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Craft Tutorials | Adult Crafts | Home Decor Projects | Living Room Makeover
Home Decor Projects

Living Room Makeover

Author by Amanda Davis on March 23, 2016 Updated on January 19, 2017

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I recently had a big change in my life and have moved. I’m still in the same town, which means I’m still close to my studio, but my residence has changed. When I moved I only brought my bedroom furniture, the dining room table and the kids’ bedroom sets. That left me with an empty living room and family room. So a living room makeover was in order.

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

 

Living Room Makeover

You may remember last week when I showed you my movie theater family room makeover. I partnered with Wayfair on both rooms and couldn’t be more thrilled with the results! Everything flows so beautifully, and ordering was a breeze. Shipments came in daily, making it like Christmas everyday! It was so fun putting this all together.

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

This house has a long and narrow living room and dining room combination. The living room is at the front of the house, so when someone walks in the front door, the living room is the first thing they see. I wanted it to be bright and colorful and very inviting. In case you are wondering about this photo and the popcorn maker in the background, that is the family room makeover I posted about last week.

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

There are affiliate links in this post. That means if you buy something from that link, I will earn a small commission, but it won’t cost you anything additional.

My Living Room Choices

I’ll go through several of these individually, but here’s the run down of items in this room:

  • KD Roll Arm Modular Sofa
  • Arm Chair & Ottoman
  • Brissac Curtains
  • St. Croix Complex Yellow Area Rug
  • Alcott Hill Anderson Area Rug
  • Salem Console Table
  • Libby Table Lamps with Drum Shades
  • 3 Piece Nesting Table Set
  • Big Sur Highboy TV Stand
  • Within by Jennifer Lommers Painting Print on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
  • Vizio 32″ television
  • Bird Pillow from Bed Bath and Beyond
  • Sofa Throw Pillows from TJ Maxx
  • Antique Tin Tiles from a local shop called Rusty Gate Recyclery
  • Tall Vases from Home Goods
  • Clocks from Hobby Lobby
  • Watercolor Birds from Etsy shops CanotStop Painting, SignedSweet and PabloXart

I started an Idea Board on Wayfair’s website so that as I was browsing through all the different pieces of furniture that I liked, I could save them for later. I had an idea in my head of what I wanted, though my color choices did change a little along the way.

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

After I had saved everything to the Idea Board, I went through the board to pick and choose my pieces. I had a specific budget I wanted to stick to, so as I found items that I wanted, I would add them to the cart so it would calculate them all for me. The hardest thing to choose was the large canvas wall art above the couch. I kept wavering back and forth between two different pieces!

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

I love everything in the room, but the drapes are what my eyes are always drawn to, and everyone that comes in compliments me on them! There are playful touches of yellow from the throw rug to the pillow centered on the couch, to the glass vase and candy dish on the console table by the door.  One of the clocks on the table is yellow too as is the rug by the front door.

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

When I first hung the drapes I couldn’t stop looking at them! They are really beautiful. I love the pattern, the colors and the feel of them.

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

When you first come in the door, you’ll see my favorite clock of all time. This huge statement piece came from JC Penney many years ago. I tried to find it but it’s just not available anymore. It’s a world clock with magnetic names of cities around the world. I don’t set the clocks anymore, I just love the way it looks!

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

The black table was actually in the upstairs bathroom, the previous tenants left it here. The clocks came from Hobby Lobby.

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

The cat under the table came from a local antique shop with an animal/pet focus. Yes, his ear is chipped. Adds to his character I think!

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

Now that you’re inside the house, if you turn around and face the front door, you’ll see these beautiful watercolor prints on the wall. I bought the prints from a few different shops on Etsy (see the list above for the shops) and put them into inexpensive white frames from Target. I really love the watercolor look and the colors were a great fit for this room.

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

Here’s a wider view of the front door. I adore the white console table I found on Wayfair. I filled it with fun items I found at thrift stores and other shops.  The mercury glass bottles are something I made for this free ebook a couple of years ago.

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

I found the framed Cardinal print at The Rusty Gate in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The candy dish came from one of my favorite thrift stores in Lake Geneva. It’s called 9Lives Boutique and all of the proceeds go to a local animal shelter.

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

I found the spheres and the clock at Gordman’s and the green mercury glass container at TJ Maxx. There’s another shelf that holds a few items, including this thrift store bird I gave a makeover.

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

I found the rug at Home Goods. It was the only one thin enough to clear my door! Do you see that cool striped cat at the top left of the above photo? I found that at 9Lives Boutique also and just love how unique it is! The framed photos were actually a Mother’s Day gift from my kids a few years ago.

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

There’s a comfy blue chair with an ottoman and this adorable bird pillow that I just couldn’t resist! I still get excited when I think about how much fun I had putting this room together!

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

Above the sofa is this gorgeous canvas wall art that has so many wonderful colors in it. They all play off the pillows and rug and decorative accents. I can’t even begin to express how much I enjoy this room!

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

I love this trunk. It took up residence in my bedroom at the foot of the bed for many years. I found it at a garage sale when I lived in Las Vegas several years ago. Then it ended up in my attic a couple of years ago until I moved and placed it into this room.

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

I found these glass vases at Gordman’s. They were pretty inexpensive for their size! I went outside and cut some dried stems from last year’s perennials and placed them in the green vase. I cut some branches from one of my bushes to fill the clear round vase, and the fluffy stems in the blue vase are from the side of the road along the cornfield!

You can see the nesting side tables in this photo as well. They came with three tables, two of which I used in this room and one in the family room.

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

My living room does not have any overhead lighting. There are sconces on the wall and I ordered these awesome vintage looking lamps from Wayfair. I love them and get lots of compliments from visitors.

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

I really love this beautiful television cabinet. Once I get them unpacked, I plan to store my late mom’s knick knacks inside of it. All the wires from the TV, cable box and DVD player are hidden in the back and it’s just such a pretty piece!

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

Above the TV was an empty spot, so I picked up these antique tin tiles which I hung with Command Strips. The colors are perfect for this room and they made the perfect addition to the wall.

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

That completes the tour of my new living room! I hope to share some fun changes to my dining room soon. Thanks so much for coming into my home and having a look around!

See this gorgeous living room makeover from Crafts by Amanda. A bright cheery living room with lots of windows!

Special thanks to Wayfair.com for helping me create this fabulous space to enjoy every night in my new home! Check them out on Facebook and Twitter.

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Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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Comments

  1. film anime terbaru says

    October 4, 2016 at 7:41 am

    Beautiful job. I don’t see a mention about the gray swirled rug that sits under the chest. I think it brings everything back to the center of the room as a focal point and I love it.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      October 7, 2016 at 5:13 pm

      Yes it’s there! Look under “my living room choices” and the link says “Alcott Hill Anderson Area Rug” :) Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Doris Calvert says

    May 3, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    You have talent girl, you should go into home staging or design! Your place looks cozy and trendy!

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      May 23, 2016 at 12:27 pm

      Thanks so much for saying so! That’s so nice of you :) :)

      Reply
  3. Pat B says

    April 26, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    Beautiful job. I don’t see a mention about the gray swirled rug that sits under the chest. I think it brings everything back to the center of the room as a focal point and I love it. Where did it come from? I’m redoing my living room and this would be perfect.
    Best of luck with all your future endeavors. Thank you for the ideas.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      May 23, 2016 at 12:31 pm

      Thanks Pat! The gray rug is listed in the “My Living Room Choices” numbered list. It’s called “Alcott Hill Anderson Area Rug” :)

      Reply
  4. Valerie Brown says

    April 8, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    My goodness but you’re a talented lady! My favorite was the painting over the sofa where you drew all your colors from. The entire place looks cheerful, cozy and inviting (as is your studio in Twin Lakes). You have a good eye for arranging things, old and new, into the perfect spot.

    P.S. What time is dinner?

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      April 10, 2016 at 11:39 am

      Thanks so much Valerie! I had so much fun putting it all together :)

      Reply
  5. Judy Beauchamp says

    March 25, 2016 at 5:08 pm

    do you have the order info for the drapes? love them!

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      April 10, 2016 at 12:00 pm

      Here you go :) http://shrsl.com/?~c2hu

      Reply
  6. Helen H. says

    March 25, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    You’ve done a beautiful job, Amanda. It’s lovely, cozy, efficient, and the colors and atmosphere is so inviting. Well done! Considering there’s been so much going on in your life the past few years, you have focused on making a beautiful place for you and your family to live in happily and be content.

    Reply
  7. Lisa says

    March 24, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    Beautiful! What color paint did you use?

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      June 5, 2016 at 8:03 am

      I’m sorry Lisa, the walls were already this color when I moved in, so I’m afraid I don’t know :(

      Reply
      • Wall Clock Decorative Home Design says

        October 3, 2016 at 1:29 am

        You’ve done a beautiful job, Amanda. It’s lovely, cozy, efficient, and the colors and atmosphere is so inviting

        Reply
        • Amanda Formaro says

          October 7, 2016 at 5:13 pm

          Thank you!

          Reply
  8. Cindy deRosier says

    March 24, 2016 at 11:40 am

    Love, love, love it! If you lived closer, I’d hire you to decorate our house.

    Reply
  9. Lori says

    March 24, 2016 at 10:37 am

    Amanda I am so happy for you and I LOVE your new house. I LOVE all your stuff from Wayfair and can’t wait to go on line and see all they have there.

    Reply
  10. Colleen says

    March 24, 2016 at 7:27 am

    so beautiful, Amanda! All of it! Congrats on your new home. I’m envious ;) You SO deserve a space of peace. xoxo

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      April 10, 2016 at 12:02 pm

      Thank you Colleen!

      Reply
  11. Katrina says

    March 23, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    I love everything about this and need to come back there now. I’ve seen your studio, now I need to see the house. <3 Even before you mentioned it, when I thought you weren't going to, I was going to ask about that awesome black and white striped cat. Love it!

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