Living Room Renovation: Before Photos

Our project this year is to renovate our living room. It is the first room that you see as you enter our house and right now it houses a piano that isn't even ours, some toys, a plant, a bunch of wine and our soccer balls. Interesting combination eh?

Here's the view from the kitchen:

Here's the view from the front foyer:

The trim and baseboards need upgrading. They will be replaced with bright white ones.

We are about to start seriously shopping for hardwood. Yes that beige carpet has got to go!

We are thinking about getting bamboo or walnut wood. Something medium in colour. 

This house was built in the 90's but you would think that it was built in the 80's with some of these gems:

Floral chandelier anyone? Or how about brass switch plates?

You'll notice in the pictures that the room is painted toothpaste green. I envision it to be grey or taupe. I REALLY want to paint it grey but I have yet to convince the hubby. 

Lastly we will be buying an actual non-hand me down adult dining room set. This hutch I bought off of a co-worker for 50 bucks. It has done it's job but we would like to buy a long buffet in a darker wood. We already have a long mirror that will go back on the wall once everything is complete.

I'll update as we go. I can't wait to rip up that carpet! Stay tuned :)

xo,
Meg