Well, They're Up!

@DianneN (247216)
United States
July 2, 2017 12:09pm CST
Our new window treatments are finally installed. Each window has its own pleated shade to protect our newly furnished family room from the sun, except for the fan light windows and skylights. If those fade the fabrics, my husband said that we will redo the fabrics. By then, we may have to. They even threw in a pole to lower and raise the shades for those higher-than-I can reach windows. Wednesday our area rug arrives and will be installed. I'm very excited about that. We only need two different height and shaped lamps, which have been difficult to find, and that room will be done! Soon, friends are arriving for drinks and nibbles, then off we will go for a late luncheon on the shore. Hope your July is as much fun as ours has been so far.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
2 Jul 17
I love your new family room! The color are awesome and I like the light color hardwood floor. Plus its minimal, my favorite way to look at a room. If I may make a suggestion, if the sun continues to bleach out your fabric you can buy window treatments with the solar block out fabric on the back, I know some ladies make their own for the Easy/ West windows They are a little more expensive to buy but worth it in the long run. I have them on one side of my house.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
2 Jul 17
Thank you! The floors are over sized porcelain tiles. Thanks for your suggestions. The shades and curtain lining is sunproof. We definitely can get the skylights tinted. The sun does seem to move quickly over the one that faces south. We shall see!
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• United States
2 Jul 17
A lovely cozy and cheery room to relax in Dianne. So glad that is done now the window treatments. Rug will be nice also. Hope you also find the lamps you want. I love the pink chandelier and the chaise lounge. Have fun then for drinks and nibbles and lunch on the shore...so nice Not doing a thing today already shopped and walked. Happy July
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
2 Jul 17
Happy Happy July to you, too! Thanks so much. Btw, the chandelier isn't pink, but you sent me back to look. . It's plain crystal. It does look pink in the photo and now wish it were! I'm a bit tipsy from drinks and lunch.
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• United States
2 Jul 17
@DianneN haha Light reflections Tipsy turvy
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
2 Jul 17
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• United States
2 Jul 17
The curtains are beautifully ! I love your high vaulted ceilings. :)
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• United States
2 Jul 17
@DianneN I love it! And more exciting additions coming soon for you (rugs, lamps)
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
2 Jul 17
@infatuatedbby And don't forget the old family room, which is next to it, as I rip my hair out of my head!
@DianneN (247216)
• United States
2 Jul 17
Thanks so much. That room was to be a screened in porch that got out of hand. lol
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@Hate2Iron (15730)
• Canada
2 Jul 17
Those are gorgeous... and I really like the placement. I don't know if I would have thought of that!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
2 Jul 17
Thank you! Of course I didn't think of that. I used a decorator. The room was hideous before, which was my own doing.
@RasmaSandra (74043)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Jul 17
The room is absolutely lovely. Nice job. Hope you enjoy your day.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
2 Jul 17
Thanks so much. I'm back from a long lunch. Boy, is it hot outside!
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@RasmaSandra (74043)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Jul 17
@DianneN I wish it was hot on this side of the world. We are having autumn weather in the summer with temps in the 60s F and have to heat at night.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
4 Jul 17
@RasmaSandra Your weather has been bizarre this year! I hope it improves for you soon.
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@Kandae11 (53769)
2 Jul 17
All I can say is - awesome!.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
2 Jul 17
Thank you! The area rug should pull it all together.
• United States
3 Jul 17
Beautiful room Dianne. I love a sunny room. The last two places I have lived lacked for sunlight. We are in a wooded area. It makes it nice in the evening hours and late afternoon, but I like for the sun to brighten the place up.
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• United States
9 Jul 17
@DianneN Huge trees that are too close to a house is a worry. I would have a few removed. Keep some for shade.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
3 Jul 17
Thank you! We are in a wooded area, too, and had trees cut down to give us more sunlight and protect the house during storms. We want to have a few more removed. They're huge!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
9 Jul 17
@ElusiveButterfly At $5000 a tree, we can wait. At least we have insurance. lol
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@snowy22315 (171038)
• United States
2 Jul 17
It is very pretty. I have the French doors as well. Enjoy!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
2 Jul 17
Thank you! I love French doors. There is another pair on the far right.
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• Pamplona, Spain
2 Jul 17
Really lovely Dianne. Enjoy your night out and hope its warm enough if you are by the sea.
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• Pamplona, Spain
3 Jul 17
@DianneN You must have had a good time then and able to stay out longer.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
2 Jul 17
Thank you! It is actually hot out! Lol!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
3 Jul 17
@lovinangelsinstead21 You know me by now. I love the heat much more than the cold. We had a lovely breeze, too.
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@allknowing (130292)
• India
3 Jul 17
Good these things still add a spring in your step. I have been there and done that but somehow my priorities have now shifted. That is a romantic nook you have and I like that window. I too have the ventilator just like yours in an arc style
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@allknowing (130292)
• India
4 Jul 17
@DianneN Our hall becomes a playground for Preiti in the evenings.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
4 Jul 17
@allknowing She is so spoiled, but then again, so is Doodles. We let him in the new room even though his claws got stuck a few times in the sofa fabric. Ouch!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
3 Jul 17
I love your photo, too, and believe I've seen it before, without all the tennis balls.
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@moffittjc (118764)
• Gainesville, Florida
4 Jul 17
I can't wait to visit and enjoy drinks and nibbles in your newly-finished room! Looks great, and very inviting!
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@moffittjc (118764)
• Gainesville, Florida
4 Jul 17
@DianneN I'm a little tipsy tonight from spending the whole day at the local craft brewery. It's a good thing I'm not up north where you are, or I would be crashing at your place! haha
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
6 Jul 17
@moffittjc What fun! I'm tipsy every night. lol. You know you could stay here, although I'd have to put you in a back bedroom.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
4 Jul 17
Any time! Thanks.
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
2 Jul 17
Looks so nice! Enjoy your day!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
2 Jul 17
Thank you and the same to you!
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
2 Jul 17
@DianneN thanks!
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• United States
2 Jul 17
Your room is beautiful! I have to do my windows next month.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
2 Jul 17
I know a much less costly decorator now! Any thanks!
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• Defuniak Springs, Florida
2 Jul 17
Your house is beautifully decorated. I love it!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
2 Jul 17
Aww, thank you! We used a decorator. lol
@MGjhaud (23251)
• Philippines
3 Jul 17
I was thinking of more lamps when i saw the photo. Lovely place!
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@MGjhaud (23251)
• Philippines
3 Jul 17
LOL! The chandelier looks pinkish.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
3 Jul 17
@MGjhaud I know. My iPad color is off. But I would have loved a rose colored chandelier in there! Don't know if the decorator would have approved though.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
3 Jul 17
Thank you! We have two wall sconces, a chandelier, recessed lights, and two lamps. You can go bling in there! lol
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• United States
3 Jul 17
What a beautiful room, I could see myself sitting there by the window and reading.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
3 Jul 17
@CookieMonster46 Yes, both are good there, but the chaise is more comfy. lol
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@MALUSE (69390)
• Germany
3 Jul 17
What is an 'area rug', please?
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@MALUSE (69390)
• Germany
4 Jul 17
@DianneN Aha. Thank you. It's a new term for me.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
4 Jul 17
@DianneN (247216)
• United States
3 Jul 17
It's a small carpet that doesn't cover the entire floor and placed in front of the sofas.
@just4him (308286)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
2 Jul 17
Umm. Those chairs are adorable and I love the room. I'm glad the window treatments are done. I look forward to seeing your area rug.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
2 Jul 17
Glad you like it! Someday you may be able to sit in there!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
3 Jul 17
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@just4him (308286)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Jul 17
@DianneN That would be great!
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
3 Jul 17
oh, wow. i love it. it is so organized and neat. congratulations for a better looking living room, my friend.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
3 Jul 17
Thank you. This is our family room. We have an older family room and a separate formal living room, too. lol
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
4 Jul 17
@ridingbet Thank you! That's the look I like now that the kids are out of the house.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
4 Jul 17
@DianneN it is so wonderful to see this image like it came out from a magazine.
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@YrNemo (20261)
4 Jul 17
OMG, it is like reading some articles in some expensive magazines about interior decorations. I am in awe!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
4 Jul 17
Lol! Thanks! The decorator and window treatment people took photos from all angles. I wonder what they are going to do with them. They should have taken before photos!
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
6 Jul 17
@YrNemo I never thought of it. Our kitchen contractor used our new kitchen in a photo in his store, and years ago, two different sets of invitations we had designed, were displayed in the store. I should get royalties!!!! lol
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