House Tour of Family Room
As promised, when I started this new blog, here are some photos of my home. Today I’m sharing my Family room. At one time this room was a bright fresh springy green, with pops of red. It was more of a cottage look. But I wanted something more sophisticated and neutral so I repainted this room, and the kitchen, with a nice taupe shade. The black and white floor leads into my kitchen. It’s kind of interesting in this photo, but I’m planning on switching it out for dark hardwood at some point.
After painting the walls taupe, I purchased the white slip covered couches from Ikea. I removed all the old accessories and then I left it as a blank slate for awhile. I didn’t want it too cluttered, and I wanted to think about what should really go in the room. Then life got in the way and before I knew it, several months (maybe even a year? ugh!) had gone by and I still hadn’t really done anything with it. I showed some of the photos to two of my girlfriends, Amy who just happens to have been a stylist for Country Home Magazine, and Lisa who also has a great eye for design, and we hatched a plan to liven the place up a bit, and knock it all out in one day! Since we are all dealers at Old Lucketts Store, it was no problem to find great stuff. So the girls loaded up a van full of accessories, I made lunch, and we had a fun day playing with all the stuff in my house!
Amy wanted to keep the wall behind the couch blank, the mirror that had been there really wasn’t large enough. I’ve since replaced it with a huge mirror, that works just right in the space. I’ll show you that another day!
Here’s a peek at some of the books I use for The Graphics Fairy. The fresh flowers are part of Amy’s signature look, she’s all about the flowers!
I think this clock is my favorite thing in the room, I love how well it works with my little collection of antique marble bird baths.
Okay wait… this lamp might be my favorite thing too. Alright … they are both my favorite things! The old file cabinet and trophy collection, were mine and the table too, I just pulled them in from other rooms.
Anyway, I’m so pleased with how it turned it out, and it was such a fun day too! Thank you so much Amy & Lisa for all your help!
Addicted2HomeDecor says
Great job! It’s always nice to have friends that share a same common bond and are willing to help out! I have the same Ikea sofa and love, love, love it! Thanks for sharing your home with all of us. Blessings ~ Judy
Lisa says
What a wonderful space. That bird book looks fantastic! Could you give me the name? I’d love to find one. Many thanks. 🙂
Gail says
It would be such a shame to get of those black and white tiles -think very carefully, it would be a big mistake to get rid of them,love everything else.
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Your story on how you got your living room put together is what most woman dream of. What a fun and wonderful day you all must have had. I am so taking with your beautiful mantel clock. Your hide rug is something I have wished for. I love it! Of course your books on your table I’d love to get my hands on. lol I really like the new wall color and how you angled your furniture.
Dee
Atticmag says
Great color scheme Karin and I adore your checkerboard floor. You’ve done a wonderful job on the house. Jane
Work Of Our Hands says
Stunning ! And I have my degree in interior design 🙂 But do you really have to lose the black and white floor ? I love it ! I think we all like seeing other people’s homes, thanks for sharing.
Simply Debbie says
Dear Karen,
Your makeover is gorgeous…how wonderful to have two decorating friends.
I too love your black and white floor but imagine it is hard to take care of.
I LOVE YOUR BIG WOODEN CLOCK……..it stands guard over your home.
Thank you for sharing your home with us. It is so inviting and cozy…and I love the light coming in through the corner windows…beautiful.
Have A Sugar Sweet Day
I just became follower # 423.
Simply Debbie
Fiona Cartolina says
Your house is fab I’d like to sit and have a tea and a chat w you on that big puffy sofa. Thanks for sharing!
eli says
Beautiful place you have! Thanks for sharing with us!
abeachcottage says
You have a lovely family room. It feels so cozy just looking at the pics. Love the giant clock 🙂