A Summer Goal and Inspiration Pieces...

It's the last week of school before summer. With Seattle temperatures in the 80s and 90s, it definitely feels like summertime!

I'm looking forward to slower mornings and enjoying lots of family time and adventures. Our big trip this year was back in February when we visited Spain and France (and New York City along the way!). So, while we won't be going too far this summer, we do hope for lots of day trips and maybe a few overnighters. 

When it comes to home projects, I hope to get a few done this summer. 

First on the list is re-doing our oldest son Hudson's bedroom. He is 12 years old and could use a bigger bed and some updating in his room. 

There are two pieces I'm using as inspiration for the design of his room.

One Room, Two Ways...

The other day I decided to try our family room a couple of different ways. I didn't buy anything new (except for the little bundle of white hydrangeas). I just "shopped" from other rooms in our house. 

I started by bringing in the old farmhouse door, that was in the laundry room, for an added architectural detail. 

For option one, I moved in a French-style armchair, grain sack pillow and ottoman. 

I also tried this blue patterned rug for a touch of color.

I kept the blue ticking pillows and burlap pillows, because I love their simple farmhouse cheer. :)

For the second look, I exchanged the blue patterned rug for a more textured, oatmeal-colored rug. In place of the French chair, I put an old white chippy bench in front of the window. 

So, here's look #2...

And here's look #1...

Which do you prefer?

It was fun to see this room in a different way. And, it felt good to change the look without spending money!

Don't be afraid to move things around, from room to room. You many find that certain pieces just fit better in unexpected places. A piece that may have just faded into the background in one room, can be the superstar in another! ;)

In the end, I chose function over form since this is the most used room in our home. Can you guess which look I kept?

Thank you for stopping by!

Hope you have a wonderful day...

xo

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