Thursday, September 15, 2011

Autumn ~ Foyer Transformation

Our foyer has needed a little help but has not really been high on the priority list until I started seeing all the gorgeous fall decorations & room designs being posted all over ‘blogland’. So I did a quick little update & I’m happy to say, “I think it looks better”! The entrance to the side foyer originally was just cement that was worn & pretty ugly  plain ….this is the outside of the foyer before
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I added a quick coat of BM exterior “gray” paint to the cement
DSCN2220With a little bit of paint & about an hour of time ~ you can have a new look!
Outside foyer completed
Now, as you go right inside that door ….you would have seen this a week ago
foyer before 2
I added my dining room curtains (now the dining room windows are empty), a rug from Marshals on clearance for $35, moved the bench, added my great grandmother’s chair, accessories & mums!
Foyer completed
Inside foyer completed
Foyer completed fun pic
I had some fun with this last picture….I found the “sharpen” button on my photo editor ... I’m sure it is not “politically correct” in the photography world but I think it's fun! What do you think? You like? Leave me a comment below, I would love your feedback!
PS. completed barn doors for the bookcase are coming soon…..a small problem hanging them. Lets just say, my dad and I dropped them….Sad smile

I am linking up to these wonderful parties:
~InspiredRoom fall nesting party
~HomeStories A2Z " Tuesday's tips & tutes"

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23 comments:

  1. JulieSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Oooh! Gorgeous wreath. & I like the photo effect! Stopping by from the Inspired Room!

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  2. UnknownSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    it turnd out wonderdul,and 35$ for this rug,girl you killed me :) I've been searching for a rug since ever for my bedroom and I bought an ugly one from Lowes for 28$ :D

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  3. nest of posiesSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    EVERYTHING looks fantastic. great job.

    i can't believe you got that rug for $35. you go girl.

    xo
    kellie

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  4. Redesign by GraceSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I love the "Autumn Blessings" sign. Such a beautiful, cozy porch!

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  5. BabiesandBargainsSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I love what you have done to these areas...Plus deals and re-using items right up my alley!!

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  6. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalitySeptember 16, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Hi,Jessica, nice to officially meet you! I've seen you over on Twitter & see you are a brand new blogger. Congrats and have fun with it. It has changed my life.

    You are officially ready for Fall, so cute!

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  7. UnknownSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    What a great transformation!! My porch is pretty much bare and needs some autumn love! I would love for you to stop by my site on Monday and add this to my What's In The Gunny Sack Link Party! BTW I think the last picture looks cute with that sharpen button!

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  8. Creative RaisinsSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Beautiful Transformation

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  9. rebecca @ older and wisorSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    I would die to have a foyer that looks like that - so inviting!!

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  10. MandySeptember 17, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Wow! Beautiful! What a difference.
    I followed you over from Serenity Now.

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  11. Amy KinserSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    I think you have a great before and after there for sure. Looks great.

    So nice to visit with you. Happy fall and God bless.

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  12. Jessica @ FourGenerationsOneRoofSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    @Mandy, thank you for visiting! I tried to email you back but your profile on google doesn't have email enabled! Hope you get this...

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  13. Becca BertottiSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Wow ... what a beautiful and inviting Fall entry! You did a wonderful job of creating a truly charming space! *Becca* (your newest follower by way of The Inspired Room)

    www.adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com

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  14. ColeySeptember 18, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Love the transformation! It's so warm and cozy :)

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  15. EvieSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    What a great job you did!! It looks so cozy and inviting...love it! : )

    evie @ brown paper packages

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  16. Pam KesslerSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I adore your great grandmother's chair. The whole area looks very cute now.

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  17. An Oasis in the DesertSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    It looks fab! Your outside & inside entry are both so warm and inviting now. I'm your newest follower.

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  18. Maury @ Life on MarsSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    This looks great! Awesome job! I love the rug... why don't I ever find those deals?

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  19. rachel@Acts of LifeSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Your space looks so inviting...I like the sharpen effect you used..the colors look so vibrant! You did a great job re-doing this space...and your outside entrance area looks so cute. I love the ladder you have with the wreath on it...very festive :)

    Rachel~ Your newest follower :)

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  20. BrandiSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    absolutely gorgeous! What a beautiful transformation. I love that you included your great grandmother's chair. i have a few sentimental pieces in my home too.

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  21. Amy WallerSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    It looks soooooo good, Jessica!! Love it!

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  22. Perfecting PruSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    What a great redesign for autumn. It all looks so pretty. I love the last photo, nothing wrong with mucking around with the filters on the photos. (I came over from Darlene's blog)

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  23. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    What a great transformation. That looks so good!

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