Redecoration Phase I

Remember how bad I wanted an apartment makeover? Then it flooded and all I really wanted were walls and floors (you don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone). Now that the major necessities are back in place, I’ve put a bit of effort into updating the space and I wanted to show you how it’s going so far!

Living Room before:

I loved the clean, lean look of this room but after a while it felt too modern. I wanted to make the room feel a bit more feminine and comfortable.

After:

A new sectional (reminiscent of my grandparents couch when I was little) gives the room some colour and creates a cozy nook for reading, blogging and watching movies (from Design Republic). Sheer curtains give the illusion of privacy and antique wall hangings bring it all together. I felt like before I was making a home other people could be comfortable in. This time around, I’m making it for me.

My favourite dumpster salvage item of all time – the flamingo mirror. On the other side is a framed painting of Paris’ Left Bank.

Antique framed paintings from Lia’s secret antique market.

My Philippe Starck for Kartell gnome is my prized possession. Kristen and I have matching ones.

A dedicated ‘work’ area. The wall alongside is bare but I’m working on an inspiration board to fill the space.

Lia, I need more flowers. Can we go back soon?

The enormous mirror that used to hang above my old couch goes vertical to open up the kitchen.

A shelf for holding scents and rings underneath my nudie girls

I’m still working on the front porch, kitchen and bedroom and there are a few more things I’d like to do with the living space, but I’m really happy with how it’s turned out so far.

Oh, one last thing:

I couldn’t part with the peacocks.

Tags: Design Republic, Home decor, Kartell, Philippe Starck