Since the change of color in the kitchen I have been struggling with what to do with the front room.
My kitchen was transformed, and I kind of felt like the front room was left behind and kind of blah…UNTIL NOW!
I wanted to add something NEW and different to the front room. Something more unique than just hanging up curtains again.
Here is what I came up with!
Before picture…
And AFTER…
Ahhh, it’s sooo much prettier in person!
Brett slaved away this weekend to put it all together. He had to cut off 1/2″ slivers off real bricks (You can buy them pre-cut but, Brett wanted to save the money by doing it himself)
There were over 200 bricks, but my “handy man” . . .er, I mean my husband pulled through:)
Here are a few more pictures of before and after…
Here are a few more pictures of before and after…
I LOVE IT!!!
The brick adds so much dimension and warmth to the room.
I can’t wait to get my old chairs re-upholstered! I am also on the search for a rug for the front room, which I am finding more challenging than I thought. I also haven’t figured out what I am doing with my mantle, so don’t look at that at this point!
I also just pulled out all my red Christmas decor! Humm? Is anyone feeling the same frustration I am with adding red to a blue/gray room? I might just have to go a totally different direction with Christmas this year!! π
In the meantime,I hope you all have a VERY Happy Thanksgiving!!
Pine Tree Home says
This is great! I think this would be a great treatment behind my wood stove with the white trim and brick.
Midj says
I usually read your blog in Google Reader but had to come right over and tell you how wonderful that looks! It really adds depth and character to that wall. Much better than paint!
april francom says
Love it!!!! I have been wanting to do this to the walls in my kitchen and eating area for awhile…glad to see that it looks so good!
Heidi @ Decor & More says
It adds soooo much warmth, Heidi! I love the texture, too. I see years of enjoyment in this space now. π
I'm going mostly metallics for Christmas this year, with pops of green and blue. Always fun to decorate differently!
cheryl @ nefotlak. says
absolutely fabulous!
such a great look. very clever.
Natalie says
Love it! It really does add so much to the space. Where did you get the art on your mantle? Love it too!
BizzyMom says
Looks awesome! This is gonna be the new thing to do to update other's rooms.
Rekehl says
What is the color of paint in your front room in the before picture? I have been looking to turn my green into a buttery yellow, but everything is too yellow. Thx!
Home by Heidi says
Hey Rekehl, The paint is called millet from Columbia paint, I also LOVE planation beige it's just a shade darker.
Home by Heidi says
Natalie,
I bought the subway art from Tai Pan in Salt Lake City. Hope that helps!
alison says
HOly WOWZA!! That is gorgeous!
Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says
It's fabulous! My husband wants to do something like this, I need to show him! Thanks for sharing!
Happy Thanksgiving
Kristin
Anna @ Take the Side Street says
This is amazing, I've always loved brick. Gorgeous, gorgeous work π
Amelia @ House Pretty says
This is AMAZING!!! What a difference – I love how cozy it is π
Anonymous says
Heidi, This is my favorite ever!!!
Wow, it has quite the impact on the room. LOVE it so much!!!!
Odelsa
Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating says
That looks amazing! I love the warmth and texture it adds.
Iβ₯naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes says
Looks fabulous!! Love the brick wall!!
Deidra says
L-O-V-E it!
Becca says
It looks fabulous! Kuddos to you and your hardworking hubby for such a beautiful transformation!
House of Smiths says
I LOVE it! Looks AWESOME missy! π
You are super talented and that hubby get's THREE gold stars!!!! π
~Shelley
Handy Man, Crafty Woman says
Oh my gosh!! That came out great, he did a great job!
SHERRY HART says
What a great idea! Adds so much texture to the room!!!
McKelle says
Looks amazing! I just decided last week that I'm going to do that to one of the walls in my kitchen but it's kind of a big wall so we'll see if I make good on that decision! π
Jessica Bruno says
Wow! This looks great & adds so much more to the room! Nice job π Saw on lettered cottage's FB page
Dana @ CraftedNiche.com says
GORGEOUS!
Diana @ Our Vintage Home Love says
Love it!! I had no idea you could buy pre-cut slivers of brick! Wow, it's gorgeous!
Jaime says
Amazing. I want to do it… Just need to figure out where! lol… π
MegJill says
Love the brick! What a neat idea!
Monica says
This is beautiful! We were hoping to do the same thing! Is there any particular tutorial that you and your "handy man" hehe! followed for this? My "handy man" might need to take a look π thanks for keeping up such a wonderful blog!
Lolly Jane says
So pretty, Heidi! Your post about how your boys make their beds is crackin me up! Their future wive's will be so happy their mama taught them how to properly do it though, I wish my hubs would have learned π
Stringham says
Heidi, I love the blue of your kitchen walls. What is the color? Lori
Stringham says
Heidi, What color is the blue on your kitchen walls? I love the color! Lori