I thought I would share this post with you in case you missed it a while back on
Emily's blog. I have really enjoyed the series called
Now & Then that takes a look at decor from the past and how our tastes have changed over time. I'm pretty sure we all have pictures that make us cringe - whether it is an old hairstyle or a paint color. Anyway, here is a look at my "now & then"...
Now:
Then:
What makes me cringe when I look back:
Our home had become a big sea of brown lacking contrast and color. Also, for too long I tried to "float" the sofa and chairs in our family room. For traffic flow purposes and overall comfort, our room works better with the sofa anchored against the wall.
What I love most about my home now:
I love the fresh and airy feeling in our home now. Even on the darkest day, the inside feels open and light. I like that there is a good mix of old and new so that each room feels collected over time.
The biggest influence in my evolving style has been:
The biggest influence on my evolving style has been magazines, blogs and e-zines. I have spent countless hours studying images and trying to pinpoint my style. Through this process, I have learned that a collected look is what I love the most.
Honestly, the before & after are a night & day difference. I love the light and modern feel of your house.
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xoxo
Amy
never look back
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your work is lovely
Love the light and airy feel of your home! Neat to see how things have changed! The painters are supposed to be done on Saturday...so hopefully I can get the entry hallway looking good enough to participate on Monday! Happy Friday! Caroline
ReplyDeleteyou already know i love it as i saw that post, but i will say it again- love it!
ReplyDeleteOur before and afters are so similar! We used to have a lot of browns in our house as well, especially our living room (brown couch and chairs). I love the after - so fresh and crisp!
ReplyDeleteTrina
I also love the after! It's fun to see how decorating taste evolve.
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Sherry
You are right, your room is so bright and airy looking and inviting. Love the colors. Seems it takes a while to get any room right, but I think you've done it. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI think everyone has a comparison like this! My "old" style definitely makes me cringe (c: I love the room now...I'm zooming in on those fantastic bird prints! And I love the mix of pattern you used. Have a great weekend, girl!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love how light and airy it is. I think it's fun to look back and see how our styles and tastes have changed. Have a wonderful weekend, Rene.
ReplyDeleteThe colors in my family room look like your before and seeing yours is just a reminder that I want to freshen things up! Your after pictures are so light and happy! Beautiful job!
ReplyDelete-Shelley
Your "Now" is wonderful! But your "Then" is not bad. I have a lot of brown in my family room and want to move away from it for the same reasons you did. I love the look of your Living Room now.
ReplyDeleteYour "before"could have been worse, but I know what you mean...I love how bright and fresh your room looks now.
ReplyDeleteWow - what a difference! Your room "now" is so bright and fresh.
ReplyDeleteHoly makeover. Really, a world of difference. Love the light and airy feel of the updated space.
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