Our living room really is the center of our home, in both physical location & meaning.
I know a lot of people say it’s the kitchen–but for me, the kitchen also involves me freaking out about the hot stove + a toddler + a preschooler.
Sometimes disastrous.
So, it’s the living room for us. We picnic there, play there, read there, cuddle there. It’s our place.
I’ve been up to my eyeballs in projects and inspiration lately, and it was sooo fun to play around in the living room this weekend.
It’s certainly evolved over the last few years, and a few pieces have changed even in the last few weeks.
Our style is a whole lotta casual, a little bit of elegant, highlighting neutral backdrops and small pops of color. The older I get & the more time I spend in design & DIY, I feel like I’m finally coming home when I’m here.
You know what I mean?
It’s all about comfort, and home. I was thrilled when my mom gave me that Pottery Barn throw for Christmas this year. And I’m still in love with our Ballard clearance drapes.
I may also be a fan of coffee table books.
Our entertainment center (that Matt built) usually holds many books–by design choice and musts.
We sort of have lots of books.
I love Emily’s art prints in here–they are one of the most subtle, stunning Scripture collections I’ve seen. Plus, I love that gray lamp silhouette.
I can’t take the old wooden level down, nor can I bring myself to take down the branch I hung at Christmas. It just speaks to me & I feel no need to remove it just yet.
It’s been a ton of fun to sprinkle our family photos around the house, and these Ikea frames are some of my favorites.
I wish I could buy stock in Ikea frames.
The huge vintage frame (previously gold) needed a tiny punch, so I painted some stripes on the bead board with Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice (same color as the dining room coffered ceiling insets are painted).
The Route 66 sign came from WUSLU–it’s another favorite of mine.
The new trunk side table is still in progress–although I’m liking the shape it’s taking already.
There are a couple of other additions (with details coming soon)…and because we play I SPY approximately 3 times a day, can you spot them?
P.S. I have to wish my baby brother a VERY Happy Birthday today–love you, nerd.
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Every time you show pictures of your living room it always gives me a sense of comfort and a chic cottage feel. I have always loved the light airy feeling your room gives. That feel was what I went after when we redid our family room
I love that side trunk also. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next 
Happy Monday!
Thanks, Jessica!! That’s what we’re going for, so it makes me pretty happy that’s how it makes you feel. A happy Monday to you, too!
shaunna
Love the side trunk table! Can’t wait to see it up close and personal.
Thanks Bella! Yeah…still looking at it to decide what treatment the top is getting. Sometimes I have to live with a piece a while before it hits me, if you know what I mean.
shaunna
Completely charming…love the character added from the aged pieces and the chair fabric is fabulous!!
Thanks so much!
shaunna
Hi,
I too love the trunk, can’t wait to see the final reveal !!
What a lovely room, so light and sea-sidey, if thats a word?
Wow, sitting typing and the sun just came out!
Hope its a sunny one for you too,
Jackie
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Thanks, Jackie! It IS a beautiful day here, too!
shaunna
Thanks for this post, Shaunna. I was admiring those scripture prints some time ago on another of your posts, and I’d completely forgotten how much I loved those. I just ordered them! GREAT chair.
Good, Sara! They are beautiful–you’ll love them!
shaunna
Terrific! Thanks for sharing your design ideas…
Nancy
love love love your new chair (slipper chair?) to the right of your sofa… i know you’ve been wanting/talking/yearning for this new chair for a while… love the gray and white fabric… sooo pretty!! <3
Your living room is so peaceful and comfortable, yet still really beautiful. You’ve done a great job. I think I picked out 2 of the surprises, but I have an unfair disadvantage since I’ve been in the room before.
Lisa~
That is too true, friend.
Thank you for your sweet words, though!!!
xoxo,
shaunna
Always beautiful. Looks like home!
Gorgeous. I love your new side table. I love how you mix comfort and elegance. I too have two little ones and sometimes our living room looks like a bomb hit it. Toys don’t stay in the playroom, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Thanks for including my print in the post. Your room looks very livable and kid friendly and pretty at the same time.
Love your Living Room! Do you have slip covers over your couch/chair? If so, where did you purchase them? We have a couch and chair that do no match our decor in the playroom and are looking for some durable/washable slip covers…..
I have to say, that level is probably my favorite piece. There’s just something about the simplicity of it that makes me swoon. Thanks for sharing!
I love your livingroom! I was wondering what the brand name of your coffee table or where youbbought it? I would love to have one like it or something close to it. If only I could put a room together like that.
Hey Pam!
It’s actually from American Signature Home; we’re getting ready to sell it and the 2 matching end tables. Let me know if you’re interested!
shaunna
Your living room is spectacular! Love the eclectic mix of furniture and decor- it definitely has personality!
You have great taste and I love the colour scheme.