My house is very small no foyer straight into kitchen or living room the rooms are small to and would like to have ideas

My house is very small no foyer straight into living room or kitchen. the rooms are small to and would like to have some ideas on decorating and all rooms are paneled

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KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

Jan Britt...getting rid of buckets of clutter can do wonders to....start there as getting rid of stuff is normally FREE...then you can take additional steps to lighten up.

on Apr 02, 2012 · Like 2
Patricia B Morristown, TN

Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.

on Apr 02, 2012 · Like 0
Sherrie S Debary, FL

Patricia, can you post a picture of the area. People on this site are wonderfully creative but have to see what they are working with to help.

on Apr 02, 2012 · Like 0
Leslie D Las Vegas, NV

Rip the paneling down, tear out some walls, move the kitchen and make everything bigger (sorry, just trying to satisfy "more ideas")

on Apr 03, 2012 · Like 0
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

I second the pic request...we need to see what we have to "work with"

on Apr 03, 2012 · Like 0
Patricia B Morristown, TN

Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.

on Apr 03, 2012 · Like 0
Bonnie B Shingle Springs, CA

Hey, Patricia ~~ are you able to post pictures? There are some wonderfully talented individuals on this website that would be able to offer you a world of design ideas. The more pictures the merrier ~~ ! Perhaps, if you don't have the capability, a friend or relative would be able to help?

on Apr 03, 2012 · Like 1
Bonnie B Shingle Springs, CA

KMS: Such a deal ~~ !! Yes, $200 for a beveled mirror that size is highway robbery !! BUT....still would like to see it embellish another area of their home and reflect something of interest. :)

on Apr 03, 2012 · Like 0
Leslie D Las Vegas, NV

Another "more ideas" (sorry, but this woman is obviously only interested in the # of replies she can get and we're all wasting our time). Here's my final idea...buy a house you actually like with bigger rooms and no paneling and sell yours to hobbits (they're small and like dark spaces). I've had a rough day and am now playing a game of "angry tag".

on Apr 03, 2012 · Like 0
Sherrie S Debary, FL

Leslie D, when KMS and other talented people realize they can't answer a question without a PIC and the person posting doesn't respond except to repeatedly "ask for more ideas" it is time to leave this posting. Sad but true.

on Apr 03, 2012 · Like 0
Sherrie S Debary, FL

Leslie D, I agree with you. My comment is to help Patricia B.

on Apr 03, 2012 · Like 0
Patricia B Morristown, TN

Excuse me I'm an older woman and am just learning the computer Sorry I don't know how to post pictures! But I think painting the paneling might be a good idea. Sorry I just wanted ideas and I'm on a fixed income so since my house IS paid for I don't think I want to sell it to hobbits and go in debt again!!

on Apr 03, 2012 · Like 1
Patricia B Morristown, TN

Thanks for the suggestions, but I was looking for something cheep I could do since I don't have a lot of money to spend on remodling. But maybe I can paint one room at a time. But one question how hard is it to paint over paneling, is it painted the same way as you paint regular walls or do you have to do extra to it.

on Apr 03, 2012 · Like 0
Leslie D Las Vegas, NV

OK, now I feel bad...so sorry, but all we kept hearing was "more ideas", and no other feedback. My apologies. My bad day just ended with me feeling even worse....so sorry, Patricia B!

on Apr 03, 2012 · Like 0
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

Painting paneling is a little bit harder than painting drywall..the key to a good paint job is some sound prep. For paneling I would use some of the same techniques used for painting a cabinet.
clean the surfaces with some TSP (trisodium phosphate)
light sanding
tack cloth wipe
Prime
paint

on Apr 04, 2012 · Like 1
Bonnie B Shingle Springs, CA

Leslie D: Sorry for your bad day that turned worse :( Hope life's better today.
Patricia B: I think that Jan Britt's pictures visually pronounce the positive effect of painting and decluttering ~~ much more lighter, brighter and up-to-date (Hobbits would only come for cocktails). Would this work for you?

on Apr 04, 2012 · Like 0
Culpepper Carpets and Int... Atlanta, GA

Patricia, when I painted my paneling, I wiped it with mineral spirits. Step 2, I painted it with Kilz primer. Step 3 I painted my color and ...wow what a difference it made.I so admire that you are debt free!! I am following that path also. I am following the Dave Ramsey plan and it requires that I do with out many things, but it is soooo worth it! We have always done our own renovations and I am the painter! LOL So good luck, you are in good company!

on Apr 04, 2012 · Like 1
Donna G Dothan, AL

I have had to go on the cheap many time as we raised 8 children of our own and 6 orphaned children. When I needed to paint I would look for knock off colors at hardware stores ,colors that had been mistakes. They had some beautiful ones. Some carpet stores have expensive leftovers, if you go to where they are instaling their carpet they will give it to you for just hauling it off. Also, There are still Boy Scouts looking for service projects,My 5 boys earned many badges serving others, ...»
Painting, hanging sheet rock, gardening and choping wood,as did my daughters, in young women activities.Look for help Leslie D. People need to teach young people to serve outhers more now days.

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 1
Donna G Dothan, AL

I ment the above post for Patrica B --- Sorry Leslie D. I'm old too. lol

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 1
Sherrie S Debary, FL

Patricia B, I want to apologize for my earlier comment. I am certain we can help you post a picture if you choose to do so in the future. I'm glad you are now getting some good ideas.

on Apr 10, 2012 · Like 0
Patricia B Morristown, TN

To Donna G I have 7 children and 11 grand children I also used to take in foster children. Thinking about doing that again. I found out before I bought this home and was lining in my other house that the best paint to buy is Sears Easy Living scrubable wipes off great without taking the paint off. But I've never tried painting paneling before but thanks everyone for your suggestions and yes Sherrie S I would love to learn how to post pictures.

on Apr 11, 2012 · Like 0
Sherrie S Debary, FL

Patricia B - my first question is do you know how to put the picture on your computer - how to get it from the camera or cell phone to the computer? Will you be using the cell phone camera or a regular camera?

on Apr 12, 2012 · Like 1
Patricia B Morristown, TN

regular digital canera, I know you take the little disk out of the camera and put it in the computer to save the pictures but thats as far as I know. Dont know how to share them. ;)

on Apr 13, 2012 · Like 0
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

Patricia...once you have the picture "on" the computer you can click on the "add Photos" link below the text box you write in. Then you can "browse" to where the picture is stored on your computer and select it. The picture will be uploaded to the site here for every one to see.

on Apr 14, 2012 · Like 0
Bonnie B Shingle Springs, CA

Patricia: You might even think of checking out Picasa's website. You can download pictures and save them all. Additionally, you can create albums and do all sorts of fun things! Let me know how you're doing.

on Apr 14, 2012 · Like 0

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