Monday, October 10, 2011

LCY Decorates: My Mom's Living Room Before/After

I don't even know how long ago I teased you all with a before/after photo of the dining room at my mom's new house. And then I completely forgot to share the rest! So, over the next week or so I'll show you before and after images of the redesign my mom and I worked on at her new place. I apologize for how teensy the original before picture is - I had to pull it off a real estate web site. But you get the gist of what we were originally working with... every room felt uncomfortably reminiscent of retirement home decor. You know - a collection of furniture from decades ago never refinished or discarded. A lot of heavy woods and floral patterns. It wasn't exactly the look my mom wanted.

BEFORE

AFTER
Out went the teal paint, in came the grey. Out went the worn-in carpets, and hardwood floors were installed. Out went the floral couches and in its place came my mom's lovely living room furniture. We also switched out the sconces on the one wall and replaced them with Circa Lighting's Ruhlmann sconce (yes - the very same that has been seen in Serena Van Der Wooden's bedroom). New linen window treatments and voila! A pretty, airy, and refreshed living space! Tres jolie!
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31 comments:

  1. Allison EganOctober 10, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Oh what a beautiful result! I love how sophisticated but still cozy it feels. The grays and white color palette is wonderful - well done!

    xo Allison
    Spicer + Bank
    www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com

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  2. Emily A. ClarkOctober 10, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Beautiful Alaina! I love it.

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  3. siddathorntonOctober 10, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    oh how i love grey walls. the 'afters' look amazing - y'all did a fantastic job!

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  4. Lauren M.October 10, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    What a great job! The room looks so light and airy...it's beautiful!

    LrnM Design

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  5. Julia - the Urban SlantOctober 10, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Love it! I have the grey trellis rug in my living room, and it's amazing. Nice job!

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  6. Danielle Moss October 10, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    You are so talented. As always...you did an AMAZING job. The room looks gorgeous!

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  7. UnknownOctober 10, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    So lovely!! Gorgeous makeover!

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  8. victoria | vmac+cheeseOctober 10, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Alaina, this is amazing!!! Beautiful makeover. I adore that little loveseat. Such a pretty, unique shape!

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  9. Beth COctober 10, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    It's a really beautiful space. You did a great job!

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  10. Emily @ NewlyWifeOctober 10, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    What a transformation! Nice work! Love the metal side table. I've been on the lookout for something similar myself. Can you share where you got it? Thanks!

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  11. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    It really looks amazing! Very serene and beautiful.

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  12. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Such a beautiful and elegant room! xo

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  13. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Beautiful - just the look I'm working toward in my living room. Could you spill the paint color and the source of the trellis rug?
    Thanks!
    h

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  14. Grace (The Stripe)October 10, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    This is incredible... such a beautiful makeover and what stunning shots!

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  15. Gaby [The Vault Files]October 10, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    wow love it! what a change! Now looks so bright and calm! :)

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  16. vivOctober 10, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I love what you did to the room. It looks so much brighter and the grey is perfect.

    fashiontruffles.blogspot.com

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  17. Helena - A Diary of LovelyOctober 10, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Alaina its beautiful, you did a fabulous work! well done! it has all the elements I love about your style

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  18. TinaOctober 10, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    This is a fantastic transformation. My favorite is the rug!

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  19. L.A. in the bayOctober 10, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    looks so good!

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  20. NastassjaOctober 11, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Well done! It looks amazing!

    www.mrsrogero.blogspot.com

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  21. orchidlanedecor.comOctober 11, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Stunning! So elegant, a wonderful before and after.

    Suzy xxx

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  22. Gild and GraceOctober 11, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Love it Alaina! Looks fantastic :)

    Abbey x

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  23. SupalOctober 11, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    this is gorgeous! What a fantastic job!

    www.chevronsandeclairs.com

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  24. Allyson [Mimosas in the Morning]October 11, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    SO GOOD!! SO SO SO SO GOOD! What an awesome transformation you did!

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  25. EvYOctober 11, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    it has your style. i can see your fingerprints on the room somehow. very nice work

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  26. Sadie + StellaOctober 13, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    This space is beyond elegant! We are obsessed!

    www.sadieandstella.blogspot.com

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  27. Bailey@ peppermintblissOctober 13, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Pure.

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  28. Aico Villa ValenciaOctober 16, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Very nice. I especially liked the indoor plant kept near the painting. But you could have shifted the armoire to some other room.

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  29. kate xxNovember 3, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Wow this transformation is just unreal! so so amazing! and you have such amazing taste! the "after" room is just beautiful! what a gorgeous little haven! thankyou so much for sharing! so beautiful! x

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  30. UnknownNovember 6, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Ah! So wonderful for you to partner with your mom on this. I hope she loves!!

    Kristina Gulino
    Something 2 Write About

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  31. Susie JeffersonNovember 8, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Two words for you: OH WOW!

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