Livingroom reveal! (for today)

Welcome to my living room!

I have a confession. I change my rooms alot. One new thing brought in a room can transform the entire space. Because I will fluff and puff until it feels right. So let's just see how long this room will stay put as you see it today, shall we?

Ripped out carpets and a fresh coat of paint served us well for a few years, until we could do it right.

A fireplace revamp, new floors, paint, and windows turned into...

... the warm, eclectic mix of everything you see here, that is casual and very very us. :)

More details on fireplace redone, and floors put in.

An oversized cushy sofa takes center stage, begging you to chill! The lighter neutrals on the darker sofa along with the antique white coffee table truly create sunlight in the woodsy surroundings. Original post on how the coffee table was refurbished is HERE.

The blue and white ceramic tile tray is a new addition, recently found at a local thrift. The dusty blue is an unexpected refreshing pop of colour to an otherwise monochromatic environment.

 

The earthy textures of the tone on tone pillows really casual up the room. My very favorite Espresso one is from The Little Green Bean's Etsy shop. :)

And then there's the ever eclectic UP seating area first announced HERE. Two very different chairs for two very different personalities with another zap of unexpected toned down colour. But something I REALLY love about this little arrangement?

Love these guys too, but I also like...

... this amazing little round drop leaf table. It's the perfect place to display yet keep the one you actually use free and clear. And on a whim? Turn both chairs inward, bring up the table leaf and play a game. How cool is that? The finish has been left flat, the way it came. The lack of sheen gives it a true rustic organic quality.

This kitchen office sits directly behind the two easy chairs.

Next to the fireplace, a wood enhanced antique trunk holds loads of firewood due to the circular top. The gate came from a kind friend tearing down a barn and immediately thinking of my love for old. The other side of the gate is weathered red, which can be simply turned around if more colour is desired in the room.

Sorry for the poor picture. I'll retake one day with more lighting.

No room of mine would be complete without some funk! This is the stereo cabinet. The black box is a trunk turned on it's side with the main components inside. The smaller box fits over the two speakers. You can see how it's done HERE.

These are the window treatments for the massive picture window. I have some future plans to turn them into rustic wonders one day. The onion paper on the privacy screens allow light to penetrate through even when closed. And if I desire more window, I simply collapse and lean them against the wall. Love the clean lines, and it's 'different!'

The coat tree is a special gift given to me by a favorite local restaurant right before they closed down. Before, coats forever landed on the side of the sofa, and now they have the perfect place. And I love the look of it too! No repaint on this one. Ever. The patina of both hooks and distressed woodframe is perfect. This tree stands right next to...

... a layered basket stand. The baskets provide a wonderful dumping station. The top is reserved for office do dads, middle for truck trips, and the lowest for the garage. Totally functional and blends in well with the surroundings.

This shot is to give you a better perception of how open floor plan the upstairs is now. This one large room use to be two, with the kitchen VERY boxed in.

And that concludes the living room  tour! We adore our cozy wide open upstairs retreat and I'm thankful every day for the kind folks that helped us get it to this stage.

A confession. My truck has something in the back of it that has the power to change the room yet again. Hence, me throwing the reveal on here now before it's too late.

I KNOW what will happen when I bring that thing in! I'll need a week off work is what will happen!

Hmm.. good idea. The new truck load can wait. Nitey nite!

How about you?

Does one new thing equate an entire revamp for you too?!?