Perfect Fit for Us!

I've been receiving various threats from not posting pictures of our "new" apartment. Frankly, there is still a lot to do to it, so that is where my hesitation lies. I have bigger plans than I have resources. But, in an effort to protect myself and my family, I have decided to post my apartment "stage one" pictures. I'm done decorating for awhile in my bedroom and the common areas of the house, so that is what I'll post. The kids room still has some unfinished projects, so there will have to be pictures of that later.
In all, I think the front room is fun, but turned out a little more cartoonish than I hoped it would. I'm hoping someday for more sophisticated art on the walls to balance off the funky curtains and rugs, but I had a small budget and had to work mostly with what I had, so it'll work for now. I also still need to fill the house with pictures of people we love.
In the bedroom, I wanted it to look casual but more grown up than the front room. I already had the modern bedspread, and a lot of classic art and knick knacks. Therefore, I had to mix it up and try to make it meld. I used a modern table runner I found for a "headboard" to anchor the bed. The end tables are really beat up, but I kind of liked it that way. So instead of re-painting, I just covered the tops with placemats that matched the table runner. That covered up the worst spots. I also showcased the awesome clock my mom made for us a couple years ago since it didn't really work in the family room. My guitar is displayed to pay tribute to my amazing talents (cough... ha ha ha... OK, I couldn't say that without laughing).

The kitchen didn't have a lot of decorating opportunities. However, I did have to be creative with space planning. There are not a ton of cabinets, and no pantry, so I tried to set up my dishes in a somewhat decorative way on the counters without compromising my work space. I'm happy with the result and the simplicity that came from getting rid of a few things I wasn't using and making a little space go a long way. The dining room is sparsely decorated, but I did get a great deal on these super rad bar stools which I absolutely love. Unfortunately for the kids, they are white and sometimes (as much as I hate to admit it), I am a little over-protective of my stools. They are just for adults.
So, thats the apartment. We're really liking it here. It's a quiet community but it also has a fun young vibe due to the pilot school that houses their students here and the nearby medical college. So far it's been a perfect fit for us!