Summer refresh of our living room was needed so I added a rug. Actually, it is for all seasons but a few more things were done to make this summer refresh.
For weeks I pondered how bring a refresh to our living room. Without costing LOTS of money! What was needed to bring out the color from our Chinese peasant paintings and other art we collected from Asia? Also how to showcase Amy’s ceramics?
The grey had to go! Not the paint; we love our BM gray owl; it’s a great neutral. It was the couches and rug that needed to be changed. We had the white and stone ones in the attic so that was easy.
I picked up pillows in neutral with some texture at Home Goods. They are soft enough for napping which is a must at our house.
I looked at this cute novelty pillow but didn’t buy it on my first trip. When I went back later, I looked again to see if I really did want in. So much ponderance over a cute pillow! t’s not exactly my norm but I just loved its cute look with the touch of black. Lately I seem to be drawn to soft accents with place names we’ve visited or live.
Peach approves of the nappability of the pillows.
I also replaced the tattered French side chairs with a pair I spotted in Home Goods. They are sturdy enough for the big guys in our family and stable enough for the little kids to wiggle around on. The new ones are the right size for my family for game playing and drawing. The weathered wooden box is full of crayons.
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A spot of color was added with these IKEA pillows from several years ago pulled out of storage.
The primary colors compliment our Chinese peasant art. Plus I usually have a a touch of red in our living rooms regardless of where we live.
Next, that tired grey one with fire ember burns had to go! I wanted a rug that brought all the colors in the art and pillows together. It also had to be a updated style with a nod to traditional designs.
I liked this design. Though it is a distressed southwest pattern it is reminiscent of styles we saw in SE and Central Asia. We lived there for several years. It’s colorful without being over the top and similar to an over dyed one. It’s from Home Depot! And very affordable. I spotted it on Jennifer Allwood’s blog in her office. HERE
All my daughters were here when it arrived which is a rarity. We rolled it out. We hummed and hawed trying to decide if we liked it. Not a good sign. Then Nancy said, “Let’s rotate it.”
That did the trick! Placement counts just like when arranging your rooms. I ordered the 5×8 online HERE
The rug was the final big change. It anchors our living space perfectly. If you can make a century old floor look better, this rug is does. Low cost to change a room for a fresh look can happen!
By the way the ottoman and dogs are staying. After all they live here too!
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Such a warm and welcoming room! I love all of your changes and seeing your sweet pup enjoying your space too!
Thanks for stopping by!
Great changes and your pup seems to like them too 🙂
She always haws a spot on the couch!
Oh my gosh, Linda. I love those Ikea embroidered pillows. This looks amazing.
Aren’t they fun! Have a good day!
Love, the updates! The pillows and rug are so pretty! Thanks for sharing your fur baby with us too!
She does love the couch!
Such a lovely room Linda! It looks so cozy and inviting and the pillows are perfect! I think your doggie thinks so too! Pinning!
Thanks Cindy. She does love her naps.
Great update! Your living room looks so pretty decorated for summer.
Thank you Paula. Have a good day!
Your room refresh is truly lovely! I just adore the image of your sweet Peach. When my daughter was a little girl we had a wonderful Golden Retriever named Peaches. Have a happy Monday!
Lovely that you dropped by.. Stay cool! It is so hot here.
Your living room is so pretty with antique twist. Love it.
Thanks Marsha
Love your room refresh! The pillows complement the colours in the rug nicely. I see that Peach has good taste in pillows too!
She does love a good pillow!
Love that rug and I am always a fan of a refresh!
Me too. I refresh all time! It’s fun.
One of the best ways to make changes on a budget is – shop your home. Use what you have first, then buy to fill in what you need. Adding a few pops of colors will bring instant updating.
That is so true! I can forget what I have stashed away!
Such a cozy room!
We do love to hang out in here.
LINDA!!!! So happy to see you at Tuesday Turn About, my friend! I’ve thought of you often since Haven, and I’m thankful that you are a world traveller and could handle the silly mistakes this newbie traveller makes! So enjoyed getting to know you more, and your pillows and rugs that you featured here are just lovely! Hope to see you each week at the party! Hugs!
Good Morning Julie! The mistake wan’t one after all. Turns out Delta can check in domestic flights too. Hope your travel was smooth back home. It was great to get to know you too. Thanks for the Tuesday Turn Around. I’m still trying to get organized and focused to process all I learned and heard. So much good stuff! Have great day..
Julie, still trying to apply all we learned and to be more diligent in posting. Thanks for hosting the party!
You’re living room is so beautiful with those built-ins and that exposed brick! But your sweet little pup steals the show! <3
There’s just something about our sweet dogs, isn’t there. Thanks for stopping by.
I love the pillows and rug, I wish I had your creativity. Looks wonderful!
Ah Sandy, you’re so kind. We’re enjoying it!
The room looks very nice and cozy.
Thanks Loren. We’re enjoying it!
Love all of your changes. That room is so warm and inviting.
Glad you think so! I always want my home to be inviting for family and friends.