We used to keep our tv downstairs in our basement. I don’t like a super visual tv, so it worked for us to have it tucked away downstairs. But, as Theo got older and started to be watch shows of his own, I wanted him to be upstairs where I could keep an eye on him and the tv.

So during one of our monthly switch-a-roos where I get the itch to move around furniture, we brought the tv upstairs and made our former dining room into a tv room. We have a super long living room, so we simply made it serve double duty as both living room and dining room, thus freeing up the old dinning room to become a tv room!

I’ve been wanting to create a photo gallery/local art wall for the tv room for awhile now, and finally compiled enough pieces to put one together. Mike re-painted the room a lovely shade of pale gray, we moved all our white furniture in, and spray painted a handful of pictures frames all white to create a cohesive look.

My photo gallery/local art wall is an assortment of family photos – both mine and some older ones of extended family – and pieces I’ve picked up from local, Ohio artisans. And of course, we left plenty of room to grow, as our family continues to expand :-). Take a look!

We hide our tv in the white cabinet!

View into the tv room. We hung curtains so that we can divide the room off without actually building walls. Nice for privacy, or when you want to take a nap! Plus it gives it a nice airy feel.

View from the tv room looking out to the living room.

Rough days call for pjs, blankets, and Curious George!