We LIVE in our living room but I like it to look nice too. I want it to be relaxing,warm, and inviting. Now that it’s Spring, I’ve gotten everything all deep cleaned and looking nice but I wanted it to have a new refreshing look.
I was getting tired of the Fall/Wintery colors of the room though and wanted to brighten it up.
I showed you my hope chest that I recovered.
Last week I showed you these “full of potential” birdcages.
I got them all primed and painted and they look great in my mini made-over living room.
Since this post, I fancied up this lamp too. You can see it here. |
Remember the boat-load of pillows I got for a little bit of nothing? Well, they weren’t holding up so well.
So we removed the stuffing from them and I sewed some new ones.
I’m getting pretty fancy on my sewing machine these days!
Since this post, I painted my hope chest. You can check it out here. |
I picked up four different varieties of material and mixed and matched colors so really anything would match the living room.
And so here’s the finished look:
My little Raggedy Ann from my flea market finds fits right in on the window sill. |
The Old-Fashioned Housewife says
This looks great. I love how your totally rescued those bird cages from their scary 80s plastic nature situation they had going on before haha. And all for 20 bucks- I am impressed!
Thanks for sharing the good ideas… found you through frugal fridays. 🙂
Our Pinteresting Family says
Beautiful job!!! Megan
Theresa says
Looks really cozy and inviting. The bird cages look great.
Courtney says
I’m inspired to go get some spring throw pillows now. Thanks!
Barb @ A Life in Balance says
I love how just a few changes makes such a difference! Great job with the pillows!
Kimberly @ The Brown Eyes Have It says
I looks great! What a refreshing change!
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Leslie says
Love the pops of color. Also, love your baby grand. I have one that looks almost identical to yours (it’s over 100 years).
Glad to find your blog…I’m a new follower and look forward to new posts!
Hydrangeas and Harmony says
Isn’t it great when a cheap project can change the whole look of your room? Nice job!
Highland Monkey's says
Hmmm jealous of those bird cages!! Like the new look cushions, they are a nice splash of colour.
Nicole says
You did a wonderful job- and those colorful pillows just make things POP!
Blessings,
Nicole at Working Kansas Homemaker
Mary @ At Home on the Bay says
Amazing transformation for under $20… very nice fresh look!
Mindie Hilton says
What a pretty room 🙂
Cornerstone Confessions says
Love the color pop. Cute job. Makes me want to do something similar with my living room now. Only thing…what color pops could I do with olive green?!
Katie says
I am visiting from Raising Homemakers! I love your re-do! What a difference some color makes!
Shiloh says
I love the pillows! What fantastic bright colors.
Angela says
Great job! Looks cheerful and cozy! 🙂
Angela
http://sunnysweetlife.blogspot.com/
DIY Show Off says
Great happy and cheerful updates! 🙂
Karen at Bargain-ista.com says
Great makeover! Everything turned out great! And love the price tag 😉
Alison @ Oopsey Daisy says
I love updating–so much cheaper than a whole new makeover. Love your pillows! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!