I found this photo in a decorating book and have always loved it. We have never been able to get this look because we have always had carpet in the living room-amazing how much flooring plays into the feel of the room. But not anymore! I love the simpleness of the white and neutral colors. I love that it seems warm and inviting-but basic. I love that it is kid friendly, entertains well and works well in this stage of life. I am excited to change it up a bit during different seasons with pillows making a splash of color or on the mantel placing different items from around the house.
This is a view from our front door. It was taken at night so it is very warm in color (sorry still working on my lighting!), but the couch is a honey color, the walls a dark cream, the rug a honey color also and then the dark pieces like the leather ottoman and table and chairs. The trim is white as is the mantel. ...And the wood a walnut color.
We saved all our Craigslist money and bought the set that we really wanted from PB. (I think I seriously searched every furniture store in Raleigh, plus Craigslist and then the outlet stores too, but nothing measured up for small spaces!) I hope and pray that it will last a long time. It is their set that is the most tailored and for small spaces. So far it is super comfy and we are GLAD to finally have something after being without for 6 months.
Again, it was SO helpful to have the PB staff come out and answer my amazingly long list of questions about how to do home decor! We are glad we got their recommended size of couch, glad to raise our dining room chandler to about 42" and also glad to think about how to do small spaces with the 'experts'. Keep the colors in the same color spectrum was also a helpful thought!
Our new beloved couch! Right now the pillows are paisley in blues/greens/yellows, but I might make some in reds/pinks/greens for the summer time!
A view from our dining room.
That's it and that's all folks! Thankful to have a home. Thankful to have a husband who supports my desire to make it inviting and to wisely spend money on items. Thankful to a God who has given way more then we deserve.
Now...wanting to have you peeps over for dinner and coffee!
That's it and that's all folks! Thankful to have a home. Thankful to have a husband who supports my desire to make it inviting and to wisely spend money on items. Thankful to a God who has given way more then we deserve.
Now...wanting to have you peeps over for dinner and coffee!
7 comments:
Beautiful home, Gi! My problem is always with the toys...where do you store your kids toys? We don't have a whole lot of them, but our small house seems crowded and its mostly b/c of the kitchen or dollhouse in our sitting and living rooms!
Love it!!!
What's the name of the paint on the walls?
Hey Sarah!
Hehe, you can't tell but there are somethings that I didn't put away behind the couch. I just hid them for the photos! But as to toys, we keep most of them in the kids rooms. I have a basket to put under the small end table with the lamp that will hold things that make it out to this area. We also have a ranch so the kids have access to most things on their own, thankful for that! And then we did rearrange the kids closets and put curtains on them and not doors so that they could store most of their things in there. Katie calls that area her office. Finally we have a bin that we rotate things in and out in the attic. We have a bunch of stuff too. Don't let the photos fool you, I should have added a photo of what it looks like 95% of the time-full of toys! Yeah, toys are a hard thing. We don't want to many so that they rule our house, and yet with friends and grandparents there are always new ones appearing. :)
Hope that helps!
Gi
Allison! Thanks :)
And the color is by Behr from HD, it is Castle Stone. We REALLY like it. Are you repainting??
Sarah, PS Katie's kitchen is in her closet too! :)
GI!!!!!!!!!! THIS LOOKS SOOOOO GOOD!!! I cannot wait to come and visit and sit on those couches and (PLEASE) have some homemade ice cream!
Ice cream for you???? Anytime!!!!
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