This Easter Sunday was full of moments that had me changing my perspective. From the moment where we came home from Easter lunch to find Winnie covered in poo in her cage to the people we had Easter dinner with to the way we switched around our sunroom. You may be thinking these have nothing to do with each other… but they do, trust me. When I was cleaning Winnie up from her poo accident… I looked out the window above the kitchen sink & I saw the farm covered in sunshine & realized how lucky I was to care for all of these animals & to have that joy in my life… perspective. Before the poo incident, at lunch today, we weren’t surrounded by our family, but by very special people in our life that we call our friends. I was thinking before the lunch that it didn’t feel like Easter because we weren’t having lunch with family. But in the middle of lunch today as we were all laughing & I felt so comfortable and “at home” I realized that it was so special to be surrounded by people that I loved on Easter & it was exactly where I needed to be. Then there was the sunroom after the dinner with special friends, & the poo incident… I had a cup of coffee & had a wild idea to try a different layout in the sunroom…
The sunroom before looked a little like this….
I wanted to try flipping the sofa & the chairs around to try something new in this space & to see if it improved the flow. & guess what? I loved it… I had always felt like this layout would never work, but guys… I took 10 minutes to gain a new perspective in this room by switching some things around & it really opened my mind to looking at our house in a whole different way. I say it a lot.. but you know how it’s so much easier to design someone else’s spaces? I think it’s because we are so open to new perspectives in their spaces & in our own we can’t see beyond one perspective. This applies everywhere.. when we are open to knew perspectives in every situation of our lives everything seems easier, life is filled with more joy, & our hearts are open to receive more out of every single moment.
I like this layout for a few reasons. One- when you walk into the kitchen, this sitting area is open & welcomes everyone in instead of being closed off by the chairs. Two- You can see everyone when sitting in this area from all angles & you aren’t hidden. Three- I can fit that dresser in the back with my plants on it… I can’t wait to style it! Four – There is more space to walk around everything. That one is the big factor. Like I said, these are kind of in progress photos.. but you get the direction I’m heading.
So, that was my Easter. Tons of perspective changes & tons of wake up moments about just how beautiful life is among the brokenness, the messes, & the trials… God is in it all & it is all good. It’s funny what some simple moments can teach you if you open your eyes to look, your ears to hear, & your mind to learn. The sunroom looks like this for now. I wish I would have taken some better photos, but these were more “in process” photos before I situated all of our plants.. so excuse my plant lady mess. It’s not exactly how I want it.. I even tried different chairs in the breakfast nook by swapping some from the dining room, but it was fun to play around this afternoon & I think I might work with this for a while. The problem was that the chairs that were facing the sofa when the room was the original layout really blocked the whole room off & you bumped into them as you walked by sometimes between the island and the chairs. I wanted the space to be more functional…. so we are trying this way. I would love to hear from you & also… how would you layout this room. Here is a few quick facts to help: The sunroom is only 7ft wide, I wold love to keep a sofa and two chairs along with the breakfast nook, & the greenery must stay. Let me know what you think.. find me on Instagram & Facebook & let’s chat! Thank you guys as always for stopping by the blog today & every day to see what we are up to! xx
Love the new layout. The only thing I would change is turn the rug the other way. If it fits that way? But it looks beautiful as always! So cozy! Always enjoy reading your blog!
Yes! This layout is a huge game-changer for this space! (You kind of sigh with relief at the flow it opens up.) I agree that the rugs seem off. I would eliminate the rug under the round table altogether and place just two small chairs around it. What an amazing sunroom you have!
Love the new layout.. the black chest with the plants on it are perfect.. the only thing I would change is the rug size. Just a tiny big larger.. for me everything else is perfect.. the plants are the final perfect touch in this space…
I agree with the others….rug needs to be turned and I would just put the front legs of the couch on the rug. Everything seems a bit close. I like a rug under the table…but maybe would try to find a round one, sisal maybe?. Love the plants.
I wouldn’t change a thing! Love everything you do Liz.The first thing I do in the morning (well, not the first thing) is look to see what you have in store for us on your blog.You are such an inspiration, not just in your decorating but in many ways, your faith in Christ, your personal challenges and in your positive outlook on life! I don’t know if you are aware of this but YOU are such an inspiration to so many people.Keep doin’ what your doin’! ?
Love how you styled it. The only thing I would change is move the chairs back a little bit to give more space between them and the coffee table. I would move the plant between the chairs, it’s to tall and blocks the conversation area of people sitting in the chairs. Beautiful Liz!!! I think it works.
Looks good. I would switch the couch and the chairs. If you put the chairs where the couch is it would be more open for people sitting in that other area and if you don’t put something between the chairs someone could walk between the chairs and it could be very open. Just my thoughts.
I love it all, can’t wait to see the finish room! Loving all of the green plants as well! Love, love your blog, it’s really makes my day each day!
Thank you, Annette
I love the new layout!! It makes the room look completely different. The only thing I would change would be the plant between the chairs. I love all the others but I feel like the scale of that one is to overpowering there. That’s just my opinion. I think you’re incredibly talented and love your home and especially Winnie!!
Thumbs up! Looks more open. ❤️
Oh my goodness . . . that last picture of Winnie asleep with her ear flopped over is TOO precious! You are making me want a puppy!
Love the furniture placement. Looks more inviting and clean and simple and Winnie looks cute with it as well! Like the plants. I love the cabinet you have under the window. Gives it more interest and plants on top look great.
Love love love this layout! That black dresser is so beautiful in front of your windows with your plants, too! This space was beautiful before, but now it’s beautiful and so inviting.
Hi love your room ! Just wondering about the armoire with the material door ? I have an armoire I was thinking about replacing the doors could you show me ?
Liz, I like the layout. When you get tired of this layout, you can flip it so the chairs are on the other side. I think I like it because everyone can now look outside at your pretty barn and land. That way everyone is blessed with the beauty that God has allowed you and Jose to be a part of! And it also inspired me to think of a different layout for our living room. Our furniture is needing to be replaced, but that will wait. Looks great! Love your perspective!
Rug too small
I’m so glad you had a beautiful Easter full of inspiration!! Love your new layout! Isn’t it amazing how wonderful it feels just moving some furniture! And you wonder why you haven’t tried it sooner!
Simply beautiful. I love everything about it. You have a beautiful imagination Liz. An amazing soul and a huge loving heart. Happy to hear you had a wonderful Easter Day.
I’m so glad you’re heading in this direction. I would move the sofa where the chairs are. This will create a hallway/ walkway to the door. It will also define that space more. I think the wicker chairs worked better around the table…more of a sunroom vibe. Your new chairs looked great in the dining room. Bigger rug. I would look for another setter to replace the wing chairs or find smaller chairs… not so tall. Such a beautiful space!
Love the new arrangement! I love all your plants too. Do you know the name of the one second from the left? The little leaves are so pretty. Happy Belated Birthday and Winnie is too cute!
Great job ! Exactly what you said about the flow ! I really liked it before but this is even better ! I love the little table there too and I envision you and Jose sitting there with your fur babies at your feet eating waffles on a bright Sunday morning ! Its absolutely lovely and the change makes it look larger and takes full advantage of the space and items you have in it! Your plants will thrive! I love Winnie napping in so many of the photos…she is so relaxed and I can tell she LOVES her new home and parents ! Love you too !
I love your sofa where is it from?? Please!!! My email is Rheemi@me.com
I love this so much! I’d love to learn how you distressed the sofa. Is there a blog post on it?
Thanks!
What happened to the other breakfast nook chairs? Didn’t you just get those?
I absolutely love your style! I NEED the pillows on your couch and chairs, ( white and green, white and black) searched your Instagram and Facebook and don’t see them tagged, Please share your source Thank you in advance!!!
I love that you were able to get the dresser back in front of the windows with plants. I think that piece is beautiful and missed seeing it there.
Liz, I know you are probably overwhelmed with questions buttttttt( lol) I neeeeeddddd to know the sircecfor the green and cream pillows! Thank you in advance for your reply!
Source that is!!!