Today, I thought we’d take another before and after look at my home. This time we’ll focus on the breakfast area in the kitchen.
The breakfast area had great windows looking out to the patio and back yard. I envisioned a banquette in this area to maximize seating and create a cozy nook for my family.
A new custom-made banquette fills the recess in front of the windows. I chose houndstooth fabric for the back panel and a durable vinyl for the seat cushion. The balloon shade is executed in a graphic crewel fabric. Comfy down-filled pillows complete the look.
Layers of outdated wallpaper had to be stripped from the walls. The wall paint was just too dark for the bright and airy look I envisioned.
As you can see, the new brighter color scheme is much more fitting for a family-friendly space. The travertine-look porcelain in a larger size than previous tile helps to enhance the clean, bright look.
The painted wallpaper and 1970s paneling were stripped away to make way for a new chair rail and updated panel mouilding.
The new wall mouldings provide a great clean backdrop for my breakfast chairs from Hickory Chair. I repeated the crewel from the balloon shades on the outside backs of the chairs. Vinyl on the seats make clean up a breeze! Stay tuned for more before and afters from my home later this month.
what a difference paint can make!! the banquette is just the perfect solution for this space and of course the fabric selection is impeccable! thanks for the before and afters…it’s so great to see!!
Gorgeous of course!!!
Hello! I love your fresh new look. Where did you find the cream hutch?
I love the new light fixture over the table. What brand is it?
Your breakfast area is simply amazing! I love everything you’ve done and the look is so comfortable and inviting. I think it’s one of my all time favorites. Can’t wait to see more.
As usual, delightful eye candy! Love Hickory Chair and your fabric choices. I have a question, it appears there is a heat/ac vent on the floor under the window, how did you handle that with the banquette?
Tobi,
I am a long time lurker, but just wanted to take the time to tell you that I love your style. Love your before and afters. Thank you for your wonderful blog, really is an inspiration.
Greetings from Massachusetts!
Donna
Your new breakfast area looks beautiful, bright and airy. Love the fabric design you have chosen for your window coverings and the back of your chairs.
By the way, I just did a feature of your designs on my blog.
http://www.mixandchic.com/2011/06/cool-designer-alert-tobi-farley.html
Have a wonderful day!
Jessie
http://www.mixandchic.com
So beautiful. Love the breakfast chairs and the tile on the floor!
Yummy! What’s for breakfast? I noted that you can pop the cork on a bottle of wine while you ponder your “To Do” list. I like that!
Cheers,
John
Beautiful of course! Thank you for choosing Suzanne Kasler’s Amsterdam Side Chairs by Hickory Chair. the modern crewel fabric brings them to life. They seem just perfect for your room! Warmest regards, Laura
What a warm and inviting space to begin your day! Our Chairs look great and the vinyl solution for the seats combined with the beautiful crewel is wonderful combination.
Tobi, I love the black and white you used here, it is so bright and fresh, a perfect spot to start the day, Kathysue
love, love, love everything about this room. Can you tell me who makes that crewel? the blackboard paint on the armoire is brilliant and the larger floor tiles really do make a difference. I knew you were a good designer but this room is brilliant! ( a bit of hyperbole, I know, but such a beautiful room I got carried away)
A vast improvement! Love the chalkboard too
Wow! Stunning–love the houndstooth with the crewel.
Then you’ll know which is right for you.