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9.14.2011

Roomspiration-Living Room


It's time for another Roomspiration-Living rooms, hosted by Kelly at View Along the Way!

View Along the Way

I realized late last night that I have never done a post on our living room. It is my favorite room in the house, but is really no where close to being complete.

We painted the living room a soft, warm Dorian Gray, by Sherwin Williams when we moved in in 2008.


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Now

Before
(this is the only image I have of the living room before...can you believe it?)

You can see in the distance, it was originally a soft baby blue with light brown curtains and a HUGE wall mirror framed with molding.

We had the carpet throughout the house removed and the hardwood floors refinished. We then took the large mirror down, painted the walls and trim and took a trip to IKEA!

My husband and I had furniture, but we needed a few things to fill the house. So we borrowed a trailer shortly after we moved in and headed to Dallas for the weekend (the closest Ikea).

Where we picked up a few things to finish the room.




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We still have a lot to do in there...the only project (other than painting) I've done in the living room was the ikat stencil pillow tutorial that I did for Design Sponge....so we still have ALOT to do...

Hopefully, I'll get around to working on this room soon, but even with everything it needs...it is still overall my favorite room in the house.

For now I'll keep working on the master bedroom changes....see you over at View Along the Way!



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Abode Love - entryways Sept. 12th
View Along the Way - living rooms Sept. 14th
Homemaker on a Dime - bathrooms Sept.16th
DIY by Design - guest bedrooms Sept. 19th
Family Brings Joy - craft rooms Sept. 21st
Involving Color - dining rooms Sept. 23rd
All Things Bright & Beautiful - kids bedrooms Sept. 26th
a la mode - nurseries Sept. 28th
Just a Touch of Gray - master bedrooms Sept. 30th
The Blooming Hydrangea - closets and nooks Oct. 3rd
The Mustard Ceiling - laundry and mudrooms Oct. 5th
The DIY Showoff - kitchens Oct. 7th
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15 comments:

  1. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comSeptember 14, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Your living room is so pretty and calm. I love the gray walls with pop of color on those amazing pillows!

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  2. Jean @ Flower HillSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Your living room is beautiful! You've incorporated so many of the elements that I've had in mind. Thanks for the inspiration...and also for commenting on my blog.

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  3. HollySeptember 14, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Love your living room Elizabeth. Why can't I convince my husband to get a white couch? I really think it's a great option but he's not on board AT ALL :( I'm going to send him your living room and tell him how great a white couch could be. Great job - love those pillows and the pretty snapdragons.

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  4. AmySeptember 14, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    That Ikea rug I wanted so bad! I love the colors. Unfortunately with 6 kids, I didn't want to deal with the white in the rug, lol.

    You living room looks so nice and cozy!

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  5. Erin @ His and HersSeptember 14, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Looooove your pink touches. I wish my husband shared my love of pink. :)

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  6. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}September 14, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    I love those pillows, girl! The living room is such an easy space to go comfy/cool in, don't you think? (c:

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  7. Kelly @ View along the waySeptember 14, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I've never seen that rug at ikea before, but I LOVE it. And I'm totally digging the gray walls/white furniture/pops of color you have going on. GORGEOUS room, lady! :) Great work!

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  8. AmandaSeptember 14, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    gorgeous! That is such a great gray! love it!

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  9. HeidiopiaSeptember 14, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    What a beautiful restful space! I feel like rushing out to Ikea right now-- except that it's rush hour in ATL and I'd be sitting in traffic for a while. :)
    Thanks for sharing, Elizabeth!
    ps-- love that you keep changing your blog design! Never know what gorgeous graphics will greet me.
    Heidi @ Show Some Decor

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  10. designchicSeptember 14, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    What a beautiful room. Love the color of the walls and the pop of color in the pillows is wonderful!!

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  11. DanaSeptember 14, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Elizabeth, So when you're done designing my blog, will you get started on my pillows?! Hee! Hee! I think I could keep you busy for a really long time. My first impression of your living room was that it's very calming. What a great environment to create in your home!

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  12. JennSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Your living room is gorgeous! I LOVE the wall color + the pink pillows on the sofa. Such a great color combo.

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  13. birdie to beSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Great room! I love the gray & white with a splash of pink color! I love the blog link up!

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  14. Lisa Holt, ASIDSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    What a transformation!

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  15. Katie NewcombSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    LOVE love love that light fixture. And the soft grey of the walls with your bright pillows is perfect. Its fabulous!

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