To tell you a little bit about the home where the armoire resides, my niece and her husband bought an 80- year old farm house about three years ago. It was built in 1926.
The hardwood floors, stair case, french doors and all the molding and trim are original to the house. Notice how the entertainment center makes it impossible to close the french doors. The entertainment center was placed in this location because of the TV cable outlet placement. 
Last Christmas, my niece’s husband asked me to do a living room redesign for my niece as a Christmas present from him. Here are a few pics of the living room before. I apologize for the blurriness of the pics. When I took the pics, they were for my use only. 
Above is my niece’s husband (Billy). Below are Pics of the living room after the redesign.
Look how beautiful her hardwood floors are.
By using what she already had, what was given to her as Christmas presents and painting the room, I was able to completely transform her living room.
This is a picture of the $5.00 armoire I got at an auction before I completely transformed it.
With the removal of the entertainment center and the placement of the TV armoire, it’s the finishing touch to her redesign. I have to say my niece was so happy with the recent make-over and she loves how she can actually use her french doors now.
Another angle.
Blessings,
Gail
I’m linking this post at Finding Fabulous for Fragalicious Friday and Expressly Corgi for Get R Done Friday.
Oh, what magic you worked!!! It looks great...and I love the red armoire!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne
What a great re-do! I love the armoire. I know your niece is so excited!
ReplyDeleteGreat job,
Traci
Oh my what a beautiful home! I would love a farm house! And your armoire make-over is perfect for her sweet country home!
ReplyDeleteI was curious if you ever create a stencil to sell? I tried to paint a sign recently - after tracing, was free handing it (the post is a couple of days ago) and the next time, I would much rather do it the way you did and I have a few signs to make. I would love to hear back from you on the subject. :o)
Have a great Sunday evening.
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne
That looks so much better. And now they can close the door!
ReplyDeleteI love old houses!
Rhonda
Wow, you are amazing. And so generous!
ReplyDeleteLove it! That red is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely. I am in love with the red!
ReplyDeleteJoyce
Oh man. I'm so stinkin jealous. ;) Good for her!!! What a treasure! That home is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job. The red of the armoire is so cheery and really gives pop to the farmhouse. And it stands out against the wood floors. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat red armoire is perfecto. Absolutely love the make over.
ReplyDeletecheri
What a great transformation. Love the armoire!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cozy space oozing with country charm. Your niece must be tickled pink!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a wonderful transformation...I bet you could do wonders with my living room! The red armoire is perfect for that area.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job. The armoire looks great in there.
ReplyDeletePam
It looks wonderful, you did a great job, I love the color and I really like where it is positioned...I am a new follower of yours and will return....come visit
ReplyDeletePerfect...simply put!!
ReplyDeleteMy Aunt does GREAT work!!! I can't wait for her to get a hold of my office after Christmas this year!! :o) OBTW, Aunt Gail I am ready for an office redo! I love my old farmhouse and the living room is one of the best rooms in my house...thanks to my Aunt Gail! You are truly the best!!
ReplyDeleteLove Ashley
That red armoire is incredible!!
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I love the red armoir, it's perfect there!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job you did... it looks so warm and welcoming now... that armoire is to die for... I loooooooove it... perfect for that spot... great job
ReplyDeleteGail...I really enjoyed taking a peek into your niece's beautiful farmhouse. You did a great job transforming that room with things she already had...she's so lucky to have such a talented aunt! Loved the armoire when you posted it earlier and I love it more seeing it in the house.
ReplyDeleteJane
I LOVE the armoire painted red. It's gorgeous. And you've done such a nice job in your home and with that huge sectional. Those are comfy, but can be hard to decorate around and you've done a nice job.
ReplyDeleteOh wow!!! I am SO in love with that!!! This is fabulous and I would love to have it. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating in GET R DONE FRIDAY! Very impressive work on the armoire - Shows what a little creativity and elbow grease can do to dress up a plain jane piece of furniture - great transformation and a nice household redecorating job!!! Hope you will join us again next Friday!
ReplyDeleteWow, that armoire looks beautiful now...great Diy project! Isn't it amazing what a little paint and elbow grease can do? Thanks for linkking up to Frugalicious Friday! I Hope to see you next week!
ReplyDeleteJane @Finding Fabulous
Thanks for the Etsy encouragement!
ReplyDeleteRhonda
Wow! You did a fantastic job redecorating her living room! I love the sectional. I'm thinking about getting one but wasn't sure how to work it into my living room. I will have to ask, does she have kids? Because mine have managed to destory my living room decor! I can decorate the fireplace but you can't walk over to it.
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PS: Your blog keeps popping up with a twitter box and wants me to log in. I'm not on twitter???????
ReplyDelete5 dollars!!! WHAT!! Wow neat transformation!
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WOW!!! That is wonderful. What a lucky neice you have to receive a perfect gift.
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