My first Mood Board is for the Living Room. As we don't have an unlimited budget, I plan on using most of the things we already have along with some thrifted items and (fingers crossed) an amazing inspiration rug.
ONE: Our living room color at the moment is a horrendous camel color (it wouldn't be that bad if it was even or not glopped onto the baseboards). I love this color because it is a shade of gray but still feels warm (which is what we like about the current color).
TWO: Our IKEA Bookcase. One of the first things we bought once we moved, I love this thing. So perfect for displaying the things and books we love. It was originally used as an entryway console, it has now been re-purposed as our entertainment center. Still needs to be tweaked design-wise, but we'll get there eventually.
THREE: The Slipper Chair. I believe I have been drooling over this thing for about two years. They have one at Urban Outfitters for about $329, but after some design blog digging I happened upon CSN Stores. They have this exact chair for about $100 cheaper! It's still a little pricey, however I MUST HAVE IT. If not this one than its smokey cousin. CSN has great home goods for great prices. I will be checking them out for some great things down the road.
FOUR: The IKEA Basket. I have been thinking about these baskets for about a year (probably since we purchased the bookcase). I finally broke down and bought four of them yesterday! I love the added texture to the bookcase and it hides David's XBOX controllers and my everyday purses.
FIVE: Our Sofa and Loveseat. When we moved my aunt and uncle were buying new furniture and gave us their old ones. They were in great shape and so comfortable. We love them and definitely lucked out. I have been pricing out new ones (they are a little to big for our house), but I think we can keep them a little longer and make them work.
SIX: The Inspiration Rug. I cannot remember where I first saw this rug (Apartment Therapy maybe?) but I HAD TO HAVE IT! It is made up of FLOR tiles and at only $13.99/sq ft it is totally affordable! I will paint first and then I will finally order it! I think it will look great in the chevron pattern shown above. This is my new favorite pattern. I need to find some thrifted dining chairs to upholster the cushions with this pattern.
I also plan on making some new throw pillows for the couches, adding pretty white ceramic accessories, and of course some DIY art for the walls.
Well, I am off to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore to find some great old wood for a mirror or to use as a headboard, or light fixtures that need a bit of love. I also need to do a little thrifting around Tampa and will share (if I find any...I don't always have the best of luck with these places) of my great finds.
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