6.19.2012

Refreshed Sun Room

My sun room and its many changes now has a refreshed look. I have shown you bits and pieces of this room for the last couple of months and now here is the whole room. I love color and loved this room in each form it has been through, but I just needed it fresher and lighter with a few pops of color in the accessories.



I replaced the old wicker chair with this bench.






So far this fern is doing quite well.





Striped pillows are from Pottery Barn outlet and the floral ones I purchased from Joss & Main with a credit.









vintage demijohn turned lamp by Mr. Savvy





My view standing at the kitchen sink first thing in the morning filling the coffee pot with water.

You can see the many before looks here.

Joining the following parties:
Between Naps on the Porch Met Monday
A Stroll thru Life Tabletop Tuesday
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia Tuesday's Treasures
Cedar Hill Ranch Cow Girl Up Party
At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday
French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration
Simply Klassic Home for Ready 4 Summer party
Inspired by Charm random linky party
My Romantic Home for Show and Tell
Funky Junk Interiors

Sofa: Pottery Barn basic slipcovered
Two Chairs: Overstock.com
Table lamp and floor lamp by sofa: Home Goods
Pillows: Pottery Barn outlet and Home Goods
Sea grass rug: Overstock.com
Wall color: white sand by Benjamin Moore
trim: Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore

See you tonight for Wow!

120 comments:

SHERRY HART said...

I am the first!!! What???
Kim it is simply a beautiful porch. I can tell you have put a lot of thought into this room and it really shows. So soft and fresh. Awesome job!!! I love it.

Cozy Little House said...

I adore all the natural light, and those pillows are so pretty. Loving the pops of blue!
Brenda

Ron said...

Love the sunroom. My favorite piece is the vintage demijohn lamp. I love it! Do you know there used to be a warehouse on Huff Road where I used to get all my demijohns.... Priced 18.00- $50.00(for the largest ones). It closed before I moved to NOLA in 2008. My only suggestion might be to add a floor lamp to the right side of the room near the bench to help balance the light in the room. Great room! I'd live in there. Best!

cathywhatisoldisnew said...

I absolutely love all the elements of this room! I love the vignettes captured in the baskets and the bench is great! The pillows add so much with the pop of color. Enjoy!

Ann from On Sutton Place said...

Oh my gosh. This is neutrals done perfectly. Adore the pops of color. The little sachets on your coffee table are very cute too. :o) Come visit me...I blogged about you today.

Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) said...

What a lovely room and a great view. I liked this sunroom of yours each time I saw it, but this is my favourite version. I love the art pieces above the windows. Love the colours and the pillows look so comfy. I definitely need new pillows for our family room after seeing how cushy yours look. Oh, and a fern for some color and 'life' too. Thanks for continuing to inspire.

Coastal Cottage Dreams said...

I like the beadboard and the lightness in the room. The blue accessories add just the special touch.

Is that a sisal or sea grass rug? I love it....

Cindy said...

Just spectacular! I love everything! What a beautiful room to wake up to and have a cup of coffee!

AndeM1 said...

Kim.....I really thought I would forever miss the green...but I don't. It's is lovely.
Andrea

Stacey said...

It just doesn't get any prettier than that!

Splenderosa said...

This is just wonderful!! Good job & great post. xx's

Olive Cooper said...

Splendid Kim. The demijohn lamp is a vintage touch I adore.

Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) said...

Hello again, Kim. Is it the lighting or did the TV cabinet get another painting? It looks lighter in the photo with the tray of demi johns.

Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Flea Market Makeovers said...

It looks wonderful and fresh Kim. Love this incarnation very much!

Sherry said...

Beautiful! Love the white and blue with the slightest touches of red and yellow!
Sherry

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

It's looking beautiful, Kim. You've definitely achieved that lighter look. Love the new bench. Great idea to make a demijohn into a lamp; it fits in so well with everything in the room, too.

Karen said...

A very soothing look, love it! But I loved ALL the lives of this room. You ought write a book on this, Kim.

sissie said...

Hi Kim,
Your sunroom is gorgeous. I love how you have carefully selected all the furnishings and the accessories.
Love the pillows and the bench.

hugs
Sissie

The Tablescaper said...

What a beautiful room. I tend to be such a color person, but your neutrals certainly give you lots of options and the ability to change it's mood very easily.

- The Tablescaper

A Haus to Call Home said...

Kim,
Your sunroom is gorgeous! I could sit there for a very long time with my coffee! Perfection.
xo, Michelle

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Kim this room looks like a page from a PB magazine! Love all the changes!

chateau chic said...

Lovely room, Kim. I really like the neutral pallet with pops of blue and your variety of textures, like the wicker demijohn lamp. It looks like a room you spend lots of time in.
Mary Alice

Leslie said...

Beautiful, Kim! That room gives me inspiration for our living room which is full of windows like yours and also has shades like your room does. I love the light and airy feeling with mixes of stripes and florals. Elegant and comfy!
Blessings,
Leslie

Deserae said...

OMG!!!! I LOVE your sunroom....so bright and airy...love the pops of color too. Absolute perfection in my opinion!!!! I would spend every spare minute in there if it were my room :o)
~Des

Nancy's Notes said...

I love the look, it's fresh, light and it has the totally awesome "Kim" look! Great job, again!

Cristina Garay said...

Outstanding! What a beautiful room! It's just like looking through the pages of a magazine!

marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...

Kim, I love the light, bright look. It is so pretty. The white slipcover is beautiful and the pillows are gorgeous. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

Bliss said...

I think it looks great every time you add a new touch or replace an item. I love to have coffee in my porch in the morning.. quiet, cool, just something makes the coffee taste better out there at that time of day.

~Bliss~

momstheword said...

I love your sunroom and have enjoyed all of the changes that you've made to it. Right now I'm crushing on those pillows, all of them!

Barb @ The Everyday Home (formerly Grits and Glamour) said...

Kim, its just beautiful. Simply beautiful. You definitely have the touch for putting rooms together that feel warm and welcoming. I love, love all of your vignettes too. You make it look so easy.
I can't believe in a few short days we will be having dinner together. I am very excited to meet you.

see ya' soon, xxoo Barb

Judy at GoldCountryCottage said...

Hi Kim: I looked back on the different faces of your sunroom, as I wasn't around for the original posts. I truly think you have hit the nail on the head with this renewal. Not that the others weren't pretty, because they were, but this looks really soft and breezy, like a sunroom should. Good job..Happy Monday..Judy

Erika @ BeBookBound.blogspot.com said...

Just when I thought I couldn't love your sun room any more! Every corner and nook has a magical touch. Lovely through and through. Just wishing I had a sun room for you to come decorate!

Kelly said...

Love the freshness this room now has. Lots of fresh summer colors and lots of light. Just as a sunroom should be.

Designs By Pinky said...

I think this is my favorite. It is so FRESH. Light and airy. Just seems HAPPY to me. I adore the demijohn lamp. Did you make the shade? Love the BLUES. XO, Pinky

must love junk said...

Gorgeous! It looks so comforting and inviting-you've put it together so well!
Susan

JoAnne Weisser said...

So very pretty, Kim. Love the fresh look!

Vicki said...

This is picture perfect! I love the demijohn lamp. Gorgeous!

Designing Domesticity said...

Love the new look. So crisp and fresh. Looks wonderful - and very inviting. Enjoy it. Thanks for sharing, liz

michele said...

Just love it!

Karen said...

Kim it is stunning! absolutely beautiful. Love it all.

carolyn bradford said...

Thank you for your sweets comments on my blog…Your sunroom is beautiful! I looked back at the old stages and each one was lovely but I think I like this the best! I love your view in the morning as you are fixing your coffee! Those views are always my favorites because they are the real thing! Hope your week is going great!
Carolyn Bradford

Anne said...

Kim,
What a beautiful porch.How lucky for you.Love all the nice light.Your pillows are so pretty with the right pop of color.
((((Hugs)))
Anne

Debbiedoo's said...

My favorite room in your house. Just so pretty and cozy feeling. I love how it all came together Kim.

Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow said...

love. love. love this look, Kim. Especially in summertime!

Vera @ Cozy Little Cabin said...

This is without a doubt, my very favorite rendition of this room.

You've really outdone yourself. . . Beautifully done!

Shelia said...

Looks so pretty, Kimmie!
Be a sweetie,
shelia ;)

❀❀❀Ðαωᾔ❀❀❀ said...

Picture Perfect!!! I really like the lighter look. I also love the room when it is in reds and yellows. Great space, with so much light streaming in. Beautiful!!

Brandi said...

I love your sun room! The new pillows are gorgeous. Love your chairs and bench too. Beautiful job, Kim!

Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista said...

I ove your screened porch. Loved it when you added those new chairs and your updates just keep making it better! I hope your summer is off on the right foot:)

Jessica
stayathomeista.com

Carol@HouseandHomeDefined.com said...

That's just plain gorgeous. Wow. I love how fresh and airy it is. The thing about your transformations is I always like where you start almost as much as where you finish!

Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR said...

Kim, this room is so bright and airy! Love the demijohn lamp! All of your accents are just wonderful!

Mel said...

Such a lovely room. From the wall colour to the furnishings and all of the great accessories, it is beautifully put together.

Pam - @diy Design Fanatic said...

Your sunroom looks so light and bright. Love it. The bench looks so good in there.

Our French Inspired Home said...

I adore the fresh clean look. Great room.

Rooms by Ann said...

Beautiful room, I love how bright it is.

Jemsmom said...

It is so serene and peaceful with the neutral palette. I love the simple pops of color. So pretty!

annie said...

I would love to have that view as I make my morning coffee! Looks perfect in every way!

Julie @ Knot All That I Seam said...

Hi Kim, what a beautiful, calming and welcoming room. Love it! Your photography is amazing too! x Julie

Sharon (Roses and Rust) said...

What a pretty room, so fresh and inviting for your northern summer. I love the wire basket filled with mags. x Sharon

Sandy said...

Kim, Great job on your sun porch. I loved all the color you had before but it looks so peaceful and calm now.
Sandy

Gail said...

For the life of me Kim I can not figure out WHY your home has not had a feature spread in a major magazine....it's GORGEOUS and it should be! You are so talented!! Hope you have a wonderful day, Gail

Youaretalkingtoomuch.com said...

LOVE! Your last photo seriously looks straight out of a magazine!!! You are such a great photographer! I am challenged every time I read your posts. Love, Me www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com

janet said...

Morning Kim,

What a lovely room....perfect for reading..entertaining or just enjoying a morning cup of coffee. Love all the accent painted pieces. You sure know how to put a room together!

Janet xox
The Empty Nest

Katherines Corner said...

Kim, this is a beautiful room, I would love to sit there with a good book and a tall glass of ice tea. Hopping over from Anita's Cowgirl Up, I'm a happy follower of your sweet blog.

Janette - The2Seasons said...

I love every single thing about your room.

Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads said...

Kim, it's just beautiful! I love how you have the small pops of red in the room.

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

I love how this room has evolved....It is so fresh and beautiful....I could sit out there all day!...You have certainly done a magnificent job....I love EVERYTHING about it...A truly stunning room!!

Anne Boykin (bloominganne) said...

Hi, Kim, Oh, I have to agree with everyone that your new look is gorgeous. I thought I'd miss the other looks but this is so lovely! By the way, are you going to be at the Haven Conference this week? I hope so! Anne Boykin

SheilaG @ Plum Doodles said...

Your sunroom looks so fresh and light and airy. I love the pops of blue! If all the variations of this room were displayed in a decor store, I would be dizzy from turning in circles, trying to decide- I love this one. No, maybe this one. Or this one! Aaah! :D

✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin Life said...

Hi Kim,

Your sunroom is gorgeous! I adore your demijohn turned into a lamp.

Dee

Laura @ cookiecrumbsandsawdust.blogspot said...

Kim,

It looks wonderful. We have a sunroom too, and I just love how it fills with light.

Thanks for sharing,
Laura

Christie said...

This transformation is lovely! i have been out of blogland and not seen the process of transformation! I remember all the bright colors and think BOTH are gorgeous! The bright colors exude such happiness, but the light and airy give the feel of 'calm!' Love, love it! I would sit and read a book here for hours!! Christie Three Pixie Lane

Cheri said...

You have my sun room...love it.

Beverly said...

So fresh and welcoming. I am a long time lover of light neutrals, and your pops of color add to the perfect look.

Robin from highpointcircle.blogspot said...

What a wonderful change! The room is accessorized so well, but my fav is the demijohn lamp! And then, you have those other ones in the wicker tray--love them all. So serene.

Sylvia said...

Just when I think this room can't get any better....

Cynthia said...

I would like some icead tea and to just sit and relax out there. It is simply stunning I love this porch.

Cynthia

Jean @ www.thebackyardbungalow.com said...

I love color, too, but find myself lightening up all of my rooms and just adding pops of color, as well. You've captured it beautifully! Love all the changes!

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

Your room went through a total transformation! Beautiful!
I love the soft creamy colors and the warm welcoming feel!

The French Tangerine said...

I love a lot of the before looks, but I do think this is my favorite! SO charming and summery.. Will you make it through the summer with this look? I'm sure Fall will bring us another surprise!
Always love to see your changes.. you are the master for sure!
XO
Jan

ImSoVintage said...

Okay, would it be an understatement to say that I am swooning. :)

Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalt said...

Love it!

classic • casual • home said...

You love Home Goods as much as I do. I love your use of baskets and the lamp is great...way to go Mr. Savvy!

Andrea said...

Kim, I just adore this room, and it is looking so beautiful! I too have loved it in each of it's 'outfits'. Not sure I could pick a favorite =) I just love your entire home....so beautiful!

Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home} said...

Good day, Kim!
I've seen the olive buckets many times at the antique markets and always wondered what to do with them. I love their patina and texture and the fern's a perfect choice. Long live the fern!

dawnineden.com said...

Out of all the reincarnations that this room has gone thru, this is my absolute favorite look. I am so wishing that I had a sunroom right now! Geez, wonder if I could talk the hubby into adding on! :)

Low Tide High Style said...

Kim, I've loved your sunroom in all of it's beautiful versions and this one is no exception! It feels so light an airy in there and I bet if feels 20 degrees cooler in there during those hot summer afternoons just because you've lightened it up so beautifully!

Kat

Becca said...

GORgeous, Kim! I love the bench, new chairs and fabulous pops of color! It's so light, bright and welcoming! Love the sachets added to your coffee table vignette.

Anita @ Cedar Hill Ranch said...

I've been gone for a week, and I feel so out of the loop. Your room is just so fresh, lovely and sunny. I don't know how you leave it. Just beautiful, and I love the new bench. I featured it on the ranch's FB page, because it is too beautiful.

Sue (Someones Mom) said...

It looks gorgeous, so bright and inviting. I love the pillows and the bits of color they add. I see we share the same reading material!

Roisin said...

Love what you've done with the sunroom. It is light, airy, and so inviting. What color did you use? I really like it.
Cashel1916@yahoo.com

Comeca Jones said...

So pretty I love the accessories.

LANA said...

I like this colour combination best of all! It is light and airy and beautiful! Your porch is my dream!

Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia said...

I didn't think it could get any better! It is just gorgeous Kim.
XO
Kristin

thistlewoodfarm said...

Kim,

This room is AMAZING!!!!! (Can I insert about 50 million exclamation points here)! Seriously. I think this is my favorite post ever.

Thanks for the inspiration.
Have a wonderful day!

blessings,
karianne

Calypso In The Country said...

Every single time you change the sun room I love it more - and once again, this is now my favorite version! I love the pops of blue - just beautiful!
-Shelley

Princess Kate said...

I don't know how you do it. Every change is beautiful. Love this look. Thanks for sharing.

Mimi said...

My most favorite yet ~ although I think that with each transformation. But I'm loving this white, summery look. Would you come spend a week with me? I have lots of projects you could help with!!

Eclectically Vintage said...

I want to sip coffee with you so I can sit in that fabulous sun room- and I don't even like coffee!! Every detail is perfect Kim!
Kelly

Linda @ it all started with paint said...

Kim,

Just stunning! Your style and taste is impeccable! You would have to use to a crow bar to get me out of that beautiful room ...

:)

Linda

Scribbler said...

Straight out of Pottery Barn! Gorgeous.

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

I am just now getting to this, Kim, and I am just flabbergasted with how fresh and beautiful it is. Beautiful, beautiful job!

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Your sunroom is my absolute favorite! I adore it. The colors, the furniture, the everything!! So charming and beautiful!! Thanks for sharing it again~ and I just linked up as well so thanks for hosting! :)

All That Glitters said...

I just love your sun room Kim! Gorgeous!

Dear Lillie said...

Oh my goodness, Kim! I LOVE how light and airy it looks! Every little detail is so refreshing.

Tiffini said...

There are so many things I love about this..mostly I could cuddle right up and read.talk.laugh whatever.
I love the primary pillows.the wire basket.the lamps..the bamboo shades...I could go on and on.
You are gifted at staging tables and such..I love the mix of texture and color..BEEUTIFULLL:)
xoxo

Shannon said...

This is a beautiful room! The light is fantastic and everything comes together so perfectly! It's very welcoming . . . just love it!

Amy Kinser said...

Absolutely gorgeous room!

Kristin @ Simply Klassic Home said...

It's so light and fresh and beautiful! Definitely my favorite room! Looks like it came straight out of a catalog, wow!!!

Thanks for sharing at the Ready 4 Summer Party at Simply Klassic Home

Patti's Artful Design said...

Bright, fresh, and airy....love it:)!

Traci said...

I love your sun room so much. It looks so serene & peaceful.

myric andreasen said...

I really admire your living room. I hope it's okay if I make this as inspiration for my living room :)

I have a Passion Parade Link Soiree happening today. I would love for you to join and link-up! Hope to see you there :)

xo
Myric

Heaven's Walk said...

Oh Kim...what a pretty room! You have created such a happy space to start your day! Love the colors and textures...and all the sunshine! :)

xoxo laurie

CAS said...

Oh, Kim, I've enjoyed seeing your room in every decorating phase. It just makes me miss my sunroom in our previous home. We do have the perfect spot for one in this house, & may make that a reality some time down the road. I really like your mix of pillows & the cute bench.
CAS

Francine said...

Your room looks great!

Samantha2818 said...

Stunning! It looks like it's come right out of the pages of Country Living Magazine.

Market Nine home said...

Wow! What a beautiful room! It's so peaceful and calming. You put it together perfectly! ~Kristie

Stuff and Nonsense said...

your sunroom
looks light
bright
and lovely

just stopping by
from the pinning party!

alison

Tattered Tulips said...

Visiting from the pin party and I love your room, so bright and cheerful...lots of wonderful attention to detail!

Angela said...

Absolutely LOVE this room! Everything about it is so beautiful! I especially love the blue plates on the wall.

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