Molly here! Now that we’ve officially closed on the new house, we are traveling for a few weeks while the floors are refinished and interiors are painted. I’ll be sharing some kitchen updates soon, but it’s currently an empty shell, and I’m in denial about the fact that we aren’t going to have a kitchen for a few months (to quote the co-host of my current favorite podcast, The Deep Dive, June Diane Raphael – “not gonna take that on”). In the meantime, Erin asked that I share my plans for the rest of the house!
First up is our family room. It’s pretty much a requirement of my employment at EGD (in addition to being anti-ceiling fan – ahhh! Don’t @ me – I didn’t make this rule and am personally ambivalent) to love blue and green. As such, most of the rooms in this house will be a combination of blues, greens and warm neutrals, so I wanted to bring in some more color and step out of my comfort zone a tiny bit in this family room (keeping in mind my English country/Shaker/Colonial vibes), to make it extra cozy and layered, since I know we’ll be spending a ton of time in here.
The jumping off point was this fabric, which I found on Etsy. I spent a lot of time looking for the perfect hand-blocked print (there are SO many – should I share some? It was so hard to choose!), and am having it made into a table cloth for a skirted side table. From there, I realized I have a piece of art that my mom gave me that ties in every color in the Etsy fabric. I’m also repurposing the rug I found on Linda’s Barn last year in here.
Here’s the overall plan:
flush mount // tv // console // throw pillows // skirted table fabric // window seat fabric (working with an Etsy workroom on this… I ordered my fabric from Ballard, but it looks like it’s sold out) // leopard pillow // storage ottoman (in Downey Blue stripe) // rug (similar here) // jute rug // sectional // side table // table lamp
Here is the family room currently. We removed the sconces and are adding a flush mount in the center of the room (Allison says it’s too small – I think she might be right! Open to other suggestions). We’re keeping the shutters. Also, the floors are already done, but I don’t have a photo yet – they’re stained a dark walnut-like tone (Bona Jacobean). I’m truly giddy thinking of all the afternoon naps I’m going to take in here once we’re done.
Will continue to share our plans over the next few weeks/months! Erin will be back later this week :)
Love the whole design!!!
It’s a lovely room, great bones to work with. I’d like to see your furniture layout. Things I would think about: Does the family primarily watch tv? What about light for reading? Are you planning other lights besides the one table lamp and the flush mount? Do you need lights on while the tv is on, ones that won’t create glare on the screen (my husband hates that)? With the windows, it looks like you get nice cross ventilation, so maybe you don’t need a ceiling fan, though it might be blocked by the shutters–although practically speaking, a fan would be my first choice, not only for the breeze but because I don’t like dealing with bugs in flushmounts or semis. I look forward to seeing your progress!
Hi. It look like it’s going to be beautiful. I have an unrelated question. Erin had posted a company she used for a wall mural… a kind of monochromatic look although I can’t recall Thea curate terminology. I would love to know the name of the company and too see a pic of what she chose. Thank you and good luck on your remodel!
Love it… what is with the NO ceiling fans? Rule?
Clearly no one in the group has a house in Florida???
Anyway….. get out the grill. The kitchen will be worth the wait. Thanks for sharing.
RB
Keep us posted on this “fantastic journey!!” franki
I would love sources for block prints! I am currently looking for one to do a tablecloth! Your new home is going to be gorgeous, and I am thankful you are allowing us to follow you on your journey!
Yes please share your block print finds! Love the direction of this room so far :)
Agree! Love this plan and would be excited to see the block prints too.
I would personally suggest a semi-flush mount for your room. Depending on the fixture, they often cast a lovely glow onto the ceiling giving the room an even cozier feel.
https://www.circalighting.com/country-semi-flush-bell-jar-lantern-chc2109/
Loving your choices! Which fabric color did you choose for your sectional?❤️
Just ordered those leopard pillows from Ballard! have been looking for some, and these were a great price, especially since they’re on sale right now.
Looks beautiful. Love the block print fabric. Definitely consider getting a ceiling fan. They are super at making rooms more comfortable and use way less energy than A/Cs. I’m shocked that your colleagues are so against them.
Ceiling fans aren’t exactly pretty but they sure do make you comfortable! If they help us lower our carbon footprint by using less AC, then I’m all for them.
I like this flushmount when I am looking for something a bit bigger. Also, I add the width and the length of the room in feet and try to be around that size in inches for a light. I find it usually works well.
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Love the blue and green woven in! Would love to see more hand blocked prints and of course non boob flushmounts.
I LOVE the Deep Dive!! I cannot stop listening to, or evangelizing, this podcast. I feel like June Diane and I would be BFFs. I relate to her so much.