A Graphic Mid Century Living Room Makeover: a house log

When Katie sent us pictures of her living room makeover, we could not get over the difference between the before and the after. Here is her letter:

Hi folks! I simply hoped to share my living room redesign with you. When we first laid eyes on our house, the living room (well the whole house) was certainly not our style.

So among a few other major events since we moved (like having baby boy #3 last summer) it felt strong to paint the room, switch out the lighting, and find some strong pieces via Craigslist and garage sales.

The drapes are from [my son] Isaac’s nursery with some pom pom trim brought in.

I am also loving my new canvas (from Surface View). But now I am thinking my walls should be dark. What do you think?? Navy blue, charcoal gray, aubergine, chocolate? Uh oh, gotta go the hubs is rolling his eyes at me! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!! – Katie

Thanks for sharing it with us, Katie! I should point that she also tells a strong story about saving a bunch of money when it came to getting that big piece of carpet for the room, which you can read over on her journal. And as for the go-to-part game, mine is the graphic throw on the sofa and that skull art. Meanwhile Sherry loves the sconces, that strong sofa, and – predictably – the egg chair.

Oh and what color’s your vote for the wall? Thought it would be lively to take an informal poll.