Wednesday, 24 February 2016

The biggest room in the house

I must have been on a roll yesterday because once I'd done the lounge, bathroom and conservatory, I carried on to tackle the kitchen/dining/family room. This is the room we spend most of the time in so it gets the most wear and tear. I have decluttered the kitchen worktops and dresser, removed the CD shelves and over 400 CDs - I had only just put those shelves up, but decided the space looked better without them. I have also scrubbed all of the kitchen cupboards inside and out, cleaned the windows, cleaned the oven and washed down the walls. I would still like to sand down the worktops and re-oil them, but ran out of steam by the time I'd done all of the above!


Jet's settee. I will probably remove the covers for a viewing.



We've had some wonderful meals around this table! We originally had a six seater, which is still in the shed. We have been known to put them both together diagonally across the space and have Sunday roasts for 13 :) 

When we first moved in to the house, there was a galley style kitchen extension where the kitchen is now. We extended out to the right to make this square L shape. It completely transformed the way we lived! We have always liked to eat together (I did as a child) and making this room so much more inviting really enhanced that. I would certainly like a kitchen you could eat in in my next house.

Thank you for all the lovely comments about the house. It's been really encouraging :)
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  1. Dc24 February 2016 at 08:27

    It is all looking lovely, well done on your hard work. We can attest to that having done the same to sell each parent in law's house after they died. Also helped DS and DDiL do their house.

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    1. Happeninguponhappiness24 February 2016 at 14:15

      Yes, it's not that long since I did my Mums house, but at least that hasn't got anyone living in it to make a mess again! Not sure, I'd ben wanting to do it again in a hurry though after doing mine!

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  2. Simple Living24 February 2016 at 08:40

    You have a beautiful home, have you found somewhere else yet?

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    1. Happeninguponhappiness24 February 2016 at 14:16

      Thank you. No not yet, we need to book some time to go and have a look at a few. I wouldn't be surprised if we didn't end up renting for a while instead, but we'll see...

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  3. Mrs LH24 February 2016 at 09:26

    You definitely have a beautiful home.....why on earth do you want to leave it!! (I feel a bit like you sometimes ..that my dream to move to a seaside cottage might have been left too late!)

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    1. Happeninguponhappiness24 February 2016 at 14:17

      Thanks - it's not the house, more the location and size of garden. I want more space and a view that isn't someone else's lounge or bedroom!! My opposite neighbour is way too old to be wandering around naked :(

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  4. Mrs LH24 February 2016 at 09:26

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  5. Sue24 February 2016 at 14:39

    It's all looking really nice, you've made excellent use of the space in that wonderful family room. This is the room that will most likely sell the house, it's a very 'now' way of living.

    You make me feel tired just reading about what you've been doing recently. I hope it pays off with a quick sale for you.

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    1. Happeninguponhappiness24 February 2016 at 19:47

      Thanks - yes it really is the heart of the home! :)

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  6. Unknown24 February 2016 at 14:56

    Wow you have been busy love your kitchen and I know what you mean about the dining room table lots of conversations and happy times around ours to. I am off to catch up as I have missed posts, dee x

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    1. Happeninguponhappiness24 February 2016 at 19:49

      Thanks :) I didn't imagine just how much I would need to do to be satisfied I was showing it off to its best potential.

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  7. Mac n' Janet24 February 2016 at 15:37

    What a beautiful kitchen you have. I'm betting you're going to find it hard to leave.

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    1. Happeninguponhappiness24 February 2016 at 19:51

      Thanks - yes I have loved this house, but the thought of waking up to a view of the countryside really excites me!

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  8. Living Alone in Your 60's24 February 2016 at 20:30

    Just the sort of house people are after these days. A sociable home.

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    1. Happeninguponhappiness25 February 2016 at 07:24

      Let's hope so - it has certainly worked well for us over the last 22 years!

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  9. Sol24 February 2016 at 21:49

    you really have a beautiful home. Keep going your doing fantastic!

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    1. Happeninguponhappiness25 February 2016 at 07:24

      Thanks - very glad you think it's going well - that's a good sign!

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  10. Gina25 February 2016 at 01:00

    Well staged home! You have done such a beautiful job. I am sure it was a lot of hard work. Well done! Yes, the sea and it's elements influence your colour and design choices. Your signature style can be seen in each room's detail. Even Jet's sofa looks like it's from a seaside cottage.

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    1. Happeninguponhappiness25 February 2016 at 07:26

      Thank you. I grew up by the seaside and love being near the sea. Unfortunately I don't like being on it much as I get very sea sick!

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