It’s no secret that we’re suckers for a dark room turned light and bright. And during the summer months, we’re especially keen on the beach-y, coastal vibe that Jessica achieved with the help of our pal Rhoda. So check out her letter below:
We finally finished our family room makeover. I feel like I’ve been working on this room forever. The colors in the room before were traditional and on the darker side. The old furniture was a set we bought many years ago and was in a much smaller room (so it looked a bit lost). I decided to change the look from traditional to a cottage-y pottery barn style. This was a joint project with Rhoda, from Southern Hospitality. I enlisted her expertise and boy was she helpful! Here’s the before shot for you:
After the dark paint went away and I started to add planks to the walls, things looked like this:
In order to achieve the look I was going after, I got busy nailing planks to the wall. I used 1×8 tongue and groove knotty pine. It seemed like it took forever to complete that part of the project. My dad showed me how to use the nail gun and then disappeared for two months while I worked on the room. It was winter time and he likes to hibernate in front of the television. He wanted NO part of this project.
The planks on the wall are painted Benjamin Moore White Diamond and the top of the wall is Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue. I also added a two inch shelf on top of the planks to define the separation between the planks and the wall. It turned out great for leaning pictures.
The drapes are burlap. I loved the deep pocket pottery barn burlap drapes but for $75 a panel, it would have been very expensive. I bought 55 yards of burlap at $1.99 a yard on sale and with my 40% coupon, I was able to make ten “no sew” burlap panels for under $130. That’s pretty good in my book considering there are five large windows!
Yes, we invested in a new sectional sofa. I found it on sale at a local furniture shop and it was a deal let me tell ya! I also ordered all the fabric for the pillows and window seat / now bench from fabric.com. My favorite is the Thomas Paul fabric (gray) Dalia print.
There you have it! A gigantic hug to Rhoda at Southern Hospitality for helping me throughout this entire process. We love hanging out in this room watching TV as a family or just surfing the net. – Jessica
You can read the full version of Jessica’s reveal (with more photos!) right here on her blog. Be prepared to drool even more over the awesome plank-work detail that she added to her previously dull room. That’s definitely my favorite part – and Sherry is loving the geometric rug and those homemade burlap curtains. We’d love to hear your favorite part. Maybe it’s the lighter furnishings, that soft blue wall color, or those ceramic birds flying over the TV…
Jessica @ Gin and Juiceboxes says
So pretty! I love the colors. I am not normally a beach look fan but everything about this room is cozy and welcoming.
Michele Daggar says
So pretty! They did a great job. Wish I could do the boards on the wall. My husband will not give up his cherry stained woodwork.
By the way, I just pre-ordered your book on Amazon. I’m so excited (for me and you guys!)
It’s going to be 95 degrees and humid here today. We will be spending the day at our cousin’s cottage on Canandaigua Lake, one of the Finger Lakes here in New York. Swimming, boat rides, tubes and lots of picnic food. Hope you guys are staying cool.
Have a relaxing weekend with your beautiful girl (and Burger!)
YoungHouseLove says
Aw, thanks for ordering our book Michele! It’s so funny to actually think that by fall we’ll finally get to birth this book baby of ours! Just have to make it through this hot summer! Haha. Hope you have the best time at the lake! Sounds like so much fun.
xo,
s
Elaine says
I might have gasped when I saw the sweet litte lanterns.
Akron Furniture Stores says
Wow! What a major transformation! Even just removing all of the dark colors was a huge change. It look so wonderful and sunny and bright! Love the throw pillows. Those fabrics are perfect for the room. A great combination all around.
Leigh-Anne says
Quite possibly my favorite Reader Redesign!
Brielle says
This room is bagorgeous! I may have to swipe some of those ideas for MY father’s living room. He has a similar color palette. Where did you get those great lanterns that are hung around the space?
YoungHouseLove says
Hahaha, love bagorgeous. As for the lanters, here’s hoping she drops in with that info!
xo,
s
Sarah Mc. says
Love this! Anyone know where I can find the yellow pillows in the before pic? Wondering if they are from Target a long time ago? I would love to get some. Thinking they’re long gone, though.
YoungHouseLove says
Yes, those were from Target. Maybe try ebay?
xo,
s
kelly says
oh that is beautiful! great inspiration since we are close to doing our living room. i love the blue color on the wall with the white planks!!
sarah mc. says
Thanks Sherry! (Hooray for pillow addiction, I’m also one!) Do you remember which designer for Target made them? All of my ebay searches (Dwell Studio, Isaac Mizrahi, etc.) are coming up empty.
YoungHouseLove says
They say Dwell Studio on them (I have them too, haha). Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Denise says
Love the plank walls. My mother-in-law had those in a previous house in Maine. Very beachy!
Meg @ Revamp Homegoods says
Love those pops of yellow!
Heidi @ Decor & More says
A truly amazing transformation! The drapes (no sew??!!! YES!) and planks are probably my favorite, but I also am loving the new configuration. Well done, Jessica!
Heidi :)
Kamini says
OH.MY.GOODNESS. What an amazing transformation!
kristin says
CURTAINS! I heart those burlap curtains. This room is amazing!
Julie says
The entire room is fantastic – what pulls my eye is those awesome lantern light fixtures – the wall and the one on the end table. Anyone have any idea where to buy something like that for a good price??
Julie says
Ahh… I see that she got hers at Pier 1. :)
YoungHouseLove says
Here’s hoping she drops in with that info.
xo,
s