It's been a really hard year, and I'm FINALLY getting around to this space. Loved all of your great ideas. I even had quotes on creating a closet in my daughter's room. Things happened that gobbled up my reno budget. So, a year later I'm doing my best to design on a dime.

The space looks really good in person so far. If it looks cramped in the photo its because of my poor picture taking skills (How do you people get your rooms to look so good in pictures?)

I rearranged the furniture and painted the cherry colored cabinets in "tin foil" (a very light grey). I added light fixtures and upgraded to Philips Hue to create ambience. Also replaced the bookcase with a black cabinet.

I'm on the hunt for wall decor! In addition to the space above the TV, I've got a massive canvas behind the sectional beaming with possibilities.

Mirrors? An oversized mural? Caligraphy? I can't decide!

In search of large scale wall decor ideas that won't break my little piggy bank...