Hi, friends!
Today’s post has loooooong been awaited. Ever since I moved in in July I’ve been dying to finish my living room. I’ve done small things throughout my house since then but decided to really focus on my living room mid-February.
While there’s still a couple things that need to be done (I’m getting my hardwood next Saturday!) I’m so, so happy with the progress I’ve made.
Speaking of progress, let’s see how it looked like when I moved in.
Boy, has this space come a long way. I showed pictures to my Nana this past weekend, and she said it was completely unrecognizable and didn’t look like the same room. And I gotta say, she’s absolutely right.
So without further ado…come on in!
Ignore the fact that the exterior side of my front door is different from the interior. When I work on my front porch it’s getting an entire makeover. :)
So my friends (who are also interior designers) convinced me to buy this chair while we were out shopping. My friends are very wise. I had just painted my honeycomb accent wall and the fact that it had all of the colors in my color scheme, was the only one in the store, PLUS it was chevron (my fave!), it was fate.
My built ins are my favorite part of the living room. I’m able to display some of my most favorite things, especially my books, geodes, and things from around the world. A tea set from China, a doll from Peru, an instrument from Africa, and spears, dolls, and a gong from Indonesia.
I love, love, LOVE my gallery wall. The piece that I love the most though is my Dismantle.Repair. lithograph from Anberlin. First off, if you don’t know who Anberlin is you should go check them out. #favoritebandever Second, this song is so deep and powerful and got me out of a really dark place. I love being able to look at the lyrics everyday and be reminded of how far I’ve come.
Normally that bowl does not have candy in it, but when you had 2 Easter baskets like I did you don’t really have a choice. Note that that’s only half, the rest I took to work. ;) P.S. Have you read Grace’s Guide? If not, you totally should. Grace Helbig is a comedic genius.
My door is purple now! Well, on the inside anyways. Thanks Kendall for your great suggestion!
I’m so excited that this space is done and now I can just relax and enjoy it. The long nights of working on it really paid off. Want tutorials on everything I DIYed? Check them out here!
Thanks so much for coming on my living room tour!
I’m linking up to these great parties!
I adore that chair!!! It’s gorgeous Chelc!!
Isn’t it, though? I’m quite obsessed. :)
XO, Chelc
Your living room looks great! I especially love your featured wall above your fireplace. I love built-in shelves too. I have one in my living room as well.
Thank you so much, Julie! Built ins are great, aren’t they? So convenient!
XO, Chelc
i love that you painted the built ins and the fireplace white! It really brightens up the space! I love all the colors!
Thanks for sharing on the Shine Blog Hop!
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Thank you so much, Tiffany! It’s my favorite part too!
XO, Chelc
Okay, wow. I just commented on your other post, but now that I have a good look at the “before” pics I am even more impressed!
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Oh, Nicole, you’re too sweet! Thanks again!
XO, Chelc
What a great change! So colorful and fun, you have done a great job. Before n Afters are the best, we are DIYers as well. Always gotta remember to take those before pics,,,cause like you said you can hardly believe its the same space! Enjoy!
Thanks so much, Dawna! You are absolutely right, before and afters are great. I love looking at the progess!
XO, Chelc
Love the after. So colorful and cozy. You decorate well!! Thanks for sharing with us at Home Matters linky party. Hope you join us again and feel free to invite a friend:)
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Oh, thank you so, so much, Zan!
XO, Chelc
This looks so great! I love all the little details you have!
Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
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Thank you so much, Jess!
XO, Chelc
This room is simply amazing! Love the honey comb wall, that chair and your gallery wall. What an amazing transformation!
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Thank you so much, Jenna! Those are my favorites too!
XO, Chelc
Love that honeycomb walls! It goes with your blog background :) Found you at the Tip Junkie link party.
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Yes, Carmia, I’m a bit obsessed. ;) Thanks so much for popping over!
XO, Chelc
You did an amazing job! Great pictures. Now enjoy :)
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Thank you so much, Colletta!
XO, Chelc
Remodeling is a lot of work, but a rewarding project to work on. I love built-in features also and hope to include some when we build our home next year. (Visiting form Women With Intention.)
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You’re absolutely right, Abi, but I love every minute of it! Built ins are great, I highly recommend adding some if you can. :)
XO, Chelc
Love it!
Thanks, Jen!
XO, Chelc
Congrats and I loved so many of your creative projects. The hexagon wall was my favorite and I adore the colors. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday!
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The hexagon wall is definitely my favorite too, Rachel!
XO, Chelc
Wow! I really like the way you painted the fireplace. Great transformation to personalization of your space. I am a big fan of red front doors! We are so glad you shared with us at Merry Monday. I hope to see you at the new party beginning tonight at 9pm EST.
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Thank you so much, Shirley! The house is slowly starting to come together. :)
XO, Chelc
This looks so incredible! I’m always so amazed by your talent. Pinned and tweeted. Please join us on Monday at 7 pm and party with us! It is so super fun to see what you have been working on! Lou Lou Girls
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Thank you so much, girls! You are absolutely the sweetest!
XO, Chelc