Friday, January 14, 2011

~Living Room Inspiration~


Since it's Vintage Inspiration Friday over at Debra's today, I thought I'd share with you what I have in mind for some changes in my living room. I'd like this room to have a very neutral background with some bits of natural elements thrown in here and there and lots of texture. I've been working on it a little, but still have some areas that need work.

These are some photos of where I got my inspiration out of Flea Market Style- Summer 2010 magazine. Her name is Jocie Sinauer and I love the style she created in her 1904 farmhouse.





Here are a couple shots of an area in my living room where I've taken two benches and stacked them one on top of another to make a shelf. This is an area on this shelf that shows the feel I'm going for. What do you think?



I'll be happy to share the whole room with you when everything is finished and am hoping by posting bits and pieces of my projects it will keep me motivated to get them done. Also, be sure to stop in for WW this week where I'll be sharing a wonderful old beadboard cupboard I just purchased.
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31 comments:

  1. I really like it! The neutral colors, textures, vintage pieces, bits from nature...I think you have hit a home run! I saw a living room in Country Living (I think) a while back that had several large football benches stacked up to form a sturdy book case. I loved the look! Super post :D

    ~Ricki Jill

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  2. What you have shown us so far looks wonderful. I LOVE the look~! Keep it going ~ you can do it!
    Marianne

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  3. love it! it all just sings together, the branches just add such a texture!
    cannot wait to see more...

    Karen

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  4. Very pretty... love the white coral!!!

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  5. Love it all! I so want to redo parts of my house as in paint, etc. I just need to find more of the magic word, "time"!

    Take care,
    Sue

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  6. I can't wait to see more! It looks wonderful so far!

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  7. Kathleen, can't wait to see the BeadBoard Cupboard on Wed. The feel you're going for is very nice. Love all the inspiration photos and what you've done so far. The muted whites and browns look great together, and give such a wonderful patina to everything, playing off the antique feel of the room. Well done. Have a wonderful weekend, tami

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  8. Very cool...chic!
    Kathy @
    Sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  9. Well I just love this look and all the elements. The colors work for me of course, but the twigs, coral, and architectural pieces make it so beautiful and interesting!

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  10. This looks so wonderful, I love the picture with the fireplace and all those white jars!

    Gorgeous!

    ~ Veronique ~

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  11. Looking good! Don't you just love creating something new in your home!

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  12. Very inspiring decorating Debra!
    New Year blessings to you!
    xojanis

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  13. A Grand Beginning!

    Nature and Neutrals- wedded bliss as we are all learning. A very easy style to live with and nest in. I have been white and neutral for over 20 years now and never tire of it.

    Gone is my rust period- UGH , though I just heard it is returning.
    Pink and blue- what was I thinking?
    Plum and green- no explanation at all except it started with the names of all my favorite wines stenciled around the kitchen. All were short lived because they never gave me that completed feeling...then I bought one old chipped cabinet. The rest is history.

    xxx
    z

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  14. Hi Kathleen,
    I love the new displays. I love the combination of textures and different vintage items. My favorite part is how you incorporated bits of gold into it all. You're doing a great job and I look forward to seeing the rest. Have a great weekend!
    Blessings,
    Missy

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  15. I am really loving the cabinet...your living room is going to look fabulous!

    XO,
    Jane

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  17. G'day to U~Thanks and yes my blog design is new it's by Valentine Design an I love it! Karen does an amazing job and really listens to what your style is.I tried to get something that reflects my blog name.The lil whispers of the unknown or that speaks to us.I am happy with it for sure.I really like your's as well.
    I really like your new style as well.I was here the other day for a visit and thought I left a comment.Hmmm! I am looking forward to seeing what's next.
    I am also redoing my house and my oldest just moved out so I now have an extra room for a lil studio for myself, so I am painting grey on a very grey day ugh!It's a happy sad kinda of feeling for me though because I am missing her a ton. Taking a break to blog though and play with my grandson a lil.
    I will need to get to Monti to see if you have any of those great white trunks left.I now will have a spot for one.Have a fabulous day! Thanks for the visit~Cheers Kim

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  18. Wonderful job, Kathleen!!! Love that sweet clock! Now....show us the rest, please? lol!

    xoxo laurie

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  19. It is going to be stunning.
    Debbie

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  20. It's going to be lovely Kathleen! Looking forward to seeing the big reveal!!

    Polly

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  21. Great inspiration photos.
    I really miss great magazines to flip thru for inspiration, dog earring pages to reference to.
    Now it is like...where and what blog did I see that on.
    Can't wait to see more pictures
    It seems we are all in the redecorating mode to start our year off fresh.
    Amy

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  22. I love the look you are going for and adore what you have done already. I cannot wait to see the process as you go along and of course "The Reveal"..!
    Looks lovely!

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  23. Kathleen,
    Looking beautiful - the inspiration and what you are doing with it!

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  24. I think it is wonderful Kathleen! You are doing a great job and I can't wait to see the rest!!
    Blessings~

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  25. Ooo...I like what I see, can't wait to see the rest!

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  26. Hi Kathleen, so glad you're linking up. Your vignette is so pretty. Love all the texture and components; especially that detailed piece that the clock is setting on. Can't wait to see the full reveal!
    xoxo,
    Debra

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  27. Hi Kathleen
    I can't believe I haven't been a follower all this time... something must have gone wrong!
    Love the living room and can't wait to see it finished...
    Have a great day
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  28. Oh my gosh..that is one of my favorite house EVER!!!! Your photos should be in a magazine too...love everyone of them! x0x0

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  29. LOVE those inspirational photos! The idea of putting two benches together is adorable! I'm having a little give away and I'd love for you to stop by if you have a moment!

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  30. I really like the natural elements of the wood contrasting the white... really pretty ;)

    Michelle
    www.newengland-style.com

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