Boho Chic Great Room

I’ve shared a number of room makeovers from this home on the blog already but with this room recently receiving its finishing touches, it was time to share it with you all.

I have to admit, I’m kinda smitten with it.

Mrs “M” gave me a call waaaaaay back in September looking for a painter to give her walls a little more personality. What evolved was a complete and total room transformation—Boho style.

Here is where we started:

Photo Credit: Regina Moneypenney

What you see above is EXACTLY what you want to do when deciding on paint colors: place them on a number of walls in your home and check them out at various times during the day. This is the fool-proof method of ensuring that you get the right color for your space every time. Promise!

The winners (minus the chicken dinner)? These guys.

Once painted, Mrs “M” was ready to add in some new elements. As always, it started with the vision board.

Lots of black and white, that pretty butterscotch color, and minimalist furniture that lends to a more modern style all whilst channeling some serious 70’s vibes. So fun.

Even “H” got into the act. A boy after my own heart with all those throw pillows! ;)

PC: Regina Moneypenney

Ready for some “after” pics?

Photoc Credit: Regina Moneypenney

Photo Credit: Regina Moneypenney

If you’re a fan of the Boho style, then you are loving this. Mudcloth draperies, a beautiful green velvet couch (hosting the newest member of their sweet family), fun textiles and patterns, creamy white walls, leather, plants, and loads of texture.

New furniture mixed with some old brought this whole room to life. Oh, and I can’t forget to mention that amazing art piece above the TV. Mrs. “M” maaaaaade that! Not even joking.

Here it is up close (and sort of personal):

PC: Regina Moneypenney

I mean, I. Can’t. Even.

One more glimpse of the before and after and then I’ll offer up all the details on this amazing transformation.

And the “after".” Ahhhh.

THE DETAILS:

Paint: Valspar’s Dogwood Petal and Butcher Block

Paint Labor: A Fresh Coat-Yuma

Draperies: Etsy

Chandelier: Ikea

Rug: RugsUSA

Green Velvet Couch: Wayfair

Leather Couch: Kardiel

Accent Chairs: Target

Poufs: Etsy/Wayfair

Wicker accent Table: Hospice of Yuma

Macrame Planters: Amazon

Throw Pillows: Amazon, Etsy, Target

Live Edge Coffee Table: Unknown

Love, J

Boy's BOHO Bedroom

Boho. I love the feel of a Boho room. The simplicity of this style mixed with an “anything goes” kind of vibe is freeing when it comes to decorating and just plain living in said spaces. It’s awesome, actually. Even more so when it’s for a one of the sweetest (and smartest) little guy’s I know. “H” is preparing to become a big brother (verrrrry soon) which means he needs a space to call his own—a room just for him with a style that’s crazy cool.

“H’s” mom is also extremely cool herself and when we discussed the makeover of this space, she gave me creative freedom to design the entire thing. I love that.

Mrs. “M” found this amazing coverlet at Target and it quickly became the inspiration for this space.

Here is where we started:

Now, the entire home was painted in a beautiful shade of grey, but Mrs. “M” had grown tired of it and wanted something new…something fresh and so clean clean. Oh, and an accent wall. She definitely wanted “H” to have an interactive accent wall.

Can you guess what we did?

If you said “chalkboard wall,” you’re right!

Two quarts and three coats of this stuff and the walls were ready for our budding artist. Chalkboard paint can literally come in any color (ask your local paint store for options), but I’m digging the striking contrast this wall boasts (imagine that? ). Can you see where this room is headed? Just that one wall make such a difference already. Can’t wait for the rest.

Thes remaining walls were lightened and brightened using Valspar’s Dogwood Petals. C-O-N-T-R-A-S-T! Love it…and apparently “H” and his friends do too. Look at him go!

Ok, ready for the “after” shots? I really love how this room turned out.

And look! You can see the bathroom from this view and all those little Swiss Crosses. #swoon.

When it came to the opposite wall, a gallery of sayings, and beautiful BOHO art was in order. This shelf was such a great find, as were a number of the pieces found at Hobby Lobby, Target, and Etsy.

And look! You can see the playroom from this view, complete with more of those adorable Swiss Crosses. #doubleswoon.

Here’s an up close (and not-too-personal) shot of those items.

Needless to say this is definitely a room with a view…of the bathroom. Here’s another shot of these coordinating spaces. Oh, and ignore the bathroom vanity doors which are open and currently drying. That bathroom is coming to the blog soon once I put the finishing touches on it.

One final view of this madeover space. I so dig it.

THE DETAILS

Paint: Valspar’s Dogwood Petals and Rustoleum’s Chalkboard Paint

Paint Labor: A Fresh Coat Yuma

Coverlet: Target

Bedding(Sheets): Amazon

Artwork: Etsy

Rug: Amazon

Decor: Dandy Home & Ranch, Hobby Lobby, and Target

Shelf: Wayfair

Rug: Amazon

Love, J

Boho Chic Family Room

I love the “O” family. They’re just super fun and always a pleasure to work with. Last year I had the opportunity to create a neat play room for their boys, as well as a book nook complete with a wave wall mural (Hawaiian-themed), and this year I got to introduce the same type of vibe into their main living area.

Boho chic with some Hawaiian flair. So. Much. Fun!

This is where we started.

Originally built over twelve years ago, the “O” family was ready for a change. The tan walls were begging for a pop of color, just as the builder grade elements within their home needed some character.

Ready for the “after” pic?

Cool, right? Wanna know all the details? Keep reading.

When we met for our initial consultation, Mrs. “O” had already created her own design board (um, so awesome!) with a number of colors, textures, and elements she wanted to incorporate into this family space. Based off of her vision, I blended her ideas with mine to create the final design board for their living area.

Rich, cool colors fused with warm wood furniture and lots of textures and patterns to be found in the pillows and pouffs. And that rug?!! I couldn’t wait to pull all of these elements together.

But first? Paint. Deciding which color blue to select was the first task. The idea was to create a beautiful blue accent wall while painting the rest of the room a cool grey (a.k.a. Sherwin William’s Icy Avalanche).

Ultimately, the second option (Sherwin William’s Aqualuxe) won out and the painting was first on the list of things that needed to get done.

Fun color, right? Super bold and yes, beautiful. And look at that rug…and those pouffs! Items started rolling in as this room was begininning to come together. And the “O” boys were getting EXCITED!!!

The next major item to roll in was the brand new entertainment unit. Encompassing the whole wall, this piece is just plain pretty with bold, geometric finishes in place. Styling this unit involved a bit of brightening since this piece boasts a darker finish. Framed family pictures and sentimental mementos filled most of the space in this media hub.

Speaking of pictures, while remodeling was underway, the “O’s” fourth baby boy decided to make his entrance. New family pics were scheduled the first of June and once those beautiful images of this amazing family came in, canvas prints were ordered for the large wall next to the slider door.

New bamboo shades, Opalhouse drapes, and black hardware were added to the windows and slider to pull this whole room together. Throw pillows in deep blues, fun patterns, and textures were added in to pull the room together. Last but not least, new lighting fixtures and a ceiling fan (not pictured) were installed to complete the look of this room.

Next up? A brand new buffet In the space that leads from the dining to living room. I love the bold geometric pattern and beautiful finish. It’s a large, stout piece but man is it pretty. We repurposed a mirror that was already part of the decor prior to redecorating, and added just a few decor pieces to keep it simple. Remember, the “O” family has FOUR BOYS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHT. The less breakables, the better. ;)

Last but not least: pillows and pouffs. Throw pillows can be a source of contention (or maybe that’s just in my home), but they also tie a room together and allow for more texture and color to come into a space. Pouffs offer additional seating as well—especially for kiddos. I know these kids love their pouffs and they add so much more character to the room, don’t they?

Fun, fresh, and functional. This place went from builder grade to Boho Chic. Swoon!

The Details:

Paint Colors: Sherwin William’s Icy Avalanche and Aqualuxe (accent wall)

Rug: Wayfair

Pouffs: Etsy

Bamboo Shades: Lowe’s

Drapes: Target (Opalhouse)

Rods: Amazon

Fan: Home Depot

Light Fixture (not pictured): Home Depot

Floor Lamp: Amazon

Throw Pillows: Target, Kirkland’s, Amazon

Media Unit: American Furniture Warehouse

Buffet: Ashley Home Furniture Store

Canvases: Easy Canvas Prints

Fig & Fiddle Tree: QVC

Love,J