Before:
Desk Library Area. 3 Bookshelves in a L-shaped pattern. Before yellow wall color, too. Crowded and dark. |
I, first, have to share with you the inspiration for my living room design. It's still a work in progress, but I have read/heard that you are so suppose to start with one focus piece you love and build on it. I love this afghan from Pier One Imports. However, it sheds and snags, so I have to keep it in a protected area on the back of the loveseat. My opinion is that you shouldn't skimp on your "focus" piece, but it could be something as simple as borrowing a book you love from a friend and keeping it in the room you're designing until the process is done. I blew my clothing budget for 1 &1/2 months on this but it really brought me into "focus" on the decorating direction I wanted to go. My true inspiration for the area came from two other object that aren't present in the room right now: 1) The paper chain that hangs on our Christmas tree and a book about Chilhuly's works that isn't in the book budget right now.
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New paint color on walls: Wool Skein and Perfect Khaki |
We love the craftsmen built-in look but can't afford the craftsmen built-in price. I found these bookcases at IKEA. The price for the three of them was what I paid for one of the old bookcases just 5 years prior. I was able to re-purpose two of the tall cases in the boys room for toys and two cases in my closet for added storage. A little brain power, some fresh paint, and my mad organizing skills and the closet is not my "dream closet" but a lot better without the buyers remorse. Time for lunch.
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