Wow!!! Great information you've given!! Thank you!! So not artificial flower arrangements, that's gonna hurt cause I paid a lot for them, especially the one in the breakfast area. Great idea on not replacing the tile. That will be expensive but I think it would be a great transformation. But I'll try the paint first. And thanks for the comment on the ceiling color.

I agree that just changing the floor isn't going to change that much - I would save that for last since it is a big investment. Its really your decor that is giving the "Tuscan" or Old World look here. Take the wrought iron accessories, rugs, floral arrangements, and anything else to consignment - these look very sale-able! Go with more natural looking, less formal rugs. The dining area furniture itself can probably be saved by re-accessorizing this area. The window treatment fabric is hard to see, so I'm not sure if that needs to be re-done yet - but I don't know that I would have taken it all the way to the ceiling in this situation.

The foyer is tougher...realistically, I'd redecorate and de-clutter the whole area. I think that painting the foyer table a lighter color will only make it look French Country rather than farmhouse. (Another option is to have a full length table cover made for it in a farmhouse looking fabric). The whole console vignette needs to change as well. Consider a country looking bench in that spot - perhaps with a small side table and lamp, and a lighter, weathered frame for the mirror. I like the shutter idea. Otherwise the niche should be painted to match the ceiling - add in some country-looking art - farm landscape, etc. I recommend choosing paint last - after you've selected new rugs and other accessories - then choose a coordinating paint color.

I also agree that some of these pieces may be small enough to move elsewhere in the home if you can. For example, if you have a guest bedroom, consider if the foyer console is a nicer piece as a dresser than whatever you may have there, etc.

Hope this helps!

I agree with Amy to first take out all your accessories. Going from this look to a farmhouse décor is quite a change. You may find that after removing all the wrought iron and flowers and other items, that you can replace the rugs and wall art with pieces that are more in tune with your vision and still use all your current furniture.

Thanks Amy, I planned to change more than the flooring but that was whew I thought I'd start and then painting the walls.. Thanks for the advice.

L

I would start by getting some slipcovers for the dining chairs and maybe a simpler chandelier. Look at tone on tone rugs that are more neutral and can be used if you change décor again. Replace centerpiece with something a little less "in your face" :>) and again remove the wall décor. This will make a huge difference.

Those are rather inexpensive changes and can be added or subtracted in the future. Some simple sheer or curtain panels on the window will do nicely. Once you change these things, tackle the entryway, then choose a paint color.

Amy your idea about covering the table was great and also recycling furniture to consignment. And I generally don't have fake flowers/plants, but a good florist can also update the arrangements saving what is still good and refreshing the rest with new.

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