Mondays…they always seem to come back around, don’t they? Hopefully you all had a great weekend though! Ours was packed with lots of family, friends and fun…and a few late bedtimes that I’m sure will catch up to us this week!
My house was sparkling clean for approximately 23 minutes the other day, so I took advantage of the rare occasion and snapped some pictures of our living room and dining room. I love the openness of our first floor, but it’s definitely been a challenge to find things we love that will flow well from room to room. In other words, decorating these spaces is a work in progress…but such is life, right??
Okay, let’s get to it! Welcome to our living room…
The first time we walked into the model home, I fell in love with the cute accent chairs and throw pillows in the living room, and foyer areas that are open to the second floor. I could just imagine the balcony wrapped with garland, and the kids trying to sneak peeks downstairs on Christmas morning. My only complaint about the open design is that our TV can be hard to hear because the sound travels right up to the second floor. It’s kind of weird that I can hear a show better from my bedroom than I can from the couch! Time for a dolby atmos soundbar or one like it, I suppose.
I’m still itching for a new coffee table like this one, but for now our tufted ottoman will do the trick. Besides, I’m pretty sure its soft edges have saved us from more than one trip to urgent care!!
We added these built-ins during the building process and I’m so glad we did. They’re pretty AND practical.
See what I mean?! This is our main play area and I love that we have the ability to stuff everything behind closed cabinet doors at the end of the day.
Upon my request, my dad made us a little stump end table similar to this one from West Elm. It might not be as level as the real deal…and it did have a creepy worm coming out of it at one point…but I still think it’s pretty awesome!
I think she believes that if she lays there enough we’ll change the name…
Now on to the dining room! We’ve eaten in here a whopping ONE time in almost two years…but that’s better than nothing, I guess??
I bought this dining room set at a garage sale 8 years ago for $75! My dad painted and distressed it and totally gave it new life. The chairs are not my favorite, but I guess we’ll live with them a little bit longer. Until I save enough money for some head wingback chairs like these (so pretty, right?!?) and some simple benches for side seating. Someday…
I’m proud of this little thrift store plate collection considering it cost me less that $30 to put together! The plates are all from antique stores or HomeGoods (all $3 or less) and the hangers were all $1 each at Wal-Mart. Now if only there were a way to move that vent… 😉
Next is our little foyer that desperately needs some decorating attention. I like everything that’s there–but it still seems a little bare and cold. Let me tell you, decorating a curved wall is no easy task!
I’d like to add a rug to warm the space up a bit, but I’ve yet to find a shape that feels just right. If you have any suggestions for this little nook, I am ALL ears!!
And that’s all, folks! Next up I’ll show you around the upstairs…you know, just as soon as I clean it 😉
SOURCES:
similar living room light fixture
sofa table
tufted ottoman
industrial end table
club chairs
cathedral mirror
living room rug
dining room rug
similar metal orb light fixture
foyer end table
OTHER ROOMS:
kitchen
mudroom, pantry, powder room
Such pretty spaces! I love your plate wall!
I love your dining table! And we are the same way with an ottoman instead of a coffee table… Maybe we can upgrade eventually. And I love the closed toy storage… I need that!
Such a pretty living room, love the built in and the many windows!
It’s perfect! And I love that your dad made that table! 🙂
Well aren’t you just a mini Joanna Gaines! I love your design style!! Great job with that dining room set 🙂 I would have never guessed it was only $75!
I’m seriously so obsessed with your house!!! Love the openness and the built ins (I keep telling Conor that I need some)! And that stump is so so perfect; love that it was made by your dad!
I don’t know if a “hide” of some sort would work as a rug in the entry area, or if it at all goes with the look. But definitely come in many different shapes!
We have the curved wall beside our stairs too and it is tricky!
I’m also right there with ya on wishing I could move my wall vents to more inconspicuous places :p
The worm coming out of the table made me want to vom lol. Grosssssss
LOVE seeing how you’ve designed these beautiful spaces in your home Vanessa!
http://thebeachpeople.com.au/roundie-towels/
These beach towels are awesome and can always be repurposed into rugs for unique spaces ?
I love your color scheme. It is so airy, fresh and light. Just beautiful. And, oh how I love those built-ins. I’m definitely a fan of more storage. Thanks for sharing!
Such a beautiful home Vanessa! You are doing a great job with it. I have similar vent issues, what’s a girl to do? That curved alcove is so architecturally interesting! But I get the challenge too. Maybe some textile wall hangings? Fun post. ?
I have always wondered about your plate wall! I adore it, and hope to do something similar! Thanks for opening up your beautiful home. You do such a great job decorating!
Wow, your house is amazing! We have built-in shelves too and I love them!
Okay, when i buy a house can you come decorate it? LOVE it all… I really love that little chair you have in the foyer. AND the plate wall! Super cute.
So pretty! I love how open it is, and it’s so bright and fresh. I adore the curtains in your dining room! One day, I’m sure you’ll be eating lots of meals in there, but there is nothing wrong with eating your meals at the kitchen table! It’s just nice that you have a formal dining room!
can we please talk about what perfect taste you have?! i’m obsessed with your house! so. . . mind if i move in?
Your home is so beautiful! I just wanted to leave a tip in regards to the air vent dilemma in your dining room. When we painted our house my
Dad suggested getting a one-time-use aerosol paint sprayer. They are really inexpensive at the hardware store and allow you to use your wall paint to spray the vents. You just take the vent off and set it up to spray outside, then follow the directions on how to dilute the paint and spray the vent. When it dries and you rehang it, the vent just kind of disappears into the wall since the paint color is a perfect match. I’ve heard of others
using actual spray paint, but if you use this little gadget, you can use the exact paint that was used in each room of your home for a perfect match. It’s time consuming, but we love how it really hides those annoying, and always horribly placed, vents!
http://m.homedepot.com/p/Preval-9-oz-Complete-Spray-Gun-267/202533738
Your built ins are magical. I’m all for pretty storage that neatly hides all the kids stuff!
And those plates – yessss!!
Beautiful! 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration!!
Your homes beautiful – I love the openness, the gorgeous light that pours in and your simple, practical decor!! Loving these posts x