The hutch (below) is from that salvage yard I always talk about, Lucketts. It is so insanely practical & the back is solid oak beadboard. It's huge & the bottom is filled with baskets of Christian's toys that we can just shove inside. It makes for such an easy clean-up!
Here's out little entry area where we layer lots of family photos & mementos:
Luckily when we moved in, I was able to use drapes & shades I already had. The first thing we did was repaint the paneling:
My mom gave us this little cubby shelf from Target which has ended up being so useful! All the magazines coming in get tossed there & we've still got room for books & toys. I also tucked in some silver accents in there for winter which hide toys & crayons. The lamp was my mom's & used to be blue but I painted it to match the puddy-colored walls.
Here's our tuckered-out pup, Ashby. The shelf behind her is from Ikea & houses my samples & catalogs.
Here's the view in from the back entry:
And, here's our tree! I've still never really figured out what to do up top so I threw up some white roses temporarily. Anyone have any ideas for next year?
Well, hope you had a very Merry Christmas!!!
xoxoxoxo!!
12 comments:
LOVE LOVE LOVE your living room, you have such great style and taste!
I need to know where you got those moss balls, I need some- thanks a bunch!
Ah! Lauren! I love everything.
I love that feathered wreath. You keep on defending it and putting it up. So chic.
I love the wall color you picked with the paneling.
I love love love that hutch. It's amazing. It completely makes the room.
You should be so proud of yourself. The space looks amazing and nothing like a basement. It's a complete transformation.
Oh also love the new header. Fab!
I can't believe that is a basement, so pretty! Your space is so calming, I love it!
Yay, it's back up! I love what you have done and it's such a transformation! That hutch is amazing and the IKEA shelves are neat. What is the color/brand of the paint on the lower part of the paneling?
Thanks so much guys!! :)
#35: The puddy-colored paint on the bottom of the paneling is Ralph Lauren's 'hopsack' and it's such a go-to paint. (It's really rich but still subtle)
Linds: I got the moss balls from a florist that went out of business. I'll try to google them & see if I can find the exact same ones. (That brand is awesome because I even leave them outside in the rain!)
Ok Linds,
here is one of the kinds I have in a small size:
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/sedumball.html
I'm having trouble finding them larger & finding the other variety I've got. If I can find them, I'll let you know!
xoxo
Omg what a before and after!!!!! looks so beautiful and relaxing. Happy new year to you and the family.
xox
Eddie
Thanks - you too!!! xoxo
Hi Lauren
You have created such a beautiful room out of a basement - amazing!
Love you squishy couch, it looks quite like mine.
Love your blog. I found it via Things That Inspire, who found me via Windlost. Like you, I started my blog in October 2008. I'm loving every minute of it and have met some fabulous people on the way.
I look forward to more of your posts this year.
Catherine xx
this is amazing! it is such a great before and after - just wonderful!!! I assume you live with your parents - in the basement, great idea, it that is what it is!! I"m going to continue reading to find out.
LISTEN: emaail me as soon as you can, I need to talk to you asap!!! ok???????
JONi
mrballbox329@aol.com
I'm loving your sofa...did you buy it new? Find it like it is or slip cover it?
Sarah,
We found it at the Restoration Hardware outlet. (I already had a beautiful sofa but this one was so much more practical!!- my poor husband!) It is so insanely washable- muddy dog prints come right off! love it.
xoxo
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