I have had visions of the project I’m sharing today dancing in my head ever since the very day we moved into our home a year and a half ago, and I am so excited to finally be sharing it with you today!
Our kitchen is absolutely, positively the beating heart of our home. We eat our meals here, gathered around a table brimming with food and conversation that nourish our souls as well as our bodies. My children do their homework here. We play board games together, assemble Legos, and draw innumerable pictures. The majority of my sewing projects happen on this table.
I hope you’ve been inspired to take a fresh, positive look at some of the spaces in your home, too!
Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
That is beautiful and inspiring! I love the polkadot wall! I want to do that to our guest bath. And those curtains really make the whole thing POP! Wonderful job!!
Heidi @ Decor & More says
Wonderful inspiring post, Amy! Love your “new” space and your fresh perspective. You’ve hit all the right notes on all counts. 🙂
xo Heidi
Maribeth (Obsessive Cosmetic Hoarders Unite!) says
I love everything about this! It looks like such a happy space. The drapes are my favorite!!!
The Yellow Cape Cod says
Wow! Your dining room looks awesome. Love the color combo, the polka dot wall and the poem is so sweet. Love it all! Thanks for mentioning my drapes. ~Sarah
southernscraps says
Amazing transformation! Your space is beautiful!
Carolyn says
Spectacular! I love the orange and yellow together. Very nice.
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Bonnie @ Uncommon says
Amy…this looks amazing! LOVE the polkadot wall!! And that floor rug….wow!!! The colors are perfect as welll! Great job!
Finding Home says
Wow. Magazine worthy. Every detail is beautiful. Take care, laura
nest of posies says
AMY!!!!
what an incredible change. it’s so YOU! bright, vibrant & fabulous. love the wall & the curtains.
amazing!
xo
kellie
Jenni Swenson says
It is beautiful. And I love people who use what they have. The striped drapes are perfect!
Tracy - {CraftJunkieToo} says
Absolutely stunning Amy — you defintiely have an eye for decor and your blog writing is superb! 🙂
Tracy
Twigs and Twirls says
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL !!! Seriously I am in awe over this. Great inspiration and thanks for the link to the prints they are amazing.
Missy Anne @ Wonder Lane Art says
Drop dead gorgeous makeover! I love the polka dot touch, the bright color choices but still how airy and open your kitchen feels! Love, love, love!
Jen @ My Own Road says
Oh wow, such a beautiful space! I love the mixture of colors and pattern, simply gorgeous
Grammy Goodwill says
I love it!!!! Your wall looks great. I can’t believe the difference your accessories made. I also really like the curtains. They give the room such a finished look.
GirlRural.com says
I absolutely love everything you’ve done in your space. From the adorable tabletop accessories to that stunning focal wall this is such an inspiring space. Our dining room is equally important in our home. I’ve even added a bookshelf since it’s often a place to read as well!
Shelly @A Creative Space says
Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful transformation!! Definitely comes through just as you were imagining. Your grandmother’s poem is a very sweet touch. 🙂
Sue says
You definitely accomplished your goal! It looks lovely , warm, cheery and inviting!
Raquel Úria says
It’s so absolutely beautiful it made me wish I could start painting my own kitchen walls right away! It’s energizing indeed!
Hugs from Europe! 🙂
Just My Type Transcription says
I absolutely love this, definitely great inspiration. Our kitchen eating area has two long walls such as pictured, which have been empty because I can’t figure out what to do. One side is cluttered and rivals with school paperwork and the other is bare as can be. This is great and thanks for sharing!
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
Bravo, Amy! I just love your style and your use of color. 🙂 I also love how you share your heart on your blog…I feel like we’d hit it off in “real life.” 🙂 I think it looks like a completely new space. You styled it all so nicely!
I live in an older home and we don’t have a lot of extra money to spend on decor stuff lately…it IS hard to work on sprucing up your space and feeling like it might not be up to par when you compare it to bloggers who are able to redo everything.
Cherished Bliss says
Beautiful Kitchen Update!! I love your chalkboard Menu and all the lovely details! : ) I Pinned it!
Kara says
Love, love, love it Amy! The light blue polka dot wall with all the pops of red is just gorgeous! And I love how you framed your door with curtains. I think I’m gonna have to copy that idea. 🙂
jaime ♥ raising up rubies says
girl this is just the cutest thing!!!
I love everything about it…so sweet & cheerful, the gallery wall is gorgeous with just the right amount of color…and love the chalkboard with the wreath!!
♥ much love
(and that poem from your grandma is so precious!)
Jordi says
Absolutely gorgeous. Wish i could come up with ideas like this!! Can’t wait for your drapes tutorial!!
casadeberry says
Amy, this looks wonderful!!! I love the dining room and how truly colorful and vibrant it is!
Leigh Anne says
Awesome job! Love the colors and curtains….they all work so well together. I especially love your comments at the end….so TRUE!
The Pennington Point says
Love, love, love! The curtains are my favorite, but I love the flor too. Wait no…the wall…Oh I can’t decide. I’ll bet you just love going in there now. Lisa~
Kristin says
Those curtains are AmmAzInggg:) Love Love. Thanks for sharing this with us. I also like how you did those red tones and black with the dark wood. Such a beautiful job..Kristin
KQD says
“I learned something so important in this project, friends: Satisfaction in one’s home can only be achieved when you stop focusing on what you don’t have and start appreciating what you do.” I really have to remember and focus on this. I am also totally stealing the red frame idea!
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says
Absolutely stunning, Amy!! A total transformation. I love all of the color and patterns! Fabulosity!
Virginia Celoria says
Wow, I’m pretty much in love with those curtains – they’d look amazing in any room, but they are gorgeous here. Thanks for sharing!
Britni@Hubby Made Me says
I love all the color!! All your hard work definitely paid off. It makes me happy just looking at the room, I can’t imagine actually sitting in it! Gorgeous!
Sewing-Chick says
Your eating area is beautiful! I love the red framed chalk board!
Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says
This is such a lovely, fresh, and bright space! I adore it. Visiting from Look What I Made. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/07/make-it-pretty-monday-week-5.html Wishing you a grand week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
The Cottage Mama says
Absolutely stunning! You did an amazing job. I love your use of bright color. Your home must feel so happy!!
Netties Expressions says
There’s so many things I love about your kitchen update! The rug is adorable! I love the board and batten treatment that you did! I’m still waiting to try this sometime… 🙂 Enjoy and have a wonderful week!
Allie says
Love this, Amy! So beautiful! The colors are so great. Definitely vibrant. I’d be totally fine with you coming to decorate my kitchen, too. 🙂 I featured this post on my blog today! Hope you have a great weekend. http://missloviecreations.blogspot.com/2012/07/my-favorite-things-thursday-coming-to.html
Pam Marchitti says
Beautiful.Practical.Versatile.
thefinestkind says
Clap Clap Clap!!! LOVE it!!!!
Mary Beth says
You have an amazing talent…..EVERYTHING is absolutely perfect…wow! Blessings, mb
Gina says
This is really beautiful! I love every little perfect detail. You did an excellent job!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
what a gorgeous and happy space! love the red!
So...Look What I Made says
I really love your kitchen makeover! The colors are great and the curtain is perfect!
Tanya says
Beautiful makeover. Love, love, love your colours!
Kim says
Wow! So bright and cheery. Love the new look! Did you ever think about painting the chairs? I think they would rock out in red!
xoxo,
Kim
Life With Lucy says
You did such an amazing job- it’s so bright & unique, reflecting you so well! love everything you do, but this is one of my new favorites! Thanks for sharing!
Jenn Brown says
I would have never thought of a polka dot wall! It looks amazing with the red and black
Karad says
Using this for inspiration in our kitchen. I have to ask where do you find the time? Very lovely.
Amy @ Positively Splendid says
I do most of my creating while my children are sleeping. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
evaelisa says
love that table and chairs!
Amy @ Positively Splendid says
Thank you very much!
Kelsey says
Absolutely gorgeous! So cheerful and bright, it’s inviting! Where on earth did you find that adorable clock? I love it!
ellen says
This is beautiful!! LOVE the polka dot wall and love the color combos!! such an inspiration but thinking for my living room actually! 🙂 Question: what’s the color yellow you used on the curtain wall?
Amy @ Positively Splendid says
Thanks so much, Ellen! That is actually a yellowy-taupe color by Porter Paints called Sienna Sand.
CeeCee says
Beautiful transformation.ci feel warm and fuzzy when I look at this dining room.
Thank you for sharing.
Amy @ Positively Splendid says
Thank you, CeeCee!