I am delighted to share my favorite room on Paloma's blog today. As a relatively new blogger, she is definitely an inspiration to me. While I feel that our entire home is one big work in progress, I would say my favorite room-of-the-moment is our family room. For the most part, it's "my room" after every one goes upstairs at night, but during the day, it's also a hub of activity. And, the thing I love most about the space? I was able to pull it together using almost all bargain resources--everywhere from Craigslist to consignment shops. Nothing matches, which I feel gives the space a more collected-over-time look and feel.
To create a focal point when you enter the room, I started by painting one wall a dark navy (Stunning by Benjamin Moore). I wanted to keep the room neutral overall, but went for a strong punch of pattern on the floor by using Pottery Barn's chain link rug (which I was also able to score at one of their outlets).
To lighten things up, I added cream accents and brought in more navy and bolder patterns in the pillows.
One of my best finds? Bookcases with carved detailing for just $20/each from Craigslist (a little TLC was required. . . .)
To see more of my home and decorating projects, drop by my blog. Thanks again, Paloma, for the opportunity to fill in for you while you're away!
13 comments:
wow Emily, that's a gorgeous room! great job! Love the rug, it looks great along the walls and all the other navy-inspired details! xoxo
i have that same rug! it looks great in her room:) thanks for sharing!
I love the collected-over-time look and feel of the space! I'm a huge fan of Emily's blog!!
Wow! I love it and looks so homey! Great job Emily!
Emily, where are those gold lamps from?!?!? I NEEEEEEEED them! Also, beautiful room, I agree with you and love the collected over time look.
Wow, what a gorgeous room. I only hope to come up with something as nice. Great job!
Emily, you have such great taste. I really enjoyed this! Thanks ladies!
Love the color combos with that blue... beautiful!
xx
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I think I agree with you Emily: your living room is absolutely my favorite room in your house (though I do love your office and your daughter's bedroom, too).
Love love love this room Emily! The navy wall adds such a classic and beautiful feel. And those bookcases were such a fab find, the elbow grease you put into them was worth it. You've done such a great job!
Nancy
I need to get me some Stunning by Benjamin Moore - it's gorgeous! Love the black chevron pillow, too.
That blue wall IS "Stunning"! Especially with that gold mirror and fireplace. This room is the reason I started following Emily' blog. It inspires me!
Such a fabulous job Emily!!
xoxo Laura
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