Funny things happen when I dust; things start moving around all over the house! Since we moved in to our home four years ago, all of our furniture has been up against the walls looking very boring.

Before:

At Christmastime, all we had to do was insert the tree in the corner. No furniture had to move, it was simple and done. We tried to keep it open for the boys. So they would have ample room to play.

You see, the living room in our last house was so tiny that if we lit the fireplace it could very well set the furniture on fire. It was pretty, but VERY small. So we left it open, knowing it was so typical and not interesting at all.

Then I started dusting baseboards and cleaning like a mad woman. And, I found a way to move the furniture while still keeping it open with plenty of room to play, watch TV, and the boys still have lots of space to camp out on the floor on the weekends! I simply angled the sofa, got it AWAY from the wall, moved the sofa table yet again to the tall way under my arrangement. The chairs are now angled by the fireplace and they look and feel very cozy there.

After: A view from the foyer.

A view from the dining room too. I have the perfect mirror to hang behind the sofa to balance out the wall arrangement. Got to dig it out and dust it off. Hmmm… I also have a pretty green plate that I could hang over the finials… (light bulb moment.)

I would love to build this coffee table to put in front of the sofa. We need one that can stand up to dogs, cats, boys, drinks, food, and everyday wear. This one could totally handle it!

A view from the stairs. I will also be making some coffee sack pillows for the couch. Love them! One day I will have the tan checked drapes from Ballard Designs and they will be up to the ceiling. For now, I have my 1997 leaf finial rods hung very low. I have a great aging treatment in mind for the TV stand and the fireplace surround, thanks to Miss Magic Brush.

This sofa table has been in the dining room as a buffet, used as a desk by the kitchen window, and not has found a new home in the living room. I’m liking it so far! This shot is by the kitchen… I want to do a makeover on it now… weathered azure or maybe olive?

I have a few things around the house to tackle and I will post them as they happen. Things happen pretty slooooooooooooowly around here.

Have a great week everyone!

~Misti

love your blog and your design flair, we live in our motorhome full time how I miss our house, can't wait to find one to buy in oregon!

It turned out great!

I love moving furniture around. I am getting that "itch" at this moment to move our bedroom around.

Seeing your tree...it makes me wish Christmas was here!!!!

Looks nice. I'm in the middle of a desk redo, can't wait to finish it and post it. I'll send you an email when I do.
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I love the makeover!

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I pulled my couches off the wall recently. Looked much better that way.

Hi Misti,
Thanks for the comment on my blog. I was just looking around. I love the picture you posted with the awesome coffee table on wheels. I am in love. Have a great weekend.

Oh fun! I love rearranging rooms! Love the new look of your living room :D

I was going through some modern designs on Dining Room Furniture Set and I found amazing collection.

Nice redo. That coffee table is a railroad cart. I saw one in a store here recently - Black Dog Salvage. It was super heavy and about $600 if I remember correctly.