Blogger Chapel Hill, NC on Jun 28, 2012

Breakfast room turned sunroom/keeping area

I made the decision to create a sunroom/keeping area in lieu of a breakfast room. The dining room, kitchen bar area, and kitchen island are very close in proximity, therefore, not needing the extra seating area. This area has worked very well for our needs.

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Michele W Osage, OK

What a great room...I too have what they call a grand room as kitchen opens to dining area and livingroom only separated by a bar...the small dining area was useless as it was too small we made this into a entry way into the house and I have moved my formal dining area to the livingroom, as the kitchen bar does work well for everyday eating and is the gathering area ..as most kitchens end up being.

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Donna R Orland, ME

Absolutely gorgeous. Our house sounds like a similiar setup. I may have to do this myself. Beautiful.

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At The Picket Fence Florence, KY

Love it Shirley! Saw it featured over on the HomeTalk Facebook Page and we featured it over on ours too! ~Heather

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Donna C Manchester, NH

Is absolutely great! Looks so comfy and inviting. Love the rattan.

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Sheri G Middlebourne, WV

so cozy....love it...

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Sharon B Green Bay, WI

Oh my, this is so pretty and relaxing. I would love this myself some day when we go back home to retire. My honey has two yrs. yet but I am retired. Gee, mayb I should go back home to Syracuse NY now and start this.....haha. Great job and it does look like it should b in a magazine for sure, u need to send it in to Cottage Style!!!!

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Linda @ it all started wi... Chicago, IL

So very lovely Shirley!

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Jeanette S Atlanta, GA

This is a great example of use your house to suit you and your family! Wonderful idea, wonderful job!

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Jane@Cottage at the Cross... Lamar, SC

It's so beautiful, Shirley! Love the colors you used.

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Pat F Saint Charles, MO

Gorgeous sunroom, Shirley! Wonderful idea using the breakfast room.

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Sherry C Portland, OR

So smart to use your space like this! I would much rather hang in a sun room with some sweet tea and a book!! Very pretty and relaxing. :)

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Betty W Shelbyville, KY

Beautiful

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Shirley@Housepitality Des... Chapel Hill, NC

Thank you all for your most wonderful and gracious comments!!

on Jul 04, 2012 · Like 0
Paticia G Clermont, FL

love the natural colors restful nice job

on Jul 12, 2012 · Like 0
Shirley@Housepitality Des... Chapel Hill, NC

Thanks so much....I have been currently searching for a new fabric for the cushions to refresh the room...

on Jul 16, 2012 · Like 0
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

NEW FABRIC ON THE CUSHIONS???? What's wrong with what's on there - I think it's gorgeous and so in keeping w/the vintage feel the room has!! Go find something else to do!! LOL

on Jul 16, 2012 · Like 0
Shirley@Housepitality Des... Chapel Hill, NC

Thanks Susan...haven't found the perfect fabric yet...they just may remain the same! :)

on Jul 17, 2012 · Like 1
Betty Jo G Clearlake, CA

LOVE the whole ambiance you've created. Wonderful job. You are a very talented lady!

on Sep 28, 2012 · Like 0
Betty Jo G Clearlake, CA

You want to refresh? Try changing out the curtains and pillow covers! Tho I feel that it is perfect the way it is.

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Shirley@Housepitality Des... Chapel Hill, NC

Betty Jo....the window treatments will have to stay for a while...too much of an investment...but when I find the perfect fabric for the cushions, I may do that!
Thanks so much!

on Sep 28, 2012 · Like 0
Sarah Kasch Lake Wales, FL

I love this.
I would love to do something like this in our kitchen. It's where we spend most of our time together. Might as well be comfortable.

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Sharon B Green Bay, WI

I keep bringing this room up, just love it so much.......I have a dining room and we do not use it, in front of a huge window and off the livingroom, do u think it would b too close to do this .....we have a counter in kitchen, off this area w stools to eat at so do not need this dining set and all.......

on Nov 04, 2012 · Like 0
Shirley@Housepitality Des... Chapel Hill, NC

Sharon...i know so many people who turn their unused dining rooms into rooms that serve a great purpose, such as a library or den...with three different eating areas being so close to the "designated" breakfast room, it just made sense for us to turn that room into something "purposeful"...

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Shirley@Housepitality Des... Chapel Hill, NC

Sarah Kasch, thanks so much...when I am in the kitchen, it is a great place for people to sit and visit...

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Sharon B Green Bay, WI

Shirley@Housepitality Designs thanks will b thinking about it for sure......and what an idea to above, when in the kitchen u can c them, mine is open but nice idea there too....

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