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Cynthia Weber @ A Button Tufted Life...
Cynthia Weber @ A Button ... Blogger Canada on Aug 07, 2012
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Cottage before and after

Beach season is just around the corner... Well, soon anyway!

We had the pleasure of working on this cute cottage for a client, I thought you might enjoy seeing what we did.

It needed some updating to make it perfect for the new owners.

You can see the whole blog post here. http://cynthiaweber.com/cottage-before-after...

#Itching4Spring, #Love2Repurpose, #Recycle, #BeforeandAfter

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    I used a large white and teal stripe for the drapes and a fine ticking stripe for slipcovers on the newly painted dining room suite.
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    A striped indoor/outdoor rug grounds the space, and this amazing button tufted ottoman is a big hit of pattern.
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    Cottage before: This space had a great layout but the dark beams were bringing the ceiling down and making everything feel closed in.
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    The main rooms after, so much brighter!
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    a group of painted paddles with hooks was added for towels and beach shoes by the door.
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    This is a photo of the sunroom before.
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    Here it is after, a great place to sit and read.
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    This small bedroom needed to have some attention to make it perfect for a very special little girl.
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    I had a lot of fun with this space, we found a top plate from an antique dresser and had a padded headboard made, an antique child's chair is used as a...

To see more: http://cynthiaweber.com/cottage-before-after/

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  • Kacey Cedar Grove, NJ
    the colors are so much better and I love how airy it looks, summers would be great there.
    on Aug 08, 2012 · Like 0
  • Cynthia Weber @ A Button ... Canada
    the views from this cottage are amazing, and the family is so nice, I wish them many happy summers in their beautiful cottage.
    on Aug 08, 2012 · Like 0
  • Kacey Cedar Grove, NJ
    could you tell me what fabrics you used?
    on Aug 09, 2012 · Like 0
  • Leslie D Las Vegas, NV
    Those colors just make my soul go "ahhhhhh". Beautiful!
    on Aug 09, 2012 · Like 0
  • Maria S Lake Hopatcong, NJ
    Looks gorgeous and I love that fireplace. It was getting so lost in the room before.
    on Aug 09, 2012 · Like 0
  • Cynthia Weber @ A Button ... Canada
    Hi Kacey,

    i used Kravet fabrics in this room, Windsor smith stripe called cap deluca col: 113 for drapes, LA1338 for the ottoman, and 30406 col: 135 for the swivel chair,

    on Aug 09, 2012 · Like 0
  • Don Kane, PA
    Beautiful job... I wish we could have a view like that!
    on Aug 12, 2012 · Like 0
  • Cynthia Weber @ A Button ... Canada
    Thanks Don, i wish I could have a view like that too!
    on Aug 12, 2012 · Like 0
  • Kacey Cedar Grove, NJ
    i went to your blog to see your whole post on this cottage. It is amazing the changes you made, i love your work and your blog!
    on Aug 30, 2012 · Like 0
  • Cynthia Weber @ A Button ... Canada
    hi Kacey,

    Thanks very much! I hope you come back often!

    Cheers,

    Cynthia

    on Aug 30, 2012 · Like 0
  • FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada
    Wow, impressive befores and afters! I LOVE the now white beams, just gorgeous!
    on Nov 19, 2012 · Like 0
  • House on the Way - Leslie Lexington, KY
    What a great transformation! I love the family room!
    on Nov 19, 2012 · Like 0
  • Cynthia Weber @ A Button ... Canada
    thanks Leslie and Donna, you both do such beautiful work it is especially nice to hear you like my project.
    on Nov 19, 2012 · Like 0
  • Tammy@Deja Vue Designs Amherst, TX
    This is just beautiful! The changes are just awesome!
    on Nov 19, 2012 · Like 0
  • Anne @ DesignDreams by An... Canada
    Gorgeous! Love the colours and that fireplace is divine!!!
    on Nov 19, 2012 · Like 0
  • Trina Miner @ afewminerad... Lake George, NY
    I like how the fireplace works with the ceiling.
    on Nov 19, 2012 · Like 0
  • Organized Clutter International Falls, MN
    Awesome cottage style.
    on Nov 19, 2012 · Like 0
  • Cynthia Weber @ A Button ... Canada
    thanks everyone who left such nice comments ! You are all wonderful!
    on Nov 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Sharon @ mrs. hines class Spring, TX
    This is a beautiful makeover. I could spend lots of time in this cozy cottage.
    on Nov 29, 2012 · Like 0
  • Cynthia Weber @ A Button ... Canada
    Hi Sharon @ mrs. hines class , Glad you like it. I agree, It is cozy!
    on Nov 29, 2012 · Like 0

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