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The Family Room Realized

August 1, 2016~ Decor, House Tour, living room

Hey friends! First of all, I am so glad to finally be featuring my family room on the blog. This space was the first to come together, and it’s still not done! But I couldn’t resist sharing it as is. The family room is realized, at least 90%.

The Family Room gold rocking horse

If you remember my // post // from this spring, you’ll know that I’ve been putting this space together in my mind for a while. It had to have pink walls, it had to have our IKEA Billy built-ins, and it HAD to have an amazing rug.

The Family Room

The Family Room window view

If you’re at all curious about the paint colour selection process you can read more about that // here // and you’ll be able to read about the IKEA built-ins later next month when they’re completed. Baby steps! I can’t buy everything at once, so I’m completing everything in stages.

Our carpet situation is on lock down though. Can we all take a minute to appreciate this rug?

The Family Room rug

The Family Room ottomon

I mean look at it. It’s stunning! The vibrant colours, the design, the pile – everything about it is perfect for this space.

The Family Room rugs

I chose it from Rugs USA after much humming and hawing over which rug to select. I had many other rugs in mind, but went with this one because of the colours it offered. A couple of people have even pointed out that all the colours in our house can be found in the rug. Not sure if that’s because we have all the colours in the rainbow, or because I was smart about it? The jury is still out!

In the end we went with the Chroma Mosaic Medallion CB11 in 7’10” x 11′. It fits perfectly in the space and will likely fit in many more PMQs to come!

Our family room was originally going to have our yellow velour couch, but we opted to put the beautiful set with canning from our old sitting room. The throw pillows are perfect for the space too. The textures and colours tie in with the rug on a couple of levels, so I haven’t had to buy any new ones! I know. I know. I never turn down the opportunity to buy new pillows, but when what you’ve got is working for ya, why change it?

The Family Room sofa

The IKEA built-ins are such a great addition to our living situation. With the way the house is designed, all our attention is naturally guided to this wall, so having the TV and all our knick knacks there makes the most sense. As much as I would love to have a sitting room and a TV room again, in this house it’s just not possible.

They’re not complete though. I have some finishing details to add to them to help make them more unique, but I’ll get to those at another point. Maybe in September!

The Family Room bookcase

I am having a blast getting to style the shelves though. There’s something very calming about arranging the items and books in a pleasing way. I’m just not looking forward to dusting 😉

The Family Room shelf

The Family Room dog on shelf

The Family Room book case

The Family Room art

A few of you have contacted me about buying rugs from Rugs USA and asked questions about the shopping process etc.

  • Shopping was very easy. The selections were clear, the price was as advertised  – no hidden fees at checkout.
  • Shipping was a pretty decent rate all things considered.
  • I didn’t get dinged on additional duties and import fees.
  • I enjoyed the process so much that I’m actually looking at one for our master bedroom, so stay tuned for that!

 

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  1. sarah says

    August 1, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    I love everything about this space and how you’ve put it together, Ariel! Those walls and that rug is killing me because pink! Great job.

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    • Ariel says

      August 1, 2016 at 2:23 pm

      Thank you so much Sarah! With this home I felt like I needed to take the colour risk and go with pink! It’s the new grey ???? shhh!

      Reply
  2. Eliesa @ Pinterest Addict says

    August 1, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    That rug is to dye for! (see what I did there?!) 🙂 Can’t wait to see the built-ins finished. Looking good so far!

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    • Ariel says

      August 1, 2016 at 2:24 pm

      Thank you Eliesa! I like to let larger projects breathe between portions, to ensure I don’t burn out! With the rug is there it all feels perfect!

      Reply
  3. Emily says

    August 1, 2016 at 11:29 pm

    I love all of the colors and patterns! It feels so lively and fresh. It is a place I think anyone would feel cozy and comfortable in.

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    • Ariel says

      August 1, 2016 at 11:37 pm

      Thanks Emily 🙂 I certainly enjoy colour and pattern, so this space feels quite appropriate!

      Reply
  4. michelle james says

    August 2, 2016 at 10:35 am

    Wow! This is stunning. I just love the beautiful rug!

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    • Ariel says

      August 2, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      Thank you Michelle 🙂

      Reply
  5. Jo-Anna says

    August 4, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    I absolutely love colour in living spaces! Your space looks so vibrant and inviting…and that rug! Gorgeous!

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    • Ariel says

      August 5, 2016 at 11:26 pm

      Thanks Jo-Anna! I looove me some colour and this rug makes it really easy to add in colour 🙂

      Reply
  6. Sandy says

    August 4, 2016 at 11:39 pm

    Love all the color! Beautiful!

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    • Ariel says

      August 5, 2016 at 11:26 pm

      Thanks Sandy 😉

      Reply
  7. Kristen says

    August 5, 2016 at 10:21 am

    LOVE it! So warm and inviting! I want to come over and curl up with the cat and a good book!

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    • Ariel says

      August 5, 2016 at 11:27 pm

      Please do! I frequently do 😉

      Reply
  8. Meagan says

    August 5, 2016 at 2:57 pm

    Love how colourful your living room is!

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    • Ariel says

      August 5, 2016 at 11:28 pm

      Thanks Meagan 🙂 I did a post three posts back about the colour slecetion and info in case you’re curious 😉

      Reply
  9. Maggie @ Maggie Overby Studios says

    August 9, 2016 at 11:04 am

    I love that rug! But you know me color, color everywhere! Looks like things are coming together nicely, can’t wait too see the rest of you rooms revealed.

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      August 9, 2016 at 8:57 pm

      Colour for you, colour for me, colour for everyone! Thank you 🙂 me too 😉

      Reply

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