Back at the beginning of the year, one of my New Year's resolutions was to give our living room a little TLC. After moving into our house five years ago, the living room seemed to be one of our most neglected rooms in the house; despite the fact that it's one of the rooms we use daily. My biggest hurdle in decorating this space was figuring out how to decorate around our dark brown leather furniture. When we purchased our leather sofa set four years ago, we were trying to think ahead and plan for a life filled with animals and kids. Knowing we'd be adding both to our family, we knew cloth furniture was not going to cut it for our main living area. Yet, I never considered how hard it would be to find inspiration for spaces with dark furniture. Because let me tell you ladies, it is! It took me five years to get any sort of inspiration going but I'm happy to report I finally came up with a plan and as of May, this room is pretty much complete. Take a look at it's current state and let me know what you think!












It's pretty much safe to say this room is complete. The only thing that may change in this space is I'm still debating whether or not to give our coffee table and end table a makeover. I'm not loving the oak colored tables now that we have hardwoods in our living room. So I've been thinking of chalk painting the bases of both in a old white color to give them a little brightness. What do you ladies think? Change them up or leave them?
I say change them! Always up for new things in a house. That's me though. I think it would definitely brighten up the space.
ReplyDeleteAnd where did you get that adorable elephant chair?? I love it!!
liz jo @sundays with sophie
Your living room looks so cozy. Thanks for sharing a peek into your home, I absoloutely love seeing how other people decorate (:
ReplyDeleteYes, change up the tables! The contrast will be so nice. I love the way you did your living room - so much natural light too!
ReplyDeleteAlessandra | blog.pumpup.com
I love the HOME on the wall! It's adorable. :)
ReplyDeleteAllisonleighann
Love this! The natural light is AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteCourtney//As We Stumble Along
Wow, I love the pops of yellow you added around the room! I love the big HOME as well.
ReplyDeleteSavannah @ http://thealwaysblog.com
Aww, your living room is too cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the dark furniture actually haha but I can see why it would be difficult to decorate.
xoxo, Jenny || Breakfast at Lillys
This looks awesome!I love the home letters over the couch!! We are buying a house soon so this is giving me lots of good ideas! :)
ReplyDeleteYour living room looks so cozy and inviting! I love blogger home tours.
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www.southernbelleintraining.com
Awh! Your living room looks so great! It looks like a perfect place to just curl up and watch a movie!
ReplyDeleteI love the pops of yellow! Such a cheery and inviting color!
ReplyDeleteYour living room looks so cute and comfy - love how you made it full yet spacious!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so adorable and homey. I would feel so comfy in your living room! I love all your throw pillows.
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