We finished our complete 1860s living room renovation this year, and I am finally sharing all the details! It was a slow and steady renovation that took many months, and it is now the number one hang spot in our family!
We had the original hardwoods, lead glass bay window, and transom doorways to work with, so we wanted to add back even more original charm. This room gets many little rainbows and bright light in the fall and winter months so I chose a very peaceful green called Blue Gray by Farrow and Ball to paint the whole room.
Floral arrangments art // stacked basket boxes // pleated lamp // Cast stone mantel // gas insert // Samsung frame TV // blue leather boxes // led candlesticks // florals // similar vase // apple blossoms art
The biggest project was moving the gas fireplace to the center of the room. This was added in the early 2000s so it was relatively easy to knock down the diagonal wall and move the gas insert to the center of the room. From there Gabe built a frame built from 2 x 4s that fit the gas insert. After drywalling and painting we added in the fireplace and installed a historic inspired cast stone mantel/surround. We shared the step by step of how we built this fireplace in this blog post.
We hired a local company to do some custom shelving and cabinetry to give us some good game and book storage that the kids can access. We designed it similar to our last living room because we loved that cabinet and bookshelf set up so much! The shelving is adjustable which allows us to change things up over time as needed.
We chose a decorative crown molding and simple wall molding to add some character and detail to the room and give it that classic traditional feel.
Swivel chair // olive tree // ceramic lamp // floral pillow // blanket basket // floor lamp // rug
End table (old from west elm) // sectional // striped pillow covers // large floral pillow covers
pillow inserts // vintage floral curtains
The last steps were adding in the furniture and decor which we have taken our time with. We went with the big comfy Leigh Sectional from Article as well as the Leigh swivel chair. We have been really happy with how cozy it is! I also love that the material is durable, and you can remove the covers to wash. The best part: Fits our whole family! Hard to find.
Cast stone mantel // gas insert // Samsung frame TV // blue leather boxes // led candlesticks // florals // similar vase // apple blossoms art
We still have a few more details to add like art, but I am taking my time finding the right pieces. I always hope our home will feel warm and inviting to our family and all who visit. This is a room that feels like it is rooting us as we go through other major home renovations. We have spent many evenings in here since! Let us know if we can help you with any questions:)
