So... we bought a house

So... we bought a house. A mid century "modest" house. Surprisingly, it's in pretty darned good shape considering the age. The living room/dining room layout is a bit awkward, however - one long room with an apparent add-on fireplace smack dab in the middle of a long wall. Oh well... I can make this work, can't I?

Let's start with the entryway and living/dining room area:

Blonde Brick entryway planter near front door - paint color is from previous owner - It's a tad dark  in this light, but not bad so I think we'll keep it for now - "Benjamen Moore Chestertown Buff"

Clockwise from front door - picture window and fireplace

Fireplace w/ faux stone - a later "add-on" at some point. 

Why does it have to be smack dab in the middle of the wall?  That and the brick planter make dividing the room into separate areas not as simple as you'd think!

Looking from dining area toward laundry room (which we plan to make into a small 4th bedroom) and family room area - made from a converted back porch - sloped ceiling and all!

Looking toward the kitchen and bar - we will be losing that light fixture at some point - too modern for the style of the home.

Once again looking toward the kitchen and bedroom hallway. Built-in hutch is on right kitchen wall. White door is living room hall closet.