Not Such a Magic Carpet

Finally I'm getting around to revealing our finished family room. Right in time, too, as our house is up on the market today! Instead of placing things in the room to feel cozy, we placed things to sell. Staging a home to sell is quite the task, but that's another whole blog post!
Today I'm showing you our family room before and after. Because we all love those (:

Before...carpet and white walls:

After...carpet is a goner and warm carmel colored walls:

We picked this color by bringing our Pottery Barn curtains to Home Depot. We brought 2 samples home of colors we thought would work, painted 3 small patches in different parts of the room {always good to test in different lights}, then chose our fave. This color is a great match with the curtain panels.

Shasta is always the center of attention. She can't help herself (:

We're loving our new Pottery Barn Adeline rug:

Our bowl of lemons and limes add a summery and colorful touch:

Andddd...

How'd that get in there?!

Overall, we're really enjoying the carpet being gone. It worked no magic in that room. But our new rug sure does! The room looks so much larger...don'tcha think? And the color on the wall really pops the crown molding and pulls the whole look together. Hopefully the changes made will help entice buyers to make a little purchase (:

Hope your week is off to a wonderful start!
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38 comments

Jenna LeeAugust 9, 2011 at 8:24 AM
Love before and afters! this is awesome! My Mom and Dad just did hard wood throughout! It looks so clean and makes the room brighter and bigger
KatieAugust 9, 2011 at 8:58 AM
Looks great! I love the lemons and limes on the table. cute addition!
CamiAugust 9, 2011 at 9:09 AM
WOW -- so pretty. great colors!!

ox
AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 9:20 AM
Great job with the wall colour - a pretty neutral that looks much more interesting and warm than white!
Simply LKJAugust 9, 2011 at 9:30 AM
What a great after! Now everything stands out!!
Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}August 9, 2011 at 10:50 AM
It does look lovely! It's hard saying good-bye but what a fun project. Shasta looks super stoked (c;
alexis @ bloomed in juneAugust 9, 2011 at 11:10 AM
GREAT job! it looks amazing!
natasha {schue love}August 9, 2011 at 11:25 AM
I looks great!! Love the new floors! Oh and love seeing Shasta all cuddled up! :)
katie [the bright life]August 9, 2011 at 11:44 AM
What a great little transformation! I love wood floors...but then, who doesn't? I hope the move process goes well...my fam moved my freshman year of college and I think I just got over it last summer, but that's a whole other story. :) Love you girl, way to take on all the changes going on around you!!
Michelle @ Ten JuneAugust 9, 2011 at 11:51 AM
It looks great in there! You did a great job painting : ) And I'm so excited for you guys and all that is going on for ya'll!! Love the PB rug. Speaking of, I think I'm finally going to pull the trigger and buy that PB rug we talked about today... waiting for it to go on sale could take FOREVER!

Also, I about diiiiied over your shoot with Cristin. You should be SO proud of those photos- they're incredible, M!
NicoleAugust 9, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Love how this turned out!
LilyAugust 9, 2011 at 12:12 PM
The wood floors make such a big difference !! Looks great.

xxLily
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AllieAugust 9, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Can I just say how much I LOVE your one brick wall?! That's my dream! I may or may not have an obsession with brick.
AllieAugust 9, 2011 at 12:27 PM
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MichelleAugust 9, 2011 at 12:36 PM
It looks great! Love the colors! Shasta is adorable as always! xoxo
ShelleyAugust 9, 2011 at 12:55 PM
The family room looks great -- the before and after photos really highlight the changes you made. Nice job with the styling. Loved your photo shoot from previous blog.
Sam W.August 9, 2011 at 1:33 PM
it looks amazing!! i love those beautiful floors exposed.
Natalie {Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers}August 9, 2011 at 1:41 PM
Wow, that made such a big difference! It looks so cozy and inviting!
Brooke TAugust 9, 2011 at 2:24 PM
LOVE the hardwood and your house is going to sell so quick as you are one awesome stylist!
Rhiannon BosseAugust 9, 2011 at 2:47 PM
It looks so amazing love :) Well done! Love sweet Shasta too xoxo
UnknownAugust 9, 2011 at 5:04 PM
Looks great, Michaela. I am keeping my fingers crossed you all get a sale very quickly! My sister just got back from a week visiting old friends in your new destination!
SharstinAugust 9, 2011 at 6:54 PM
looks great girly~ love all the touches~
AshleyAugust 9, 2011 at 7:13 PM
are you sure you guys still want to move with that awesome room now :)

LOVE seeing sweet shasta in these pics!
AllisonAugust 9, 2011 at 8:25 PM
It looks beautiful! Love your floors and those lovely French doors opening up to the backyard. Shasta is a sweetie! How cute! Hope you get a quick sale, Michaela.
AnaAugust 9, 2011 at 8:33 PM
Not that it looked bad before, but I love it so much more the after!
The Poole FamilyAugust 9, 2011 at 8:48 PM
LOVE the wood floors!! Ahhh, that was the first rule we made when we started building:: NO CARPET! And do happen to know the name of the color you used to paint the room?? I absolutely LOVE that color... so warm and inviting!! Exactly what I'm looking for in our living room!! I'd love to be able to find that color and its family group down here!!!
emilyAugust 9, 2011 at 9:31 PM
What great changes. I am loving that PB rug. And of course any room looks better when a doggie is in it! :)
Lauren@ "Happiness is..."August 9, 2011 at 9:31 PM
I always love a good before and after and this didn't disappoint! Looks fabulous!
KatieAugust 9, 2011 at 9:41 PM
I love it! I think it looks great and totally gives a different look to the space!
JamieAugust 9, 2011 at 9:45 PM
It all looks great! I love the new floors!
Beautifully Seaside // Formerly Chic Coastal Living August 9, 2011 at 10:18 PM
Beautiful changes in your home! Love the rug! I had a Pattery Barn rug years ago and it was so comfortable underfoot! Great buy!
MeganAugust 9, 2011 at 10:33 PM
It looks amazing!! I really really LOVE that rug...so much that I want it. When we move next year. Save it for me?! : )
MariePhotographieAugust 10, 2011 at 12:38 AM
What a great before and after! I love hardwood floors!

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UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 1:54 AM
The floors look great! Your dog is adorbs!
The.Red.SeeAugust 10, 2011 at 3:49 AM
Wow looks great! Love the new floors, it does open up the room. And yes staging a home is a major project for any home.
jessica // union shoreAugust 11, 2011 at 10:27 PM
loving the new floors!! the room look great!
Sell your house fastAugust 12, 2011 at 8:07 AM
A M A Z I N G! your home is soooo lovely.... cannot wait to see the updates... xx pam
AmandaAugust 12, 2011 at 4:24 PM
It's amazing how such a simple change can make such a huge difference in a home. I definitely will need to consider this in my new home.

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