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AIRY LIVING ROOM

Oznell — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 18:31:35 GMT

"The Inspired Room" is one of my favorite all-time decorating bloggers, whom I've posted before. She's rearranged her living room. Note to @luvzchiz , heavy doggie content ahead!

That hazy, blue-green wall color is a favorite of mine-- hers is Benjamin Moore's "Beach Glass". It's very similar to my living room wall color, B. Moore's "Woodlawn Blue". Her off white trim color is called "Classic Light Buff" by Sherwin Williams.

Beach Glass by Benjamin Moore.

Looking back toward dining area--

Robin's egg blue, cream, and browns, from tobacco to taupe, for some reason, always feel restful to me. But a room like this could work in virtually any color combo of one or two favorite colors, plus up to two more neutral shades that complement the color.

What are your favorite colors for a living room?

Also in here I love:

The relaxed feeling.

The French door/ window combination, letting in tons of light.

The use of wicker.

The pretty fabrics, different but coordinating.

Healthy plants.

The hospitable round table.

The painting over the fireplace, inviting dreaming...

The pups, of course. She really maximized the 'cute' factor with them...

I would have liked it even more, if she had continued the bamboo blinds from dining area, into the living room.

If inclined, please don't forget to give YOUR favorite color or neutral combinations in a room!

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PA Mom-mom — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 18:42:38 GMT

Absolutely love those paint colors. Very calming and timeless. And, I'm a sucker for Doodles; they are so sweet!

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We rescue cats — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 18:47:18 GMT

I love the feeling that those rooms evoke, and I think the bamboo shades would have added more warmth, especially when cooler weather comes around.

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Kitty Galore — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 19:21:44 GMT

@Oznell wrote:
"The Inspired Room" is one of my favorite all-time decorating bloggers, whom I've posted before. She's rearranged her living room. Note to @luvzchiz , heavy doggie content ahead!

That hazy, blue-green wall color is a favorite of mine-- hers is Benjamin Moore's "Beach Glass". It's very similar to my living room wall color, B. Moore's "Woodlawn Blue". Her off white trim color is called "Classic Light Buff" by Sherwin Williams.

Beach Glass by Benjamin Moore.

Looking back toward dining area--

Robin's egg blue, cream, and browns, from tobacco to taupe, for some reason, always feel restful to me. But a room like this could work in virtually any color combo of one or two favorite colors, plus up to two more neutral shades that complement the color.

What are your favorite colors for a living room?

Also in here I love:

The relaxed feeling.

The French door/ window combination, letting in tons of light.

The use of wicker.

The pretty fabrics, different but coordinating.

Healthy plants.

The hospitable round table.

The painting over the fireplace, inviting dreaming...

The pups, of course. She really maximized the 'cute' factor with them...

I would have liked it even more, if she had continued the bamboo blinds from dining area, into the living room.

If inclined, please don't forget to give YOUR favorite color or neutral combinations in a room!

@Oznell what a peaceful room ! Love the French doors and windows . I'm not particularly a blue person, but this color is beautful and fitting for the decor and beachy look . The best part are the doggies!!

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DSD2 — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 19:34:37 GMT

Yes, @Oznell I find this very soothing and relaxing. Love the blue, pretty and perfect.

I love the fireplace and the vases of flowers and plants strewn throughout.

The infusion of light is lovely but of course the sweet pups steal the show.

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ECBG — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 19:45:55 GMT

I like the blue which seems a little gray for Robin's Egg. love the white wood, the rug, and the sand shade of the adjoining dining area and kitchen.

Not fond of Staffordshire dog figurines. I inherited a pair which are put up.

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sligo — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 19:47:35 GMT

@Oznell, Love the pictures, Ozne.. we are going to be purchasing den furn. It is just my DH and I . Both retired 2x35 !! lol What are your thought about leather couch chairs. Our den is def our relaxing room. Have a lovely front room but is rerely used. Any sugg? Love New England style homes you have been sharing with us. I am from Little Fhody but we now live in the South. No more shoveling snow. Really miss R.I. Thank you for always sharing. Your pictures MAKE MY DAY!! SLIGO

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LTT1 — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 20:04:38 GMT

@Oznell

@sligo @ECBG @DSD2 @Kitty Galore

Love, love this cottage!

The colors are an ideal choice for this setting!

The inside looks just perfect!

Thank you for sharing this!

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sligo — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 20:22:21 GMT

@ Sligo ,Forgive me fot spelling errors. Was so loving Oznell's pic I was in to much of a hurry to thank Oznell Forever, Sligo

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Puggywuggy — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 22:19:51 GMT

@Oznell What a calm, relaxing and serene setting & atmosphere...just lovely! Thank you for your detailed, wonderful posts.

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BlueFinch — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 22:34:35 GMT

Love the Beach Glass paint color, with the off white trim. All the colors are complimentary, throughout. It's got me thinking --- I could use a change.

This home looks so comfortable, one well lived in and enjoyed. It's my preferred vibe; lovely things, but toned down for everyday living and relaxation. Happy Doodles seal the deal.

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shoptilyadropagain — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 03:20:40 GMT

It's not exactly my style but I love the colors and it's a good combination of texture and prints.

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JudyL — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 03:23:52 GMT

I like all of it. Uncluttered, open, relaxed. Love the paint colors. The dogs are perfection! Don't like it when designers cram the living spaces with "stuff."

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luvzchiz — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 03:56:49 GMT

@Oznell Thanks for the heads up!

The pups make the rooms perfect. 🐶🐶😀

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AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:45:53 GMT

I want the dogs!!!

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jubilant — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 11:49:32 GMT

This has to be one of my favorites! There's nothing I don't love here. These are the colors I use in my own home except for the wall color and I love that

too. It has kind of a neutral vibe with little pops of color here and there which I think keeps it cozy but not cluttered. I think there is a fine line between cozy and cluttered and this one nailed it!

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Oznell — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 12:44:41 GMT

I love the points people have made about this room!

Oh, boy, that's a tough one, @sligo . I haven't really any experience with leather. Do you have pets? Am wondering if leather would take too much of a beating from them? "The Inspired Room" has her dogs on the leather, and I wondered about that...

Of course, I absolutely love the look and feeling of warm, natural leather in a room. I personally like a "broken in" kind of distressed look to it, but not "shredded", ha, if that makes sense.

Maybe someone else here can advise us about leather.

With our cats, I've learned over time, sadly, that there are basically two upholstery fabrics they can't really damage-- some type of microfiber, or -- my preferred textile-- a sturdy cotton velvet. Their little claws just glide over those fabrics, and can't get a hold to snag them, thankfully!

That's exciting about your redo. What are your other preferences for it? Sounds like you might like to capture a little of the feeling of your New England background...

No onerous snow shoveling is a plus, however you look at it!

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Enufstuff — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 19:54:54 GMT

@Oznell I love this room and the paint color is similar to my bedroom. Mine is probably a shade lighter. My bedding is blush pink.

The paintings of Pinky and Blueboy, that I copied from small prints of the old masters, and painted in oils, as a teenager, are framed and on the wall above my bed. They were the inspiration for my colors.

In my living room, the walls are papered in a sponged- looking design, in shades of aqua. Woodwork and fireplace are painted in Benjamin Moore "White Linen".

The windows have aqua sheer curtains and ivory

drapes. I have to have window treatments; I don't care for bare

windows.

There are three Oriental rugs, one large and two small, in Persian Hunt design with lots of little animals and birds, and some florals. The background is navy blue and the borders are cream.

The designs are in shades of aqua, navy, peach and tan.

I love the French doors in your pictures. In my first house, I did have French doors, with fifteen little panes on each door.

Those adorable dogs are a great addition to the room.

Our Maine Coon is our living room accessory and she adds to the decor with her fur, even though she gets combed every day.

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Oznell — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:49:10 GMT

Your bedroom and living room sound gorgeous, @Enufstuff . I always love your attention to detail, i.e., having your wall color pick up shades in your Oriental rugs-- makes for such eye-pleasing cohesiveness! All the colors you mention would be so beautiful together.

Ah, yes, our three kitties make the decoration of our rooms complete, as well.... and what could be a cozier sight than a curled up cat, snoozing complacently. I'm just glad that lint rollers were invented...

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Patriot3 — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 13:00:52 GMT

Pretty colors. However, I don't understand how people can live in a house without window coverings. It's so cold to me. Need some softening.