Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Family Room Photos & Resources

I have a little problem.

I can't leave STUFF alone. 

I find stuff, bring it home, live with it for a while then....

I paint it, cut it, glue it, reupholster it, ....

I change things all the time.

I drive my family a little(a lot) crazy from time to time.
My poor husband!

So because I changed STUFF around AGAIN in my family room,
 I thought I would share some photos & resources.

Here we go....
Couch-Z Gallerie

 Console-gifted family piece
Office Draw/Decorative Holder- Pottery Barn Outlet
Female Bust-Home Goods
Sea Sign-City Farmhouse(me)


Shelving Unit- Pottery Barn Outlet
Storage Boxes-IKEA

Books-Family & thrift stores
Large S-Home Goods

Accessories-Home Goods
Driftwood-Found 

Couches-Calico Corners & Z Gallerie 
 Shag Rug-Lowes
Baskets- Home Goods
Wall Color-Valspar Natural
 Books-Vintage 



Pillows(left to right)
Bosporus/Flax- Calico Corners
Sweater Pillow-made using old sweater found at Savers

 Chairs-Home Goods


Altered Handpainted Clock-Home Goods
Pussy Willows-Smoky Moutain Foliage(etsy)

Growth Chart- Kims Sister(etsy)

Vintage Tool Box- White Flower Farmhouse
Baskets- Home Goods

Frames-Home Goods
 
Ottomans-Calico Corners

Number Decals- Leen The Queen Graphics  






Clock-Home Goods 












Table-Thrift Store


Barn Board Mirror-The Attic Two




This room was decorated on a modest budget.
  The entire room which is a large room (23 x 18) was decorated and furnished for just under $1700. 
 That includes everything, even hardware, pillows, rugs, etc... but the couches (those I used from my old house). I do have new couches budgeted into my plan but holding off, not sure white slipcovers can handle  a toddler:).

I love scoring a deal & paying substantially less for an item, especially the larger items because those can add up, quickly!
To do this I shop at outlet stores, Home Goods, tag & estate sales, antique stores  and YES, yard sales. 
I like when I can find pieces that are unique, time worn and tell a story. I am also a huge DIYer, these days it is easy to find inspiration for these types of projects, Pintrest is a great source.

Sometimes when you have a small budget to work with it forces you to become resourceful. 

 Thank you for taking the time to visit.
Happy Decorating!

9 comments:

  1. Your family room is beautiful and inspiring. So many lovely details. I actually love your brown sofas (our family room has white slips and with 2 young teens and a chocolate Lab it is painful to keep them clean.)
    I'm stopping by from the Wicker House and I'm now going to be following and putting your blog in my sidebar. I really like your decor style.

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  2. Love love your family room. Is the Pottery Barn outlet a good deal? I am looking for dining room chairs and was wondering if they would be cheaper than in the store. Unfortunately the closest one to us is in Memphis!

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  3. Hi Cheryl,
    Thank you so much for your kinds words. Yes, the PB outlet is so much cheaper. If you can take the drive usually it is worth it. I would call each week to find their sales, each week something else has a percentage off & maybe you can hit it right with the chairs, that is when it is a SUPER good deal. Happy shopping!

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  4. Soooo pretty! Your house is so lovely. Glad to finally find another Long Islander in blog land :)

    Kelli
    www.littlecottageofmine.com

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  5. It's like a cool breeze on a hot day. Very tranquil. Almost beach cottgae-y but very subtle. I love it! Those benches are so cool! And your wall colors are perfect, I want to paint mine so bad!!

    ♥Linsey

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  6. I have couches that color - needed dark for 3 kids, a dog and a cat, but I really need to paint my walls, the room is heavy right now - I love your wall color - what color is it?
    Thanks

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  7. I reread the details, and see you did list the wall color, I obviously wasn't paying attention the first time!

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  8. Such a wonderful space. We have a few of the same decorations. Thanx for letting me know about your wall color. Have a great weekend!:)

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  9. Such a wonderful space. We have a few of the same decorations. Thanx for letting me know about your wall color. Have a great weekend!:)

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