Living Room Update

To say we have neglected to settle into our apartment would be a vast understatement. Don’t mind the fact that we’ve occupied the space for over two years now and have managed to hang exactly two things on the walls. And as if that wasn’t bad enough, we are still rockin’ the hand-me-downs from college in nearly every room. Mismatching towels? Check. A questionable set up for a TV stand? Check. Three different sets of silverware? You guessed it, we’ve got those too.

 

I want to start making small updates here and there to make it feel more like home and less like a garage sale waiting to happen. I figured the best place to start would be in the living room where we spend the most time (and where friends and family will see all of my efforts at work).

Living Room

– First up, this DIY Gold Leaf Console Table. I can’t wait to ditch the jankity set up we have right now and create a classier space to host our electronics.- Hang a small gallery wall. I’m not sure what the walls of our apartment are made of, but I’m pretty sure it’s cement. A rearrange will be necessary in order to allow us to utilize one of the interior walls for this mission. Pete’s going to have his work cut out for him.- Our floors are stained cement (I wish they were hardwood) and we need a rug desperately. Not only will it add warmth visually, but it will make the winter season more enjoyable on our tootsies, too.

– I had my eye on this midcentury modern bar cart that Kelly sent over, but by the time I was finally ready to pull the trigger on it, it had been sold! Que the heartache. I can’t seem to find anything similar, so if you see something – send it my way.

Other small updates: refreshing our blanket collection, adding unique pillows and purchasing a few picture frames for updated photos.

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Ikea Desk to be used as a TV Console | Gallery Print | Stop and Smell the Roses Print |  Missouri Pillow | Side Table | Picture Frame | Press for Champagne | Pyramid Throw | Faux Fur Blanket | Moroccan Rug

What is your favorite aspect of your living room set up?

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21 Comments

  1. noelani wrote:

    Great ideas here! Love the IKEA ones specifically. So glad we can shop in person now! Happy Monday!

    Posted 10.27.14 Reply
  2. Katie wrote:

    I can’t wait to see your living room update! I’m sure it will be super cute. It sounds like your space is super modern if it’s all concrete!

    Posted 10.27.14 Reply
  3. That DIY project cool. Good luck and can’t wait to see the results!

    Posted 10.27.14 Reply
  4. Love all these looks! Can’t wait to see the update!!

    Posted 10.27.14 Reply
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  6. SarahLagen wrote:

    Good luck with the DIY project, I can’t wait to hear how it turns out — I’m sure awesome! 🙂

    Posted 10.27.14 Reply
  7. Ariel wrote:

    These picks are all making me want to redo my living room! Great taste !

    xx
    Ariel

    http://www.arielpeche.com

    Posted 10.27.14 Reply
  8. Emily wrote:

    i saw that same tutorial on the ikea desk and was thinking about doing it for our living room! i was worried it would not be able to hold enough accessories though like apple tv and speaker and the cords would be an eye sore (we have way too many media accessories haha). do you plan on adding to the desk? can’t wait to see!

    Posted 10.27.14 Reply
  9. I love that rug!! and I’ve been wanting to have a gallery wall too!

    xo,
    Angela

    Posted 10.27.14 Reply
  10. Updating is fun! Let me know if your walls really are concrete because I have learned (the hard way) some great tips for adding hardware to concrete walls.

    Posted 10.27.14 Reply
  11. Lisa Murie wrote:

    Sounds like you have some great ideas planned. It will be gorgeous I’m sure.

    Posted 10.27.14 Reply
  12. Rachelle wrote:

    That side table is so cute.

    xo
    PinkSole

    Posted 10.28.14 Reply
  13. Ashley T wrote:

    I’m itching to decorate a new space so I’m going to have to live vicariously through you until spring. Can’t wait to see your new space!

    Posted 10.28.14 Reply
  14. Nikki wrote:

    Love this! Ever since we moved this past summer, I have gone into crazy nesting mode. I am obsessed. It is such a slow process but I don’t want to buy stuff I don’t love just to replace it a few months later. I love that rug!! And I want the “Push for Champagne” for above my bar cart!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

    Posted 10.28.14 Reply
  15. Ooooh, you have some great ideas! I bet the finished product is going to look fab! 🙂

    -Ashley
    http://lestylorouge.com

    Posted 10.28.14 Reply
  16. Laura S. wrote:

    Looks super cute! Can’t wait to see!
    xo, Laura
    laurasbestlife.com

    Posted 10.28.14 Reply
  17. Jessica wrote:

    I’m 99% sure they are. Tell me your secrets!

    Posted 10.28.14 Reply
  18. Jessica wrote:

    I’m hoping that I can hide everything and still have space, but I won’t really know until I see it in person! We just have our tv and then my boyfriend has an xbox, which we also use to watch dvd’s. I’ll keep you posted for sure 🙂

    Posted 10.28.14 Reply
  19. I’ve been eyeing those prints for awhile! I also love that side table. These look like great options!

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    Posted 10.29.14 Reply
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