).  We were very excited to finally have a "great room" off the kitchen, but the TV being up that high literally made my neck hurt.  And i was really not a fan of the fake tan gone bad color on the walls, and the carpet desperately needed replacing in there.


And this is our family room after we moved in, painted, added hardwood floors, and my Dad built us some crazy sweet built-ins.
(If you're quick you MAY notice that this shot was taken at Christmas)


But the TV stand seemed like an afterthought, and never really looked finished.
(see those white stands over there where the TV sits?)


So I got an idea that if I got something that would fit the width of the space better, and maybe make it dark (instead of white), so it would blend in better that I would be much happier.  We looked at Ikea last weekend, but didn't find anything.  But then this week I happened to be at Target (I know, you're surprised) and found the PERFECT stand.  Literally the PERFECT measurements, and exactly what I was looking for.  And on sale for $59 dollars!  So I scooped it up, took it home, and put it together after the babe was down for the night.  (I may or may not have gotten a little bit sweaty--it took me almost TWO hours!)


And it's PERFECT!  I love it!
Problem solved.


Click the "house style" button in the right sidebar for more before and afters.

Thrifty Decor Chick
on Saturday, March 05, 2011
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18 comments:

  1. Jess CraigMarch 5, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    i like it. :)

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  2. Moments and ImpressionsMarch 5, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    those built-ins are CRAZY SWEET! love how the TV hides away!

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  3. Mandy@ a sorta fairytaleMarch 5, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Nice job! Looks great!

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  4. TaraMarch 5, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    LOOKS AMAZING!

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  5. NancyMarch 5, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Love the before and after shots, love to see how people decorate!

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  6. SylviaMarch 5, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Hi there. Photography + decorating? Fun! I'll definitely keep visiting :) Have a wonderful weekend.

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  7. DeborahMarch 5, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Oh your Dad did a wonderful job on those shelves!
    What a way to give so much purpose to a wall!
    Love it and the floors are fab!
    Your little guy sure seems to be lovin' that space! lol

    Deborah xo

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  8. Bevin @ allisbright.comMarch 5, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I like the tv stand and this post.

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  9. SuLeeMarch 5, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Yes, more of these kinds of posts please and who did your built ins? I would love something like that in our family room as well and i know you found a screamin' deal.

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  10. THE JOHNSONSMarch 5, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    LOVE your built ins! I wish I had storage like that :)

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  11. Rachel @ Finding JoyMarch 5, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I love love love this room. I think I need my dad to build me such a sweet built in for my family room. :)

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  12. AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Oh gosh, those built-ins are absolutely stellar!! Completely transformed that room.
    Nice work!

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  13. HeidiMarch 5, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Score, big time, on the TV stand. And seriously, those built-ins are the bomb. Completely transformed that room!

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  14. Stepping On CheeriosMarch 6, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    What a beautiful room:)

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  15. UnknownMarch 6, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    I know I have said before, but I really love your built-ins.
    Your dad did a fantastic job! Great post - keep them coming!!

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  16. The Amazing TripsMarch 6, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    I think it looks great! Your dad did a fantastic job on the built-ins!!

    We had a very similar set up, in our prior house, and one thing that I had major trouble with was keeping our toddlers (triplets) from touching all of the dials on the stereo. If you run in to a similar issue, we found that if you cut out a piece of plexiglass (approximately 12" x 24" for your space) and velcro it OVER the stereo equipment, it works fantastic. Plus, you can still work the remote, since it "sees" through the plexiglass.

    Love the space - very warm!

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  17. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I love it and I love the built ins. So cool. Looks great!

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  18. Jordan Marie @ hottlt.comDecember 1, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    favorite!!! post!! from before and afters!!!

    <3xojo

    (yes it is me trolling around your blog right now! lol ;)

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