UPDATES TO MOUNTAIN LIVING ROOM
Today I’ve revealing before and after photos of our mountain house living room as we improve it slowly but surely.
As you probably know we went to our mountain house a few weeks ago. It was so nice to get out of the heat in Houston and escape to the mountains of North Carolina.
If you want to stay at our house, you can. CLICK HERE
It was rainy for a few days, but I’m not complaining. After the rain, it cooled off so much we needed sweaters in the morning. Again, I’m not complaining. It was so wonderful.
I don’t do much in the way of decorating at this house, because we’re not here often and there’s only so much I can fit in our car for the trip (because the car has two sets of golf clubs in it.) Not complaining, just stating the facts. *wink, wink*
When we moved in this is what the mountain living room looked like. To hear more about setting up the living room, CLICK HERE
Yes I know it’s a bit stark. I’m trying to furnish the house inexpensively and with leftovers from our house in Houston. My philosophy is go without until you can afford what you really want. When we retire and move here, we’ll be combing two houses of furniture so I really, really didn’t want to buy a bunch of stuff for this house. But this is a vacation rental, so I am also balancing what renters want. So…. I’ve been adding updates.
I talked about making some of the updates HERE. I added end tables with lamps, something the room desperately needed. We also added two comfy chairs, CLICK HERE and painted the mantle. If you would like to purchase these chairs for your home, I think you’ll love the price and quality. (affiliate link) Click on the image of the chair below or just CLICK HERE.
I think it already looks so much better, but it does get better. I brought these lamps from Texas. They are weightier and I think they make the room look more balanced. I liked the bread boards, but moved them. I had purchased these wall sconces and didn’t have a place for them, so they got installed here. Why did I buy them? They were about 1/4 of the regular price. (Yes, please do as I say, not as I do.) I know I say not to buy something just because it’s on sale. Well in my defense they are gorgeous.
Like most of you I’m not crazy about the big black ‘thing’ over the fireplace, but again it’s a rental and my family wanted it, so it’s all about compromise. This is real life ya’ll. I like the boards above the TV.
There’s another fabulous episode of the podcast out today.
EPISODE 81 THE FASHION RULES THAT APPLY TO YOUR HOME
Before you ask if we changed out the minblinds, no we didn’t. I’ve photoshopped them out. I wanted to see what it would look like with some neutral shades. I think I’m going to go with some neutral roman shades in here.
There’s so much I want to do to this house, but there’s only so much I can do for now.
Love those sconces – and the lamps – and the room. Looks great!
You’ve done a magnificent job! Would love to stay at your rental home. Tell me about the drive from Houston – how long & what route?
A fellow Texan.
The Carolina mountains are so wonderful this time of year to beat the heat….the room looks so beautiful and such a treat for your guests/renters!
Oh my I love the mountains it is my most favorite place to be! Thank you for your ideas and keep them coming God bless
I live about a half hour out of Fort Worth, and maybe we don’t get as hot and humid as you do down in Houston, but I still could use a nice long visit to the mountains with evenings filled with cool breezes and beautiful sunsets. Your living room looks so cozy with the addition of the two chairs, end table and lamps. I love the look that the 2 wall sconces give to the room. I’ll bet after your time at the mountain house it was hard to leave. I lived in the mountains of California for most of my life, then moved to the mountains of Colorado. It has been quite an adjustment living in Texas with it’s hot Summers, but I do love my home and being closer to the grand kids. Any updates on any other rooms in the mountain house?
Anita, love everything you have done to the cabin. You are amazing with your eye for French Decor.
The wall sconces are a true work of art and you knew where to display them.
Please, i’m trying to find a daybed for a small bedroom and love the one in your mountain
cabin Is there anyway you can reveal source as to where to purchase daybed. I’ve look on line
and yours is so pretty.
I look forward everyday to your post, keep them coming..
The one in this post Linda or another one? This is a Gustavian bench from Lauries in Tomball, TX.
How Beautiful!!!!!!! It would be so fun to stay there!!!!!! What a retreat!!!!!!! ? Roxann
Oh my word! Those sconces are incredible!!
The room looks beautiful. I am especially fond of the chairs and am in love with the sconces !
WoW!! Those sconces take center stage!! Love the lamps…and I want those chairs!! I too live in the mts…N Georgia. 61^ here in the mornings…love it..,but from Fl and miss my daughter/son and the ocean.
We are going to be staying at your mountain house later this month. I am so looking forward to it!
I love the change of adding the sconces and beefing up the lamps on the side tables. This is testament to your skill and talent as a designer. This area of the room looks very cozy and inviting, for both conversation or non-conversation (watching TV)!
Love the look. Recently cleared my living room. Had the floors sanded, refinished in a satin. Weeded out furishing. Now a bit sparse. Cleansing is a good thing. Walking in the room is now a refreshing experience. Your room doesn’t look sparse at all. As a designer, sometimes we forget, less is more. I like the no rug look. I personally did not return an area rug to my room and enjoy the beauty of the wood. Perhaps you are doing the same. Happy relaxing in your Mountain Retreat! PS: I sometimes wonder if our Comments are read… Just wondering, Thanks…
Yes, yes, yes I read every comment AND appreciate all comments so much. Yes I love a room that has been edited too. Blessings Bettie!!!
Thanks so much. I have replied many times prior. Although I am an avid follower, I stopped commenting, until this last one. Thanks for the reply. Appreciated much.
Oh, Bettie, you can bet she reads them!
I see the Virgin Mary made the trip too. Really looks good with the sconces!
Ginger
What a pretty room! Love the clean white with the touches you’ve added. The scones are gorgeous! Glad I found your blog today (visiting from Inspire me Monday). 🙂
Your mountain retreat just keeps getting better and better. I’m still dreaming of a mini writer’s retreat there one day, if I can ever get my buddies to get together! Thank you for always inspiring us Anita.
Blessings,
Patti
Oh I think you would enjoy it Patricia. In fact, that sounds like a great idea.
Oh I think you would enjoy it Patricia. In fact, that sounds like a great idea.
Like the bread board-sconce switch… good call. 🙂 Love those chairs, too!
Thank you Julie!!! I agree.
Thank you Julie!!! I agree.
I love the changes you’ve made to your room – and even though not my decor style, those sconces are amazing. How could you possibly have NOT bought them? They were the first thing I noticed in the photo. I swear even in my more contemporary decor, I would have found a place to use at least one of them. They are Just beautiful.