We finally finished our coastal cottage family room makeover. I feel like I have been working on this room forever. The colors in the room before were traditional and on the darker side, which is what my mom liked. This use to be their family room, until we switched living spaces last year. This furniture is a set we bought many years ago and was in a much smaller room. It looks a bit lost. I decided to change the look from traditional to a cottagey pottery barn style. In my opinion, the family room before and after is dramatic.
Photo courtesy of This Old House Magazine
Before:
After
Photo courtesy of This Old House Magazine
This was a joint project with Rhoda, from Southern Hospitality. You probably already know how awesome Rhoda is but if you are new to blogging and don’t know her, be sure to head over and check out her amazing blog. I enlisted her expertise and boy was she helpful! I sent her some before pictures of our room as well as my inspiration picture . I love the white planks on the wall in the room below and the light “airy” feeling. This was my inspiration picture.
Rhoda sent me a four page email with loads of ideas, tips, layout suggestions, color schemes & source suggestions. It was fabulous to work with her! While we deviated a bit from the board, a lot of it was incorporated. What I loved most about Rhoda, is she is budget savy and was very motivated to re-use what I already had.
The planks on the wall are painted Benjamin Moore white diamond and the top of the wall is Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue. I also added a 2 inch shelf on top of the planks to define the separation between the planks and the wall. It turned out great for leaning pictures.
Prior to putting the planks on the wall, the fireplace looked lost. I love how the planks added character and a bit of pizzaz.
I think our DIY Pottery Barn inspired media console fits right in. My dad and I had fun making it.
There you have it! Yes, we invested in a new sectional sofa and no, it is not pottery barn. I found it on sale at a local furniture shop but had to buy it as shown. It was a deal let me tell ya! We love hanging out in this room watching TV as a family or just surfing the net. Before, it was difficult to sit as a family, especially when my stepdaughters were here. The kids are all getting bigger and were tired of sitting on the floor so it was time to get something that would fit all of us.
Update:
Loving the furniture and accessories in this room? You can find a resource list here.
A gigantic hug to Rhoda at Southern Hospitality to helping me throughout this entire process.
We couldn’t me more thrilled with our new coastal cottage family room design. It’s fresh, inviting and such a relaxing place to hang out. You know when you just look at a room so much, you can’t see the potential or are just so overwhelmed, you can’t move forward? Well that was me. Rhoda helped me navigate through resources, layout suggestions, fabric help, and a four page email of design ideas and suggestions, she was my confidence. It was great to bounce ideas off of her and get her honest opinion. I hope you enjoyed our family room before and after reveal.
For a great resource on how to design a living room, check out this tutorial. Good stuff!
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says
Awww,Jessica!! I just love this post. So happy I could walk with you through this & see the fantastic AFTER photos. I just love, love, love it all!! You did a great job, girl.
Pamela says
Jaw dropping amazing!!! You're truly an amazing person for opening your home up to your family and now taking on such an overhaul.
It looks GORGEOUS!
Pamela
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Danielle says
The room is gorgeous! I love your paneling, the sectional, the rug, drapes, pillows. Everything looks wonderful. I want some built ins! You need to teach me or my husband how! Love it. Good luck on the surgery tomorrow – hope all goes okay! So proud of you. It looks fantastic!
Kim says
I think it looks absolutely amazing! Love the planks of wood on the wall, such a nice switch from the standard board and batten. Great job!
Jessie @ Imperfectly Polished says
The planks are gorgeous! Definitely my favorite part:) The room looks beautiful!
Karen At Home says
What an amazing space! I really love the Wythe blue, thank you so much for emailing me the color. I am thinking of painting our office this color, it's stunning!
Have a great weekend!
Fox Hollow Cottage says
Gorgeous. Just gorgeous! It is so sunny, warm, fresh, pulled together and chic looking. I bet you can't stop smiling! I like that it's not too "perfect". The wood tones, the white and the patterns all really compliment each other. Enjoy the wonderful new space. Good luck on your surgery tomorrow. Hope all goes smooth and you recover in a blink 😉
Amy Fountain says
You're living area transformation is so amazing. Thank you for sharing this photos. The room is very lovely, i love the airiness and the sun room idea.
Eclectically Vintage says
It's fantastic! You are a diy diva! Love the paneling, the barn doors, your color choices (especially that rug)! Great job. New follower.
Kelly
Nina von Ordnungsliebe says
I love the new living room and the yellow items so much.
Greetings from Germany,
Nina
Bella says
Fantastic Jessica! Doesn't even look like the same room. It's so bright and lively now. Huge thumbs up to you and Rhoda.
Traci Shanks says
WOW – this is simply gorgeous! It's light, airy, and so stylish. I love every. single. thing. about it. Great job!