February 15, 2015

Black and White Living Room

This time of year I find it very hard to decorate my home.  

I'm craving the pretty, soft colors of spring but the view outside my window tells me I have to wait just a little bit longer.

Searching for inspiration, I glanced through my Pinterest board of favorite rooms and realized that almost every single room has a Scandinavian flare and almost all have a white and black theme going on.  

How had I not noticed that before!

Once I had a little direction, I had a fun time trying to create a fresh new look for the the living room.




You may remember I use to have a set of photo ledge shelves hanging on the wall above the sofa.

Feeling like I need a change, to removed them from the wall - - this little change seemed to make a big difference in the room.




To fill in the new blank space a gathered up a few items that I thought would make a nice mini gallery display.

Simple and not too overpowering but enough to fill in the big empty wall.




The corner hutch stayed mostly the same inside.

On top I added collection of soup tureens and strung a set of battery operated fairy lights.  The lights give this corner a pretty glow at night which I love.




To add a touch a green since I don't have any house plants at the moment I  crafted a tiny heart out of a small piece of wired paper boxwood I've had for ages and hung it on the hutch door with a length of vintage lace. 

I think it's a very pretty!




Since this black and white theme is new to me I have very little soft furnishings to use.

Until I can find something I like, a set of cheerful red and white striped pillows from Target add some softness to my two side chairs.  
The pop of red is a good addition I think.




So there you have it.
My black and white, Scandinavian inspired living room.



A work in progress to be sure, but I'm liking the look so far and can see my self expanding on it a bit.

Oh what I wouldn't do to replace that sofa and carpet!

But that's a whole other post!  LOL.

Bye now,

Robin


14 comments:

  1. wow, they have a beautiful home, robin !!!!! I wish you a nice sunday, love greetings from angie

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  2. Your living room looks beautiful. I like the pop of red, too. You did a great job on this.

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  3. So pretty, Robin...sometimes it's just fun to mix up a wall decor! LOVE the little heart...

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  4. I frist thought these were pictures from Pinterest, but it actually is your house! Oh my.....so fancy! Love it!

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  5. Love the simplicity with the pop of red!

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  6. I LOVE IT!!!! This is such a lovely room Robin. The pop of red on the chairs is perfect. I really love the little heart you hung on the hutch. It's these little touches that make a room.
    hugs from me...

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  7. Your living room looks beautiful Robin. So cosy and inviting. :) Julie

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  8. It's so pretty Robin! It does have the Scandinavian flare that you were going for. I like the simple box of candles on the coffee table and I really like your sofa. It looks so comfy!
    xo Sally

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  9. What a fresh look for this dreary time of year! L-o-v-e and the pics inspired me to become your latest follower!

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  10. Very nice, I like the changes,, I thought your couch had a nice Scandinavian look...

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  11. My entire house seems to be pretty much black and white so this is right up my alley - LOVE your living room - just gorgeous !
    xox

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  12. "The Nester" calls the beautiful things that you want to draw your eye to "Arrows" LOOK AT ME :) It helps to draw the attention away for the things we don't like , the carpet and the couch. As I was reading your post I was paying attention to all the beautiful arrows :) I didn't even notice the carpet and the couch. :) We all need pretty arrows because we all have imperfections. Enjoy the lovelies. I like the changes you have made. I love Scandinavian design. Love the red striped pillows on the chairs. Adds a happy touch. Visiting from Elisabeth and Co. :)
    Janita

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  13. It looks great. Love what you hung above your sofa.

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  14. I'm swooning over the changes you made to your living room! I've been battling with color indecision lately in my home. One day I add red, the next day, I take it away. Then I add blue, then I take it away. LOL! I guess that's what happens when there is so much inspiration at your finger tips being a blogger right? I love the red and white striped pillows in those chairs and how you brought in a subtle amount of red to your gorgeous white room! Well done! I'm getting inspired from you now.

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