LIVING AND DINING ROOM MAKEOVER / COOL COASTAL FARMHOUSE STYLE / DIY BOARD AND BATTEN

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[@judithcrabtree6777]

I love how it turned out! The curtains really cozied it up! You are so lucky to have Marion! (He's lucky to have you too!)

[@anitathrash9342]

Beautiful

[@tammybabcock4802]

Good morning Arika and Marion and Jaxon and family and thank you for sharing your beautiful home the curtains make your home homer

[@lisaduvalls3143]

hats off to you & Marion & Jaxon GREAT JOB, BEAUTIFUL & FRESH. LOVE THE HOOKS & the tiny wreath

[@craftingwithapurpose6479]

I love that you design your home with pet comfort in mind. Everybody is happy.

[@elizabethbutler8583]

Erica I love that the father and son are working together It warms my heart

[@jessicajones6032]

The green plaid curtains were a good choice, they bring the whole design of the rooms together

[@caracampbell1715]

I love the curtains the most. Curtains just add so much beauty and softness to a room, they make all the difference!

[@bobbiespradley6509]

I absolutely truly love your new look. It's so beautiful and refreshing look. 💗

[@aelainegina90]

Absolutely gorgeous. Praying for a speedy recovery for sweet Paisley💕🙏

[@karendelong850]

The green in the curtains pulls out the green in all your greenery. Beautiful,as always

[@beckybaessler7153]

AMAZING!! I'm so inspired by this! Not just your beautiful home and family, but your Prayer books bless me!!🥰

[@melindajorgensen5662]

I absolutely love that wall color brightens up the living room so much! Love love love!!!

[@deborahcox854]

WOW... Love the gray for chairs... I was surprised how the wood on the wall came out, beautiful... It really opened up the whole area... GREAT JOB... EVERYONE....

[@starr6465]

I would Pull the Board & Batten all the way through into the living room. Beautiful Job very talented people. Thank you for sharing.

[@Amanda-pq7vq]

I’m right there with you, our house is “wonky” too. Eyeballing sometimes works better than measuring!🤣

[@kathyclarke5899]

It's always worth it to see your vision come together and become a reality. It's beautiful and so YOU. ❤

[@lisafriesen451]

Oh my gosh,sweet Belle on the pillow. I just love that dog.She reminds me of my Boston terrier Ollie.He passed after 17 years. I was so blessed but I mess him and all of my fur babies so much😢

[@user-lj9gl7ex4j]

I m glad you painted the black chairs because it did Ty look right I like everything you did it’s very nice

[@donnadrummonds2444]

The length of the planter over the TV is perfect! Also, you can put toilet paper rolls, cut in half then slit horizontally between the curtain grommets to help them positioned evenly.

[@minide63]

What a beautiful makeover! It all looks so welcoming.

[@lindalou2616]

Arika, it turned out beautiful - just love the addition of curtains. ❤

[@doorsaholic324]

I love how everything turned out! That mirror over your shoe bench really brightens up that area and makes it look more open.

[@lynnparker3467]

The curtains are perfect don’t change anything

[@chantelraigosa8949]

I love it!!! I’m a sucker for board and batten. Anything craftsman style is my jam. The curtains look great. They give the room a more finished look. I like how the family was involved. Just an idea- you have a very handy husband. Maybe he could build you a custom front door? Just a thought….

[@AnnasJourneytoaHealthierlife]

Love everything you did and marion. Marion is like my husband he would build me anything I want to because he loves to make things.

[@Kimonwatersedge]

oh I loved every minute of that Arika. Can’t believe how much you got done! what a team ! thank you so much. 🥰🇬🇧🤓💐🥇🏠

[@racheleldred8346]

Just beautiful!! If you pull the couch out just a smidgen, the curtain will hang naturally.. love the makeover! Wow!

[@rebeccav.8560]

I don't comment a lot, but this refresh has me stunned! I love the cottage look, so fresh and bright. Great job!!

[@adirondackErin]

Love it all, but my favorite is the pillow on the back of the couch with 4 legs and a tail.

[@mpuett10049]

Everything looks so light and beautiful. I love it. Thanks for sharing ❤ we need an update on baby Paisley. Praying for all 🙏🏻

[@wandahale2164]

Arika I love everything! Love how your home reflects what's important to you - Faith and Family. Curtains are gorgeous! I love sheer curtains. Wished I lived close to you. I would be stopping in for coffee. Great video!

[@marperkins2182]

I love you Marion just here living room in your can't wait to see more of your videosI hope your granddaughters is doing very well God bless you all have a wonderful week

[@denisedomnich706]

Love it it's so fresh and Springy

[@amandabrinson5868]

Love how it turned. Love the board and batten walls and the curtains. And all the little birds in your decor.

[@donnawiseman9311]

It's beautiful. I love the curtains. i think it makes the room so warm and cozy. The board and batton adds so much character to the room. Marvelous!!!

[@patwheeler5809]

It's beautiful...I love the color and the curtains add a special touch!!

[@lyndathorell2095]

Move the sofa out from the wall a couple of inches -it will make a world of difference to how the curtains hang. Good job - kudos to all three of you.

[@charliecat654]

That came together very nicely! The curtains are really a nice touch, and I really like the board and batten. A place to hang the jackets and purses was an extra added bonus! As you said... It was a lot of work, but well worth it.

[@dianemacdonald9924]

I love how everything turned out! It’s amazing how changing a few things can make the biggest difference!

[@markellwilliams3594]

Came out really good. Love it! Yall have a blessed weekend my family in Christ ♥️♥️♥️🙏🏽

[@nickituschmann46]

Really love how your walls turned out and also You're backing on your entertainment center

[@nelliepisani4348]

Everything looks beautiful but my favorite is the curtains are so classy and the dining room chairs the color so soft great job guys I love everything God bless your home! 🙏❤️🌻

[@monicadrew5140]

Wow! The curtains unified the couch with the walls now. Looks so much better❤

[@ritabock6066]

Oh WOW Arika I love all the transformation in the living room and dinning room WOW !!! Love everything from the walls to the curtains they are lovely makes the rooms Beautiful!!! Great upgrade!!! Congratulations!!

[@karenhill3970]

Y'all are so nice ...my older sisters been married to highschool sweetheart years beautiful life 🦋...me not so good...came home 20 yrs ago He locked me out & threw me out and took the baby......I've tried to pick up the PIECES for years ...least our Son is healthy.....thankx for listening..... Enjoyed this so much for tips & ideas ..I'm painstakingly STILL TRYIN to get my ole house fixed up ( yes on a budget) ...mine is 1935 American Craftsman Bungalow thank G- I had this old house before.....it sat vacant 2years ....I ve done everything by MYSELF it's taken yrs old well .....they have stick - on wall treatment s at $Tree I'm looking at ... LOVE THE COLOR Y R USING VERY beautiful. Yes I noticed paint OUTRAGEOUS!! OUR CURRENT Administration doesn't care $$$$$$ ) praying things change soon !!!!!0r we r doomed American 🇺🇸

[@catladylife]

Everything came together so well. So fortunate that your husband is able to do a lot of The woodworking. I'm still Loving my new flooring and new bedroom. I painted the bathroom and I have the paint for the kitchen. Life keeps getting in the way and I haven't had a chance to get back to it

[@ginahernandez3219]

You should have Marion cut some 1X4 in small pieces that you can place them on the feet to keep the couch from being up against the wall. But it looks beautiful and bright. Thanks for sharing, Arika❤

[@lauriecrose8451]

I love how your living room space turned out. It is beautiful! You guys did a really great job. Thank you for sharing the process.

[@lisarathbun7887]

OMG! It's AMAZING! I love everything about it. Hats off to Marion as well.

[@karenhurd9792]

Wow Arika! What a surprise...."Big makeover"!!! Love how this turned out. I love the board & batten look, so, so pretty. Nice job👌

[@lisafriesen451]

It all looks beautiful!A patterned rug in all the colors that you love would be so pretty in your living room.For you next rug that is😊❤

[@tabs3436]

Love your new decor- especially the board and batten! I place wood blocks behind my sofa and against the wall so that the curtains behind the sofa don’t get smushed.

[@pattyvanraden9170]

I absolutely love it. The three of you work so well together. I'm so happy I could see all the work and the reveal in the same video. I just enjoyed it so much, but I enjoy all of your videos. Until I see you next time, I'm sending my love.♥️

[@pate2680]

I especially love the new entryway with coat hooks. Pretty and so handy!

[@teresacamp3365]

Boy you just have a bunch laying down on the job ! Lol gotta love them fur babies... Love the make over !

[@leem200]

Love it bright and calm looking. I'd throw the pillow that matches the sofa in the chair. Think it would look great. Also, love the texture on what you call winter pillows, think they will be fine for summer. I find two picture frames that match to cover the frame around the square alarm box on shelf. Sides and top. Redo to fit. I'd fill the nail holes on the board and batten sand and paint. I love the chairs painted too. The planter box on top looks really nice. Take a small piece of 2x4 a few inches and place behind sofa legs and wall. Will pull it out and keep it from moving backwards. Giving sp for curtains to be free. It looks wonderful. All natural colors and neutral. Go together well. Peace!

[@donnajones7757]

Love what you've done especially adding the sheer curtains...I think it has a finished look to the room...beautifully done Arika, Marion and Jackson

[@wendyrumbel4354]

Everything looks beautiful love the changes you made that team effort paid off . Love to see a family work together. Those curtains finish off the decor. They are very nice. Your home is so inviting. God Bless your beautiful family.

[@jaylc4253]

Love! Love! Love! the colors are so peaceful and calming!!

[@TheDaisie3]

Hi arika you all done a great job everything has turned out lovely,I love my curtains they finish a window I think jaxon is learning so much from Marion he’s such a great help take care and god bless x

[@aujkalenic4203]

All together LOVELY 🤍🌸💜🌷💚

[@margaretwalker7934]

Arika your home make over is absolutely beautiful . You are so blessed to have such a lovely family and home . Thank you so much for sharing.

[@sandytaylor9973]

It’s all gorgeous!! The curtains add so much warmth and coziness.

[@bdg38gunyon2]

Marion does such a good job creating your vision. It is beautiful!❤

[@jenniferyoo6900]

I LOVE the way it turned out! I keep a small box behind my couch to keep it off my way and curtain.

[@knowchrissiechavers7642]

Arika, It looks absolutely beautiful. You , Marion and Jaxon did an amazing job. You are truly Blessed to have two handsome young men that do such awesome carpentry work. God Bless. Sending love all the way from Alabama,Chrissie ♥️🙏

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Thank you so much! I am blessed for sure!😀❤️👏🏻

[@cindynelson4971]

Love your room and love how you keep evolving and refining the look you want. I absolutely love your new curtains I think they soften and yet are very light and Breezy for the summer and warm it up for the fall and winter just perfection the word that keeps coming to mine. As always God bless you and yours I love you and your family and always pray for the best for you

[@whiskey0069]

Arika i looks great, the curtains finish the room off. You are one lucky woman to have Marion.

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

I love the wreath on the wall next to the door. Reminds me of a model home. Coastal all the way too. Awesome job you 3.

[@franceskey79]

Arika, it all turned out beautifully!!! The curtains added more warmth!! You can get frosted glass window clings for the glass in the door.

[@teresawoods5719]

Great reveal Arika your son and husband did a great job 👏 at your shelves lookin good much much love from Tennessee 👋✝️❤️

[@lizvogel9405]

Just beautiful!! It looks so warm, cozy and inviting. I especially love the curtains, they add so much warmth!

[@jenniferdaniels9696]

It looks beautiful and I love how open and airy it feels. Have you thought about maybe painting the faux ship lap wall. It will make the hutch pop. I feel the ship lap and brick together is a little busy to the eye and all the beautiful decor in the hutch gets lost. ❤

[@marymartinez2726]

Beautiful! Adding the curtains was the perfect pop to everything you did👏👏❤️👍

[@shaportueng7156]

What a beautiful transformation! I absolutely loved the colors especially the green and am so glad you went with the green curtains. Added such a nice touch to the room. I loved everything you guys did. So pretty!!!😍

[@joycecook8876]

Perfection!! You All worked so hard and you’re right… worth it! I love the B&B and the windows look so much larger. The curtains give it such a light and airy feel/look. Bravo! 🪴💕🪴

[@joanmisenheimer5894]

You are a lucky woman. Your husband does everything he can to make you happy. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@DorsettDoorstep]

He’s the best!❤️

[@jamiepan7650]

The curtains really top it off. They look perfect. It reminds m of a beach house because of the color. GREAT!!!!!!

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Thank you! 😊

[@dawnwilkinson3500]

Arika and Marion and Jaxon... You all accomplished a lot here! It is absolutely beautiful!! You can all be proud of your team effort! I love it all!!

[@susanducharme6790]

Looks so much better with curtains they make the room good choice!Marion did a great job oh sorry I forgot Jackson good job

[@jenniferbaker3707]

I just lost my husband. He was only 58. I enjoyed watch this amazing Video! I love it! Helped me to relax and get some ideas for my rooms. Thank you.

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Oh I am so very sorry for your loss. 💔I hope my videos can give you some comfort in some way. I’ll be praying for you.🙏🏻

[@lyncates9238]

What a beautiful job you have done ❤ I absolutely love it 🎉🙋‍♀️💕

[@sandynickelson1531]

It looks beautiful. I am still lifting your grand baby up to our Heavenly Father.

[@DorsettDoorstep]

Thank you so much❤️

[@vickiecrouch6041]

Never expected it would be a front room/dining room makeover. Thought it would be the old pantry Looks great!! Might be better to move the plant back and Paisley forward.

[@michaelbaker4459]

Love, Love, LOVE the makeover! Beautiful and airy! Beautiful sheer curtains! I hate squished curtains too, though that one is definitely not noticeable. The board & Batten turned out amazing!

[@yarlettegebarowski5995]

Wow everything looks beautiful. The room looks so warm and cozy. You and your husband did an amazing job. . The curtains really add a lot to the overall finished look.

[@sheilascobee4530]

Your front door would look good painted white with the tinted windows 💞

[@wendystahlke]

Such a beautiful cozy Living/Dining room love the colors the curtains look so warm and inviting great job ❤

[@tinalsanchez4837]

I have FOMO, now I want to redo some things in my home…I LOVE the board and batten with the picture shelf behind your front door, have you considered wrapping the rest of the living room and dining room with it? Everything came out so beautifully and isn’t it funny how curtains can changed the look of a room. A beautiful job, well done 👍🏼…🌻

[@donnatorres7145]

Love, love, love it! Everything is so beautiful. All of you did a fantastic job, love it. Have a blessed evening 🙏❤️

[@monettelee]

Good morning.You guys did a awesome job.looks cozy.love the colors.I agree window film on the door windows would let more light in.thats what I did.my patio door faces parking lot.lets light in but gives privacy.God has bless you both and your family.Pray grandbaby and family is doing well.Have a bless week 🙏🤗❤️💐

[@candiev2703]

I love the feeling curtains give a room! Good job guys!

[@sherriehaynes9875]

I think it is gorgeous You really did a great job Your husband and son did a fantastic job I love it

[@brendahamilton4426]

Looks wonderful 🥰. The curtains make a big difference. Great job.

[@Dranma51]

I love all your projects! My husband and I used to be so busy with our DIY projects too but as we’ve gotten older they have slowed down. But we will be shiplapping a wall in our living room and painting the rest of the walls soon. So much satisfaction when it’s done! I also listen to worship music. I listen to Contemporary Christian music on Pandora as I’m going to sleep at night. It’s really sad how expensive everything has gotten! Our groceries were $400 for a month for 2 of us when usually they’re $300!

[@eileenpeterson637]

Love the board and batten and the color of paint rainwashed ! I also think the curtains add a sot and pretty touch .

[@leonorperez5439]

Hello Arika I love the way your livingroom/dinning room turned out you guy's did a great job team work👏👏love the curtains makes your home look complete and cozy🌻💕

[@amycrawford9726]

Love the new look such a beautiful refresh everything is so tied together. You all did an awesome job. God's blessings to you and your family

[@karenbobrowski1285]

Frosted window cling will give privacy and let the light in and look great on the windows in your door. 😊

[@debbiecrutchfield3038]

I love everything and most of all the curtain, warm and cozy. Beautiful Rooms