I have introduced Julie to you before when she allowed me to share her darling Boys’ bedroom ideas with you. Julie and I met as coworkers while working together as school counselors in an incredibly challenging school district. We bonded as kindred spirits and immediately began swapping lesson plans and exchanging creative ideas. The creativity that we use to engage students and change lives is the same creativity we channel into decorating! This past July, Julie and her family met us down in Virginia for a weekend of sun and sand…and of course exchanging decorating ideas.
Here’s what Julie has to say about the makeover:
Lesson learned? Sometimes, there is just no substitute for Pottery Barn! Jules, your couch looks amazing and I love your bench. It will be a perfect place for toy storage. Great job on repurposing your uncle’s pipe cabinet. I’m wondering if you can still smell the tobacco? I love the smell of pipe tobacco ;). Your choice in paint color brightens the entire room and Josh did a fantastic job with the molding.
One of the items up for debate was where oh where to put that TV. I am so glad to see it looking good and out of the way. The fireplace adds the touch of beauty and warmth that was missing before. I’d love to see a chunky jute rug in front of the door, a plant or a grouping of some large pillar candlesticks to the left of the TV and perhaps a sitting chair to the right.
And who doesn’t love a photo wall of cute kids? In case you are wondering, yes, her kids really are that adorable and charming in person.
I really enjoy the look of your room. We just painted our LR “Creamy Mushroom,” but are waffling on the trim and ceiling colors. Do you still now what you used for yours? Please email me if you have a moment. If not, then kudos (again) for such a wonderful makeover!
i absolutely LOVE the photo collection you made. what size frames did you use? this really inspired me on how i want to redo my living room!!
Nice job and what a change.
Pam
I've tried to go "cheap" with furniture before, too, and it never worked out. Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and pay for higher quality! I love the room AND the furniture. Yea for makeovers!
You would never know it was the same room! Gorgeous makeover! I love the paint color and I'm lusting after that sofa.
It is literally a brand new room. She did an amazing job! Thanks for sharing it!
Very nice!
I think paint color is the number one thing people can change that gives you the biggest bang for the buck. Julie and you did a wonderful job here. I could live quite comfortably in that a room!
Julie,
Of course! Kiddos that eat plants, knock over candle pillars, and destroy any accessory that isn't bolted to the floor. How quickly we forget…especially since I still can't have anything on my coffee table without it being abused. I tried placing three pillar candles on the table and they were used as stacking blocks and are now chipped and broken. Ah yes. Boys. Accessorize in a few years :).
By the way, I finally grabbed your button. What took me so long?
What a great transformation! Very chic, yet liveable. Great job!
The makeover looks great! I love the paint and furniture!
Very pretty! Love the photo wall – adorable kids!
Looks great 🙂 I love it.
XOXO
Thanks ladies! I've been trying to figure out what to do on either side of the fireplace — thinking plants too, Beth…but with 9mth. old crawler and eater of everything non-edible…we'll have to wait awhile! I'm looking for a 1/2 moon table to put to left of front door and hope to get a nice chair to fit in. If you see one somewhere,let me know! By the way, the paint color is Creamy Mushroom by Behr. 🙂
What a beautiful job she did. It's very light and bright.Oh, and of course I love the photo wall. Fantastic job!
XO*Tricia
What a beautiful job she did. It's very light and bright.Oh, and of course I love the photo wall. Fantastic job!
XO*Tricia
The room looks great!! I had to laugh about your bunny ears 🙂 No cable for us, so we have them too. I was begining to think we were the only ones still sporting them. Wishing it was easier to incorporate them into the decor 🙂
wow. great transformation! even though there is still big pieces of furniture in the room, it doesn't look so pack-in. the color, and the more open flow makes it seem so much larger.
hey, i am sure you have heard this 100 times already, but…was in the grocery check out line & thought of you while i was looking at martha's LIVING magazine cover. i am sure you have seen it. you know, A to Z. anyways, have a lovely THANKSGIVING. enjoy!
Love the changes she made! Is it possible to find out the paint color? Love the pop of blue!
Love the new look! The colors, added crown molding makes it all look splashy. A very comfy warm room and how neat is the tobacco shelf. LOVE it.
Everything looks so light and open! It's always nice to get an objective opinion, too.
What a great job! Love the picture grouping! It's very similar to a photo grouping I did on my blog:
http://myremodelednest.blogspot.com/2009/10/photo-wall.html
I just love how a group of photos makes a statement on a wall! Thanks for sharing! Have a great week!
-Ruth Ann
I love the colors and the cozy/modern decor. Great job!
I love the paint color! What a breath of fresh air! The fireplace is to die for, love the darkness against the light paint! : )
Love the wall color… what is it? Our family room needs a major re-do, starting with the walls.
What a difference paint makes! The room looks so much more open and airy. I know the cost of the furniture probably made her take a deep breath, but it's so worth it to get well-constructed pieces that will last. If she decides on a change in the future, they can always be slipcovered or reupholstered. I know a lot of people don't like the electric fireplaces, but I do, being someone who LOVES my masonry one and would be sad without it. They always make a room feel warmer. The good news is, she's mostly done! Adding the few finishing pieces will be relatively inexpensive, and will be like accessories to an outfit. Nice job, Julie! (and shout out to that husband for the CM–I got a $400 quote for ONE ROOM! Crazy!)