Livingroom "After" -- Gone Coastal! Part 2

We painted out all the beadboard in a bright white, it immediately lightened the space.

Bought new denim couches (very comfortable).

The coffee table I built got a fresh look, went from black to a pretty turquoise blue.

We had some pictures we took in Mexico enlarged and framed them.

This chair has been re-upholstered three times! It's been burgundy, red and now brown.

White curtains bought at thrift store for 4$, and white cotton bedspreads to cuddle up with (3 for 10$)

Cushions I recovered with new fabrics (and my very cute Molly!)

A cushion I made from an embroidered tea towel bought in Seattle.

This pretty much sums it up for me!

I love all things "Coastal"!!!

Livingroom "After" -- Gone Coastal! Part 1

 I really wanted our living room to feel lighter and brighter....So, I designed a whole wall of built ins to replace the large black entertainment center we had before. With TV's being so much thinner now, we didn't need such a large piece of furniture to house our flat screen. My very handy hubby built this beautiful cabinetry, I painted it white, leaving the tops in wood grain (stained walnut) to compliment the rustic stone fireplace facade. Because we rent, we've built it all so that it can easily be removed if needed, with just some holes to fill in.

I had built the faux fireplace (mantle and box) years ago to house the electric

 fireplace.

I created a hearth by putting slate on a piece of wood and cement as grout.

We added trim (1x2 inch pine) slats.

Livingroom "Before"

Our livingroom was dark....

Large oak entertainment centre painted black and distressed.

Ikea couches, red accents and dark bead board.