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Warming up Our Living Room
If you saw our living room six months ago, you would have thought it was mostly done. And it was, but when my husband and I became partners at Anecdote and not incorporating pieces from our store in our home didn’t make any sense to us. So I started choosing pieces from Anecdote and it all started coming together. Here’s how I’m warming up our living room.
Warming up Our Living Room
Here’s what the room used to look like. It was lovely, but there wasn’t room for Margot to play “in” the room. A result of the layout and large chairs had the play space behind the sofa which was not ideal. I always envisioned cozy mornings in our living room drinking coffee while Margot played. In addition, it lacked warmth since everything was the same tone.
Living Room Furniture and Decor
Living Room Updates
We removed the ceiling lights above the fireplace and wired in sconces, which made such a big difference in the room. In addition, the brass mirror above the fireplace wasn’t really doing much for the room. And since the mirror reflected an air vent and took away from the brass sconces, we switched it out for a piece of art. So I sold the sofa I had loved and wanted for years and ordered the Margot sofa from Anecdote. I fell in love with the style the moment I laid eyes on it, and it’s so comfortable.
I had the same “I love you I need you” moment when I first saw the Gillian chaise. Sure, a chaise might not make as much sense as a sofa and two chairs, but most of the time, it’s just us at home. This is where we spend a lot of time, and I wanted a space that made sense for our family. It’s perfect for TV and movie watching. I chose a white stain-resistant fabric since we have dogs and a baby (and one on the way), but I’m not one to shy away from white furniture. You’ve seen my dining chairs, right?
While I can’t baby proof everything (we didn’t even put a get at the bottom of our stairs) removing any hard/sharp areas where our girls will play was important to me. An ottoman made the most sense while the girls are young. Having a space where our girls have room to play safely (and be cozy) was most important to us.
Living Room Rugs
Because the wool rug didn’t work with the striped sofa, I pulled a jute rug that I love from another room in our home, but sadly, it looked too washed out.
The Softest Jute Rug
I had the opportunity to partner with Ben Soleimani and ordered a soft hand-braided jute rug (the softest jute I’ve ever felt) that came recommended by my designer friend Caitlin Flemming.
Warming up Our Living Room: Get the Look
