We love the idea of using - really using and enjoying - your living room daily.
There are some hot trends to discuss, suggestions we have and so much more.
So get a 'coffee or a cocktail' and settle in to get the scoop on all things living room.
Statement ceilings - dark colors are bold and lovely.
Lucerne Blue by Ben Moore is a color listener Jen W. used to great effect on one of her ceilings.
The living room is a place for statement art. Make it big & beautiful. June at Art Tide on Etsy has a wonderful selection of hand painted art in a variety of sizes. Visit ArtTide HERE (https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArttideArt).
Re-examine your fireplace.
Use black high heat paint to spruce up the firebox. Get a can HERE (https://amzn.to/2X2cAVI).
Remove the mesh curtain or metal door and the faux logs and opt for glass firestone. See a colorful assortment HERE (https://amzn.to/2FpAgZq).
Have a look at the daring pink fireplace Kelly talked about HERE (https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/house-tours/a25647679/kristen-mccory-backstory-interview-jan-feb-2019/).
Slide in an ottoman made from a kilm. See one HERE (https://amzn.to/2N4L9X1).
Or a darling pouf.
Our crushes are:
A podcast from Anita. It is called Reply All. Tune in HERE (https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all).
Kelly shares a particular pouf in a stunning blue as well as other colors.Look HERE (https://www.walmart.com/ip/Urban-Shop-Round-Knit-Pouf-Light-Blue/382104579?selected=true).
Our listener question is from Rachel S. YOu can find Rachel on Instagram HERE (https://www.instagram.com/rachelsimondesign/).
For more details on rugs tune into our RUG episode HERE (https://www.decoratingtipsandtricks.com/22).
Anita suggests we are take a look at House & Garden UK. Find it HERE (https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/subscribe).
You can find the rug Anita designed for Dash & Albert HERE (https://blog.annieselke.com/rug-design-challenge-winner-spotlight-anita-joyce/).
We have a fantastic Vintage Box opportunity over at Bespoke. A bit smaller than our Round Top box, but just as nice and at a lower price. There are only a few left, so pop over HERE (https://bespokedecor.store/products/bespoke-treasure-boxes) to get your one of a kind hand curated by Kelly vintage box.
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Anita & Kelly
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