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  1. Very beautiful:) I love the way the mantel seems to change everything. The mirror is gorgeous!

    1. Thank you so much, Cindy! This is the one room that feels like it’s undergone the biggest transformation. It’s not done yet, but will reveal the whole room when complete… hopefully soon! 🙂

  2. One would hope that what is reflected in the mirror is as lovely as the mirror itself. Stainless steel appliances and kitchen cabinets are not at all what is expected and is one of the many reasons why I don’t advocate open floor plans. A kitchen is a kitchen, a living room is a living room, and ne’er the twain should meet.

    1. Interestingly, I actually very much agree about what’s reflected in the mirror, but in this case, it bothers me not because it’s a visible kitchen but because it’s not the kitchen I envision for when the renovation is complete (all white with calcatta gold marble and glass doors). We only moved into our new home 2 months ago, so I haven’t yet had a chance to finish renovating, which also needs to be timed to allow for budgetary constraints. As for the floor plan, I’ve often felt the same way in the past, not preferring open floor plans, but I actually now enjoy the proximity of out kitchen to the family room. This is not a living room – we have a separate formal living room. I personally enjoy looking at a beautiful kitchen and I enjoy being able to entertain with a comfortable flow between the kitchen and the adjoining family room. What we have now is not a completely open plan – there is a clear delineation between the rooms with a bar between them. I actually thought about adding upper cabinets above the bar with decorative dishes displayed in them, but doubt I will go that route because I’m enjoying the existing flow. Perhaps you will follow along as the rooms evolve and more is revealed. I’ll be interested to know how you feel as the renovation proceeds… 🙂 Thanks for visiting!

  3. Love the fireplace!!! I can’t wait to see the rest of the room!

    1. Thanks, Jeanie! This room is taking some time because almost everything in it is new, but hope to have the full reveal up soon… 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

  4. Pat Crowder says:

    Your selection of a fireplace mantel is beautiful and classic, such a nice change for your room. Just loving that mirror.

    1. Thanks, Pat! It’s taken some time to work out which way to go (was originally thinking stone Louis XIV) but the casual feel of the room, despite the gilded accents, made me opt for more classic. So glad it resonates with you… 🙂

  5. Just a beautiful mantle….so classic and charming. Love the color of your walls…..will you share the source for that and color name? Love your romantic home.

  6. Wow! So dramatic and beautiful! I love it! I love the new fireplace surround and the accessories you chose to display. So, so beautiful! Also, I really like the plantation shutters on the windows. Love it!

    1. Thanks so much, Maria! Yes, the shutters made a pretty big difference too, but was trying to hold off showing too much of the room until it’s done… 😉 Lol! Almost there, so will have another post hopefully soon. Thanks for visiting!

  7. bobbi duncan says:

    Lory, your transformation is, as always, gorgeous!! All the elements work so beautifully together and just the right amount of décor on that WOW! mantle. The porcelains look very much like mine so I’m drooling over yours, too. I have an open kitchen/family room as well and will eventually change my cabinetry to creamy white, but that expense (ouch!) will come at the end of our home redo as the cabinets are only five years old and in great condition—the color just isn’t as complimentary as I’d like with rooms close by. Like you, I’m not letting that keep me from moving ahead with the adjoining rooms—at least we can fully enjoy those rooms while we’re in transition. Can’t wait to see the finished room.

    1. Thanks so much, Bobbi! We’re definitely of the same mind here… 🙂 Our cabinets, too, are pretty new, so the plan will likely be to have them refinished rather than replaced. But even that will have to wait until next year. Still, I agree – I’m not skipping the beautiful mirror just because I haven’t renovated my kitchen yet!

  8. bobbi duncan says:

    Lory, Could you please tell me what color wall paint you used in your family room. It looks like a creamy yellow which is what I’m thinking about for a couple of rooms. Thank you.

  9. bobbi duncan says:

    Duh! Can you tell I was in a rush today? I just skimmed the replies and didn’t even see that you already answered the wall paint color—what a ditz I am!

  10. The difference is amazing! I loved this post so much, I pinned it twice! Once for me & once on my group home decor board. XO- Wendi @H2OBungalow

  11. Oh my this is fantastic! Love the details of the mantel and surround.
    When I saw the mirror I had to come see this post. The vases and clock are such perfect choices on the mantel. You must be so happy to see this every day!

    1. Thanks, Liz! Yes, it actually does make me smile every day. Isn’t it fun when your own home gives you that feeling? Those of us that are into home design can really appreciate that. So glad it resonated with you, too… 🙂

  12. Hi Lory, your room it totally transformed, so gorgeous. The mirror and clock really are the icing on the cake. I’m featuring you on my blog for Share Your Style this week. Thanks so much for joining in on the party!

  13. Coming over from Share your Cup! Love not only the mantel, but the paint, the mirror, the shutters, etc! What a lovely, and elegant transformation.

    1. Thanks so much, Jacqueline! Hope to have the whole room reveal up soon… 🙂 Still waiting on a piece of furniture or so. Stay tuned…

  14. Ellie LaJuett says:

    You are an awesome designer and have an eye for beauty. I will never have this total look, but I can definitely steel a few ideas! Great post!

  15. Love the mirror and mantel Lory! And the clock! Beautiful. Your room truly is very elegant.

  16. Love the changes to your mantel. It makes your room perfect.
    Bev

  17. Where did you get the mantle? We don’t have a FP but would like a mantle. We lived 14 yrs. in Greece so I really like this one!
    Thanks so much!