Rustic Tuscan Living Room with Final Decor

Here is the final fully decorated living room.  You already saw the fireplace but I realized you haven’t seen any of the furniture!


I am still debating whether or not to put up some light tapestry drapes. (just on the bottom half)  I can see it in my head and I think I like it, but I don’t want things to get too cluttered.


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For some reason the sofas look purple, they aren’t Smile  Just a deep brown.  I got both the sofas and the coffee table off Craigslist for a great price!  The faux fur pillows and blanket were from Wayfair.com


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I’m sure you all know by now that music is very important in my family so we made room for the upright piano on this half wall.  Of course, it would be a dream to have a grand piano but an upright will be just fine Smile


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This is the view from the kitchen looking out.  To the left is the dining room.  It is a very open floor plan, makes entertaining pretty easy.  (although, entertaining isn’t my strong suit!  I’m working on it)


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Hope you all like it, it’s fun to get to show everyone now that it is FINALLY finished! 

UPDATE: I put in DRAPES!  Click to see post.

Don't forget to check out the Dining Room and Kitchen too!

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