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    You are here: Home / Living Room / Living Room Makeover – Part 7: Final Reveal

    Living Room Makeover – Part 7: Final Reveal

    Last Updated: May 8, 2019 | Published: April 12, 2013 | By: Laura | 161 Comments | Filed Under: Living Room, Paint Colors, Style & Inspiration

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    This gorgeous living room makeover hasΒ beautiful DIY board and batten, Pottery Barn sofa, stenciled curtains, warm wood and pops of turquoise!
    Gorgeous Living Room Makeover with beautiful DIY board and batten, Pottery Barn sofa, stenciled curtains, warm wood and pops of turquoise!

    Well, here it is folks: my new living room with the new pillows, blue accessories, board & batten, gallery wall and gray paint. It’s still my living room, strewn with toys most days. The pillows are usually being used as a launch pad on the floor, and there’s typically little bitty popcorn pieces in every nook and cranny. (I’ll share a glimpse of real life at the end.) But the vision I had when I walked into this house is finally coming together.

    Before we go any further, let’s take a look at how the living room looked when we first moved in…

    BEFORE: Gorgeous Living Room Makeover with beautiful DIY board and batten, Pottery Barn sofa, stenciled curtains, warm wood and pops of turquoise!

    It was your basic builder’s beige living room. Nothing wrong with it, just needed some personalization.

    And then after I’d decorated for Christmas …

    BEFORE: Gorgeous Living Room Makeover with beautiful DIY board and batten, Pottery Barn sofa, stenciled curtains, warm wood and pops of turquoise!

    And now that I look at this picture with the beige walls, I can’t believe how much paint can make a difference. (And maybe a little board & batten.)

    Here is what it looks like now…

    Gorgeous Living Room Makeover with beautiful DIY board and batten, Pottery Barn sofa, stenciled curtains, warm wood and pops of turquoise!

    And the ever-dramatic before and after side-by-side shot …

    BEFORE & AFTER: Gorgeous Living Room Makeover with beautiful DIY board and batten, Pottery Barn sofa, stenciled curtains, warm wood and pops of turquoise!

    Ahhh, so much more light, bright and calming now.

    I am calling this a “reveal” in the title, but it truly is still a room in progress. I don’t know if I’ll ever call a room completely done, but this is a good stopping place. I hope you like the changes I’ve made!

    Sit back and enjoy some eye candy. πŸ™‚

    Gorgeous Living Room Makeover with beautiful DIY board and batten, Pottery Barn sofa, stenciled curtains, warm wood and pops of turquoise!

    Gorgeous Living Room Makeover with beautiful DIY board and batten, Pottery Barn sofa, stenciled curtains, warm wood and pops of turquoise!
    Gorgeous Living Room Makeover with beautiful DIY board and batten, Pottery Barn sofa, stenciled curtains, warm wood and pops of turquoise!
    Gorgeous Living Room Makeover with beautiful DIY board and batten, Pottery Barn sofa, stenciled curtains, warm wood and pops of turquoise!
    Gorgeous Living Room Makeover with beautiful DIY board and batten, Pottery Barn sofa, stenciled curtains, warm wood and pops of turquoise!
    Gorgeous Living Room Makeover with beautiful DIY board and batten, Pottery Barn sofa, stenciled curtains, warm wood and pops of turquoise!
    Gorgeous Living Room Makeover with beautiful DIY board and batten, Pottery Barn sofa, stenciled curtains, warm wood and pops of turquoise!
    Gorgeous Living Room Makeover with beautiful DIY board and batten, Pottery Barn sofa, stenciled curtains, warm wood and pops of turquoise!
    Gorgeous Living Room Makeover with beautiful DIY board and batten, Pottery Barn sofa, stenciled curtains, warm wood and pops of turquoise!
    Gorgeous Living Room Makeover with beautiful DIY board and batten, Pottery Barn sofa, stenciled curtains, warm wood and pops of turquoise!
    Gorgeous Living Room Makeover with beautiful DIY board and batten, Pottery Barn sofa, stenciled curtains, warm wood and pops of turquoise!
    Gorgeous Living Room Makeover with beautiful DIY board and batten, Pottery Barn sofa, stenciled curtains, warm wood and pops of turquoise!
    Gorgeous Living Room Makeover with beautiful DIY board and batten, Pottery Barn sofa, stenciled curtains, warm wood and pops of turquoise!

    Thanks for taking a tour around my living room. I really do love it! My husband told me this morning that our house is “fancy” now. I’m not sure exactly what that means, but I’ll take it as a compliment. πŸ™‚

    And just to keep things in perspective. Like I mentioned at the beginning of this post, my living room is usually strewn with popcorn, toys, shoes and all sorts of other fun things. I even took a picture before I cleaned to show you what I mean. (And this was a pretty good day. It can get much worse.)

    Gorgeous Living Room Makeover with beautiful DIY board and batten, Pottery Barn sofa, stenciled curtains, warm wood and pops of turquoise!

    And yes, I put my watermark on that picture. Makes me laugh. Ha!

    I was planning on giving the board and batten tutorial today as well, but I think that would be a little too long of a post. So, I’ll share the details probably next week sometime. Until then, enjoy your weekend!

    Are you doing any sprucing up around the house this Spring?

    What do you think of my living room?

    Sources …
    Stenciled IKEA Curtains
    Board and Batten Tutorial
    Neid Trellis Rug in Charcoal from RugsUsa.com
    Sofa: PB Comfort Grand Slipcovered Sofa
    Basket by Fireplace: Target’s Wooden Basket with Chalkboard
    Cozy Coupe – from Target – haha … I know you wanted one of those!

     

    Find all of the posts about my living room makeover:
    Part 1: Paint
    Part 2: More Paint
    Part 3: Caulking and Spackling
    Part 4: Blue Accessories
    Part 5: Gallery Wall
    Part 6: Super Easy Throw Pillows

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    Comments

    1. Linda

      July 24, 2020 at 7:54 am

      So happy I found your site. We too chose Revere Pewter for our open concept great room & kitchen and still love it 3 yrs later. I used Stonington gray for our bathrooms and bedrooms, but am in the process of repainting our bedroom and will probably go with SW Sea Salt. The only color I chose that I don’t love was BM’s Pale Oak. We used it in our shared study and with the way the light came in, it ended up showing “sickly” hints of green/yellow or yellow green. I endured as long as I could but we recently painted it with Stonington Gray and are now sighing with contentment!
      I will be referring my daughter to your site as she is readying her house for sale. The market in her area and price range is so hot the realtor said no painting was necessary. However, they may be looking to build, so she will definitely need your expertise. She will love your website’s name as well as she has used Turquoise as an accent color in many areas of her current home.
      I am so thankful there are those, like you who can help with the daunting task of choosing the right paint color! (We’ve tried it on our own and had a wall in one house that had been painted with 5 misses before we found the one that was a hit!)

      Reply
    2. Ashley

      February 23, 2018 at 10:33 am

      Love your home! I am planning to paint my kitchen Rockport Gray. I’ve been thinking a lot about Revere Pewter for the living room (separate rooms, like yours looks with the opening leading into the kitchen). Do you think those two would look good together? Too close, too different?

      Reply
    3. Ashley

      August 30, 2014 at 10:41 am

      I love your living room!! It makes me want to redo my whole downstairs! What color paint is the grey/tan color?

      Reply
    4. Megan

      August 20, 2014 at 10:36 am

      Love your living room! So warm and inviting. Random question – what color is your PB couch?

      Reply
      • Laura

        August 20, 2014 at 4:52 pm

        Well, I’m not exactly sure. We bought it off of Craigslist, so I didn’t get the info from the guy we bought it from. If I were guessing, it’s definitely twill and I think it’s most likely the cream color. I keep meaning to take a cushion cover in there to see for sure.

        I will warn you about the PB grand sofa. I love, love, love that it’s deep and comfy. There’s plenty of room for two adults to curl up on it and be comfortable. I also hate that about it. When we have guests over, especially older guests :), they seem to get lost in it and have trouble getting up from it. And now that I’m pregnant, I kind of have trouble getting up just because it’s so deep. AND next time I will get a couch with three pillows on the back. Two cushions make it comfortable for two people only. The third person in the middle has to fight with the gap in the cushions. Super uncomfortable.

        This reply makes me think I need to do an update post on this couch. LOL

        Reply
        • Ellen E Peterson

          March 21, 2018 at 8:34 am

          I stumbled across your blog after leaving a question on Houzz. Your paint choice turned out beautifully, and I laughed while reading because my kitchen is turquoise and I’m looking for a paint for entry, living area and two hallways! My turquoise is deeper, Ash Blue by Benjamin Moore. I love it and it works well with my wood cabinets and floors. I made a hasty decision with my painter to use Antique White in the above mentioned areas and I just do not like it – a bit too yellow. I have an eclectic mix of custom-framed Southwest paintings and bull terrier artwork and I’m thinking a griege paint like your Revere Pewter would work well. What do you think?

          Reply
    5. Monica

      July 22, 2014 at 8:42 pm

      What color was used in the living room and kitchen? Thanks. πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Laura

        July 24, 2014 at 10:51 am

        Hi Monica, here’s a post on all of the paint colors in my home: https://theturquoisehome.com/2014/06/the-paint-colors-in-my-home/

        Reply
    6. Ashley

      June 24, 2014 at 10:13 am

      Love the room. Can you tell where you found the x-back chairs? Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Laura

        July 23, 2014 at 11:02 am

        Hi Ashley, they came from Overstock.com, but I’ve seen them all over the place online and in stores like TJ Maxx or HomeGoods. Overstock doesn’t still have the exact same ones that I bought, but these are similar: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Safavieh-Franklin-X-back-Distressed-Colonial-Grey-Oak-Chairs-Set-of-2/8306882/product.html?searchidx=2

        Reply
    7. Britmul

      May 27, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      2 questions…what did you use to apply the paint to the curtains? And secondly, where did you find the large stencil?
      Ok maybe 3 questions. I love the color on my walls, do you think i could use that paint, to paint the curtains?

      Reply
      • Laura

        June 05, 2014 at 4:20 pm

        I used a foam roller. And I got the stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils – http://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/moroccan-stencil-marrakech.html

        I think you can use any paint you want! πŸ™‚ Just add fabric medium to help it keep from cracking on the material when it dries.

        Reply
    8. Trisha

      May 06, 2014 at 8:54 pm

      Could you tell me where you purchased the pink flowers on your mantle?

      Reply
      • Laura

        June 05, 2014 at 3:47 pm

        Hi Trisha! They are either from Michael’s or Hobby Lobby … can’t remember off the top of my head. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. K. Nawahine

      April 08, 2014 at 1:05 pm

      I was wondering if you had to paint a primer on first before painting the walls with Revere Pewter. My existing walls are similar to your before pic. I love what you did. Any tips about painting the ceilings and walls…..paint brushes, tools, etc.

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 24, 2014 at 8:03 pm

        I didn’t, but the previous paint was a flat paint, so no need for primer. I’ve honestly never used primer on walls. I’ll sand them lightly if there’s a glossier sheen, but that’s about it! Purdy paint brushes as my favorite. They are more expensive, but last forever. I’ve had some last for 15 years. You just have to take care of them. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    10. Deanna

      April 05, 2014 at 10:02 am

      Love your style. My living room looks very very similar it’s funny! I should show you pics. Where did you get your curtains? Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 24, 2014 at 5:53 pm

        I stenciled my IKEA curtains. πŸ™‚ Here’s the link … https://theturquoisehome.com/2012/11/how-to-stencil-curtains/

        Reply
    11. ERIKA

      April 01, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      Hi! I LOVE your living room paint color? Could you tell me what the color is and where you purchased it?

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 01, 2014 at 11:51 pm

        Hi Erika, it’s Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore.

        Reply
    12. Cindy

      March 11, 2014 at 9:24 pm

      What is the paint color in your kitchen? Beautiful living room!

      Reply
      • Laura

        March 12, 2014 at 6:08 pm

        Hi Cindy, I know I replied to you via e-mail already, but in case someone else is reading this and wants to know – it’s stratton blue by Benjamin Moore. Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    13. Nancy @ A Joyful Cottage

      February 25, 2014 at 4:41 pm

      Hi Laura! I’m a new follower, having found you at Cozy Little House. I like the name of your blog. I’m going to spend some more time browsing your lovely blog, but I wanted to take just a moment to tell you how much I like your living room. You have great style and have made your room a reflection of your own personal taste. The board and batten is wonderful. I’d love it if you’d share this post at my monthly blog party Every Room In The House. We’re partying in The Living Room this month and your living room would be a delightful addition.
      I hope to see you there! ~ Nancy

      Reply
      • Laura

        March 12, 2014 at 3:58 pm

        Thanks so much for the sweet comments, Nancy! It’s great to have you here!!

        Reply
    14. Kara

      January 18, 2014 at 10:57 pm

      I was just going through my Pinterest boards and discovered that I had pinned this room four times. Apparently I really, really love it! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Laura

        January 26, 2014 at 7:53 pm

        Ha!! Thanks so much, Kara!

        Reply
    15. Natassia

      January 14, 2014 at 10:49 am

      I love this! I now want to change my living room! We are actually looking at the PB sectional and was wondering if you could tell me which cover/color/fabric yours is…

      Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Laura

        January 24, 2014 at 12:12 pm

        Hi Natassia, I know I already answered you in an e-mail, but in case others are wondering the same thing … it’s a twill fabric from Pottery Barn, but I’m not sure which color it is exactly because we bought it off Craigslist. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    16. Sara

      January 08, 2014 at 8:29 pm

      You have a beautiful home and great taste! Your work truly is impeccable! Thank you for the inspiration.

      Reply
    17. Melissa

      December 20, 2013 at 6:33 pm

      I am doing my living room almost exactly like yours with the gray. I have an entry way that opens into the living room, It currently has an ugly octagonal brass ceiling fixture. I want to update it but I am not sure of what to put there. I am leaning towards a drum shade of some sort. Any suggestions for me?

      Reply
      • Laura

        December 20, 2013 at 8:08 pm

        Ooohhh, I’ve got to replace mine too. I’ve pinned some of my favorites to my entryway pin board. See all of my ideas here: http://www.pinterest.com/turquoisehome/entryway/

        Hope this helps! And good luck!!

        Reply
    18. Tonya

      October 14, 2013 at 9:48 pm

      I really love the turquoise in your kitchen! What is the actual color and who makes it?

      Reply
      • Laura

        October 21, 2013 at 7:10 pm

        Hi Tonya, it’s Stratton Blue from Benjamin Moore. I love it!

        Reply
    19. Jocelyn @ BruCrew Life

      September 14, 2013 at 12:47 am

      Adore your decorating style!! I wish I could have you decorate my house!! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 17, 2013 at 10:17 am

        Thanks lady!! Put on the coffee and I’ll be right over. Especially if you feed me some of your amazing treats! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    20. aimee

      September 09, 2013 at 11:36 am

      Where is your leather chair from, its great!!

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 11, 2013 at 1:52 pm

        Hi Aimee, it’s the Paris Leather Chair & Ottoman from Ballard Design. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    21. Hammer Like A Girl

      September 06, 2013 at 1:53 pm

      It looks wonderful AND so glad to see the photo of what your house looks like on normal day, toys and all!

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 07, 2013 at 12:33 am

        Ahhh, yes. The reality of living with kids. Most of the time there are toys everywhere. Really, the only time they are picked up is after my daughter is in bed. Then we start over the next day. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    22. Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family

      September 06, 2013 at 7:34 am

      Such a beautiful room! I love your rug and your curtains. πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 07, 2013 at 12:12 am

        Thanks so much, Megan! Have a great weekend!!

        Reply
    23. Kristen

      September 03, 2013 at 11:21 am

      Love the make-over!! Please tell me where you found your slipcovered sofa and if you love it. Looks exactly like what I’ve been thinking but didn’t know how easy it was to truly keep it clean. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 06, 2013 at 5:09 pm

        Hi Kristen, the sofa is the Pottery Barn PB Comfort Grand Sofa. We bought it on Craigslist after I stalked CL for months! But you can buy them from the store with a whole lot less hassle. It’s huge and super comfy. πŸ™‚ I’m pretty strict about what I allow in my living room, so there aren’t many accidents. But, when there are accidents, I just throw the covers in the wash and they’ve come out looking great! I don’t dry them in the dryer, though. I just line dry them and then iron them. I’ve maybe washed them three times since we got it last summer. I hope this helps! We’re looking to buy the PB Comfort Loveseat to go next to it soon!

        Reply
    24. holly spears

      September 03, 2013 at 2:55 am

      i’m sure you mentioned it already, but I just found your blog and I love the gray paint color in your living room!!! who makes it and what’s it called?

      Reply
      • holly spears

        September 03, 2013 at 2:57 am

        ok, i’m a dork. just saw that you linked to a whole post on the paint color! πŸ™‚

        great room!

        Reply
        • Laura

          September 04, 2013 at 12:36 am

          Haha!! I’m glad you found the post. It’s one of my most visited. Evidently people have a thing for finding the right gray paint. I still love it so much and would paint it Revere Pewter all over again. πŸ™‚ Thanks for stopping by!

          Reply
    25. Angel

      August 30, 2013 at 7:12 am

      Hi! I just saw your living room in the Habitat LInky Tour. I love it! The colors are gorgeous and I love the patterns you used. Thanks for sharing! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Laura

        August 30, 2013 at 11:19 am

        Aww, thanks so much, Angel!

        Reply
    26. Barbara

      August 29, 2013 at 5:37 am

      Can you post a link to your living room curtains…where to buy? I love the entire room….

      Reply
      • Laura

        August 30, 2013 at 10:30 am

        Hi Barbara, I actually made them from IKEA curtains and a stencil. πŸ™‚ You can check out my tutorial here: https://theturquoisehome.com/2012/11/how-to-stencil-curtains/

        Reply
    27. [email protected]

      August 28, 2013 at 1:03 pm

      love this, especially those curtains and rug!!! Featuring you on the blog and sharing on FB tomorrow! Thanks so much for linking up with OPC and the DIY village to support Habitat4Humanity. Hope to see back tomorrow night.

      Reply
      • Laura

        August 30, 2013 at 10:21 am

        Thanks so much, Jocie! I added the feature button and already linked up to the new linky party at PHG. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    28. Jenna

      August 09, 2013 at 7:36 am

      I’m just snooping around your blog today. And I want your living room rug. Bad. Watch out – I may come steal it! Gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Laura

        August 09, 2013 at 9:31 am

        You should come visit … and then you can drool over it in person. So inexpensive from RugsUSA.com.

        Reply
    29. Sandy

      August 02, 2013 at 10:12 am

      Hi Laura! Just found you today via Lauren, from the Thinking Closet. Hope you’re having a fab time at the Haven conference!
      I love your living room makeover. Boy, what a difference paint can make! I love your board and batten walls!
      I love the way your room has soft touches along with some rustic wood. Love the entertainment center and nice
      job on your gallery wall! Now I’m going to stop talking and take a look around at some of your home projects.

      Reply
      • Laura

        August 02, 2013 at 11:22 pm

        Aww, Sandy … you’re too sweet. Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you’ll continue to stick around. Off to check out your blog!!

        xo, Laura

        Reply
    30. Keri

      July 12, 2013 at 4:43 pm

      Where did you get your awesome rug?

      Reply
      • Laura

        July 14, 2013 at 10:34 pm

        It’s the Moroccan Trellis rug in Charcoal from RugsUSA.com. I absolutely LOVE it!

        Reply
    31. Tania

      June 29, 2013 at 9:06 pm

      I love it! It looks so cozy and beautiful! I am in the midst of a whole house redo. My rug I bought for my living room looks a lot like yours!

      Tania

      Reply
    32. TheBargainBabe

      June 29, 2013 at 5:31 pm

      ok i love that you sourced the cozy coupe! hahahahaha.

      Awesome board and batten. I mean wow. I’m drooling.

      Reply
      • Laura

        June 29, 2013 at 9:04 pm

        Aww, thanks!

        Reply
    33. happyandharried

      June 14, 2013 at 10:06 am

      Can I come live in your home, pretty please?!!
      Love it!
      xo,
      Anjana.

      Reply
    34. Alice Emma Thompson

      May 21, 2013 at 9:15 am

      It looks wonderful – what a great job. So glad it’s not just me with the children’s crumbs in the corner πŸ˜‰
      – Alice @ Mums Make Lists x

      Reply
    35. Julia

      May 07, 2013 at 7:28 pm

      Hi Laura! I LOVE this room! LOL I scrolled to the bottom of your comment page, and the comment right above this one says almost exactly what I was going to. My current home is much more beige, brown, dark red, sage green…which I loved 8 years ago. However for our new home (currently being built! We’re blessed, certainly not rich!) I want to go grey in the main rooms (a great room including living,dining and entry, and open to the kitchen and 2 hallways) and your photos were so helpful! I love that they are feeling bright and fresh (my goal!) and not cold (my fear as well). I also LOVE all your projects for this room, and will be copying at least a couple (probably the curtains first!).

      One other random question- in the very first before photo I noticed your wood floors run in 2 different directions (for lack of a better term, vertical in the entry and horizontal in the living room). We are considering doing this in our new home because we have a long, 7ft wide entry, and then a very long perpendicular room that houses the living/dining areas (sort of making a T). I’m not worried about the look of the actual transition, I’m just worried that the switch in direction will bother me when I stand at the front door and can see into the house and the wood going both directions… Do you notice where your floor direction changes? Does it bother you? I don’t know if you laid it but I doubt it since it was in the before shot; would you have done it differently if you could? I know it’s an odd question but as I was looking at your pictures, I said Aha, thatis what we’re considering, wonder whatshethinks aboutit? I love your home and I think you have amazing taste, so I would appreciate an opinion if you have one. Thanks again forsharing your home and in advance for answering my odd question πŸ™‚ I agree that no room is ever “done”, but even so, I think you have completely acheived your goal of a bright, fresh welcoming space! I wish we were neighbors!

      Reply
      • Laura

        May 08, 2013 at 12:29 am

        Hi Julia, so funny that you noticed my floors changing directions. Ha! πŸ™‚ We did not build the house, so it was that way when we bought it. So while I know the floors are different directions, it doesn’t bother me one bit. I think it actually helps define the large living room from the kitchen and the entry way. I’m not really sure why they changed it when they built the house, but it’s not something I ever really think about. So if you are still considering doing it in your house, I say go for it!

        Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!!

        Reply
    36. Lisa @ HouseOfFabForLess

      May 04, 2013 at 7:53 pm

      HI Laura. I love your room! And the flow into the kitchen is so nice. I am currently transforming my home from warm colors to cool colors and turquoise is my accent color of choice! Your rooms are insuring! Lisa (new follower!)

      Reply
      • Laura

        May 05, 2013 at 10:54 pm

        I’m loving my new cooler colors. I thought it would feel cold, but it really is just brighter and feels so much fresher. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!

        Reply
    37. Robin

      May 04, 2013 at 8:47 am

      Another blog I must read every night!! I love your style. Did you paint your tv console? I love the whole room. Will you come decorate my home???

      Reply
      • Laura

        May 05, 2013 at 10:53 pm

        Hi Robin, I did not paint the TV console… I got it at Nadeau. I love it, though! I wish I could just finish decorating my own home! HA! There’s still soooo much work to be done!!

        Reply
    38. Debra @ Homespun

      May 04, 2013 at 6:15 am

      You have a lovely home…visiting over from Brenda’s Welcome Wagon πŸ™‚

      Reply
    39. Barbara

      May 02, 2013 at 11:05 am

      Hi Laura, gorgeous room. Where did you get the aqua flowered pillows on your sofa?

      Reply
      • Laura

        May 02, 2013 at 11:23 pm

        Hi Barbara, I made the pillows. You can find the tutorial here: http://www.theturquoisehome.com/2013/04/living-room-update-part-6-super-easy.html

        Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    40. Jena {Involving Color and Home}

      May 01, 2013 at 6:31 pm

      Hey Laura! Coming to visit from the Haven link up. I saw in your other post you said you used Revere Pewter in here. It looks awesome! I’d love to feature this on my paint color blog. Let me know if you’re interested!

      Reply
    41. Lauren

      April 30, 2013 at 12:08 pm

      Wow. I love your living room. Great job. Love the rug and curtains.

      Reply
    42. Holly @HollyPop Designs

      April 29, 2013 at 7:27 pm

      Wow! Love the transformation…very calming and beautiful!

      Reply
    43. Anonymous

      April 28, 2013 at 9:08 am

      Where did you get the chair slip cover? I love your style! You did an amazing job!!

      Reply
    44. Monica

      April 26, 2013 at 9:15 pm

      Outstanding! I’ve gotta share this with my sister! Color really does make a difference!

      Reply
    45. Tammy Henderson

      April 26, 2013 at 8:54 am

      Everything is just beautiful…

      Reply
    46. forcefullyexpressive

      April 25, 2013 at 9:36 pm

      You did a marvelous job! Love all the pops of blue throughout!

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 25, 2013 at 10:04 pm

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    47. Allie - This Yellow House

      April 25, 2013 at 9:28 pm

      Wow! This room is gorgeous! I love your style. I’m your newest reader πŸ™‚

      Reply
    48. Karen @ A Stylish Interior

      April 25, 2013 at 3:45 pm

      Your room really turned out lovely. Visiting from Grace at Home Party. Will follow you on FB.

      Reply
    49. Richella Parham

      April 25, 2013 at 8:16 am

      Your room is just beautiful. You’ve done a great job, and I know you must be really proud of the result. Way to go!

      Thanks for linking this to the Grace at Home party. I featured you this week!

      Reply
    50. Chelsea @ Married Filing Jointly

      April 24, 2013 at 8:24 pm

      Your home is SO gorgeous! I could study your pictures all day long. I’m pinning this post for inspiration. πŸ™‚ ~Chelsea @ Married Filing Jointly

      Reply
    51. Laurel Stephens

      April 24, 2013 at 11:34 am

      I want to live here! It’s the perfect combo of pretty and cozy.

      Reply
    52. malia

      April 24, 2013 at 12:04 am

      I absolutely love what you did with your living room. You must be enjoying it so much! Featuring you on Yesterday on Tuesday’s Crafty Soiree Party tomorrow. So happy to meet you! xo

      Reply
    53. Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke Photography

      April 23, 2013 at 10:32 pm

      It looks gorgeous! Found you from the Lolly Jane feature;)

      Reply
    54. Anonymous

      April 23, 2013 at 8:27 am

      Where did you get your couch, love the room!!!

      Thank you,
      Debbie Herrera

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 23, 2013 at 10:33 pm

        Hi Debbie, the couch is a Pottery Barn “PB Comfort Grand Slipcovered Sofa.” I love the size and it’s so comfortable. The only thing I don’t like about it is that I always have to fluff the back cushions. Next time I’ll get something that doesn’t need to much fluffing. πŸ™‚

        But we bought the couch off of Craigslist in Atlanta. You can read all about it here: http://www.theturquoisehome.com/2012/06/quest-for-couch-part-2.html

        Reply
    55. Lauren

      April 23, 2013 at 6:26 am

      Your room is beautiful! I love the colors – it looks so very peaceful!

      Reply
    56. ~Pamela Denise~

      April 23, 2013 at 6:15 am

      Absolutely stunning.

      Reply
    57. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      April 22, 2013 at 8:27 pm

      Pretty color update! And I love the use of all the graphic prints – very fresh!

      Reply
    58. Stacey

      April 22, 2013 at 7:38 pm

      I adore this room!!!
      Featuring it tonight –
      Stacey of Embracing Change

      Reply
    59. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

      April 22, 2013 at 5:08 pm

      Oh this is fabulous, so pretty! Featuring later today!
      XO

      Reply
    60. Heather SettingforFour

      April 22, 2013 at 2:48 pm

      I featured your amazing living room today! I also pinned it to my linky party pinboard! Thanks for sharing at Project Inspired Linky Party!

      Reply
    61. Melissa Whitcher

      April 22, 2013 at 12:17 pm

      Thank you for linking up your beautiful living room transformation to our Simply Create Link Party! We loved your transformation so much we featured it today!

      Melissa
      redflycreations.com

      Reply
    62. Kathryn Ferrie

      April 21, 2013 at 9:12 pm

      I love the new grey walls! We went from a beige-y yellow to grey and are loving them too. You accessorized the room really well too!

      Reply
    63. Lorie

      April 21, 2013 at 8:20 pm

      I love it! We are looking for a similar rug and I would love to know where you got yours and if you like it!! Ours will be on carpet until we change out the flooring so I need it to be thicker!

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 21, 2013 at 11:43 pm

        Hi Lorie, the rug is from rugsusa.com. I snagged it at their black Friday 75% off sale. It’s the Neid Trellis rug in charcoal.

        Thanks for taking the time to comment!

        Reply
    64. Debra Oliver

      April 21, 2013 at 5:02 pm

      such an amazing difference the wall color and board and batten paneling have made. just beautiful!! I’m featuring this post on Be Inspired this Thursday!

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 21, 2013 at 10:23 pm

        Oh wow! thank you so much!!

        Reply
    65. Chrissy

      April 21, 2013 at 9:48 am

      Amazing! You did a great job and it looks amazing! I love homes that make your jaw drop but also are inviting and says to guests “You can relax.” That is what I am trying to accomplish in my home.

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 21, 2013 at 10:10 pm

        Oh Chrissy, that is such a sweet comment! I am flattered that you think that about my home because that’s exactly what I want to convey … a “please come in a relax” vibe. Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    66. Heather @ Southern State of Mind

      April 20, 2013 at 10:16 pm

      Great room! I think the Cozy Coupe is a nice touch. (It is my favorite accessory in my living room too, ha!) Great job!

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 21, 2013 at 10:09 pm

        Usually the Cozy Coupe is joined by a wagon, a baby doll high chair, and more random toys… I just happened to pick a “good” day to take a messy pic. Ha!

        Reply
    67. Roeshel

      April 20, 2013 at 9:59 pm

      Wow…beautiful!

      Reply
    68. Miss Charming

      April 20, 2013 at 11:50 am

      Great changes–everything looks so beautiful! I especially like the board and batten and your gallery wall. My fave, though, is the rug. (I must have it!)

      Reply
    69. Helen

      April 20, 2013 at 11:22 am

      I found on on Too Much Time. I love your living room and the colors are perfect! The gallery wall is perfect!

      Reply
    70. Kim M

      April 20, 2013 at 10:45 am

      Lovely room! I know exactly what you mean when you say you are not sure if it will ever be done, I feel the same way about my whole house! I think that’s the fun of it!

      Reply
    71. Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above

      April 20, 2013 at 10:45 am

      This looks great, and I love the blue wall in the kitchen. What color is it.
      Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 21, 2013 at 10:01 pm

        Hi Debi and Charly, the color in the kitchen is Stratton Blue by Benjamin Moore. I looooove it!

        I’ll be sure to stop by this week for your blog hop!

        Reply
    72. Linda @ it all started with paint

      April 20, 2013 at 10:10 am

      Looks really beautiful – even with the toys strewn about! Ha! You thumbnail popped out at me at Funky Junk’s party and I couldn’t resist clicking through. So glad I did! Thanks for the amazing inspiration!

      πŸ™‚ Linda

      Reply
    73. Angela Conley

      April 19, 2013 at 7:31 pm

      Love it! You’ve combined two of my favorite colors: gray & turquoise. Everything is coordinated so well! The gray paint really opens up the space too. Great job & thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 21, 2013 at 10:00 pm

        Thank you Angela!

        Reply
    74. Di

      April 19, 2013 at 10:04 am

      Such a pretty room, love all the details, colors, mix of patterns and those board and batten walls. Great work!

      Reply
    75. Tristan German

      April 19, 2013 at 7:31 am

      The beige wall looked great as it blends well with the furniture you have there in your living room. But I have to say that the current shade of your wall is much better. The place became more relaxing. Sometimes, you just have to experiment to see the ideal color to use in a certain room. I guess you’ve just found the perfect shade for your living room. Lucky you! Hehehe.

      Reply
    76. Wanda

      April 19, 2013 at 6:22 am

      Your living room is beautiful. It is soothing and cozy. I must say my favorite pic is the last one. Thanks for adding that one in. Makes it real. Stoppin by from Feathered Nest Friday. Have a lovely weekend. ~ Wanda

      Reply
    77. Jenny Eanes

      April 18, 2013 at 4:34 pm

      What a fun living room! I really like the curtains, I’ve been thinking about stenciling some in a similar pattern. I also really like the rug and the board and batten, I’ve been trying to talk my husband into the board and batten in the bathroom, hehe.

      Jenny

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 21, 2013 at 9:57 pm

        The bathroom sounds like a perfect place to start … a nice small project. πŸ™‚ Good luck!

        Reply
    78. Pamela

      April 18, 2013 at 3:38 pm

      Your living room is just perfect. I love your rug and curtains!

      Reply
    79. Christina @ Floridays Mom

      April 18, 2013 at 3:11 pm

      WOW, the painted walls really do make all the difference. Not that the room was anything but great before, but that paint is PERFECT. I love everything about your space, did you make the curtains? If so, where did you get the fabric or where they purchased? New follower.

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 18, 2013 at 3:20 pm

        Hi Christina … I stenciled the curtains myself using IKEA curtains. It’s a great way to get long curtains with a bang for little price. πŸ™‚ I wrote about it here: http://www.theturquoisehome.com/2012/11/how-to-stencil-curtains.html

        Reply
    80. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here

      April 18, 2013 at 10:09 am

      Laura, What a beautiful room! The paint and board and batten look fabulous and I love the rug and curtains. Thanks for sharing your pretty room at the Open House Party.
      xx,
      Sherry

      Reply
    81. MONICA LIVAS

      April 18, 2013 at 5:12 am

      Beautiful!!! Every detail is wonderful! I’m your newest follower!

      Reply
    82. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles

      April 17, 2013 at 11:28 pm

      This is gorgeous! I’m so glad to have seen your post. I’ve been considering buying that rug and it’s so nice to see it in a real room! What are your thoughts on it? The reviews said the charcoal has a bluish tint, but yours looks nice and gray. I love it. Your tv credenza is also a showstopper! You have pulled everything together beautifully and it’s nice to see that it’s “lived in!”.

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 17, 2013 at 11:37 pm

        Hi Jennifer, thank you so much!! πŸ™‚ I love, love, love the rug. It’s super comfy! It did shed quite a bit at first, but it’s toned down a LOT after much vacuuming. But that really didn’t bother me. I do think the rug reads blue-ish sometimes, but that was fine with me since I love navy. And I plan to incorporate navy in my adjoining entry way.

        Thanks again for stopping by!!

        Reply
    83. Kate Griffin

      April 17, 2013 at 9:12 pm

      Beautiful! You did a great job. I love the colors, the rug, the curtains. It looks wonderful. Found you at Coastal Charm,
      Kate

      Reply
    84. Tina C

      April 17, 2013 at 2:43 pm

      It looks wonderful.

      Reply
    85. Carissa Rasmussen

      April 17, 2013 at 11:42 am

      firstly, board and batten belongs in every room in the house:) secondly, that tv console is Amaaaaazing. thirdly, looove the curtains! what a fabulous space.

      Reply
    86. Melissa

      April 17, 2013 at 10:22 am

      What a beautiful room! I love the wall color, board and batten and rug – they all work so well together. What is the color you used one the walls? LOVE!

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 17, 2013 at 1:50 pm

        Hi Melissa … it’s Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore. You can read more about the selection process here: http://theturquoisehome.blogspot.com/2013/02/picking-perfect-gray-paint.html

        Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    87. Tanya Runkle

      April 17, 2013 at 12:55 am

      I absolutely LOVE your tour Laura! I would be tickled pink if you added Pretty Things at twelveOeight to your weekly party list (live now) hope you can make it!

      xo, Tanya

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 17, 2013 at 1:53 pm

        Hi Tanya, I just linked up. thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    88. Krista thehappyhousie

      April 16, 2013 at 11:36 pm

      Love it! The board and batten made a huge difference. We have it in our ensuite and just finished installing it in our hallway… still to be painted. I love turquoise too, will have to explore the rest of your blog. Hopped over from Craft-o-maniac.
      Krista @thehappyhousie

      Reply
    89. Shelly

      April 16, 2013 at 7:42 pm

      I love the whole room! Where did you get the carpet?

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 17, 2013 at 1:56 pm

        Hi Shelly, the rug is from rugsusa.com. I snagged it at their black Friday 75% off sale. It’s the Neid Trellis rug in charcoal.

        Thanks for taking the time to comment!

        Reply
      • Kathy Olson

        April 19, 2013 at 7:11 am

        I loved that rug, too! You did a beautiful job!

        Reply
    90. Carol

      April 16, 2013 at 6:39 pm

      The room looks lovely. I really like the board and batten — wainscoting always makes such a big difference. I adore the pops of turquoise — my very serious “color-crush!”

      Reply
    91. the cape on the corner

      April 16, 2013 at 1:47 pm

      that looks fabulous! the wall color isn’t so drastic, but it’s a definite change! i wish my boyfriend didn’t think once it’s done, it’s done, b/c i’d love to get rid of our beige. and it makes your rug look totaly different, too. great job!

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 16, 2013 at 3:33 pm

        Thank you! My hubby liked the beige, so it took some extra coaxing for him to let me change it. πŸ™‚ But now he likes the gray just fine. (at least that’s what he tells me… ha!)

        Reply
    92. Lori Schmid

      April 13, 2013 at 9:28 am

      So beautiful! I love everything – especially all the pops of aqua. You did an amazing job! My family room is beige just like your before picture and now I want to paint it gray. Thanks for sharing all your great ideas.

      Lori
      Thrifty Decor Mom

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 13, 2013 at 3:17 pm

        Thank you Lori! You know, I love my turquoise! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    93. Julie Fagundes

      April 13, 2013 at 8:16 am

      Laura, it is BEAUTIFUL!!! I LOVE it…and I LOVE the last picture. I can TOTALLY relate!!

      Great job…have a great weekend!
      Julie

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 16, 2013 at 3:33 pm

        Thanks so much Julie!!

        Reply
    94. Spatulas On Parade - Dawn

      April 12, 2013 at 9:03 pm

      Nice, very nice. Right out of a magazine. You did a lovely job.

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 13, 2013 at 6:44 am

        Thank you so much!!

        Reply
    95. Kelli Morton

      April 12, 2013 at 2:46 pm

      Beautiful!! Where are your curtains from??

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 13, 2013 at 3:15 pm

        Hi Kelli, thanks so much! I stenciled the IKEA curtains myself. You can out more about it here: http://theturquoisehome.blogspot.com/2012/11/how-to-stencil-curtains.html

        Reply
      • Kelli Morton

        April 13, 2013 at 3:41 pm

        They are awesome! Thanks for sharing. πŸ™‚

        Reply
      • Meg Sluyter

        April 18, 2013 at 1:03 am

        I was going to ask the same question, those curtains are amazing. You did a great job on them and the rest of the room too. The grey paint really does brighten it up.:)

        Reply

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