Hello friends! I am super excited to be part of a wonderful tour showing how we transition into Summer decor in our homes! A huge thank you to Kristi for all of the hard work and putting this together for us! You can find Kristi’s lovely blog here 🙂
Our family room is just off the kitchen in our mid-century modern home built in the 70’s. It is definitely a space we use a lot! This room gets some serious family time as together we have 6 kids ranging from ten to thirty and five grands. We’re not always all in the same place but on an average day I am reminding someone that their Doritos bag would look even more amazing in the garbage than on the coffee table, and following the trail of shoes and socks to the nearest teenager.
Which is why this space needs to be inviting, and fun. I wanted it to be pretty but not stuffy, and if we happen to have an epic Nerf war taking place and something gets knocked over it’s not the end of the world.
We have a rectangular family room and to soften any space I love to mix textiles and bring in softer shapes so everything is not square. Circles are kind of my jam, I am not sure when this started but they are right up there with plants and pillows. But every space softens with something round. This coffee table is a Craigslist find that was perfect, well for me at least. The top has a warped spot but I love it even more, it has a story and the more use it gets the more I love it!
Our house is just under 1700 square feet and we love to entertain. I like to tuck chairs in here and there so when we have friends and family over we can grab chairs and gather in our family room or living room. The chair is a thrift store find from Seattle and the modern art a Goodwill score.
I would not say that I am addicted to thrifting, but if there was a level that is still healthy and no-one is going to put you on an A & E show about your “problem” then that is the thrifting level that I am at 🙂 I am not alone right?
I have not shared my boho ottoman yet but this was a solid but less than inspiring find from a local thrift store. I got this fabric and realized it was way to thick for my sewing machine so I went with a hot glue deconstructed vibe. I like that it is a contrast to the sofa and does not match. Plus it is crazy soft and comfy, I am usually politely moving a sleeping dog to be able to use the ottoman. Apparently it makes a good spot for naps too.
When you have either a big space or a long room it takes a bit of tweaking to get it all the way you want it to feel decorated enough without feeling like it’s too much. That line is different for everyone don’t you think? We just have to experiment and take some chances until we get it right.
And if you are anything like me a few months later you have the itch to switch it all up again…I love hearing my hubby Troy say “I thought you just finished this space”…..finished…..what is that?!
Pillows are my go to, I love them. We have more than I care to admit (do the ones in the hall closet count? Oh they don’t? Whew good, then we have just enough) they SO change the vibe and bring all the cozy feels into a space.
I love curling up on the sofa with popcorn and a good movie with tons of pillows. It must be genetic as I just walked by my middle-schooler’s room and found all of the guest pillows on his bed this weekend. Mind you they had an arsenal of Nerf guns on them but you get what I am saying, I could see him joining me at Target for a pillow haul someday. A girl can dream 🙂
The little white table was a score from Habitat for Humanity, I was going to leave the natural bamboo tone but it was pretty scuffed up and I like it white too. The floor lamp is from Target and the curtains are a Goodwill upcyle with some pretty jute fringe on the hem!
If none of the furniture really goes together I find that painting them all the same color will pull a space together even if they are different styles. Or contrasting colors can be awesome too. I love both color and lots of white too, I like that juxtaposition between modern and shabby. Light and dark. I just painted our entry way a warm terra cotta, I can’t wait to share it!
This door we found this winter at a local shop and I instantly fell in love with it. I needed something really long on this wall and I have had a few things here since we bought our home in 2018 but the door worked right away.
I painted the sconces that were black (and have hung in like 20 apartments, townhomes and houses in recent decades) and added the wood accent pieces on each side from Target. It still needed something soft however, fiber art and twinkle lights to the rescue! Works every time.
The rug is from Wayfair and the pillows are mostly from Target with a couple Marshall’s finds and some I have recovered myself too. While it is still rainy some days here in Washington State I cannot wait for Summer to get here!
Thank you so much for visiting me today! You can find me on IG here and I would love for you to click the next link below and check out all of the gorgeous inspired spaces you will find on our tour!!
Until next time-
xo, Tanya
I’m visiting from the Spring Into Summer blog hop! It’s so fun to see all this lovely inspiration! I love the way you styled your room for spring and summer. So many pretty elements and colors.
I’d love to invite you to share at my Sundays on Silverado link party too, if you’d like. 💕
Niky @ The House on Silverado
I will be there thank you so much Niky!! 🙂 and thank you for stopping by too xoxo
This looks like such a fun space to relax and hang out with family, Tanya! I love all the finds you found from Goodwill and Habitat. You totally scored and those twinkle lights are fabulous too. Hope you guys have the best time celebrating summer this year, CoCo
I appreciate you CoCo thank you so much friend 🙂
I just love your decor friend simply stunning.
Thank you so much Wendy, so fun to have done this tour with you and so many other talented ladies!! 🙂
How how stunning! I love your living room, it’s so beautiful.
You are so sweet thank you Jennifer so glad to have met you, love your blog!! 🙂
I’m totally with you on the idea that our spaces should be able to be lived in–epic Nerf wars and all! And, I have to tell you that I laughed right out loud on your commentary about thrifting addictions. Haha! I think I’m at the same level…maybe tiptoeing across the line once in a while! Thank you so much for sharing your inspiring home–it’s beautiful! xo, Kristi
Kristi you are AMAZING 🙂 thank you for all of your hard work putting this together and patience while I worked thru my tech issues, you da best 🙂 xo
I am with you on the thrifting addiction. My entire home is thrifted. Your room is beautiful and that door is amazing. I love what you did with it. I have enjoyed participating on this blog tour with you.
I am glad I am not alone! 🙂 so happy to have done this tour with you, making new blog friends is the best 🙂
Hi Tanya – I love your thrifted finds and how you incorporated them into your room to make it a sophisticated by still comfortable space. I’m finding so much inspiration from this fun Home Tour!
Thank you so much Lynn! I am so excited to have made new friends, love your blog 🙂
Love the boho vibes! Especially the lights! xoxo
Thank you Melanie 🙂 twinkle lights just seem to bring the party don’t they?! Thank you for stopping by 🙂
I love your boho living room Tanya! It looks like a wonderful space to relax and chill with the family. And what you did with that door is amazing! I love the boho look and I’m trying to incorporate more of it into my decor – thanks for all the inspiration!
Hey Michelle! Thank you so much it’s fun to mix it up, so fun to do this tour with you!
Tanya, your living room is so beautiful! I love the idea about the circles. Never thought about that before! And that ottoman is amazing! Loved doing the blog hop with you!
Thank you Becky! This has been so fun and I am so excited to follow new blogging friends as a result 🙂
I’m starting to add more boho style to my decor so this was great inspiration. Thanks!
Yay!! That is awesome Hannah I can’t wait to see 🙂
I’m loving your pillows and rug!!
Thank you Christin! I love the way they work together, thank you coming by!
What a pretty space! I love the colors and that sectional looks so comfy! A great place for the family to hang out together! Great touring with you!
Shelley
Thank you so much Shelley! 🙂
I love the boho vibe and your living room is beautiful. I love that pretty chair in the corner. So fun hopping with you.
Thanks for sharing on my blog last week! I’m definitely featuring your lovely boho-inspired room. BTW I couldn’t agree more, my taste and design are constantly changing. I’m trying be less fickle, but then what would I do with my time?!? I am also a throw pillow lover, can change the look and vibe with just a few pillow swaps.