As the weather cools down and changes to Fall, I suddenly realized our living room was looking a little tired, so I decided to refresh it with some color and added coziness as we will soon be spending many cold winter days inside. I decided that this makeover would include some vibrant new pillows, an area rug and a few new accessories.
The first thing I looked to for some inspiration for this makeover were some new pillows. Our existing throw pillows had certainly seen better days, so it was time for a new look.
I really wanted a bright and cheerful look to carry us through the gray days of winter, so I chose a mix of patterns that ‘talk’ to each other but don’t necessarily match.
I also found a nail-trimmed orange tray that became the perfect pop of color for the coffee table.
I spray-painted the coffee table white to help lighten the room.
However, I am thinking of changing the color again from white to something else…cause I’m a tweak freak like that!
{I am thinking a nice turquoise. What do you think?}
The crowing glory to the whole space is our brand new area rug.
I have been searching for 8 long years for a rug that fit both my love of stylish trends AND our budget.
I finally found what I was looking for at O.com in this beautiful hand-hooked trellis rug!
This lovely rug comes in 12 colors, and after careful consideration, I chose navy for our living room because I thought navy would work the best for color in the room while also handling the heavy traffic that this room gets.
I love how it pulls our living room together and lends a wonderful style to a room that is sometimes overwhelmed by dark brown sofas.
This beautiful rug is warm and cozy and is the perfect piece for this room.
It’s also very easy to care for with just a quick vacuum.
And imagine my surprise when this issue of HGTV magazine arrived and…
…this exact rug was named as a designer’s favorite rug.
Seriously, if you need an affordable wool rug for any space in your home, this rug is a great choice, and how could you go wrong with 12 colors to choose from?
My rug also came in less than a week and arrived on my doorstep in perfect shape.
If you haven’t hear of O.com….it’s an online discount retailer that sells a broad range of products including furniture, rugs, bedding, electronics, clothing, jewelry and cars.
If you have never visited O.com, go over and have a visit!
Here is just a sampling of what O.com has for Halloween:
You never know…you might find just the thing you are looking for at an affordable price!
Disclosure: A special thank you to O.com for providing this rug for purposes of review. However, all opinions are my own.
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Alli says
What a difference changing the colour of the table made. It brightened the space right up. I am in love with the trellis rug, it's on my home wish list. If I could, I would take one in each colour. Your living room is beautiful, it looks like it is going to be a bright spot during the winter blahs.
Student Mommy says
I would love to live in America/ Canada… here the online shopping is not nearly as advanced. Which is probably a good thing for my credit card…
Dining Delight says
Your living room looks lively and inviting – perfect for enjoying during our long Canadian winters! Great rug, thanks for the info on O.com.
DD
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
Very colorful, Angie! I'm sure this will help get you through those gray, snowy times. : ) I was just at the overstock site yesterday looking for a new quilt for our new bed. Thankfully, I found one in a King size that wasn't crazy expensive.
the cape on the corner says
love how colorful your room is now. those scallop pillows are my fave, I think.
Rustown Mom says
All of it looks super cute. I think the table in white is great – lightens up the space. Nice pillows! And the rug looks great, too. Come decorate my living room, pretty please?
Leslie says
Your bright room is inspiring! I love every choice you made, especially the fabulous rug!
Blessings,
Leslie
carol jane says
I love how pretty and cheerful your room looks.My family room is sooooo blah. Not sure what to do with it. I have boring carpet, white walls, worn out furniture. Sigh! i love bright and cheery. Cottage charm cheery. You have given me a lot of awesome ideas!!!!
Rhonda says
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Amy says
UH OH! I have to go buy that rug now! LOVE it!
Genuine says
The look definitely looks happier, but more like spring…I prefer to make the home look like fall colors and then like Christmas colors…any thoughts on that?
Multi-Testing Mommy says
I'm loving the bright and fun colours!
Alison Burtt says
Love your orange tray! ~Ali from Pies & Puggles
Yvonne Urra-Bazain says
I think teal would work very well in your space. It would tie the shades of teal in your pillows together, too! =D Visiting from Remodelaholic.
Yvonne @ Sunnyside Up-stairs
Deanne Langford says
the bright cushions look fabulous!
Allison @ dreamalittlebigger.com says
Everything pulls together so well. I especially love that white table… I get such grief for painting over wood and I love to see when others do it, too (and it always looks amazing 🙂 I'd love if you'd link to my new party, Link It or Lump It – http://www.dreamalittlebigger.com/post/link-party-9.html
חתולי8 says
I love makeovers!!
the table is nicer in it's new color. and your livingroom is beautiful 🙂
♥Lior
Grace @ Sense and Simplicity says
I love the makeover. Your new rug is great and the white coffee table looks so nice and bright with the rug. Are your drapes yellow? I could see your coffee table yellow more than turquoise because of the navy, although I think white is your best choice.
Katie @ Creatively Living says
Love, love, love it! So fun and so colorful. Thanks for linking it up at Monday Funday!
Katie says
I love all the bright happy colors! Your space looks great! I'm dying over that scalloped pillow – where did you find it?
Ismail N says
I have dark brown sofas too, and I really didn't know how to brighten our living room. Now I have ideas! Thanks for sharing! 😀
Melanie says
I love the bright colors you have added to your living room, especially the orange tray. I would leave the coffee table white though, since you have the new blue and white rug. Turquoise with navy would be a bit much, especially with all the accent colors. Have a wonderful day!
Katie Knight says
I am follower number 1995. Only 5 more people and you hit 2000. Congrats!!!!
Katie Knight says
I think your ideas are beautiful! I'm "Thankful" to have found our blog. Happy Thanksgiving!
Laura says
So thankful to have found your blog! I'm follower #1996! Just 4 more!!
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Tamara Russell says
What a neat blog you have! 😉 So glad to be follower 1997! 😉
XOXO,
Tamara
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Faith Wheeler says
Your blog is really cute! I'm follower #1998! 🙂
Faith 🙂
Leigh Langton says
Lovin' your blog and ideas! I'm follower #1999! ONE MORE! 🙂
Leigh
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Anna DiGilio says
YAY!!!!!! I am lucky follower number 2000!!!!! What a wonderful blog you have here! Yippeeee for 2000 followers!!!
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Leslie Hamlin says
Hello, my fellow Canadian! I am your newest follower #2001 (good year! haha!) and I think I am in love with you and your ideas!!! I love decorating and making our home cozy and warm!!! Can't wait to see your next project!
Leslie
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Growing Firsties says
Woohoo! Happy to be #2002!!!
LOVE the serious cheer and playfulness in your living room update!!!!
Growing Firsties