This room was worth the work, and it really has been a lot of work. Layer upon layer of painting, and sanding, and painting again, and then finally glazing. But it is a beautifully functional space. It all started here, with Willow Decor’s butler’s pantry:
I fell in love with this room, and I knew I wanted to incorporate one into the new space. So I started looking around to see how I could make it my own unique look. We loved these “X glass doors” from Christopher Peacock:
And I love the detailed trim and plate rack from Clive Christian cabinetry: 
Then we put it all together:
And the walls: I troweled on a fine milled plaster, neutral in color, with a hint of shimmer. They add to the formality of the room.
Some details:
This is one of those times that I wish I was a better photographer. The cabinets are white, but they have a metallic glaze that almost gives them the look of a polished sea shell.
A fun little add that my husband wanted, great storage:
So to summarize this week of posts, we started with one, not so functional sitting room:
And ended up with three new spaces:
One:
Two:
Three:
A wide shot look at all three spaces:
This is an up-close shot of the dark wall you see above:
Thanks for hanging with me all week. Have a safe and happy hurricane weekend!
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SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! That is NOT in your house! Don’t be surprised when magazines come calling wanting to photograph your house because I guarantee they will. Veranda’s probably standing outside your back door, you might wanta go check. hee-hee! That is unbelievable! I can’t believe you guys did that on your own. Gorgeous isn’t even a strong enough word! Love it!
I laughed out loud at this!
WOW – BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL! I’ve seen it in progress but the end result is just fantastic. You guys sure know what you’re doing! Nice to have such talent, if times get rough you both know of a second job! HA! You should be proud! I love Jill’s comment – “Shut the front door” When I heard that on a commercial, I almost died laughing. It did take your sister (Liz) to explain it to me but afterwards I just laughed and laughed. We say it all the time, even taught little Abbie to say it – needless to say Ted wasn’t happy! HA! Anyway, great job my girl and Kevin too!
You’ve got to be kidding me. I am about the ruin my computer by drooling all over it. Seriously?? Y’all built all these wonderful spaces from that one sitting room? Let me tell you, I think that was an absolutely inspired move! These spaces are all drop-dead gorgeous. I’m going to pin this to my Pinterest right this minute–these spaces are in my House of Dreams!! BEAUTIFUL, Amy!!
The transformation is stunning! You and your hubby dis an excellent job, so pretty!
Amy!! ThIs is beyond outstanding! You and the cute carpenter have truly outdone yourselves and created such an amazing and functional space!! Well done!! I agree with the above poster who said magazines are going to be knocking on your door! Stay safe this weekend. Jenna and I are actually in tennessee but the hubby and my four legged baby are going to weather the storm. Send a little prayer!!
I’m not coveting, I’m not coveting, I’m not coveting…….maybe if I type it enough times……
Your house is very beautiful and you should count yourself very blessed.
can not believe that you guys have done.
thank you for the wide shot of the room…it helped me to understand the beautiful spaces!
happy weekend…..
Well that’s the exclamation on the end of the sentence, for real! Goodnight nurse girl, it is FABULOUS. Do you dance in there and sip your tea and just pinch yourself thinking THIS IS FOR REAL! It is absolutely lovey and gorgeous, and quite honestly it looks like its been there all along! Love it Amy!
Ya’ll are amazing!!!! Everything looks beautiful.
Thanks for including the wide shot with all three spaces. It helps put into perspective exactly what you did.
Have a wonderful weekend!
I LOVE IT !!!,,,I love how you merge together different inspiration photos into your personal dream spaces. You and your cute carpenter husband are Smart. Happy Fall!!!
Hi Amy-
First time here and I have to say this is so beautiful!!!!
I’ve always loved the idea of a butlers pantry, I wouldn’t change a thing, love how it is very functional but stunning and gorgeos as well!
Take care
Kristin xo
Brilliant!!! This is so beautiful and I love the you took a non-functional space and turned it into a multi-functional space! I’m dazzled!
Hang on to that man!!!! What a talented guy he is!
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! I am speachless. I had no idea pantries like that existed. It’s is beyond beautiful.
Okay, 2012 can just chill for 11 months, as THIS IS THE MAKEOVER OF THE YEAR!
This is AMAZING! I am trying to figure out in my head how I can transform my dining room into a space like this! Simply AMAZING