Well happy Thursday to you all. Have I got some pictures for you today! Pics…
The Winter Blues
Lately I’ve been loving deep blue colors. Maybe it’s winter, maybe it’s trendy, maybe it’s the desperate need I have to bring some color into our living room. I love the way blue feels in a home, it’s so universal and makes a great neutral or accent color.
Sine we moved in last June we’d been making due with a hand-me-down sofa in the living room but just the other week we picked out a classic set and it was delivered soon after. Cheers for grown up furniture!
Only problem {as you can see} is there’s a lot of tan in the room now. Tan walls, tan carpet, tan, furniture. The space needs some oompf!
So I brought in some blue.
I made these pillow covers to go right over the pillows that came with the couches. I love the variety of color in the fabric plus the modern feeling.
I also spruced up the side tables which previously looked like this.
Now they look like this with some chevron. The blue paint is the sample I used to test a color for the side foyer. At least it works in here!
I love the look of the pillows and tables together. What do you think?
The blue throw works perfectly in here. I actually bought it for The Chef when we were dating.
With the addition of the new furniture we moved things around a bit in here. We have this space between the loveseat and windows.
I may still do something different back there, but we’re trying it out for now.
Next we’ll work on some art for the walls and curtains for the windows. Suggestions welcome!
What do you think of my accents? Do you have blue in your home?
First off… I LOVE those windows in your living room. Seriously… gorgeous my dear (you’re a lucky one)
Also love what you did with the side tables. The chevron gives the room that something extra and the blue is perfect in there! 🙂
I adore that blue! Good thinking to just cover the pillows that came with the sofa, I’ve done that in the past, too. Works like a charm. And I adore the chevron!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
i would hate to see those beautiful windows covered up with curtains! and i love the chevron on the tables – what a great idea! will there be a tutorial on that any time soon?? 🙂
Hi all, thanks for the comments!
Rindercella, I’m not yet sure what kind of curtains we’d get. And yes I plan to write a post on the tables shortly.
-Jessica
I think the blue is perfect in that room! Those side tables are awesome 🙂 GREAT JOB!
Wow! Love how the blue transforms things! I have the same issue… tan walls, couch, and carpet!! Amazing tables! Love them!
I really love this! I especially love how you added the blue zig zags to the table. What a creative way to add some color and interest. Isn’t it amazing what a couple of patterns and colors in the same pallet will do to spruce up and add interest to a home? Great job! <3 Paula
What a nice way to introduce some color into this room. I think a lot of people find blue makes a wonderful accent color.