Living Room Design

It's bittersweet that I post this living room design because it means that our dear friends have moved onward and upward! Upward, as in basically Canada! They've moved on to the land of ice and snow which is not common ground for Texans! 

 I am lucky enough to have designed a few spaces in the new house they are currently building and I know they will have a cozy and warm place to call their new home! This will be their new family room to make wonderful memories in with their precious kiddos! 

I can't wait to go visit them and see the room in person! My friend is so eager and already purchasing items off the design! Yeah, she's a dream client! 

I'll be sharing their breakfast area and master bedroom in the coming days so stay tuned! 

*Out of respect for paying clients I decline to share sources.*

The New Sofa

If you follow me on Instagram, which you totally should, then you saw this sneak peek of our new sofa! 

After months and months of shopping we finally settled on this Charleston sofa from Z Gallerie.

It combined everything I wanted which was tufting, nailhead trim, comfort, dark color options, and a reasonable price. It also had to be kid friendly! I know it doesn't seem kid friendly, but the fabric was treated and I've already easily gotten a stain or two out very easily. 

I'll say when it first arrived it was larger than I thought it would be! I did see it on the showroom floor, but compared to the exiting sofa and current chairs, it's definitely grand! It took me a few weeks to adjust, but now I'm totally in love with what a statement it makes in the space! 

Next week I'll have a full living room reveal. It's been a while since I showed our living room and there are some changes! 

Have a great weekend and come back next week! 

Client Living Room Design

I have an adorable new client who is so ready for change in her home. She's a lot like me in that she wants her space completed yesterday. She has been in her home for over a year now and wants to add color and warmth so it feels like a cozy home instead of just a house. 

I'm lucky in that her home has great bones and she has already painted her living room a neutral color so it's easy for us to splash color around. We are also using her current sofa and chair which saves a ton! What's funny is that she has the same floor plan as my home so I know every nook and cranny! 

Here's the design board I put together for her space. 

 In a dream world, we all wish funds were unlimited and we could snap our fingers to get things accomplished right away. Unfortunately, in the design world, decorating your home is a process. I actually believe that you need to live in your home before jumping to decisions because in the end when you rush, you end up not loving what you've chosen. Trust me, I have been there. 

I really think my client has done the right thing by waiting until now to make decisions about her space! Now, we just have to wait a bit longer for it to come to fruition! I'll share pictures along the way of course! 

*If you would like help turning your home into a beautiful, lived in space, check out my design services page or contact me at alivedinhome@gmail.com*

*Out of respect for paying clients I do not share sources.*

Living Room Sneak Peek

Yesterday a ton of progress was made at the H's house. Here is the original plan we came up with to refresh your memory.

Remember, we ultimately decided on a sofa and love seat to suit her family better, and those are finally arriving today! 

After we get the drapes installed I'll show you full shots of the room, but until then, here's a sneak peek. 

A Swoon Worthy Space

Did you read Rue this month and see the amazing home of Cassandra Lavalle, author of Coco+Kelley? If you didn't, then you are missing out! It is definitely eye candy and packed full of inspiration. She did such a great job utilizing all her space to create a work zone, living, and dining area. See for yourself. 

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Living Room Tour

This space has undergone so many transformations, but I am finally satisfied and enjoying the recent changes. I'm pretty sure things will stay this way for a while. The room went from feeling dark and crowded to bright and cohesive. 

For our previous living room tour and details go here. As for our new and improved space, below are some of the updated details for you.

• Chloe sofa in Ivory from Macy's
• Chloe chairs in Ivory from Macy's
• Chevron Rug from Rugs USA
• Pillows from Etsy
• Silk Drapes from Pottery Barn
• Paint color is Waynesboro Taupe from Benjamin Moore
• Gold floor Lamp is from IKEA. Read about it here

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Living Room Design Board

When a friend of mine asked for help with her home I was thrilled to lend my advice and opinions. She has a beautiful home that is open and has great lighting. They painted the living and kitchen area a beautiful pale green when they moved in, and purchased neutral pieces of furniture, but got a bit stuck after that. They weren't sure in what direction to go with their new home, so that's why I stepped in. 

My goal is to add color and warmth to the space and bring in patterns because they are a young, fun family and I want the space to reflect that. They have some great pieces already, so it was easy to add to them. Here's what their new living room will resemble:

Home Tour

The Living Room

The FYI
*We reused most of the furniture from our previous house and added new accessories to give the room a fresh, new feel. We plan on replacing the sofas in the near future and are having our built-ins installed this week, so stay tuned for updated pics!

- Rug is from Target
- Round Clairemont Side Table is from Crate and Barrel $449
- Madera End Table is from World Market $169
- Pillows were purchased at Target, Tuesday Morning, and West Elm
- Lamps were clearance purchases from Target
- Accessories from Home Goods
- IKAT bowl from Anthropologie $8
- Silk Dupioni Drapes in Blue Smoke from Pottery Barn $109
- Leather Chair was purchased at The Dump
- Gallery Frames from Pottery Barn
- Mirror on mantle from Hobby Lobby $50
- Picture in hallway from Z Gallerie $99
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