Would you? Could you – live with a pink and green living room? Last week I shared colorful dining rooms, and today it’s colorful living rooms with hues of pink and green. I’m especially fond of this first room that features a wallpapered ceiling. Velvety green chairs cozy up to a pink velvet sofa for…
Does anyone else get in the mood to make decorating changes during the spring season? It happens to me every year. I think it’s due to the reawakening of the earth, it feels like interior spaces should come back to life, too, Even if it’s a simple matter of swapping out heavy throws and pillows…
We’ve had a lot of gray winter days here which leaves me craving fun and color. Today I’m featuring a collection of spring living room ideas to put a little cheer in the week. You’ll find ideas to brighten up your own interior spaces as you browse through this collection of eye candy. Photo by…
Creating and enjoying a warm living room doesn’t have to be relegated to fall and winter months. When I painted my family room a dark gray, I feared I wouldn’t like it during the summer months. Surprisingly, the dark room felt like a cool cave during the heat of July and August. See today’s collection…
Worn painted furniture and faded chintz curtains and fabrics evoke the aura of Old World vintage comfort. This collection of 14 shabby chic living room ideas is sure to stir a bit of romance in your decorating heart! Photo by Cabbages & Roses Ltd Slip-covered furniture is often used to provide an updated look…
The living room is meant for gathering, relaxing, and entertaining. It’s typically where most of us go to read a book or magazine, watch television, entertain friends, or gather with family on special occasions. Today we’re looking at 9 different living room styles and I’d love to know which one is your favorite. Above and…
When it comes to fall decorating, I think most of us see stems of fall foliage in vases, maybe a leaf garland or wreath, and plaid blankets in warm colors. Today I’ve collected nine cozy living rooms that feel like fall even though they’re not overly decorated for the season. Wood paneled walls immediately create…
Beach style is growing in popularity whether you live on the coast or further inland. Its light-hearted ambiance and ocean hues create an uplifting and refreshing environment for any living room. Photo by Beach style is defined by a generous use of white paired with colors of the ocean – whether you choose the blue…
Get ready to fall in love with this modern English style living room in cool tones. Decorated by Laura Design Company, the home resides in Chicago. The space has such classic, timeless appeal. It’s the type of room you won’t quickly grow tired of. Photo by Laura Design Company A pair of matching built-in…
Winter is typically associated with organizing the home and decluttering spaces. It feels good to purge your house of unnecessary after the abundance of Christmas. Today’s minimalist living room proves that a breathable space can be quite pretty. The all-white fireplace feels serene and gets a bit of texture from the brick tile trim…
While we all might want pretty rooms in our homes, they need to be livable too. In the living room, it’s important to have comfortable furniture arranged to create conversation areas. And if the room is large enough, maybe even a space for a reading nook or a desk too. Here’s a collection of living…
Fluffy flakes of snow are gently falling down as I write this. My house feels warm and cozy inside. After packing away Christmas, we painted my country style sitting room this week in Lace Handkerchief by Benjamin Moore. I was craving something different for this small space. Hopefully you can tell the paint color is…
Just because warm weather is here for a few months doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a fireplace. When evenings are cooler, or when you’re lodging at a cabin for summer vacation, it’s still fun to light a fire in a living room fireplace. Photo by Jonathan Miller Architecture & Design A brick fireplace is…
This past Sunday I babysat my little Forrest, which I’m always happy to do. He was napping when I got to Bridget’s house so I took advantage of the time and took photos of her beautiful plant-filled boho chic living room. I think Bridget has done a great job pulling this room together, with…
After struggling for a few years to keep my white sectional sofa white, I finally caved in and chose a new one that will be easier to live with. It arrives in a couple weeks but I thought I’d share tips for choosing a sectional in case you’re in the market for a new one….
I did it. I finally worked up the courage to brush dark paint on some of the walls in my home. And let me just say that I love how paint adds warmth to my family room! Today is the first Saturday of the month so it means I’m joining a few blogging friends…
