Living Room Update
While we were getting the kitchen re done we thought we would give the living room a bit of a refresh as well. The first time we did our living room was a couple months after moving in over 8 years ago.
I loved our original carpet and that gray couch was so very comfortable it was hard to say goodbye.. but we were ready for some new pieces.
We switched out dining table from a rectangle to a circle. You can see the old dining table here. We are a family 4 - 6 people depending on if my in laws are living with us. So how to we figure out how big a table we need?
The new space
We replaced the gas fireplace with led candles. While we loved the idea of the fireplace we never really used it, especially since our tv is right above it. We considered installing a mantel and keep the fireplace but because our fireplace is raised and M wanted a big tv the tv would have to touch the ceiling in order to fit a mantel.
The rug was a Home Goods find. We got the sectional from Wayfair and the curtains from Amazon. We tried out a multitude of curtains before going with the dark blue ones.
OBVIOUSLY!
We ordered the table - mango wood - from Zin Home. It wasn't a brand we had ever heard of but the first table we order was cancelled as it went out of stock. And all the other tables we liked were backordered till August. This one was set to arrive early April.. though it also got delayed and ended up being delivered mid of May.
The chairs we ordered separately from Wayfair. The chair legs were originally a light brown so we spray painted them gold.
There are still a few little DIY's we want to do. Like paint the black planter in the corner near the fireplace. I know exactly what I want to do with it.. and thought I would do it over the summer but so far the summer has been busy. We also might want to refresh the blue skinny table behind the sofa. Which we had originally DIY'ed but I think it maybe needs a fresh coat of paint, maybe a new color?
Till then we are currently enjoying the new space.
It looks great!!
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It looks fabulous, fresh and very inviting, Hena!
ReplyDeleteI love it that you sprayed the chair legs gold, and I'm taking note of your way of figuring out how big your table should be! xxx
Nice refresh! The dark blue curtains were definitely the way to go!
ReplyDeleteI think it's all a great new look! The dark curtains coordinate perfectly with the rug and I like the idea of a round dining table. I enjoy seeing real life "do-overs" like this. (my degree was in design, but I always preferred drafting to decorating)
ReplyDeleteI like the classic combination of deep blue and gold - you definitely chose the right curtains.
ReplyDeleteLovely new space, we are also attached to our old stuff.
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!!!! Love the colors! Nice work, my friend.
ReplyDeleteOh, I like the new living room space, it's more cozy I think. And I really like blue in the home. There's something so lovely about it. The rug is nice, and Home Goods is one of the best places to find unique things. The pillows and throws add a special touch too. It looks great! The dark wood on your table is also nice. I've always loved the dark wood furniture.
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Sometimes you just need a refresh. The living room is looking nice.
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely and so comfortable for family!
ReplyDeleteIt looks stylish and lovely. That is one BIG TV.
ReplyDeleteSo nice! I love the couch and chair fabrics,
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S
Very nice refurnishing of your house. Years ago we had a grey sectional like yours, and finally did replace it as you did. I've heard that many household goods and furnishings are hard to find these days. Good that you received what you ordered.
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I LOVE how you figured out how big a table to get. It turned out great (and I like that little skinny table---definitely just refresh it!
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Jodie
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Oh wow loving the updates to the living room. The dark couch contrasting the pop of color with the yellow and love how you spray panted the chairs. Wow, kudos to you!
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Your living room looks so comfortable and inviting! I really love the color scheme and patterns. I would have went with the candles too over the fireplace! So romantic!
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I love a clean interiour, not to much stuff in it. Yours is lovely and feels very relaxed!
ReplyDeleteThe living room looks amazing, Hena!
ReplyDeleteEverything matches so perfectly.
You guys are rockstars when it comes to decor! Love the new rug and what a brilliant idea to paint the chair legs.
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I love all that you guys did....the new space is awesome, and that circular table...two thumbs up:)
ReplyDeleteThat really looks good. I love how the blue chairs match with the blue curtains.
ReplyDeleteLooking good! Now that is a family sized couch!
ReplyDeleteOh very nice place
ReplyDeleteYour living room look amazing. I like new floor and combination of yellow and deep blue is so beautiful. Also that huge windows are amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love all of your changes especially that beautiful rug!
ReplyDeletea beautiful refresh! I love the round table and that new area rug. It just changes the whole room!
ReplyDeleteAmazing. Looks so stunning. Regine
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I love how your curtains match the new rug. It looks great! We have been in our house for 2 years and still have a folding table in our dining area. Someday!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a brand new house with all your tweaks. I especially like the blue colors you added in the living room. A smaller table is good, too.
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful! The colorful rug makes a great statement. I like how you measured for a table size - very clever! And the chairs look terrific with the legs spray-painted. Enjoy your refreshed space!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely refresh- I dig all the color here! And great call spray painting the chair legs gold; I did this with a bench for our living room and it looks so much more modern!
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-Ashley
This looks beautiful! I love the colors you used.
ReplyDeleteYour living room looks wonderful. Love your new rug.
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Lovely
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It looks incredible! I love the color and the modern vibe.
ReplyDeleteIt all looks so nice! Love those blue chairs!
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