Our new living room functions as more of a big catch all of rooms. From the moment you walk in the front door you can see the kitchen and the entire living space and even into the second bedroom if the door is ajar. I love grand rooms. Ours is not the grandest of grand, but it has that fluid feel to it, especially with the kitchen peering into the living room like it does. Mmmmm, grand rooms. Open and bright and functioning as place to relax and lounge on a cozy couch, play a riveting game of Settlers or Rook, BBQ and have a night of baseball watching, sort mail and write letters as if an office, dine on fine china with pinkies up, enjoy a gallery of art and finds from travels, and spend time with the people that matter most.
Just like our kitchen, this space is very mix and match. I love that about it. I get a lot of my design ideas from subconsciously taking note when I look at other blogs and design images, but honestly, I just "set up house" in a way I think looks good and what makes me happy. If I look at something and have one inkling of doubt after I style it that way, I most likely rearrange it ten more times until I'm happy (something you don't get to see in these photos). Maybe its from my childhood days of dressing sets and setting out props when I'd go with my dad to work. I used to put a lot of thought into "will others like the way this looks?" Now, I've realized, that is silly because I am the one who lives here. Life is short, so make your home unique to you, reflecting your experiences, personality, and style. And for me, well, you've probably picked up some clues as what makes me me from this blog AND you can see for yourself in our home tour continued. (But, really, I do hope yo like our little grand living room!)
Hang your coat here.
Cozy up.
Framed flower photo captured from our camping trip to the Rincon, CA (celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary).
Wine hutch turned everything hutch.
These vintage prints are more fitting in our Colorado home.
Love this jute rug from Ikea.
Three is the magic number.
Fernandolito has been with me since college
He is from a little artsy shop in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
Table lamp: Ikea, Books: Goodwill
This is our functioning office. It hides a wealth of mess inside. You would never know!
All that is left for our home tour is the second bedroom and garage. It may be a bit for those, so hang tight, the garage needs to be finished first and then the cave can be turned into a lovely room.
What is your favorite living room detail? What is something that makes your home uniquely you?
Where was Shelby... I missed her in this blog. For me I like having things in my home that I have gathered and collected in my travels. Like your Fernando....I see them on the wall on shelf and I am reminded of all the beautiful places I have been fortunate to visit and take in wonderful memories....Kind of like your Fernando....I like him.
ReplyDeleteShe wasn't in the room when I was taking the photos. but look closely, you won't miss her in the post anymore :)
DeleteAwwww I love it!! I love all the thoughtful prints, your couch, and the wine hutch! We have a very open downstairs and I go back and forth as to if I like it. Mostly I do...it was on my must have list after all!!
ReplyDeleteDo you ever have mind block as to what type of wall decor works best in such a big open space? It took me forever to figure out where to put things, and even then, I wish I had some grand statement pieces (maybe I will have to paint my own.) You should give a house tour Amy, I love how bright and open it feels from the little photos I have seen here and there.
DeleteAwe thanks for posting Shelby...she must be resting after her surgery. I feel better now that I've seen her. :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite (parts) can't have just one, the couch and coffee table, the pillows and couch look so inviting and I love the coffee table with books etc in the middle. The whole room looks very nice, pictures, mirror, books and lamp placement. Sweet Shelby in her colorful leg wrap!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy! I meant to ask what the favorite part of your own living room is, and you all said your favorites in mine! Lost in translation :) Shelby is my pop of green in this post.
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