In case you missed the memo, we're getting a new house!
This one, to be exact. We close on June 15, and by golly, that's so close!
Even more of a challenge is that I have 2700 square feet to decorate. The task, although exciting, is rather daunting. I'm going to start with thinking up my living room inspiration, since I have a feeling we'll be in there a lot. We're going to purchase a brand new living room set (yay!) so here's how I want it to feel.
1. Neutral palette with subtle pops of color.
2. Mixing styles (think eclectic)
3. Light, airy, and relaxing.
4. Get inspired by realistic things I can do in my living room.
Here's some inspiration.
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| This is what I'm talking about when I say neutral palette with subtle pops of color. |
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| This may be a little too green, but it's neutral-y green. |
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| Perfect example of mixing patterns and textures. |
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| I kind of love this one the most because it has examples of everything I want - particularly the mixing of styles to make it feel truly eclectic. |
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| I like how the furniture is dark but the room still feels light. We have a lot of dark woods, so hopefully we can accomplish this throughout our house, in general. |
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| Now this is just lovely. |
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| I'm not crazy about that artwork above the fireplace, but our house does have a fireplace with windows on either side like this. This is just to show how I love the placement of those curtains. |
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| Wonderful mix of different types of woods. |
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| Love the gray wall color around the fireplace. |
What inspires you to decorate your home? Are there any sites (besides Pinterest) that I should be looking at to get ideas, tips, and more inspiration? This is a big task!
19 comments:
I can't wait to see what you do with your new living room! I am so excited for you...you are going to LOVE being a home owner. :-)
I love to look in the Pottery Barn catalogs and try to recreate - but on a much smaller budget! :)
I love all of the pictures you showed and I'm sure it will look amazing!!
You're going to have so much fun decorating! Can't wait to see pics!
I love the first living room! We've been working on decorating for a year and a half now, and are still nowhere near done! We're making progress, though, that's for sure!
i love all of these looks. you should also check out apartmenttherapy.com. they have a bunch of different cities they feature, but the decorating ideas are endless!
Oh my gosh, didn't realize ya'll got the house!!! Congrats! That is awesome girl :) You will have such a fun time decorating. I don't have any tips for you, but you know I will love watching you decorate the place up...through the blog, of course. Could sound really creepy there, lol. Have a good Tuesday!
I love all of these pictures! I do like the neutrals with pops of colors and patterns! You're going to have a great time decorating!
I love all of your inspirations but the 3rd picture has got to be my favorite! The pillows are fabulous. I love texture mixing. Good luck with the closing - I hope it all goes through relatively painless!
Some great ispiration here! How exciting, love decorating :)
I can't even decide which one I love best. They are all so gorgeous!
yay!! :) I actually like to go to Lowes and look at the paint catalogs :)
My inspiration comes from my complete lack of a decorating budget. I just keep telling myself one thing at a time. It's garage sale chic.
But...take a look at JCPennys for your window treatments. They are always having great sales, and I love the curtains I bought from them. The hardware was crap, but the curtains are fab.
yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! I can't wait to see other room inspirations! Including the bedrooms ;)
I like the second and third photos!
I am alll about decorating and CANNOT wait to decorate my new apartment!!! :D
YAY!! You close on June 15 - but when do you move???
Oh my gosh! You are going to have so much fun decorating!
I love Apartment Therapy for inspiration!
I just love floor to ceiling drapes. All of these choices are gorgeous!
Ps. Love your blog. :)
C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S on the new home!!! I am guessing you are a glutton for punishment since you will be working your booty (or is it Texas toast?) off this summer ha ha. Just joking, this will be very fun and exciting for you guys! I love your idea of neutrals with pops of color. I am trying to work a gray/greige and pops of yellow in my house! Can't wait to see what you come up with!
Ohh I can't wait to get our own house so I decorate EVERYTHING. You're going to have so much fun getting inspiration and spiffing the place up!!
Good luck with your living room makeover. I recommend that you get inspiration from living room photos 2 and 4. You just need to add vibrant colored throw pillows on both rooms.
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