Sneak Peek: Before and Afters from Danny Seo's Home Simply Green Spring 2009 LookBook

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Readers of Daily Danny know that he's been hard at work doing a green renovation of his home and working with JCPenney as their Green Living partner. Here are a few shots (including some before and afters) of his own home in Bucks County which is featured in the soon-to-be-released Look Book of new items in the Simply Green line.

Shown above, left to right:

1. Bedroom filled with natural materials and textures in calming colors: a rattan bedframe from Restoration Hardware, woven lampshade (and slippers), big, bold branches as a bouquet in a glass cylinder vase, organic mattress and vine patterned bedding ($49!) from JCP. A glass lamp on the opposite bedside table balances and echoes the large vase.

2. Danny's dining area, before.

3. The redone, cozied-up dining area includes an intimate round dining table which is dressed with inexpensive layered tablecloths and then set with recycled glassware and bowls from the Simply Green line. An oversized, dramatic pendant accentuates the ceiling height, as does the long, natural textured drapes.

4. Danny's bath, before.

5. The sink area gets an update. The natural wood vanity remains, but the doors are now painted a soft grey. A lighted makeup - style mirror is replaced with a dark framed mirror which is flanked with two industrial metal sconces. A raised square sink and simple fixtures modernize the space. Accessories are quick drying towels and mat and an abaca bark tray from Linden Street to keep daily essentials close at hand and organized.

More info on Simply Green is right here and Danny's blog can be found here.

I'm really digging those sheets!

posted by Kathryn on March 23rd 2009 at 12:49pm
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i love the wall color in the bedroom! i wish i knew what it was....

posted by shminta on March 23rd 2009 at 12:59pm
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Those sheets are gorg! I'm really loving the serene, sea-glass feel of the bedroom.

posted by bookgirl on March 23rd 2009 at 1:30pm
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That dining area reminds me of my place- but with windows! I love the improvements for the bathroom. It honestly is a miniscule place and it is still neutral (meaning I am totally inspired to make me ugly little bathroom look good)
The bedroom also looks so nice. It strikes me as a post-thunderstorm sky where the sky is still black, but it is warm and unusually sunny, with all the colors of summer!

posted by Nolann on March 23rd 2009 at 1:41pm
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I just bought two lamps like that, for $20 each, and wasn't sure what to fill them with except seashells but I Really love the idea of using seaglass. Expensive but it would be spectacular in my particular setting. Thanks!

posted by Rucy on March 23rd 2009 at 2:46pm
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I love those metal sconces in the bathroom, and was thinking about doing something similar in mine, but I'm worried that the light won't be good enough to do my makeup, put in my contacts, etc. In short, is this practical for anything other than a guest bathroom? Anyone have any thoughts?

posted by cathrobi on March 23rd 2009 at 2:56pm
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Can we get a link or more info for the bedding? Love it, but can't find it on the JCP website.

posted by LB783 on March 23rd 2009 at 3:32pm
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on his site, there is a note that the bedding is not available online but is (may?) be in stores. unfortunately, there isn't a store near me :(

posted by hazel8 on March 23rd 2009 at 3:55pm
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I agree with the others who love the bedding! I'll have to see if my local store has it yet.

posted by dewgirl on March 23rd 2009 at 4:05pm
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hi all -
I just checked in with Danny by email and he said that the bedding is not yet online yet but IS already in stock and available in all JC Penney stores.

posted by janel on March 23rd 2009 at 4:15pm
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Lovely bedding, and I am shocked that my bathroom is on its way to looking similar to his with a lavendar/grey motif. But I think I like the "before" dining room better with its colorfulness. The "after" is too bland, though cozier.

posted by taritac on March 23rd 2009 at 4:29pm
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No love at my local JC Penney.

posted by dewgirl on March 23rd 2009 at 6:34pm
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I'm underwhelmed, but I do like the bedding.

posted by jooly on March 24th 2009 at 4:44pm
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Does anyone know the color in the bedroom?

posted by pamcakes on March 29th 2009 at 1:15pm
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I saw this bedding at the JCP near me- Originally $100 for the Queen/Full Duvet, on sale for $35.

posted by Lizzz on April 26th 2009 at 9:04am
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