TRANSFORMING MY LIVING ROOM

Happy New Year!

This year has not gone to anyone's plans so far, however we shall all look forward. Towards positivity, new beginnings and creating new memories. This last year has brought some new memories for my partner and I where we finally moved in together. A fresh start and chance to decorate our home together, on a budget I might add. Through the pandemic and starting a new part time job, we were certainly low on £££s. Our inspiration grew towards our love for plants, wooden textures and cosy feels.

Let the home shopping begin! 

We mostly purchased second hand furniture and we were really happy to choose a sustainable method in our home. The hunt began in charity shops, Facebook marketplace and eBay. Sourcing amazing local furniture that just needed a new home or small fix up. We're letting the living room develop and go towards things we love and come across. Our colour palette is progressing towards greens, pinks and greys and I must say it's a dreamy colour palette.

// Two tall shelves 2 for £18.00 - Second hand

I love our double french doors allowing us to just step out to our garden and having that outside space was very important to me when we were searching for a property. I've always loved the outdoors and when I was growing up I really took for granted having the ability to step out to rural fields. With the pandemic we knew a garden would be very valuable for us, especially in summer to have a bliss space to enjoy. We're hoping to decorate the space and transform it into a cosy area for summer days and evenings. 

// TV stand £5.00 - Second hand

// Grey rug £34.99 - Wayfair

// Dresser cabinet £20.00 - Second hand

The yellow arm chair came with the property and if you know me, it's not a colour I would have chosen as it stands out quite a bit. It is however a statement piece that brings colour to the room and matches the curtains.

// Yellow armchair - Ikea

This layout has since been changed as it felt too messy and random for me with the varied layout and colours. I love having shelves to display my favourite magazines, plants, arty objects or pieces i find.

Now the tree has been taken down from the side table, I am excited to see what this corner has in store and what we will do with the space. Most likely it will be taken up with plants, however I am on the hunt for a giant over exaggerated side table lamp. 

// Black table and four chairs £10 - Second hand

I love this clean and calming corner of the room even though I wouldn't of chosen black table and chairs and think it comes across quite harsh, it was such a good deal to pass when we were in need of a table. I have been searching for pale pink or white linen tablecloth to mute it down slightly and found these cushion covers from Ikea. In the future it may be a possible DIY project to develop this table and chairs into a new colour, who knows!

I like to keep the coffee table clear and minimal for its purpose to change day to day with just a little greenery and its a prime spot for them to be exposed to sunlight.

// Cushion covers £5.00 each - Ikea

// Lamp - Iconic lights

// Flowers stems £2.50 each - Tkmaxx

// Glass vase - Tkmaxx

// Plants - Tesco

// Pink vase - Ikea

// Grey plant pot - Garden centre

// Real plants inc aloe vera,  cactus etc. - garden centre

// Terracotta pots hand painted by me 

// Small grey plant pot - H&M

// Mini Christmas tree - Tesco

// Tall black vase - H&M

Although the living room currently looks like this, I'm always falling in love with new pieces, plants or homeware to add in our room to vary the look. I was also thinking when the weather is a little warmer to paint the shelves to brighten up the room a little. 

We've done our whole house on a tight budget and what's been available at the time, Ikea has certainly been out of stock of everything through the pandemic! We'd love to put some pictures or prints on the wall, however with renting that can make things a little tricky. I desire to have a long thin shelf filled with frames. I cannot wait to have a home of my own to have the freedom to create and work on things I love with colours and all the nails on the wall i like.

Love tishhlah x