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Family Room Spring Refresher…

6:06 pm by kim 99 Comments

Hi everyone!
Happy Monday to you all!

Jennifer Rizzo is hosting a Refresh Your Room Party for spring!

I thought I would refresh my family room with a newly painted bench and try it out as a coffee table, along with a few greens to lighten and brighten things up. Hopefully this will help to hasten spring along .

I had this old bench that I bought at at the Aberfoyle Antique show a couple of summers ago.

This bench ususally sits by the front door and is supposed to be a place to sit and put your shoes on but everybody sits on the steps and the bench became a great place for putting junk bags on as you come in the door.

This is what the bench looked like before. I had just painted it black and had placed my driftwood keyholder above it since we really weren’t using the bench to sit on. I have since moved the driftwood as it wasn’t working for me there. You’ll see it in my walk-in closet in an upcoming post.
You can see my post on the driftwood keyholder here.

OK back to refreshing my family room! Lol

I’ve added some lovely hydrangeas in a little ironstone pitcher.

I’ve also added a few more greens in my bookcase.

Most of you have recently seen my spring mantel which is in my family room too.

I decided to place a couple of baskets under the bench. They make a great place to put Butter’s toys. I’m not sure how he feels about this but It’s better than having them all over the floor. Now if I can only train him to put them away!

I thought I would try placing one of my driftwood candleholders on the bench and love the look. I don’t think it’s practical for everyday, but it would be nice on special occassions.

With this candleholder I made the holes a little larger and put little votives in there, some nice plain ones would look great too. You can find the driftwood candleholder tutorial here.

I’m enjoying the lovely glass vases with candles, to me it’s simple, clean and fresh.
Not sure what the paint color is as I got it from the oops bin at HD but I love it!

I also freshened thing up by placing some of my favorite waverly linen fabric cushions. I love the blue/green color with the lovely floral pattern. Anyone who has been following my blog for a while knows that I change my cushions almost as often as my underwear! Lol.

I hope you all enjoyed my attempt at Refreshing my family room for spring. Maybe you’d like to take a look at some other spring room refreshing over at Jennifer’s.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

I’ll also be linking up with these ladies this week:

Refreshing our rooms party

Metamorphosis Monday @ BNOTP
SNS @ Funky Junk Interiors
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Tuesday’s Treasures@ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Wow us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style
White Wednesdays @ Faded Charm
POPP @ Domestically Speaking
Good life Wednesdays @ Beach Cottage
Transformation Thursdays @ The Shabby Chic Cottage
Furniture Feature Friday @ MMS

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  1. CalypsoInTheCountry says

    at 6:23 pm

    I could stare at this room everyday! Love it! The bench looks great in there and I love the driftwood on top of it. (That would never work in my house with two boys though!) Your colors are so springy – makes me want to redo my whole house!

    Reply
  2. Jaime says

    at 6:28 pm

    Kim it's so fresh and beachy! And I love all the styling – so fun to move things around, try out different looks even though sometimes they're not totally practical – but then again the catalog pics are NEVER pratical right! Good choice for the spring color, gotta love the oops bin.

    Reply
  3. Heather says

    at 6:32 pm

    You know how much I am loving the fabric on those pillows! The table looks great too. For an "oops" paint, it sure is pretty!

    Reply
  4. Debbie says

    at 6:33 pm

    If you can train Butter to put the toys up please let me know; I'd like to try your method on my husband πŸ˜€
    I have a similar bench I rescued from my neighbor's curb and painted it red. Aren't they versatile? You're right, they are also targets for catching anything someone wants to get rid of.
    Your house is very nice.
    Debbie

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  5. Petite Michelle Louise says

    at 6:38 pm

    it looks just gorgeous painted that "blue green" collar! what a facelift! wow..j'adore! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  6. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says

    at 6:45 pm

    I love the color you painted the bench! It looks so pretty with the floral pillows! Your rooms always look so pretty!

    Reply
  7. ChRiS says

    at 7:01 pm

    the bench is perfect for a coffee table and loving the oops color!

    Reply
  8. Blondie's Journal says

    at 7:10 pm

    The bench looks perfect in your family room, Kim. I like it both with the driftwood and with the candles. The driftwood candle holder is a piece of art! I have to go back to see how you made it. Your room is beautiful…love the pretty pillows, baskets and greenery. Very spring like!

    XO,
    Janie

    Reply
  9. Pam - diy Design Fanatic says

    at 7:14 pm

    Lovely! I love the bench in your family room! So pretty!

    Reply
  10. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    at 7:14 pm

    I love your bench and it's fresh new color. And that fabric on your sofa pillows has been one of my crushes for the longest time!

    Reply
  11. InMyOwnStyle says

    at 7:21 pm

    Hi Kim-

    I always love what you do. Butter is pretty darn cute. I hope he likes his new toy spot.
    My best- Diane

    Reply
  12. KATHY says

    at 7:30 pm

    Everything looks so fresh, and pretty!I love your painted bench.

    Kathy

    Reply
  13. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    at 7:33 pm

    how perfect is that? the color is gorgeous and i LOOOOVE that driftwood candle holder. driftood plus aqua equals looove.

    Reply
  14. Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack says

    at 7:38 pm

    You really know how to freshen things up! I love the color of the bench with your pillows. I always know I'm in for something good when I come here! Looks great, Kim!

    Oh, and LOL on changing your pillows. I do the same. We need choices, right?! πŸ™‚ Michelle

    Reply
  15. Barb@curlywillowdiy says

    at 8:10 pm

    So crisp and fresh! I love how functional benches are. Yours makes a great sized coffee table. And the color? LOVE!
    Barb

    Reply
  16. chair up says

    at 8:14 pm

    Your home is so refreshing and strikes a real chord with me. I love the colour of the bench, nothing "oops" about it! And all the glass and candles are the perfect touch to your living room.
    Angex

    Reply
  17. Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) says

    at 8:27 pm

    Love the bench in the fun and fresh blue. It is such a great size. It looks perfect, especially with the other hints of blue.

    Reply
  18. Karen says

    at 8:47 pm

    Your room is just gorgeous,I love that pretty blue. I'm going to have to start checking out the oops paint!

    Reply
  19. michelle says

    at 9:05 pm

    Your room is so gorgeous Kim! I love the bench painted blue and used as a table. If Butter learns to pick up, please share how you did that πŸ™‚ It is looks so refreshing, wonderful additions! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  20. White Ironstone Cottage says

    at 9:17 pm

    I just found your blog simply gorgeous
    Love the new clean look
    xo
    Pam

    Reply
  21. Pamela says

    at 9:19 pm

    Love the bench and the colour! Such a soft pretty blue!
    I've joined Jennifer's party too!!

    Pamela ox

    Reply
  22. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says

    at 9:30 pm

    The color is so pretty! The lines on the bench are awesome!
    I know how it is, seems like whatever sits by our front door becomes the junk collector πŸ™
    XOXO
    Kristin

    Reply
  23. Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop says

    at 9:57 pm

    There you go again…..such a pretty post,love the bench that colour! Oh I can not wait till Aberfoyle opens again,we always go on Mothers Day….o.k going back for another peek! x00x

    Reply
  24. Heaven's Walk - says

    at 10:13 pm

    Wow….Kim….you outdid yourself this time, girlie! Summery, airy, clean, and so beautiful! πŸ™‚

    xoxo laurie

    Reply
  25. A Vintage Vine says

    at 11:14 pm

    It is perfect….the blue color really changed the bench! Great choice!

    Reply
  26. Tricia - A Rosy Note says

    at 12:24 am

    What a pretty room! Your bench looks so fresh. I like it with the pillows πŸ™‚

    Reply
  27. Heidi says

    at 1:06 am

    I love the color of the bench ~ painting my dining room a similar color.
    :)heidi

    Reply
  28. Valerie Jean says

    at 1:15 am

    Simply Gorgeous Kim!! You room is beautifully done:) I love what you did with the bench.. more importantly I LOVE that bench! What color did you use? Thanks for sharing…I'm inspired!

    Reply
  29. The Hopeless Romantic says

    at 1:25 am

    I love the bench as a table, i loved it as a bench too, lol! Im sooooo getting spring fever now…………Bonnie

    Reply
  30. kim says

    at 1:46 am

    #28-Hi Valerie Jean and thanks! I'm not sure of the paint color as It came from the oops pile at HD.

    Reply
  31. Allison says

    at 2:19 am

    I love the aqua bench as a coffee table and the color is beautiful. I'm a big aqau fan! The driftwood candle holder is a nice touch and your cushions are really lovely. Gorgeous fabric! Your home is a breath of fresh air. Butters sure is a cutie, too.

    Reply
  32. buyffxivgil says

    at 2:29 am

    Lovely! It so nice to have redecorate your house for Spring and it looks refreshing! I would love to see the driftwood candle holder at night I would be so beautiful and bewitching! I like it.

    Reply
  33. Mariaelena says

    at 5:18 am

    FABULOUS!!!! So inviting and warm….your home is beautiful…I want to come over and have a cup of tea in that room…haha…
    Mariaelena

    Reply
  34. The Rocking C Family says

    at 8:05 am

    Your room looks beautiful! What color are your living room walls? You have probably mentioned it before but I missed it. You are very talented and have a great eye for design.

    Reply
  35. A Cottage Muse says

    at 9:25 am

    Fresh and inviting…perfect look for Spring!!

    Reply
  36. Red Gate Farm says

    at 10:13 am

    It looks fabulous! Love the aquaish blue of the bench and the colors in your pillows/cushions!

    ~Chris

    Reply
  37. Gen says

    at 12:01 pm

    Love the color of the bench πŸ™‚

    Reply
  38. Custom Comforts says

    at 12:16 pm

    Just beautiful!!! I love the makeover and the new colors.
    Cindy

    Reply
  39. Sharon@Sharon at Home says

    at 1:40 pm

    Lovely and springy. I love your shiny lamp .. is that new?

    Reply
  40. Linda says

    at 2:26 pm

    the pretty blue bench is adorable as a coffee table……I, myself, have been looking for another coffee table and if I find one of these, then that's what I'm going to use.
    Your room is beautiful.
    Linda

    Reply
  41. Passionate for White says

    at 4:18 pm

    I can't look at these pictures enough…seriously…I'm scrolling back up just as soon as I post this comment!

    Reply
  42. Kimberlea@SaVvyDeCor says

    at 4:40 pm

    So beautiful! I am going to go back and look at your driftwood candleholder tutorial. I have a large piece that I have wanted to do that with but was unsure if it would work out! I can't wait to do it now!

    Reply
  43. Amy @MaisonDecor says

    at 5:14 pm

    I LOVE this room and I know it is because of the new bench for the coffeetable. What a great color! I saved it in my files. I think the room rocks! Love the damask wallpaper shelves too~

    Reply
  44. Tammy says

    at 7:20 pm

    LOVE, LOVE the bench and driftwood candle holder!!!!

    Reply
  45. Between You and Me says

    at 8:07 pm

    LOVE your home..you've done such a beautiful job surrounding yourself with things that you love!

    Reply
  46. Erin says

    at 8:34 pm

    Gorgeous!!! I love the color of the bench! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  47. Martina says

    at 9:48 pm

    Love how your using the bench as your coffee table and you painted it such a pretty color. I just LOVE all your spring touches! Martina

    Reply
  48. Blue Ridge Altered Art says

    at 10:11 pm

    Beautiful room. I love the driftwood candleholder. ~~Sherry~~

    Reply
  49. Katie says

    at 10:20 pm

    This entire room is amazing!! I love the color you painted the bench. What an awesome idea to use it as a coffee table!

    Reply
  50. Robin says

    at 10:59 pm

    I'm loving the bench with it's new paint job. It looks amazing in your living room. Give the room a very relaxed, cottage feel. Love it.

    Reply
  51. Natasha says

    at 11:07 pm

    Your home looks so fresh and pretty! Your living room is gorgeous!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

    Reply
  52. decdiva1 says

    at 12:33 am

    love the bench/table, love the mantel, the driftwood, and of course love the little pom-pom!

    Reply
  53. Little Miss Penny Wenny says

    at 1:50 am

    Amen to Calyspo in the country. I honestly had to stop and absorb each detail in every single picture so it took me about 10 min to read this whole post. This room is so gorgeous!!!! I absolutely love the idea of a bench as your coffee table. Genius. You are fabulous!

    Reply
  54. Alicia ~ time worn style says

    at 1:52 am

    Well you had me at Blue Bench… Love it, so fresh and bright!
    alicia

    Reply
  55. Tereza says

    at 2:15 am

    Your little dog is too cute! I have a pom too big she's huge. And the color of the bench is soo me, love it!

    Reply
  56. Terry says

    at 8:41 am

    You know, your room keeps getting better and better. It's fun to see someone post the stages in their decorating journey.

    Reply
  57. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says

    at 11:22 am

    Gorgeous as always! Love the new driftwood with the votives. I have a big log with some in it too.

    Reply
  58. Fishtail Cottage says

    at 12:07 pm

    Gorgeous blue! It looks darling with those pillow's on the couch! Do you mind sharing with me what "blue" that is & where you found your pillows? oxox
    ~tracie

    Reply
  59. Desire Empire says

    at 3:43 pm

    How absolutely lovely. Your house has made me smile. Beautiful and bright styling. I have added you to the Blog I love heading on mine.

    Best wishes Carolyn

    Reply
  60. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    at 3:48 pm

    I love the new fresh color of the bench and your pretty room. That driftwood piece is awesome. You can use that all over the place. Thanks for joining WUW this week.

    Reply
  61. Amy Kinser says

    at 4:42 pm

    Girl, this room is stunning. I LOVE that bench and the color is perfect. Great oops find.

    Reply
  62. A Vintage Green says

    at 5:53 pm

    The shade of blue with other peeks of shabby color is beautiful. Restful, and when you added driftwood, thoughts of summer holidays at the cabin crept in.
    – Joy

    Reply
  63. Becca says

    at 8:26 pm

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous !! I love how fresh, crisp and simply beautiful this room is. The driftwood candleholder is beautiful on there, too. And, perfect shade of blue, too! Take care, Becca

    http://www.adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com

    Reply
  64. Sawdust and Paperscraps says

    at 10:30 pm

    What a beautiful room. Love the bench with the new coat of paint!

    Reply
  65. Brambly says

    at 9:35 am

    Wonderful! Can I curl up in your family room with a book? I love your natural light. The room is just beautiful.I can't leave without mentioning your pup… so adorable.

    Ann-Marie

    Reply
  66. Sommer says

    at 12:18 pm

    Oh my! Love the colors in this room! I just rolled on sample of that blue color in my bathroom this morning and I LOVE! Great job on this room. I would be delighted if you could link this up to my VIP party tomorrow. http://www.designergarden.blogspot.com

    Sommer

    Reply
  67. Tammy @ Type A says

    at 12:33 pm

    it's amazing, i love your room! the branch with votives in it is just beautiful. i have a party going on if you'd like to link up.

    http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/03/anything-goes-party-7.html

    Reply
  68. Jenn says

    at 4:53 pm

    A truly beautiful space. Great job!

    Reply
  69. The mum of all trades says

    at 6:10 pm

    What a beautiful roomm. It just exudes a relaxed, elegant feeling.

    Reply
  70. Judy says

    at 7:48 pm

    Your room is gorgeous and that bench as a coffee table is beyond perfect. I love the new color.

    Reply
  71. Lisa says

    at 8:40 pm

    What a beautiful, airy, fresh, refreshing space! Love your colors – so lovely!!!

    Reply
  72. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle Chic says

    at 9:53 pm

    I love how fresh and uncluttered your room looks, very cute! I LOVE that blue color for the bench from the oops bin at HD, what a find.
    ~Shanon

    Reply
  73. Kirsty says

    at 11:18 pm

    Wow I love the bench and the colour you chose! So coastal!

    Reply
  74. Anu@My Dream Canvas says

    at 11:23 pm

    How lovely. Really like your blog. I am a follower. Hope to see you at My Dream Canvas too πŸ™‚

    Reply
  75. Amy of WhisperWood Cottage and Junkologie says

    at 11:42 pm

    So fresh and wonderful! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  76. European Paint Finishes says

    at 12:08 am

    I can almost smell spring in the air looking at that room…love the bench. perfect color.
    -keeley

    Reply
  77. Cindy says

    at 12:19 am

    Perfect room; light, airy, peaceful, gorgeous!

    Reply
  78. Karena says

    at 12:49 am

    KIm I love everything you have created for your Spring Family Room! Lovely, fresh, and light.

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

    Come and enter my fine art giveaway!

    Reply
  79. EnchantedBella says

    at 3:57 am

    Wow wonderful bench and I love the color. Perfect for spring.

    Rebecca

    Reply
  80. paige says

    at 6:26 am

    what a gorgeous home!!!!
    i love all the crisp white with the beautiful colors you've mixed in. the driftwood candleholder is brilliant! i've never seen anything like that before!

    Reply
  81. CIELO says

    at 10:25 am

    What a lovely lovely home you have filled with light and goregeous whites… I always dream of a "white cloud" house like yours, but where would I put my husband and son? πŸ˜‰ I'm adding you to my list of favorite blog so I can come here often… oh, and I would love to see you participate in our Show Off Your Cottage Monday so you can show your lovely home to our readers…

    Nice meeting you

    Cielo

    Reply
  82. Love Design Company says

    at 4:32 pm

    LOVE your white couches and beachy style… awesome!
    Lindsay
    http://www.lovedesigncompany.blogspot.com

    Reply
  83. Jennifer Rizzo says

    at 11:38 pm

    I just adore it! Obviously! πŸ™‚ It's so fresh looking!

    Reply
  84. FlyAwayHome says

    at 6:34 am

    Kim, you have such a beautiful home. I stubbled across your site this morning and so glad I did. I have checked out EVERY post and you have really transformed your home with great ideas and wonderful things.I love the color on your walls, would you mind sharing the paint color?

    Reply
  85. Ticking and Toile says

    at 10:05 am

    Love every square inch!! πŸ™‚ YUM!

    Reply
  86. A Room For Everyone says

    at 6:26 am

    It's all so beautiful..particularly the hydrangeas. Rachaelxx

    Reply
  87. Sue@Uniquely Chic says

    at 8:59 pm

    Love the color of that bench so Springy and beachy!!

    Reply
  88. lauren@WESTFURNITUREREVIVAL says

    at 9:59 pm

    love the bench as the coffee table . i would love to feature a few of your stuff next monday on my blog if that would be ok with you.

    Reply
  89. Simply Domestic says

    at 10:48 pm

    I love the color of the bench! Every thing looks wonderful, as always! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  90. Faith Hope Cherrytea says

    at 10:53 pm

    GorGeous!
    definitely spring ")
    sorry i didn't think of it on time, but my son's band was out your way playing for the cdn music awards show TO and a cpl other gigs guelph, windsor and mtl on their way dn to austin – anyway, i got the benefit of your little housetour today, so not to worry !
    have a great new week ~ Lent continues…

    Reply
  91. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    at 11:32 pm

    Hi Kim, I am so in love with this room! The bench in it's new color is a fabulous addition to the room. Everything is gorgeous! Butter is a cutie too.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

    Reply
  92. dreams on 34th street says

    at 12:24 am

    Kimberley! I just love everything you do! Such
    talent! I pop in quite often! *Lynne* {w/l}

    Reply
  93. Meg and Mum's says

    at 3:24 am

    I love how crisp and clean everything looks – and pretty! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  94. lisaroyhandbags says

    at 4:54 am

    I absolutely LOVE your bench painted in my favourite colour! I love the driftwood on it and agree, it's lovely for a special day. Your whole room is beautiful – and Butter is pretty darn cute too! We used to keep our dog's toys in a basket too and soon she learned the names of each one and would dig down to the bottom to find the one we told her to go get! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  95. Stephanie says

    at 7:16 am

    The bench works so well as a coffe table – LOVE the color!

    Reply
  96. Tonya says

    at 12:22 pm

    Beatutiful!! I love your colors! I especially love the little touches of pink in your throw pillows! Also really loving your spring mantle! Just gorgeous!!

    Reply
  97. My Not So Simple, Domestic Life says

    at 9:07 am

    Hi! Thanks for visiting my blog. I love this room! It is so bright and cheery. Sitting in a room like this would definately take away the winter blues. I really like the drift wood and the new bench color. Great! -Katie

    Reply
  98. Debbie--http://refreshrestyle.com/ says

    at 5:55 pm

    I love this room, all of your rooms as a matter of fact! It's like a breathe of fresh air!

    Reply
  99. Ryali Photography says

    at 2:02 pm

    Where did you get your TV stand? Ah I loveeeeeee it soo much!!!

    Reply

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