Can I admit something to you?
I’ve been a bit nervous lately.
See, if you aren’t caught up around here, we are expanding our family room and kitchen, which includes gutting both rooms as well as redoing the entire first level flooring in a wide plank wood.
And there are so many decisions to be made. Like, thousands and thousands of dollars of big decisions. And in general, I’m the one making them. And hey, I know, I’ve totally played the confident design gal before, making what I hoped would be effective and timeless decisions for our (dream) home. But this? This is… big. A bit over my head, I feel.
I’m often second guessing myself. So much to the point that the crates and crates of wood arriving this week leave a pit in my stomach. What if it’s not the right shade? What if the widths I chose look dumb in our home? What if, what if. But there is no turning back now. Those planks have been cut and stained and weathered just for us and they are coming whether we’re ready or not.
But there is some time to dwell and obsess over the family room. So I put together a little inspiration board, some of these items we currently own and have to work into the room (i.e. no way can we afford all new furniture), and some are new. I’d love your take on how you feel it blends together.
Things are staying a bit rustic and masculine with the leather and navy, but I hope the fabric and soft paint color (read: almost pale pink) give the room a feminine feel as well. I’m trying to balance out the two extremes here. I may live in boy world, but I’m going to have some girliness!
And hey, how killer is the artwork? I just received our family posters and I can not wait to get them framed. Stay tuned for more on that project, all thanks to Social Print Studio. Love.
So what do you think? Is the look cohesive enough? Is it us? I would so appreciate any input to help calm the nerves, just a bit. Thank you, thank you.
C
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I would love a living room re-do, but I feel like I really have to wait until the kids are older.
Twitter: Socalmemories
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I love the blue rug and round table. This would go perfect in my home.
I do like it. Great decor.
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Twitter: _Everyday_Life_
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I want to redo my living room but need to do bedroom first as I need a new mattress.
I love the look you’re going for. It’s such a unique style. That couch is awesome and I love the lighting.
Twitter: apronsstilletos
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I think it’s cohesive and I’m sure if you don’t mind thrifting you could find the light fixture on the right at the Goodwill. I’ve seen similar styles. Great design.
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Twitter: pinkkballoons
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I really love the solid wood table and the floral inspiration material! 🙂
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What nice options. I love vintage look and the eclectic pieces.
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Twitter: irishred02
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The multi-frame picture I love. We have one of those with our vacation pictures in it!
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I really like that table and the chair. I’d love to sit down and assess what my family room needs.
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Twitter: ABCGP
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Wow, I love the lighting! We are in desperate need of a living room makeover. Ours is just one big room with our dining area in it, and I need help breaking it up!
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Twitter: kickingwkelly
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I would love the leather sofa you chose and the side chair is really nice. My family room needs an upgrade.
Twitter: kiwithebeauty
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I love that big photo collage frame! I could fill it up with so many photos!
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Twitter: va_scout
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This is exactly what I want to do with my family. It has always been a wish of mine.
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Twitter: Fidoseofreality
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WOW what great pieces of furniture – classic and cozy.
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Twitter: thenewclassy
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I really love the rustic look. But I am hoping that the light red will give it the feminine look you want!
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Twitter: funmom91
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Those are some great items. I need to redo my living room but with young kids I think it is best if I wait.
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Thank you all for the positive comments! Great to run what’s been swirling around in my mind by others.
Twitter: Keepmovingtara
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Our living room could definitely use a redo!
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That couch looks so cozy! It would be a nice statement piece in my living room!
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Twitter: janeanesworld
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Remodeling is hard because you are stuck with whatever you decide for a long time. It is worth the work to get it done right the first itme around.
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Twitter: LauraT_Funk
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I love everything but the floral print seems a little out of design.
Twitter: GreatKidDeals
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I really love that frame!! I could all of my grandkids pictures in there!!
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