THIS IS KMART... WITH A FRENCH COTTAGE TWIST

Yes.

This IS Kmart.

Now that you all know where you can find the pieces I used to make over the backyard...

I am going to share the details and inspirations for the design.

The budget was $1500 total for outdoor living products, plants, lighting, etc.

I was thrilled to find out that I was able to mix my own accessories in

as well as change the item if I needed to for fitting my design.

I perused the Kmart website, got an idea of what I would use for my makeover

and went shopping!

Some of the inspirations for my design were in catalogs and my french design books

but I found elements that were just as beautiful and much more reasonably priced at Kmart.

We spend a huge amount of time outdoors in the Spring, Summer and Fall

so I wanted to create a space where we could roast marshmallows with the kids,

have a glass of wine with friends and just enjoy being outside.

~The Beach Area~

I already had chaise lounges that I love,

but really wanted some nice, thick and comfortable cushions.

The chaise cushions were priced at $42.49 on sale

and the 9' market umbrella $46.74 on sale.

Another important element-

The lighting.

I love outdoor lighting &

I think you can't have enough lights outside for parties

or just to add a bit of elegance to everyday occasions.

Globe lights ($8.74) were strung along the picket fence behind the chaise lounges

(they look FANTASTIC at night!)

and I was so excited to find a favorite type of light at Kmart too.

Farmers lanterns are perfect for ambiance

and I used several of them in each area of my design.

To light the steps...

on the tabletop & even a couple among

the branches of the apple tree.

Total Beach area makeover: $154.00 + tax

~The Sitting Area~

I wanted the pea gravel patio to have a comfortable seating area.

Somewhere to kick your shoes off,

warm your toes by the fire and chat while relaxing.

When I first went into Kmart to check out the seating areas,

this one caught my eye for several reasons.

The gorgeous vintage inspired look, red floral toile cushions

and of course the wicker! I love wicker!

This is all weather~ which I have not had before- but I loved the vintage style.

This area was where most of the money was spent

on the more substantial pieces to really create a living room outside.

The pieces are part of the Country Living line at Kmart.

The chairs were $150 each and the loveseat $250.

They have a couch too- which I REALLY loved also!

The cushions on this set are extra thick, well made & reversible

if you would like to change your look.

I also sewed a couple of drop cloth pillows &

ruffled seat covers for a flirty french feel when I want it

and to help keep them clean.

I used 2 shepherd hooks at $25.00 each to hang farmers lanterns on

for the seating area lighting

and added the charming firepit- $79.99

I also used 2 big frenchy urns for some red geraniums. $39.99.

These are gorgeous urns~

and this week ,

you can buy the matching bench for $99 and get an urn for free!

Total Sitting Area makeover cost: $826.00 + tax

~The Dining Area~

Ohhh how excited I was to find french bistro style chairs at Kmart!!!

I love these folding chairs and after seeing these at another store for $70.00 each~

I am loving Kmart's price too- on sale for $30.00 each!

They are made out of a heavy metal and

I love that you can pull them out for company as you need to.

They have several colors available online- but only turquoise & red in my stores.

I purchased the turquoise-which are so cute but were a bit bright for my design.

So I used white spray paint

as well as Krylon Hosta Leaf spray paint to antique and frenchify them.

I ended up doing half white and half antiqued

by lightly spraying the green on & sanding for the shabby look

& then I used stencils and black paint for the numbers on the back.

I also placed 2 more of the frenchy urns in the dining area.

They are perfect for the table top or sideboard.

The cost for the dining area~ $320.00+tax

Plants, miscellaneous and tax brought the total right to about $1500.

I was amazed at just how far $1500 went at Kmart & I was impressed

by the quality of the pieces I chose & their prices.

I saw beautiful dishes, monogrammed flatware

(saved in my cart online! Lol!)

& even bulk burlap online

Take another look at Kmart sometime...

you might be surprised at what you find too!

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WHAT STORE COULD IT BE ???

Did you guess which store's

products I used to makeover my outdoor living space yet?

(Here's the post if you missed it

SUMMER LIVING ROOMS)

Which store has these big frenchy urns...

or this charming red toile and wicker seating area?

or the beach area umbrella and cushions?

The vintage inspired lighting, plants and more?

They even have french bistro chairs- who knew!?

and I'll share how to get this look tomorrow.

You might be surprised to know where all of these fantastic pieces came from...

One last chance to take a guess...

Hmmm....

Okay~Okay!

Did you guess Kmart??

Yes all of these fantastic elements came from Kmart!

I'll be back to share details and inspirations

for the project tomorrow!

See you tonight for Feathered Nest Friday!!

:)

This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for collective bias

but all the designs and opinions are my own.

KMART SUMMER LIVING ROOMS

When you think of an outdoor living space

what comes to mind?

A dining area with an old farmhouse table surrounded by french bistro chairs...

or a seating area or lounge area for relaxing on the patio...

or maybe a spot for an afternoon nap on a chaise?

We are fortunate to have a large area for entertaining and outdoor living

so all of these areas come to mind for my space.

I was so excited and appreciative to have been given

an incredible design challenge opportunity...

To create a backyard living space that was

Comfortable.

Welcoming.

Inspired.

A room outside for spending time with family and friends...

for entertaining and for relaxing.

Something much like a design I would create inside my home...

but using items that you can purchase from a specific store

to make over the space.

For someone who is used to finding flea market treasures

or a piece here and there collected over time to use in my rooms-

Creating a space out of ready to purchase items

and giving it an instant lived in feel was a bit different

but soo much fun!

~

Here is what the backyard looked like

before...

THE AFTER

~The Dining space~

Shabby and vintage inspired...

Faded colors

florals and ruffles...

French bistro chairs wearing a chippy finish,

galvanized bins & painted urns filled with gorgeous flowers

~The Sitting area~

Vintage inspired red floral toile

mixed with drop cloth & needlepoint pillows

& dark woven wicker.

A cozy sitting area to kick back and relax...

with a charming petite fire pit for warming your hands or roasting marshmallows

The gravel and beach areas are warmly lit by the soft glow

from vintage inspired oil lanterns.

~The Beach~

Your toes sinking into the warm sand while

stretching out a chaise...

So relaxing!

So, any guesses as to where these design elements came from?

I'll be sharing where you can find these fantastic pieces

and more pictures and details soon!

THE REVEAL IS OUT! HERE

MORE PICTURES,PRICE & DETAILS: HERE

This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for collective bias

but all the designs and opinions are my own.

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