Transforming a dark, tired and dated family room into a light and bright space the entire family can enjoy.  This makeover included painting dark wood plantation shutters a warm off white, whitewashing cedar vaulted ceiling, distressing dark wood beams, painting build-ins (Benjamin Moore - Stonington Gray), replacing oil rubbed bronze hardware on built-ins with modern simple brushed brass cabinet pulls, transitional furniture, replacing ceiling fan with gorgeous Restoration Hardwareware Foucault's Orb Clear Crystal Chandelier.  Take a look at the before pictures here, you won't believe it's the same space!