The Sun Room's Many Lives

6.15.2012

I thought we would stroll down memory lane of the many looks my sun room has gone through in the last two years. Some looks were just seasonal changes and then the room was made over this year.
Many of the pictures were taken before I got my new camera so the photos are not that great. Pretty good for a point and shoot though.

This is the way the room looked the very first time I shared it on my blog in April of 2010. You can see the full post here.

This was June of 2010 with the summer look and some new flea market finds. 

This was the fall look with the change of the slipcover on the sofa that I found on ebay. Bailey is in her favorite spot and it still is.

Then there was Christmas of 2010 with this picture taken at night and it is crooked. Glad my editing has improved.

June 2011

The t.v. cabinet use to look like this. 

Now it looks like this.

Fall 2011

Christmas holidays 2011.

Then I painted and lightened up the room a few months ago, but it still wasn't quite right to me.

 I took out the old floral chairs for an updated look with first this chair and then I bought another.

This was the last thing I shared with y'all after I got the other chair and switched out the table.

The whole room will be shared very soon.
Today you can find a tour of my home over at my friend Debbiedoos.
Well, everything except the sun room.

Happy Friday!

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62 comments:

  1. Simply LKJ6/15/12, 7:54 AM

    Beautiful room. Love all the changes, so light and airy.

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  2. ~ Lisa ~6/15/12, 7:54 AM

    Oh how I loved your floral chairs. They looked much more inviting to me. Can't wait to see a picture of everything. :)

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  3. Designing Domesticity6/15/12, 7:57 AM

    This is a fun post to see the transition of one space over the years. Really brings home the whole...a room is never done concept. Thanks for sharing, liz

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  4. Linda6/15/12, 7:58 AM

    I love all the changes. I especially love the Christmas decor!

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  5. Unknown6/15/12, 7:58 AM

    Fun post. I hope you kept those two club chairs for another room. They look comfy and if you wanted to have new slipcovers made, that could be an update too. I also loved seeing the holiday pics again. Love how you even change out the plates on the wall for the season. Cool.

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  6. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions6/15/12, 8:02 AM

    Such a great room, Kim! What's amazing is that I love it in every single picture. It's fun to see the changes that you've made over time in one post.

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  7. miss flibbertigibbet6/15/12, 8:03 AM

    Love that room and the changes are so interesting to see! Just visited the home tour at Debbiedoo's and said......
    Oh Kim I LOVE your home! I've seen lots of it already when you've shared bits before but it was so nice to see it in one fell swoop! I didn't know you and your husband worked on the building of the home like we did so that was VERY interesting! I love your decorating style and use of color. It's always obvious when someone actually LOVES their home and is not just decorating to check a room off their list. A home is always growing and changing and that shows love.....the difference between a house and a home!
    Blessings, Lorraine

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  8. Gina6/15/12, 8:08 AM

    Your sunroom has been beautiful from the start. You improved it with each change you made and I didn't even think that was possible because it was pretty darn perfect from the beginning! lol

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  9. Carlene @ Organized Clutter6/15/12, 8:11 AM

    Can't decide on a favorite, love them all!

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  10. Sonny G6/15/12, 8:29 AM

    It looks great every time but I have to say my fav was june 2011..

    may I ask please what the name of the green wall color paint was? I need that color for a project..
    thanks so much in advance.

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  11. NanaDiana6/15/12, 8:35 AM

    I love that sun room, Kim. It is just a happy sweet room. I love the transition you have made in there...it just gets better and better.

    I saw the feature at DebbieDoo's this morning-very nice- xo Diana

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  12. Carolyn6/15/12, 8:43 AM

    So beautiful!

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  13. Katie Mansfield6/15/12, 8:47 AM

    Kim, I love your sunroom and it's many looks!
    I can't wait to see the whole thing.

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  14. chateau chic6/15/12, 8:48 AM

    Kim, What fun to go down memory lane and see all the change in a room. It always looks beautiful to me.
    Mary Alice

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  15. allisamazing6/15/12, 8:57 AM

    I love seeing how this room has changed over the past few years. I have to admit - I loved every look it has had :)

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  16. Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things6/15/12, 9:01 AM

    How fun seeing all of the changes in one post!

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  17. Lisa@Pickles and Cheese6/15/12, 9:20 AM

    I always love to see your sun room. I have a sun room too and I like to look to yours for ideas for updating it. There are so many little touches in yours and I love the colors.

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  18. Pam - @diy Design Fanatic6/15/12, 9:48 AM

    What a wonderful room to sit and relax in. I love seeing all the changes over the years.

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  19. Pura Vida6/15/12, 9:51 AM

    Kim your sunroom is just amazing. each photo I was going...this one..they all have a just right feel

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  20. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life6/15/12, 9:54 AM

    YOur sun room is such a great space. Love it. Love the new lighter color and all the changes. Hugs, Marty

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  21. Kim6/15/12, 10:05 AM

    Kim I have always loved your sunroom. Where did you get your sofa? I'm looking for one just like it. Thanks,
    Kim

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  22. Michele 6/15/12, 10:13 AM

    You have such an awesome sunroom - I like every one of your different looks!

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  23. Anne Boykin6/15/12, 10:24 AM

    Kim, I have to agree with everyone that your rooms all look wonderful. I love the new look, too. The new chairs really give it a cleaner look. Thanks for the great blog. I really enjoy it. Anne Boykin

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  24. Diane6/15/12, 10:39 AM

    Wow - when you update, you update! I consider updating changing out a pillow. I definitely need to take some lessons from you. Great post!

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  25. Karol6/15/12, 10:40 AM

    I have always loved the Pottery Barn painted chicken pillow. I have looked all over for one like it and can't find one.

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  26. Karol6/15/12, 10:40 AM

    I have always loved the Pottery Barn painted chicken pillow. I have looked all over for one like it and can't find one.

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  27. Kathy6/15/12, 10:59 AM

    I love the new chairs............really comfy and ready for a good book. Were these antiques or new ones ?

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  28. Linda (Nina's Nest)6/15/12, 11:04 AM

    Kim, I think each look for the sunroom has been wonderful. I do like the calm look now - really pretty. Linda

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  29. Kelly6/15/12, 11:36 AM

    It's fun to see how your sunroom has changed over the years. It has had so many. I can certainly relate to that myself! ha! Looking forward to the final reveal. What do you have left to do in there?

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  30. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns6/15/12, 11:58 AM

    Kim,

    Love all of your changes! Everything looks great from begining to end. I am sure that there will be more and I am looking forward to it!

    Have a great weekend, Elizabeth

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  31. Unknown6/15/12, 12:29 PM

    I just love this room! It's just so welcoming -I'd sit out there for hours!

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  32. The Tuscan Home6/15/12, 12:46 PM

    Love this room. You are so talented Kim, each new change gets better and better. Have a fantastic weekend! xo ~ Liz

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  33. daisypetals6/15/12, 1:43 PM

    This is Melissa@daisymaebelle.com. LOVE the sunroom! The room has really been beautiful thru the years, but the updates are perfect! My house is also in a constant state of transformation. I am hoping to screen in a porch before too much longer! I need another space to decorate - HA! HA!

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  34. Heidi @ Decor & More6/15/12, 2:39 PM

    Fun to see how it's evolved! Rooms are always a work in progress to me anyway. :)

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  35. Our French Inspired Home6/15/12, 3:36 PM

    How fun to see all the changes. I think I like the room best all lightened up.

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  36. Amy Chalmers6/15/12, 5:35 PM

    I like the light and current version best, because you still have color its just more in the accents. You might not be ready to change it for a long time now!

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  37. Rooms by Ann6/15/12, 6:12 PM

    I love your sunroom, It's looks wonderful in each season.

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  38. Nancy's Notes6/15/12, 6:16 PM

    I love all of your wonderful changes you have made! Really awesome so see the changes you have made!

    Have a great weekend!

    Nancy
    xo

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  39. Shelia6/15/12, 6:23 PM

    Hi Kimmie! I love your pretty sunporch and you know what? I love every phase of it! Congratulations on being featured at Debbie's! I saw your gorgeous home and felt right at home.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  40. Brenda Pruitt6/15/12, 7:05 PM

    Kim, I know this is the last thing you want to hear. But I miss that room two years ago. The green was perfect to me. I know one must always update. And the new room is beautiful. (Especially those chairs.) But to me that was timeless...
    Brenda

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  41. Cecilia6/15/12, 8:59 PM

    It looks great! Love the changes.

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  42. Eclectically Vintage6/15/12, 9:04 PM

    Love that you change things over time. The chairs are fabulous!
    Kelly

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  43. Sandy6/15/12, 10:46 PM

    Love the new gray chairs! It's interesting to see how our taste changes over the years. I really loved the shade of green that you used to have on the walls but I like room now too!

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  44. Revi6/15/12, 11:48 PM

    Kim, You have such great style. It's classic, but with a touch of whimsy and extra style. Everything always looks just right, no matter the season.
    -Revi

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  45. Beverly6/16/12, 7:59 AM

    This was fun, Kim, and I am loving your new look. I love looking back at old photos of our home, too. Sometimes I ask myself what I was thinking.

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  46. Jean @ www.thebackyardbungalow.com6/16/12, 8:45 AM

    Love the updated chairs. It's interesting how our tastes evolve over time. I am currently doing my own decorating renovations and lightening up my spaces. It's fun!My daughter says that as soon as I think I'm finished...I start all over again!

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  47. thistlewoodfarm6/16/12, 8:52 AM

    Kim,

    It took me 10 minutes to read this post. I kept scrolling back and scrolling down to see all the changes. Absolutely amazing :) Going to see the entire tour.

    blessings,
    karianne

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  48. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads6/16/12, 8:53 AM

    I so enjoyed seeing the various changes that your sunroom has undergone. Like others, I think each version was fabulous, and I am anticipating what you have done now!

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  49. Bliss6/16/12, 8:54 AM

    Tease. But I'm pinning -of all things- the red shutters. How cute are those for the holidays, so I want to remember that when they get here.

    ~Bliss~

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  50. Peggy6/16/12, 10:34 AM

    Lovely room. All your rooms are fab, but my fav of this one is the very first one from 2010. Love to see what you come up with next. Peggy

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  51. Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}6/16/12, 12:01 PM

    Fun to see the changes. I would really love to see your hoarder's, I mean storage room! You could probably open a store! Good stuff!

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  52. Nothing But Blue Skies...6/16/12, 1:24 PM

    I love the latest incarnation of your sun room! It's light and bright, but also cozy, and still has a casual elegance.

    I would be out there every day, if I were you!

    Fabulous, Kim!

    xo-Lisa

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  53. PinkPeony6/16/12, 2:33 PM

    Such a beautiful room, love its transformations, especially love how light and airy it looks with the new paint.....truly a Sun Room.

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  54. Anonymous6/16/12, 7:09 PM

    I love every single inch of your sunroom!!It's my favorite room!

    Kathy

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  55. Natasha in Oz6/16/12, 10:15 PM

    I adore your sun room! I remember one of the first times I visited your blog I just drooled over the whole room. It looked fabulous then and it looks just as sensational now! You really are such a talented (and Savvy!) decorator!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha

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  56. Unknown6/16/12, 10:20 PM

    Kim-
    As always, your style is stunning!! Such a beautiful room and I just love, love, love all the different pillows. I have definitely been inspired by you to update my pillows :) And... I recently checked out another of your finds: antique farmhouse.com. WHOA!! Love it!! Did you see the cow pictures on there yesterday? Love them all. Thanks again for inspiring the rest of us, Stacy

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  57. Unknown6/16/12, 11:12 PM

    Every transition has been great! I love your new chairs LOTS! XO, Aimee

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  58. Vickie @ Ranger 9116/16/12, 11:34 PM

    I really like the change to more neutral, lighter colors in your sunroom. And your home tour shows how all the work you put into your home paid off. It's beautiful!

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  59. Pamela6/17/12, 12:04 AM

    This room has always been one of my favorites in your home Kim! Cant wait to see what else you changed. Hope your weekend is going well!

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  60. Shirley@Housepitality Designs6/17/12, 12:18 AM

    Your sunroom is one of my very favorite rooms...I loved seeing it evolve over time....It was beautiful at the beginning and beautiful with the new facelift of the lighter colors....Such a great room...!

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  61. Grace @ Sense and Simplicity6/17/12, 3:08 PM

    I love the lighter look. It looks more like you, but I guess the other was your taste a few years ago.

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  62. Unknown6/18/12, 11:25 AM

    I love the lighter look so much, it makes me think about how much my rooms have changed as time goes on. Those chairs are awesome!

    Hugs, Tanya :)

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