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Mini Living Room Reveal

It’s been a busy few weeks, without much time to share what I’ve been up to, so I’ll have lots of pictures  and tutorials in the next few days! First up, our living room! I’m holding off on a full reveal since I finished just in time for The Home Depot Style Challenge and it’s currently decorated for Christmas (and needs some finishing touches).. so a few more weeks 🙂 But for now, here a are few shots that didn’t make it into the post.

The room still needs a few finishing touches.. We still need to paint (currently just primer, but it will be white), swap out the light, we LOVE the light we made .. but ultimately decided that it wasn’t right for the space, so we ordered this one and we’ll put our DIY light somewhere else .. we’re also upholstering a sofa, we currently have one from my grandparents, which is going in the basement eventually (reupholstered) .. and our other gray chair needs cushions (my amazing mom sewed two, two to go!) finally, we’ll be swapping our the bench for something a little more colorful 🙂 Sounds like a lot, but I’m happy to have a mostly finished space, so we have a place to sit!!

This room has come a long way!

Before:

(living room is the space with lots of windows – bottom right of the photo)

After:

I’ll do a full reveal when the space is non-Christmasy and finished 🙂 But, just wanted to share our progress!

Sources:

Pillows:
Turquoise, gray, metallic leopard print, green diamond, Home Goods
Silver metallic pillow, TJ Maxx
Blue ikat, Schumacher Kasari
Blue/green ikat, G Street fabric, Rockville MD
It’s the most wonderful time of the year

Greek key marble nesting table
Gray side chairs (vintage) (refurbished, post coming soon!)
Side Table (vintage)

Draperies, based on Schumacher Zimba, drawn by us and printed through Spoonflower 

Starburst mirror, Home Depot (on clearance for $8.83!!)

Fiddle Leaf  Tree, Home Depot

Bench, Home Goods

Succulent, Ikea

Coming soon, custom DIY drapery rod for around $20!! You’ll never buy one again!

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  1. Amber Tysl says

    October 22, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    This is beautiful! I love your mix of neutrals and textures but the pops of subtle color! You have such a gift!

    Reply
  2. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    October 22, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    WOW, sarah! your living room is so beautiful!

    Reply
  3. Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says

    October 22, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    Looks wonderful! Love how much light you get from all those big beautiful windows, and the white on the woodwork looks fantastic. And your fiddle leaf fig looks so full and lush and healthy – I am jealous!

    Reply
  4. Emily May says

    October 22, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    Looks fantastic! Love what you've done… and the light is so good!

    Reply
  5. Amber Wills says

    October 22, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    Beautiful! I mean just absolutely stunning! Wonderful job Sarah!

    Reply
  6. Bethany DeVore says

    October 22, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    Wow! It looks amazing Sarah! So many great layers and textures!

    Reply
  7. Beth of designPOST Interiors says

    October 22, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    Gorgeous Sarah!!

    Reply
  8. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    October 22, 2014 at 11:39 pm

    Everything is so gorgeous Sarah! I can't wait to see more!

    Reply
  9. Julia Konya says

    October 23, 2014 at 12:36 am

    So so so pretty Sarah! Every single detail! And the fiddle leaf is so perfect by those gorgeous windows.
    I just noticed that my new rug is so similar to yours. I'm posting about it on Monday.

    Reply
  10. Megan Duesterhaus says

    October 23, 2014 at 12:46 am

    Oh Sarah – I am always in awe of everything you do. Thanks for keeping me inspired! Literally cannot wait to see the finished space!

    Reply
  11. pam {simple details} says

    October 23, 2014 at 1:56 am

    WOW, Sarah, you've created an absolutely stunning room!! I love the graphic punch the curtain panels add and of course, your fabulous styling! And that IG peek of your Christmas decor has me so anxious to see it all!

    Reply
  12. Sarah Stewart says

    October 23, 2014 at 2:10 am

    It looks gorgeous so far! I'm loving what I'm seeing!!

    Reply
  13. Amy @ Homey Oh My! says

    October 23, 2014 at 3:03 am

    WOW. The little thumbnail on bloglovin took my breath away, so having now come here and seeing everything, I'm speechless. Your living room is a dream!!

    Reply
  14. VivaciouslyVintage Ansley says

    October 23, 2014 at 4:52 am

    I'm obsessed with your curtains! I saw your original tutorial…but can you provide the image that you gave to spoonflower for printing? How much did that cost? I'd like to save myself 18 hours of stenciling 8 curtain panels! haha

    Reply
  15. tansha says

    October 23, 2014 at 7:19 am

    it looks very nice! I like your works a lot!
    have a good time,
    Tanja

    Reply
  16. Karen @ a house full of sunshine says

    October 23, 2014 at 10:59 am

    Just beautiful, Sarah!! So light and airy now with all the white – even just a coat of primer makes all the difference in the world! Your gorgeous rooms always stand out from the crowd. Divine. xo

    Reply
  17. Lori Williamson says

    October 23, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    Wow what an amazing room! Your skill at envisioning the look you want and then turning that into a reality is truly stunning – incredible work and talent as always!

    Reply
  18. Katy says

    October 23, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    Where is your rug from?

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      October 23, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      It's tahari from home goods! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Kristin@bliss-athome.com says

    October 24, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    Sarah! It's all amazing! What is not to love about this space?!

    Reply
  20. Carrie Corson says

    October 24, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    Your living room is amazing! I love your use of neutrals & pops of color. The rug is fabulous! Those chairs! What an amazing transformation! I love your style!

    Reply
  21. Lisa @ 2Perfection Decor says

    October 25, 2014 at 12:05 am

    Love your home's character and all the white. Your decorating looks great!

    Reply
  22. Rachel Rardon says

    October 25, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    Wow. The white is gorgeous. Love all the textures and shapes from your furniture. And those drapery panels… I am dying. Stunner!

    Reply
  23. theanatomyofdesign.com says

    October 26, 2014 at 2:16 am

    amazing transformation! i love the custom draperies…i always forget about the power of spoonflower! and, can't wait for that drapery rod diy!

    Reply
  24. Gwen, The Makerista says

    October 27, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    Wow, Sarah! Can't wait to see and hear more!

    Reply
  25. kristyn goodwin says

    October 27, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    Beautiful! Can you tell me the paint color on walls? Love the pops of color! Can't wait to see the rest!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      October 27, 2014 at 7:42 pm

      Thank you!! 🙂 the walls are currently just white primer, paint (white) to come!!

      Reply
  26. Laurie from Laurie Jones Home says

    October 28, 2014 at 1:18 am

    The space is incredible, so bright and cheery, you are beyond talented!!! Can't wait to see more pictures!

    Reply
  27. SHERRY HART says

    October 28, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    Sarah…..you are a big fat liar cause that is NOT the same room!!! Holy smokes it is fantastic….right up my alley with all of that white and small burst of color. You are incredible:)

    Reply
  28. JenniferMarie says

    October 28, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    Simply Stunning!

    Reply
  29. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says

    October 29, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    This is spectacular. It really is not the same room. I so want to hang out in there. As always, you blow me away.

    Reply
  30. Eva (http://buildhousehome.blogspot.com.au/) says

    November 26, 2014 at 12:10 am

    Cannot believe the before pictures. You have done an amazing job! Love it

    Reply
  31. Danny Snyder says

    April 8, 2016 at 2:39 am

    Is there anyway to get the art file for the drapery?

    Reply

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