Living room redecoration: take 2 - Jem

In a recent post I mentioned the fact that I was finally going to finish decorating my living room. Karl and I started this back in 2012, but a combination of small children, full time work and laziness got in the way so it was never finished. However, now the house is “mine” I have this huge urge to actually put *my* spin on every room – without limits and arguments and settling for something someone else wants.

In case you’ve forgotten, or you weren’t around back then, this is what it looked like originally:

And this is what it looked like earlier this evening (it’s not always messy):

That’s a crap picture, but you can see here where it’s unfinished; top right corner of the room and above the curtain rail are still covered in old wallpaper, paint isn’t right up to the ceiling. This isn’t even the worst side of the room!

My plans are roughly as follows:

A red feature wall! I’ve always wanted a red feature wall
New roller blind for the front window, because my neighbours have had enough of me walking around starkers
Better lighting, because I hate that I have no ‘atmospheric’ lighting in this room
A big mirror on the longest wall, possibly moving the clock elsewhere
TV mounted on the wall, big picture moved
Maybe a nice rug (until I can afford to carpet throughout) – something like this or or this one; both ‘go’ with my cushions

Now I just need the money. And time. Mostly money.

6 Comments

Aisling

26 Feb at 10:22 pm

I am excited for the new look because, as you know, this room is one of my top fave places to spend time.

catherine

26 Feb at 11:56 pm

I love the mess. Its nice when bloggers acknowledge their homes get messy haha

furniture and stuff quickly adds up doesnt it? Theres always one or two thing youd think would look great but are too ££. the room looks good though. Interesting how you’ve divided it up. The red feature wall sounds amazing. Also just my opinion but your floors are gorgeous why would you carpet over them??