When we moved into this house my husband said, “I bet we never use this room.” He didn’t think the room would ever feel comfortable because it was big and seems kind of removed from the rest of our living spaces.
He should know better. We’ve been married a while.
I took that as a full on challenge. My goal quickly became – make this room a cozy, comfy, swallow you up, men like to hang our here but it’s still a feminine, functional and unique living space that would be used daily.
Whatever your opinion may be of the décor, I can tell you for our family, especially the hubs…goal accomplished.
Originally when you walked in the front door it was like waking into a cave. There was a slim entryway with a coat closet. The walls towered over you and crowded your space. We knocked out the coat closet wall to open up the room.
I eventually added a wall of bookshelves. I like books. Especially old ones. I might have a book hoarding problem.
The room is large and serves as a living room and office. It can be awkward to decorate a space of this shape and size. I definitely went through multiple layouts before settling on the current form.
Which could change tomorrow.
You never know.
The wall of windows are beautiful but added to the challenge.
The thing I love about this space is all the stuff. It is layers of things I love, that speak to me and have meaning. Like the deer, cotton or the giant pinecone.
Almost everything in this room brings to mind a thrifting adventure, a lesson from God or memory of a loved one gone. That’s how I think all homes should be.
Full of all the things that bring you joy.
While we don’t need to be caught up in worldly belongings, I believe it is ok to love the home you have. You know…enjoy the view you are blessed to have.
Oh – and if you are ever looking for my husband, you can find him snugged up on the couch in “his” room.
Every day. 🙂
I love what you’ve done with this room! Looks like a space with something for everyone in your family. I’m thinking your hubby knew just what he was doing when he gave you that challenge!
Love it! You did an AMAZING job, looks fantastic!!
I just wanna come over and soak up every detail of your house!! I think this room may be my favorite. I love the colors and the combo of warmth and feminine touches. I super love that you incorporated that deer head! I need some serious help making my house a home!!
I love this room! The blue is a beautiful choice and the built ins really pop. I can see why everyone enjoys this space. I am a new follower on bloglovin and I blog at http://www.mybashfullife.com/ I would be so happy if you could stop by. I am a bit new to blogging and would love a few new friends!
xoxo Mickey
Hi Mickey – Can’t wait to check out your new blog! Thank you for stopping by. I really love the teal color in this room, it doesn’t photograph as pretty as it looks in person. I have tried and tried, but I can’t get it to look exactly the same 🙂
You have done a fabulous job of redoing this house! I love your den!
I wish I could join in with these links. I’ll have to explain my crazy living situation to you one day soon!
Think you are doing a fabulous job. Your pictures are beautiful!
Hope you have a blessed weekend~
Melanie
hmmm…now I am curious to the living situation!!! you’ll have to tell me soon!
Wow! This room is gorgeous! You definitely have an eye for design. I love it. I would love to just hang out, relax, read a book.mmgreat job.
Wow! Your living room looks great. You really did a good job with furniture placement, it is just gorgeous. I also like your dog!!
Thank you Sally – I appreciate the kind words! We love our Gigi too 🙂
The WOW here is the built in shelving/book cases/display- such good choices with change of the bold colors and [was it wallpaper I saw?] A question: Are your ceilings only 8 ft tall? If so did /does this bother you-if so what did you do to compensate /adjust ? In our primitive farmhouse in Texas we had 9ft ceilings and this spoiled me…so thankful for that extra foot in my home now.
Hi! So glad you agree with the built ins. They were obviously added later to cozy up the space. There wasn’t wallpaper in this room, but there was in others. I REALLY wish the teal blue wall color photographed better…you would love it even more! Our ceilings are eight foot and it doesn’t phase me in the least. We have had the soaring 30 foot open ceilings and everything in between in past houses. This reminds my of my house growing up, I think it feels homey and warm…all in a good way. I know the 8 foot ceilings scare of a lot of people, but I don’t think they should!
I absolutely love this makeover. So cozy yet formal enough to entertain in. Love that you give God the glory.
Thanks Rhonda, It really is a cozy room even though it is so big, and I do love the Lord!
Finally a real home, not a all- white or grey box that looks like everybody else. It is so homey and attractive and says a lot about the people who live there. Kudos.
this might be one of the nicest compliments I’ve ever received. Thank you for making my day 🙂