Let me show you where this living room pretty much started. This is in 2010, though we moved into the house in 2008. The decor was pretty much the same all that time.
You can see the room isn't that large in size, nor does it get a lot of good natural light. Let's just say I wasn't really thinking when I decided to paint the space a medium taupe/brown. It literally felt like a dungeon in the evenings, and the daytime wasn't that great either. I'm a bright, natural-light-lovin' girl.
The first steps I took when I started redecorating last year, was to pick some accent colors that were bright and cheery, unlike my earth tone go-to's of the past. So naturally, pink and yellow it was! {To the discontent of my husband, but it has grown on him as the space has evolved into my original vision.}
Even with these bright changes, the paint color in the room still made it feel dark. I knew we had to go lighter. I thought a nice light gray would be just the right fit, plus I had wanted to paint the kitchen that color too ever since our remodel of that late last year. So here you go...{beware: pic overload!}
I'm sure you noticed the large blank wall above the couch. Before we painted, I actually had all the wall pictures in one large gallery there, but it was a little busy and I really need something to fill the small walls, so I thought splitting the frames up into three different galleries was the best thing. My plan with the large wall is to put my artistic skills to use and make a custom painting on canvas. I will keep you posted on that.
Overall, I am so much happier about the space. It is fun, bright and bold...a true reflection of me. I want our boys to enjoy a happy space...it is modern, yet playful at the same time, and has some personal touches - i.e. my artwork, Tanner's artwork and some DIY pieces. The couch doesn't really go so well anymore, but we are not in the position to get a new one any time soon, so it will have to do...and that La-Z Boy, well it's an eyesore and doesn't really match, but Jake needs a comfy chair in front of the TV. One day it will be replaced with something better. So other than those few things, this room is pretty much done! It feels so good to say that.
Info/Sources:
Paint: HGTV Brand at Sherwin Williams in "Silverlight" - This was the most gray-gray...without purple, blue or green hues in the shade of gray we wanted. I'd say it's a light-medium gray.
Yellow Console Table: Crate & Barrel - but I got it on Craigslist!
3 Paintings in a Row: My artwork
White Frames: Misc. from Walmart, Target, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, etc.
Large White Mimosa Quatrefoil Frames: ZGallerie
Magenta Accent Chair: Overstock
Floral Pillows: TJ Maxx
Pallet Art: DIY Project
Faux Ivory Coral: ZGallerie
Yellow Lamp Bases: Target
White Lamp Shades: Target
So what do you think? Please remember to "pin" it if you love it! xoxo
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