Living Room Thoughts

Yep, the living room again!~  I told you that it wasn’t finished yet, so don’t act all surprised and annoyed that I am showing it again.  Remember last time?  (post found HERE)  I have since added a few details and rearranged some furniture.  No, it is still not finished, but it will be.  Soon.   Maybe.

What is left to do?  

* Hardwood floor installation has been scheduled.  Woot Woot!  We have hardwood floors in the rest of the downstairs and it will look so much better once it is carried into the living room and dining room.  Plus, then I will get to buy an area rug and you will get to see my choices.  Aren’t you just thrilled?!

* We will be doing some sort of built-ins where the current “entertainment unit” is.  We always knew that the entertainment unit was temporary, but it holds all the toys, so it has been a great use of space.  However, floor to ceiling built-ins will look much nicer and offer tons of storage space.

* New window treatments for the bay window.  I am thinking dark bamboo shades instead of curtain panels.  Thoughts??

Here is the room today:
(please excuse some of the very strangely exposed photos…. I am still learning my new camera!)

Thanks to MANY of your suggestions, I moved the armchair here, instead of by the bay window:
And I put a cute wicker bench by the window instead.  Better, right?  (for now:)
Bought a side table for the other side of the couch:
The corner hutch has been a “work-in-progress” and honestly, I may just sell it.  Takes up unnecessary space and doesn’t make sense.  However, what would I put in this awkward area?

View of the entire room:
Honestly?  I don’t think I will ever be happy with this room until I repaint and start over.  The wall stencil was fun to do (check that out HERE) and it is a neat design, but it is so limiting and frustrating.
Anyone else have this dilemma with a room in their house?  I am ready to start over.  Sigh.
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Hayley Crouse is a wife, mother and multifaceted designer. Her love of sewing, crafting, cooking and interior design infuses her daily life and naturally spills over into her online presence. She pushes the envelope of her creativity and hopes that others will be inspired to do the same. She currently authors the Welcome to the Mouse House Blog, is the pattern designer behind Mouse House Creations and is a collaborative designer with Willow & Co. Patterns.
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13 Responses to Living Room Thoughts

  1. Rebecca March 30, 2012 at 12:39 am #

    I love everything you’ve done and have planned to do. I bet the floors alone will make such a change you may start liking the room more. And then built ins, swoon.

  2. Bree March 30, 2012 at 3:21 am #

    Don’t you dare get rid of that corner hutch. It’s freakin’ FABULOUS!

  3. Pickle March 30, 2012 at 2:20 pm #

    I LOVE the room, it is so inviting. I love the hutch, I would say keep it but maybe do something different where the dishes and mugs are. Can you please tell me about your couch? Did it come slip covered or did you buy or make those for that couch?

  4. Ashley March 31, 2012 at 12:51 am #

    I love what you have done so far! The floor and built-ins will really make the room look different so I would probably wait to see what the room looks like with the new additions before i made any major changes…that wall is beautiful and so is the hutch. The stair came out SO GOOOD! I do have somewhat of a similar problem…my nursery…the Dr. Seuss Nursery. The walls are painted to look like the pages of the book and I know the day will come when I have to paint over it…I love it and so do my boys but like you said it is very limiting.

  5. The Mouse House March 31, 2012 at 4:39 am #

    Thanks everyone!
    Yes, I agree that we should wait on any big decisions until the floor is in! It could totally change the room

    Pickle, the couch is actually from IKEA… came slipcovered and we wash it all the time, lol!

    Ashley, I feel you! A good idea can sometimes be limiting!

  6. Little Vintage Cottage March 31, 2012 at 5:59 pm #

    Your living room looks great, very warm and inviting! Are we EVER done with ANY room in our homes… really?… I don’t think so, I’m always rearranging, redecorating, painting, etc.

    Tania

  7. Anonymous April 1, 2012 at 1:37 am #

    love your room and i would love to see your family room in your home tour. ang

  8. Jena @ Involving Color and Home April 2, 2012 at 1:41 pm #

    Hayley, your living room looks fantastic! I love the color in here and the stencil behind the sofa. I can totally relate with wanting to start over sometimes, but this is a beautiful room!

  9. Pickle April 2, 2012 at 2:12 pm #

    Thank you for the response on the couch Hayley! I think I will be buying a whole set from Ikea now! Great prices!

  10. Jenny April 3, 2012 at 11:33 am #

    I think your living room looks great! The bench in the window looks perfect! I am pretty sure I want to restart a room the second I finish it, so I can relate. Glad to be following you after finding you through the TDC!

    Jenny

  11. Anonymous May 9, 2012 at 1:23 pm #

    hey mouse house!

    i was wondering where you got that little white bench by the front door? it’s perfect for my house!

    thanks
    olay

  12. The Mouse House May 9, 2012 at 1:26 pm #

    Olay, I actually found it on Craigslist! It is referred to as a “Deacon’s Bench” and I think we paid $15 for it:)

  13. gjudy June 4, 2012 at 1:04 pm #

    I agree about the dark window shades: would make a big difference. I LOVE the hutch, but would maybe shabby chic it , or, chalk paint it. Great room and job.

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