Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Living Room Reveal

Done. After 3 months of unpacking and sorting, I'm finally able to show my living room. It's 98% complete.


If we stay in the house, the ceiling fan and wall speakers will be first to go. I took the advice of the majority and kept the mantel and doors white for resell purposes. I still haven't hung window treatments because I can't decide whether to go neutral or punch it up with red.  I have some gorgeous red on red cheetah print fabric but with the door being the only outdoor light source, it may be too dark.

Shopping for antlers to go over that mirror. 

The equestrian style decor in this room was in a den/study in one of my former houses.  I pulled out my 15 year old fox hunt oil painting and for very little money changed things up a bit.




Details and sources coming in a future post.

I'm delighted to attend these parties:
Mod Mix Monday at Mod Vintage Life
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Open House at No Minimalist Here

50 comments:

  1. DebbiedoosNovember 1, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Looks gorgeous! I love your photos shots too!

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  2. Crystal @ Ordinary DaysNovember 1, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Absolutely classic and gorgeous. :)

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  3. gretaNovember 1, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Love it!!! I love anything equestrian and you show how to incorporate it into a room and make it look fresh. Great Job!!!

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  4. Pamela GordonNovember 1, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    It looks gorgeous! Sorry to sound repetitive :) I love the black and white with touchs of red. Very nice!

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  5. Blondie's JournalNovember 1, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    This is h=just beautiful, Tammie! it looks very warm and welcoming. I love the pops of red and the way you have accessorized! You should be a designer...your living room looks like something out of a magazine!

    XO,
    Jane

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  6. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleNovember 1, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Oh, more pictures, please. This is wonderful. Show us the gallery over the sofa. I love the hunt scene of course. I get almost all my antlers from an antique dealer in Austria. Good prices on the antlers and then there is the shipping fee, but his plaques are real vintage and hand carved wood. That cheetah fabric sounds wonderful. Can you just hang a panel on each side of the door and add roman shades that can be pulled up on the windows of the doors?

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  7. Amy ChalmersNovember 1, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    It looks wonderful Tammy! I can picture those doors black though!!! I love your decorating~the mantle looks great and I love that round mirror. Nice job!

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  8. GinaNovember 1, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Your living room is looking beautiful! Imagine that you had that painting for 15 years & they're all the rage again now?

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  9. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasNovember 1, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Beautiful Tammy! I love the red in there and I want to see more photos too!

    Lou Cinda

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  10. UnknownNovember 1, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Tammy -- it is fabulous and so welcoming! I love it all :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  11. AndreaNovember 1, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    It is looking wonderful! I say go for the drapes, which will be cozy in the winter =)

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  12. A Vintage VineNovember 1, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Looks so wonderful! Great choices in color and design! Love the idea of using the 15 yr. old painting, good call!

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  13. Always NestingNovember 1, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Breathtaking. Looks like pages from a decorating magazine! You did good, very good!!!!

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  14. jess@balancing the dreamNovember 1, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    gorgeous!! great photography too!!

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  15. Ann from On Sutton PlaceNovember 1, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Really pretty Tammy...now I can imagine you in this lovely space. Favorite things are the rug and the plaid pillows. Both are smashing. I'm dying to see the ottoman up close. I can't get over the floors. Beautiful. Great job on it all...thanks for letting us visit!

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  16. UnknownNovember 1, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    What a beautiful room! I love your style and ambience. Your photos shows everything well! Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful week. Hugs

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  17. ReviNovember 1, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Hi Tammy,
    I love your style! And I look forward to coming back soon and looking around more. :)
    -Revi

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  18. michelleNovember 1, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    It is beautiful! Your fox hunt painting is gorgeous and I love the prints over your couch. I still don't have window treatments on my family room windows, I just can't decide and we have been here 14 years. :)
    xoxo

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  19. Daryl at Vermont CottageNovember 1, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Nice style you have. I just came across your blog and am your newest follower!

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  20. laxsupermomNovember 1, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Beautiful room! Love the rug and that fox hunt painting is gorgeous! Love the floor stain, too! Do you remember what color you used?

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  21. CindyNovember 1, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Dearest B,
    Your home is gorgeous!!! I love it! Your equestrian decor is so wonderful, I love that in particular, paired with the black and white it is perfect.
    Luv and hugs, Cindy

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  22. Nita StacyNovember 1, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Oh...the room looks so nice. I'm so glad you showed some of your home. Love the chairs.

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  23. foreverdecoratingNovember 1, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Wow, great placement and decor

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  24. The Polka Dot ClosetNovember 1, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    OMG it is so beautiful and elegant! I love the white leather chair and equestrian accents...you haven't sold me on the antlers though LOL!

    Carol

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  25. podsoNovember 1, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    It's bee u tiful. I like how you show us more through arches and in mirrors!

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  26. Honey at 2805November 1, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    It's absolutely stunning! It was worth the wait but I would love to see more pictures!

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  27. Brenda PruittNovember 1, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    It's stunningly gorgeous and oh so elegant! (I want a ceiling fan for my dining room. What I have in there is hideous enough, but I sure do get hot.)
    Brenda

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  28. Coastal Health and HomeNovember 1, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Dear Tammy,

    Everything looks great.

    I love the black in the white room.

    Why don't you try gold window treatments if you're unsure about whether you want red?

    Enjoy nestling around your fireplace.

    Best,

    CBO

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  29. Sonny GNovember 1, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    classic and stunning.. take a bow, you deserve it~!

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  30. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementNovember 1, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    You have a gorgeous room! I love how you've decorated it.

    Well done!
    Pam

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  31. HeatherNovember 1, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Wow, Tammy, you've done a fabulous job!! Your living room is definitely magazine worthy.

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  32. Linda@Coastal CharmNovember 1, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Hello Tammy,
    My goodness...it looks stunning...job well done!!! maybe just frame the doors with panels.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  33. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Your room is beautiful, and I love how neutral everything is with just pops of red. It looks like you don't need window coverings, but I would go with neutrals because I love the feel of the room now.

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  34. Bring Pretty BackNovember 1, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    That room looks like it should be in a magazine! WOW!
    You did an amazing job!
    Kristin

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  35. The Corson CottageNovember 1, 2011 at 7:58 PM

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  36. GailNovember 2, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Your living room is gorgeous! I love the touches of red you have added.

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  37. Michele SmithNovember 2, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Gorgeous! You did an amazing job!

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  38. Love Of QuiltsNovember 2, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Great job! Trish

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  39. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️November 2, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Oh wow your living room is gorgeous!

    Dee

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  40. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsNovember 2, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    How very pretty and inviting, Tammy! I love it!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  41. Alison @ The PolohouseNovember 8, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Love it all sooOOOOO much Tammy!
    Red, white/khaki neutrals and black.... some of my most favorite colors.
    What a great room... love all the details and the arched door, mantle etc.

    Thanks for sharing~
    have been dying to see what you have been up to!
    (And it was SO worth the wait, friend!)

    xoxox
    Alison

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  42. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityNovember 8, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I love your living room - such pretty vignettes.

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  43. KimNovember 9, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Oh Tammy it's just perfect!! But I wanna see more! That was a tease!!
    Hope you are doing well my friend. Take care!
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  44. KathyNovember 9, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Tammy, Your room is beautiful! Please post paint colors when you share details.

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  45. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereNovember 9, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    It is a gorgeous room, Tammy! I can't wait to see more. Thanks for linking to the Open House Party.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  46. Becca BertottiNovember 9, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    What a beautiful space! The color palette you chose are so soothing and sophisticated ... look forward to seeing more. *Becca* (newest follower by way of Savvy Southern Style)

    www.adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com

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  47. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRNovember 9, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Hi Tammy! I just saw your feature on Savvy Southern Style. This room looks great! I see you decided to keep the mantel white; and I love all of your equestrian decor. Very pretty!

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  48. Janette - The2SeasonsNovember 10, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    I pinned your equestrian print, bench, boots, mirror shot. Here in Lexington, KY, the horse capital of the world, we love all things horse. I just had a decorator help me do a little equestrian area in our upstairs hall. I like your idea with the bench better than what we did with our bench, and I have everything to make the changes. Thanks!

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  49. PamelaNovember 11, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Tammy it look beautiful lady!! You did a wonderful job reclaiming it as your own!

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  50. Zane WooderNovember 23, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    I'm curious Tammy what's missing to give it that final 2% finish?

    -Zane of ontario honey

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