Hello Cottage Friends!
Now that my entry ceiling light and the fan in my living room have arrived and been installed, I wanted to share them with you.
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$4.99 Thrifted Table Makeover
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Last week after work I stopped at Goodwill for a browse and saw a hand painted side table for $4.99. I've been thinking about adding a side table next to the sofa, though it hasn't been a big priority. However, when I saw the price tag, the size of the table (which is pretty much perfect for the spot I had in mind) and found the table to be sturdy, I put that find right into my shopping cart. Although I thought the hand painted flowers were rather charming, the colors really didn't work with those in my living room, so I knew I would do some kind of makeover on the table.
Stenciled Christmas Pillows
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Hello Cottage Friends,
My Christmas spirit is pretty high this year, and that has overflowed into my decorating. Along with bringing out decor from last Christmas, I've added thrifted, made over, and created decorations to my home. I wanted Christmas pillows for my living room, and after pricing them in retail stores I knew I had to come up with a less expensive way to get the neutral colors I was looking for.
DIY Budget-Friendly Wall Decor - How A Discarded Cabinet Door Became A French Country Sign
Thursday, September 2, 2021
This week I'm taking some time off from work; a staycation meant to give me a chance to kick back, have some fun, and enjoy the freedom of deciding myself what I want to do with these ten days. Yes! Ten days. One of the things I chose to do was create wall decor for a space between my two living room windows, just above my TV screen.
Mixing Vintage and Modern
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Hello Cottage Friends!
Thanks for stopping by today. I hope those of you who have been under the weather are feeling better.
Well, I have some exciting news. . .
We are officially in escrow on a lot, and we're planning to build our own cottage.
Can you believe it?
I'm pretty stunned, actually. As plans unfold (no pun intended), I'll share more details with you.
For now let's talk about decorating a home with old and new; mixing vintage and modern pieces. And by "modern" I mean:
belonging to present day:
relating or belonging to the present period in history.
Here's an example of what I'm talking about.
This is a section of our living room. It's where I like to relax after a hard day of blogging, reading blogs, linking up, pinning. . .(it's dirty work, but someone has to do it). Okay, ignore the oh-so-attractive red flashlight on the chest in the background. Captain thinks we need it there in case we ever lose power. I should have taken this shot over without the red intruder, but I didn't. There, I've said it.
I've shown my chair before, but let's take a closer look.
It's a recent purchase, manufactured by Lane in a custom fabric. I chose this particular chair because it's extremely comfortable, it reclines, it was moderately priced, and in this fabric it looks less contemporary and more "vintage".
The style is reminiscent of these French hoop arm chairs from the 1930's.
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I paired it with this end table. . .
Which was a yard sale find. It came home in an atrocious coat of black paint, with that sassy green knob. Some day I'll share the whole story of how I gave the table new life in Pumpkin Stem green.
But I regress.
So, the fabric has a hint of green.
And khaki, and a beautiful deep berry.
Which leads me to the table top, where all the fun happens as I pick up colors from the fabric.
The base on the lamp (a Target purchase) matches the red in the fabric, and the wood of the chair arms. It has the vintage look I love, and the pretty shade is in the same color family as the vintage painted tray that holds all my pretties. . .
Modern cut glass vase and tea light holder have vintage appeal, and hold berry accents.
And my vintage books repeat the colors in the chair fabric. The bookends are new.
That's how my vintage and modern pieces play nice together.
Did you mix styles at all? Or do you pretty much stick to one period?
P.S. Don't forget to link up your master bedroom posts at Every Room In The House if you haven't yet done so. We're partying in the Master Bedroom all month long. Can't wait to see what you share.
35 Cottage Style Living Rooms that Inspire
Thursday, February 27, 2014
In keeping with this month's Every Room In The House party, which is taking place in The Living Room through tomorrow, I'm sharing inspiration photos I've collected this week. I did a google search for "Cottage Living Rooms", and these are some of the ones that showed up. I'm not sure I would classify all of them as "cottage", but I'll let you decide.
Whether you like loads of color, a limited palette, or mostly neutrals, I have a feeling you'll find something in each of these rooms that will speak to you. Beautiful rooms begin with great architecture, and that's something all these living and family rooms have in common.
Whether you like loads of color, a limited palette, or mostly neutrals, I have a feeling you'll find something in each of these rooms that will speak to you. Beautiful rooms begin with great architecture, and that's something all these living and family rooms have in common.
Traditional Living Room by Harbor Springs Interior Designers & Decorators Cottage Company Interiors
1. Cool and crisp. Green and white check wallpaper, spring colors, beadboard ceiling and the fan give this the feel of a garden room. Great mantel detail.
1. Cool and crisp. Green and white check wallpaper, spring colors, beadboard ceiling and the fan give this the feel of a garden room. Great mantel detail.
Beach Style Family Room by Atlanta Architects & Designers Historical Concepts
2. Vintage. Turquoise draws attention to the window and door trim. Note the transom window above the doorway, the oars near the ceiling, and the hanging lights at the windows.
2. Vintage. Turquoise draws attention to the window and door trim. Note the transom window above the doorway, the oars near the ceiling, and the hanging lights at the windows.
Traditional Living Room by New York Media & Bloggers Rizzoli New York
3. Calm. White and sand with a whisper of blue. Interesting ceiling treatment, wonderful accessories.
3. Calm. White and sand with a whisper of blue. Interesting ceiling treatment, wonderful accessories.
Traditional Living Room by Minneapolis Interior Designers & Decorators Lola Watson Interior Design
4. English Country charm. Red and white and beautiful all over.
Layering the window valances over bamboo rollups and an antique rug over a sisal carpet keep the room from being too formal. The green shade on the walls is a wonderful compliment to the red.
4. English Country charm. Red and white and beautiful all over.
Layering the window valances over bamboo rollups and an antique rug over a sisal carpet keep the room from being too formal. The green shade on the walls is a wonderful compliment to the red.
Traditional Living Room by Redwood City General Contractors Lencioni Construction
5. Elegant. A formal traditional living room with a very restful palette.
5. Elegant. A formal traditional living room with a very restful palette.
Traditional Family Room by Santa Barbara General Contractors Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.
6. Stripes and toile. High pitch ceiling, lots of white trim, mix and match red fabrics and a turquoise surprise in the pillows. The dark clocks give eyes a place to rest. Nice touch.
6. Stripes and toile. High pitch ceiling, lots of white trim, mix and match red fabrics and a turquoise surprise in the pillows. The dark clocks give eyes a place to rest. Nice touch.
Traditional Family Room by San Francisco Architects & Designers Arcanum Architecture
7. Contemporary Country. White with just a dab of color.
8. Modern twist. Contemporary fabrics and sectional, sleek coffee table and unpretentious chairs.
7. Contemporary Country. White with just a dab of color.
Traditional Living Room by San Francisco Interior Designers & Decorators Adeeni Design Group
9. Rich and warm. Fabulous ceiling, gorgeous colors and a beautiful stone fireplace. This is a room for winter nights.
9. Rich and warm. Fabulous ceiling, gorgeous colors and a beautiful stone fireplace. This is a room for winter nights.
Traditional Living Room by Wilmette Architects & Designers Boomgaarden Architects
10. Light and soft. Pastels against a white backdrop, with the surprise of brown. The white fireplace with the built in cupboards could get lost in this room if it weren't for the subtle but effective wall color and the artful display above the mantel.
10. Light and soft. Pastels against a white backdrop, with the surprise of brown. The white fireplace with the built in cupboards could get lost in this room if it weren't for the subtle but effective wall color and the artful display above the mantel.
Traditional Living Room by Costa Mesa Interior Designers & Decorators squarefoot interior design
11. Understated. Neutral with just a hint of color. Great ceiling and wall detail. The mantel surrounding the little stove is a delightful touch.
11. Understated. Neutral with just a hint of color. Great ceiling and wall detail. The mantel surrounding the little stove is a delightful touch.
Traditional Living Room by Saratoga Springs Design-Build Firms Witt Construction
12. Naturals. Great fireplace with built in bookshelves, and welcoming window seat. Fabric colors compliment the stone.
12. Naturals. Great fireplace with built in bookshelves, and welcoming window seat. Fabric colors compliment the stone.
Traditional Living Room by Beaufort Architects & Designers Allison Ramsey Architects
13. Bring the Outdoors In. The medium tone wood is beautiful against the white in this room. A single green accent color echoes the colors of nature just outside the windows.
13. Bring the Outdoors In. The medium tone wood is beautiful against the white in this room. A single green accent color echoes the colors of nature just outside the windows.
Traditional Living Room by New York Interior Designers & Decorators Jana Happel Interior Design
14. Cozy. I think I actually featured this room in a prior post, which tells me I must like it. I think it's that stone fireplace and the floral chairs that most appeal to me.
14. Cozy. I think I actually featured this room in a prior post, which tells me I must like it. I think it's that stone fireplace and the floral chairs that most appeal to me.
Beach Style Living Room by Savannah Interior Designers & Decorators Joel Snayd
15. Casual. An unexpected pop of red in this beach cottage.
15. Casual. An unexpected pop of red in this beach cottage.
Traditional Living Room by Miami Interior Designers & Decorators GIL WALSH INTERIORS
16. Pretty Cottage. Soft blue and red, plaids and florals, a dutch door, white board and batten.
16. Pretty Cottage. Soft blue and red, plaids and florals, a dutch door, white board and batten.
Traditional Living Room by Harbor Springs Interior Designers & Decorators Cottage Company Interiors
17. White and Navy. Architectural details take center stage in this room. The coffee table repeats the shape of the fireplace. Arches at the top of the windows, the scalloped shades, and the slipcovers soften the room.
17. White and Navy. Architectural details take center stage in this room. The coffee table repeats the shape of the fireplace. Arches at the top of the windows, the scalloped shades, and the slipcovers soften the room.
Beach Style Living Room by Portland Interior Designers & Decorators Garrison Hullinger Interior Design Inc.
18. Vanilla and blue. Varying shades of blue and French vanilla. Fantastic windows and molding throughout.
18. Vanilla and blue. Varying shades of blue and French vanilla. Fantastic windows and molding throughout.
Traditional Living Room by Wilmington Design-Build Firms RMB Building & Design
19. Primary colors. This is a room that bursts with color. Bright and cheerful.
19. Primary colors. This is a room that bursts with color. Bright and cheerful.
Traditional Living Room by Sydney Media & Bloggers A Beach Cottage
20. White and Khaki. A mellow and comfy looking room.
20. White and Khaki. A mellow and comfy looking room.
Eclectic Living Room by Matthews Media & Bloggers Two Story Cottage
21. Earthtones. The faux fireplace with mirror is very creative. Beautiful board and batten and molding. Colors one would find in a forest floor, with a mere suggestion of blue in the rug.
21. Earthtones. The faux fireplace with mirror is very creative. Beautiful board and batten and molding. Colors one would find in a forest floor, with a mere suggestion of blue in the rug.
Traditional Family Room by Minneapolis Furniture & Accessories Unique By Design Ltd.
22. Buttercream and white. The stripe fabric on the sofa and the ball feet on the tables keep this room playful.
22. Buttercream and white. The stripe fabric on the sofa and the ball feet on the tables keep this room playful.
Traditional Living Room by Minneapolis Furniture & Accessories Unique By Design Ltd.
23. Romantic. Beautiful fabrics and chandelier, and a pink blush on the walls.
23. Romantic. Beautiful fabrics and chandelier, and a pink blush on the walls.
Eclectic Living Room by Shelter Island Architects & Designers SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C.
24. Bold accents. Black and white stripes make a statement.
24. Bold accents. Black and white stripes make a statement.
Transitional Family Room by Dallas Home Builders Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC
25. Sophisticated. Soothing colors in a contemporary room. Nice furniture arrangement for conversation.
25. Sophisticated. Soothing colors in a contemporary room. Nice furniture arrangement for conversation.
Traditional Living Room by Miami Interior Designers & Decorators GIL WALSH INTERIORS
26. Cheery. Primary colors and lots of light. Ceiling detail repeats the entry door's window pattern.
26. Cheery. Primary colors and lots of light. Ceiling detail repeats the entry door's window pattern.
Farmhouse Living Room by Raleigh Media & Bloggers Home & Harmony
27. Serenely white. Varying shades of white and neutrals in this room soothe the soul.
27. Serenely white. Varying shades of white and neutrals in this room soothe the soul.
Farmhouse Living Room by Newton Center Media & Bloggers Justine Hand
28. Neutrals for the minimalist. A very pared down room.
28. Neutrals for the minimalist. A very pared down room.
Traditional Living Room by Costa Mesa Architects & Designers Brandon Architects, Inc.
29. Match the art. It appears the painting was the inspiration for this color scheme. Very nice.
29. Match the art. It appears the painting was the inspiration for this color scheme. Very nice.
Traditional Living Room by Rockville Interior Designers & Decorators Decorating Den Interiors - Michelle Belsito, CID
30. Masculine. A man would be very comfortable in this room, I should think. Again, look how the color choices are pulled from the painting over the mantel.
30. Masculine. A man would be very comfortable in this room, I should think. Again, look how the color choices are pulled from the painting over the mantel.
Rustic Living Room by Venice Architects & Designers tumbleweed and dandelion.com
31. French vintage. Great use of red as an accent. Wonderful grain sack fabric. Light and airy window treatment.
31. French vintage. Great use of red as an accent. Wonderful grain sack fabric. Light and airy window treatment.
Beach Style Living Room by Costa Mesa Architects & Designers Brandon Architects, Inc.
32. Grey and white. Pleasing symmetry. Good use of twin chests and lamps on either side of the fireplace.
32. Grey and white. Pleasing symmetry. Good use of twin chests and lamps on either side of the fireplace.
Traditional Family Room by Atlanta Architects & Designers William T Baker
33. Nautica. Does this not look like a Nautica ad?
33. Nautica. Does this not look like a Nautica ad?
Traditional Living Room
34. White and tan. Beautiful ceiling and glass front built in.
The curves in the furniture lend a feminine touch.
34. White and tan. Beautiful ceiling and glass front built in.
The curves in the furniture lend a feminine touch.
Rustic Living Room
Which one of these living rooms is your favorite? Is there a particular architectural detail that struck you? I'd love to know.
Oh, and there's still time to link up your living or family room at Every Room In The House - The Living Room. But hurry, the linky closes February 28.
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Which one of these living rooms is your favorite? Is there a particular architectural detail that struck you? I'd love to know.
Oh, and there's still time to link up your living or family room at Every Room In The House - The Living Room. But hurry, the linky closes February 28.
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