It’s One Room Challenge reveal day (how did it get here so fast??!) and you guys, I’m seriously limping across the 6-week finish line of my room makeover. I have more paint brushes and rollers in my refrigerator than food, most of my house is approaching Hoarders status, and my whole family is suffering from a serious shortage of clean clothes. But really… who the heck cares because my family room is D. O. N. E. and I’m dying to tour you guys around!
Before we walk into what was once the “red room” I’d like to give a big thanks to Linda of Calling it Home for inviting me to participate in this unbelievable event that she has created. Many thanks also to the awesome sponsors of my One Room Challenge room who generously donated products to my family room remodel (post includes some sponsored and affiliate links – see my full disclosure statement {here})):
Annie Selke | Arianna Belle | Bellacor | Chairish | Jill Rosenwald | Joss & Main | Minted | Pillow Time Girls | Serena & Lily | The Shade Store
A complete source list for products used in my room makeover is included at the end of this post!
In case you missed all of the lovely “before” pics of our family room, let’s do a little look back on this we-hadn’t-touched-it-since-moving-in-three-years-ago space:
Here’s what that same space is looking like today:
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The room seriously looks and feels twice as big as it did when it was red! Remember a few weeks ago I was trying out these three white paint colors?
My original plan was to paint with Benjamin Moore Simply White but after throwing it up on the wall in some sample spots, it was a little too bright white for my space and even had the slightest green cast to it. So that was a no-go. Then I figured I’d go with my old stand-by of Dove White which I have in my kitchen and entry and love – well in our family room it looked really yellow. So I hit the paint store to find something in between the two and landed on Cloud White – it ended up being the Goldilocks of warm whites – not too bright of a white and not too yellowy. A winner (if you want more details on these and my other favorite paint colors, check out {this post} on the best white paint colors)! Painting both the walls and ceiling white helped disguise this room’s funky ceiling angles and draw your eye up.
The large rug (available {here}) helps brighten things up too – it’s a big improvement from the blah carpet that’s throughout the space and is the perfect weight for layering – love it!
A few of the other major players in the room are my new L-shaped Lee Industries slipcovered sectional that I couldn’t be happier with (it’s so, so plush and comfy!). Check out {this post} on the best sectional sofas for more details. We don’t like having too many throw pillows on our sectional so I simply put a pair at each end (the patterned ones are from one of my favorite Etsy shops – Pillow Time Girls):
And a trio of pillows in the corner, including a 23″square, 20″ square and lumbar. The beautiful cream pillow with black dots is from Arianna Belle.
And can we talk about my new acrylic coffee table that I found {here}? Seriously you guys, I’ve been obsessing over this beautiful furniture piece for months and was worried about being disappointed when it arrived but it’s actually a hundred times more beautiful in person than I had expected. I love that it keeps our room feeling light and airy (unlike the chunky brown leather ottoman whose spot it took over!). And the top of it is glass so there’s no worries about scratching, which can be an issue with acrylic. Update: Unfortunately my coffee table is no longer available but you can check out some similar acrylic coffee table options {here}
To decorate the coffee table, I used a large 28″ tray that I bought unfinished from {this Etsy shop} (you can buy finished trays there too!) and painted it with leftover Farrow & Ball Worsted paint to match my space. Books and a few accessories are layered on top:
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New lighting made a huge difference in the space too – a few months before the One Room Challenge started, we removed the falling apart ceiling beams that were in this space (pic is from our walkthrough before we moved in):
and the track lighting that came down with them. After living without any overhead lighting for months, at the beginning of the ORC we finally had our electrician wire the room for an overhead fixture and I chose this gorgeous two-tiered chandelier that can be found {here}:
Another key player in this space is my beautiful new rattan accent chair (found {HERE}) that I shared with you guys a few weeks ago – since then, I had a down cushion made for the seat and am using {this Montecito pillow} on the back. If you’ve ever thought that rattan can’t be comfy, you have to sit in this chair because it even convinced my skeptic husband otherwise! I love the textural beauty that it adds to the room!
Other additions to the room are new Roman shade window treatments from The Shade Store – I chose a soft stripe linen fabric and absolutely love the finished, tailored look that the shades add to our room. And since this is sleepover central, my teenage daughters and their friends will love that they can block the morning sun from streaming in! There are more details about my Roman shades in {this post}.
Ready to move on and check out the wall with the TV (did you catch the sneak peek of it two pics back?)? This is what that wall looked like before:
and this is the same wall now:
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First off, I changed out our media console for this beauty that’s a much better size for our space (update: unfortunately my media console no longer available). Pictures simply don’t do this console justice – the finish on it is just gorgeous and I love that it has both drawers and open cubbies:
Surrounding the TV is framed & matted artwork from ORC sponsor Minted arranged in a grid pattern. How did I go about doing it? First there was a lot of measuring and calculating to figure out what size frames would work best for giving me a gap in the bottom row large enough for the TV along with equal spacing between each print. I ended up choosing 18″ x 24″ prints that were matted and framed by Minted to a final finished size of 18.5″ x 24.5″. For the artwork I decided to stick with black and white prints (a mix of abstracts, photographs, and sketches) and identical frames and mats so they felt cohesive and didn’t distract from the TV too much. After my framed art arrived, I used a laser level to tape out the location for each print and then got them all hung (you can see this process in a little more detail {here}). And… that’s it! I am so impressed with the quality of the matting and framing of my Minted pieces – the matte brass frames are gorgeous! These are the art pieces that I chose (clicking on a pic will take you to that print on Minted) –
On the wall opposite the TV, we were lucky enough to have two large built-in bookcases. However, there was this awkward space in between them that we didn’t have time to fix so we just stuck a mismatched desk there:
We wanted to keep a desk there since my husband works from home some days but wanted it to look like part of the bookcase so I had my contractor cut and install a simple desktop that fits the space exactly. I think my husband and I will both love having this beautiful wooded view while working here!
On the desk are two of my favorite accessories in the space including a pencil cup hand painted by Jill Rosenwald – she has so many beautiful pieces and is such a talent – thank you Jill! It’s sitting beside my cute gold turtle dish which is one of my fun Chairish finds.
The bookcases underwent a little transformation too:
I replaced the knobs with brass finger pulls, painted the gold shelf brackets on the inside of the bookcases so they’d blend in, and wallpapered the back of the shelves with {this charcoal/natural combination grasscloth}:
Thank you so much to Denise at Ring’s End Wilton for helping me get it ordered last minute! This round of wallpapering was more successful than when I attempted to put up grasscloth in my daughter’s room, but I was surprised by how long it took me to do.
My shelves are filled with a combination of finds from thrift shops, HomeGoods, my favorite online accessory shops, and my own stash. You can find the links to most things in the source list below!
That wraps up my reveal! I know there’s nothing crazy fancy about it, but I also know that it’s a comfy, warm, relaxing space that our family will enjoy for years and I’m thrilled to have it. Someone else in the family is also pretty psyched about her new place to hang out:
And yes, poor Hope is in diapers – I’ll fill you in on the crappy (literally) story at some point (it’s been quite the week…). I so appreciate you all following along over the course of this 6-week challenge! If you’d like to continue to follow future projects on Driven by Decor, you can subscribe by email {here}.
XOXO,
Paint color: Walls & Trim in Benjamin Moore Cloud White
Furniture: Slipcovered sectional (fabric is Basket Natural) – {this sectional} is similar and also made by Lee Industries | Reclaimed wood TV console – no longer available but {this console} is very similar | Acrylic coffee table – no longer available (other options {here}) | Rattan accent chair | Desk chair – IKEA
Lighting: Chandelier (satin bronze) | Glass desk lamp base (large) | Desk lamp shade (medium, white)
Pillows & Throws: Sofa – Gray and white floral/dragon pillows, Confetti pillow (cream with black dots), Cream knotted fringe throw | Rattan chair – White Montecito pillow
Rug: Honeycomb ivory/grey wool rug
Shades: The Shade Store – Robert Allen Fabric in Perfect Stripe (Earth)
Art surrounding TV (from top left): Son (abstract) by Lori Wemple | Sand Spirit (horse print) by Leslie Le Coq | Mesmerize by Melanie Severin | Marble Two by Melissa Selmin | Brainchild (abstract) by Misty Hughes | Morning Walk on the Seine by Sharon Rowan | Stormy Sunrise by Melanie Severin | Reflection (boat print) by Neeta Sawhney (no longer available) | Flora in B+W by Very Marta (no longer available) | Llama Love by Jocelyn Eden (no longer available) – Art prints are 18″ x 24″ prints that were matted and framed by Minted to a final finished size of 18.5″ x 24.5″
Desk accessories: Pencil holder | Turtle dish (no longer available) | Gold stapler (similar)
Media console accessories: White marble box & small shagreen (black and white) box – have had for years | White glass knot | Wishbone paperweight | Shagreen (black and white) box (similar) | White coral (similar) | Book: Tracery: The Art of Southern Design | Book: Nancy Braithwaite: Simplicity | Book: Ellen Degeneres Home
Coffee table accessories: Tray (28″ x 28″) | Brass cranes | Magnifying glass | Pinstripe bone box | Book: Elements of Style | Book: The Collected Home | Book: Emily Henderson Styled | Book: Dogs
Bookshelves: Grasscloth lining the back of the bookcases | Brass finger pulls on cabinets – no longer available | White jug – HomeGoods | Tortoise shell & pineapple decanter – no longer available | Brass bowl – thrifted | Black and white decorative balls | Elephant bookends | Gold sculpture with black stand – West Elm | Glass jug (similar) | Large gold and linen frame – TJ Maxx | Dried star pod | White candlesticks – Pottery Barn years ago | Basket, tall coral, lantern, horse, small glass jar, and elephant – HomeGoods | Glass bead necklace (on elephant) | Wood bowl – Home Emporium | Glass cloche – no longer available | Gold bell | Gold platter – thrifted – {this platter} is similar but larger
Other Accessories: Basket for fiddle leaf fig tree | Fiddle leaf fig in pic is real but has since been replaced with {this faux} (6.9 ft size)
Cassie Bustamante says
WOW, kris! it’s stunning! i love the new light bright feel. the light fixture really stands out, and i am digging that coffee table! the gallery wall is impeccably designed and a perfect mix of art for a cohesive elegant look.
Kris Jarrett says
Cassie, thank you so much sweet friend – I really appreciate it!
Lisa | Shine Your Light says
Kris!!! This is hands down my favorite room you’ve ever done! The gallery around the tv is my favorite but also huge standouts are the white walls and ceiling (they truly look amazing in bright white!), the light, the bookcase grasscloth and styling, and your coffee table and styling! It all looks incredible, and I can’t believe you did this all in 6 weeks!!! Enjoy your beautiful new space!!
Kris Jarrett says
Lisa, thank you so much – you’ve been such a sweet support throughout the ORC – I appreciate it a ton!!
Rachel B says
What a beautiful room!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you!
kim says
Simply fabulous, Kris, as I knew it would be!
Kris Jarrett says
Thanks so much Kim!
Becky says
Amazing Kris!! I love your style! The gallery wall around the tv looks perfect and the grasscloth on the bookcase is gorgeous. Love all the details from the pulls to the light fixture…it’s all so, so good!
Kris Jarrett says
Becky, thank you so much! You and I are pretty much design twins so I love that you love it! 🙂
cassie stafford says
So so pretty!!! Love the vibe : )
Kris Jarrett says
Thanks so much Cassie!
Marty Oravetz says
Love it. What a great transformation. The room looks so inviting, bright and cheery. The white is so perfect for this room.
Kris Jarrett says
Marty, thank you so much! XOXO
[email protected] says
I’m getting all the right feelings about your beautiful and serene . It’s beautiful in every way.
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Julia – I love that you get good vibes from our new space! 🙂
Emily Clark says
Perfection!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Emily – I appreciate that so much!
jeanette Van Wicklen says
Kris,
You never cease to amaze me! I always love what you do…GREAT inspiration!
Too many details that I have saved and just love….also, where did you find the lucite stapler? 🙂
xooxo,
JVW
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Jeanette – thank you!! You can find the stapler on Amazon – I included a direct link in my source list if you have a hard time finding it!
Chris says
Kris, I have been looking forward to your ORC reveal for days now and you did not disappoint! Such a gorgeous room! Truly love your style!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you so so much!
Denise says
Yay!! So Beautiful!! Every inch is perfect! Great job Kris!
Kris Jarrett says
Denise, thank you so much! I appreciate it!
sherry hart says
Good Lord girl! You outdid yourself with this space! So beautiful and inviting….who cares if your life is out of control:) Your styling is perfection…..it is simply a beautiful space so congratulations on all of your hard work because it was worth it!
Kris Jarrett says
Sherry, thank you so much – not only for your sweet words but also for your sectional advice – as you probably heard in my voice, I was about to go over the edge figuring that sucker out!
Dianne says
Wow! It is so bright, airy looking and absolutely lovely now. I couldn’t believe what a difference a coffee table could make in a room. I had to scroll back and forth several times!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you so much Dianne!
Holly Phillips @ The English Room says
This is fabulous. Such a lovely light and bright space. Bravo on completing a wonderful One Room Challenge!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Holly!
Doris says
Beautifully done. How elegant. You did a fantastic job. Congrats!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Doris – I appreciate that so much!
Ellie says
Just Beautiful. Looks cozy and very inviting. Enjoy!!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you! It’s been such a busy week – I can wait to sit my butt on that sectional for some serious downtime this weekend!
Sarah @ 702 Park Project says
My jaw is on the floor. This is all kinds of perfect!! Well done!
Kris Jarrett says
Awww…. thank you Sarah! XOXO
Jennifer Griffin says
Kris, it’s absolutely breath taking! WOW! Such a light, beautiful space! Well done, friend, you did it!!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you! I’m so so glad to be done! 🙂
Jo says
It’s beautiful! The room is so much brighter and appears larger. I just love everything about it…especially the picture wall!!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you!!
Ashley says
Kris, I always love your designs! Always fresh and inviting. This is such a welcoming family room. I love the ceiling and the lighting you chose. It’s just beautiful!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you so much!
[email protected] says
KRIS! It’s absolutely stunning! You (once again) hit it out of the park! I love the mix of neutrals with the wood tones – such a tranquil and inviting room! Way to go!!!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Jenny – aren’t you so glad to be done?! I know I am!!
Lynette Forrest says
OMG!!! Beautiful!!!
Love it!!!
And, I knew I would love it!
Kris Jarrett says
You’re so sweet – thanks for so much for stopping by and your sweet words!
Bree says
Kris, WOW!!! I’m in complete awe of this space my friend!! Not only is it magazine worthy but it’s magazine cover worthy!!! Congrats on another job well done and I hope you and your sweet family will enjoy your lovely design for for years to come!!!
Kris Jarrett says
Bree, you know I’m a huge fan of your designs so your words mean so much to me – thank you!!
[email protected] says
What a beautiful transformation Kris. The room is so bright, airy and chic. I love the details you added to the bookcases and that acrylic table–stunning! Fantastic job.
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Shelly!
Brittany Hayes says
I’m DYING!!!!!! It is PERFECT! What a stunnning transformation! I would never ever leave this room!!! ????????????
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Brittany! I seriously plan to spend half my Saturday not moving my butt off of this sectional – it’s been a long week!
Nicole Orrell says
WoW! Winner Winner! Can you please share how you finished the back of those book shelves? LOVE!
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Nicole – I wallpapered the back of the bookcases with grasscloth – I used Schumacher’s Haiku Sisal in Charcoal (5006864). I’m usually pretty handy but I thought that wallpapering with grasscloth was pretty challenging – it took me forever!
debra @ 5th and state says
K R I S!!!!! you always knock it out of the park, this is a huge/beautiful/soothing transformation.
combined with your photographic skills i am gobsmacked. you also make it easy to source your treasures, i learned a lot from you
congrats!
debra
Kris Jarrett says
Debra, thank you so much!!!! XOXO
Mallory Fitzsimmons says
Kris!!! This is stunning!! Cozy and chic and truly a space that I can see your whole family in! Is there a such thing as “coastal glam”??? Because, if not, you just invented it! xoxo
Kris Jarrett says
Mallory, thank you so much! Coastal glam… I love it! XOXO
Jana Bek says
Wowsa – talk about transformation! It looks like a completely different space! I loove the grasscloth in the built-ins & fresh textile mix, gorgeous design, congrats!!
Kris Jarrett says
Well that’s high praise coming from someone whose ORC room I’ve been drooling over – your room is amazing!!!
Carol says
Kris—
I cannot begin to express how lovely this room is! Cozy yet airy and light. Classic yet modern. And I always love your accessory choices. (I have those same brass herons) I love the way you mix high and low. Brand new and vintage! Just wow!! Now, go rest!!!!!! ????????
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Carol!! Resting is exactly what I’ve got on my agenda for the weekend! 🙂
Jennifer says
Oh my goodness!!! I knew it would be amazing Kris, but this is so much more so than I imagined!!! It may now be my favorite room in your home….so fabulous and gorgeous! You did a great job! Hope you can get some rest today!!! xoxo
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Jennifer!! So glad we’re done!!! Wish we could all go out and have a little celebration together!!
Linda says
This is so beautiful! Love the gallery wall around the TV!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Linda!
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
Kris this is an absolutely stunning transformation. Love truly lives in the details. What a serene space. Well done!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank so much Laura – you’re so kind!
Leigh Ann Newton says
This is beautiful!! Love all of your rooms!
Well done.
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you!!
Vel says
OMG Kris, you did it again! I think this is my super favorite so far among all your makeovers! So magazine-worthy!!!!! Congrats and love it all!
Kris Jarrett says
Vel, thank you so much sweet friend – I appreciate it!!
Sarah Walker of The Curated House says
That acrylic coffee table is the diamond in the setting of your beautiful new room, Kris! I love how airy and effortlessly elegant the room feels. Beautiful job!!! xx
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Sarah!
Merlyn says
Fresh, clean, tailored and not overly-styled – your family will love this room for years to come. Congratulations on designing and creating such an elegant, yet livable space!
Kris Jarrett says
What a nice compliment – I cared just as much about it being livable and comfy as about it being pretty so these are such sweet words to read!
Jennifer Madrick says
Stunning! Fresh, elegant AND livable. Could you please tell me what grasscloth you used?
Thanks so much!
Kris Jarrett says
Sure Jennifer – the grasscloth I used is Schumacher’s Haiku Sisal in Charcoal (5006864)
Jessie says
Wow! This room is beyond amazing! I really love how fresh and effortlessly chic it looks. And your styling is perfect. Love, love, love this space. Great job!
Kris Jarrett says
Jessie – thank you so much!!
Greer says
I really like what you’ve done. I especially love the art grouping on the TV wall. Flat panel TVs that aren’t contained in a cabinet pose a challenge. The challenge: to just the right art, etc. that works with, and at the same time distracts from, the TV. You hit a home run there! Very nice job all around!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you! I had no idea if my art wall was going to work well or not – was so glad (and lucky!) that it worked well!
JessB says
Love the built-in desk and the picture wall. Looks great!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you!!
Michele @ Moonfield Interiors says
It looks amazing! I can’t decide on my favorite part! I love the black and white artwork and that fabulous coffee table. So cool that’s it’s topped with glass–acrylic scratches so easily. I really can’t believe the difference. It looks like a whole new room. Now go take a long, long nap 🙂
Kris Jarrett says
Thanks Michele – I thought it was pretty smart that they made it with a glass top too! I’ve had a crazy busy past few days but am looking forward to some R and R this weekend!
Kristen says
SO GOOD!! I love, love, love your room! It looks so fresh but still welcoming. In my opinion, there’s nothing better than a beautiful room that still feels okay to snuggle up in. Well done!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you! Cozy was high on my priority list!! 🙂
Brenda Botbyl-Velez says
Omg!!! I am so impressed!! I LOVE it!!!!! Good job Kris! Just beautiful!!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Brenda!!
Lindsay M says
I love the grasscloth wallpaper behind your bookcases! I have very similar setup at my home would you be able to share your source for the wallpaper?
Thank you!
Barbara says
I was wondering about the wallpaper, too. And what a lovely room, Kris!! There are so many decorating ideas for all of out here in blogland. Enjoy your newly decorated space!
Brenda Botbyl-Velez says
Yes!! Where did you find the grass cloth wallpaper? I didn’t see a source listed for this……
Kris Jarrett says
The grasscloth I used is Schumacher’s Haiku Sisal in Charcoal (5006864) – I ordered it from my local Ring’s End store but you can find it online too!
Kris Jarrett says
Sure! The grasscloth I used is Schumacher’s Haiku Sisal in Charcoal (5006864)
Kyla @HouseOfHipsters says
Wow! This space is so much lighter and airier! So fresh and so clean. I love it all.
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you!!
Lesley Metcalfe says
I love everything about this space! Perfectly placed gallery wall, lots of light, and has a coastal/cottage vibe. Well done!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you so much Lesley!
Kristen says
Your room is gorgeous! You have amazing taste!
Kris Jarrett says
You’re so sweet – thank you Kristen!
Garden, Home and Party says
Kris,
It’s beautiful! I really wouldn’t believe the end result was the same room if you didn’t show the ‘before’ pics. Wow! I love it and imagine you and your family will be spending lots of time there in the months to come. It’s so welcoming and bright.
Great job, as always.
Karen
Kris Jarrett says
Thanks Karen – we are loving the change and I think will really love spending time in our new space!
Tamara says
Kris I am truly blown away! You are so incredibly talented and this room deserves a House Beautiful cover and feature!! Congratulations my friend xo
Kris Jarrett says
Tam, I love that you love it!! Thank you for always being such a sweet and supportive friend! XOXO
[email protected] says
Kris the transformation is remarkable. You attention to detail is amazing. What I love most is that it is so in keeping with the rest of your lovely home and your style. If someone showed me a picture of the room by itself, I could easily guess it was designed by you. Great job!!
Kris Jarrett says
What a huge complement – thank you so much Lauren!
Ridgely Brode says
What a difference – Love all your choices and the gallery wall around the TV is gorgeous. And the desk – such a good idea.
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you! I think my husband and I will both enjoy working in our new spot!
Simone Baker says
It is absolutely stunning the diference, congratulations! So beautiful and airy, chic and relaxed. Love your transformations!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you so much!!
Jen @ Migonis Home says
Oh. My. Word. I keep going back and forth between the before and afters and staring. Wowzers. LOVE.
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Jen – I appreciate that!!
Megan Duesterhaus says
Congratulations on such a beautiful space. It’s so fresh and done so, so, so well! Pouring over every detail!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Megan!
Alisha Argo says
I must say that throughout this process there have been several decisions you’ve made that I haven’t been totally on board with, but oh my gosh- your vision was so perfect. It looks amazing and bright and airy! I would’ve never thought to put all the different things together but it’s so perfect. I love love love love it! You did an awesome job- congratulations & enjoy your new space!
Kris Jarrett says
Alisha, are you sure you aren’t my husband in disguise? He said the same thing about not being so sure during the process but loving the after! I wish I could say that I knew all along it would work but I wasn’t too sure until the end either!
Anneke | Coastal Colletive Co. says
This has got to be my FAVORITE reveal! I’m such a coastal loving girl and this room is EVERYTHING I love! Great job!!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you so much!!!
Terri says
It looks fabulous! What an amazing transformation.
Mel says
Absolutely fabulous! It’s light and airy and feels warm, which isn’t always easy with white and shades thereof.
That chandelier is spectacular.
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Mel!
Kris Jarrett says
Thanks Terri!
Randi says
Kris you totally should be limping across that finish line! Everything looks amazing! I can’t believe how much bigger everything looks and how bright and airy it feels! Well done my fabulous friend!!!!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank so so much Randi – I really appreciate that!!!! XOXO
Chantal says
What a beautiful room indeed! Where did you buy the beautiful grey horse I see on one of the shelves? I am in the middle of redecorating my living room and I would love to find that kind of item. Thank you.
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Chantal – thank you! I found that horse at HomeGoods a few years ago!
Pam @ Simple Details says
Oh my goodness, what a beautiful space you created for your family, Kris!!! I can’t even begin to choose a favorite element, such a fabulous job, my friend! Fingers crossed your sweet girl is doing ok. 🙂
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Pam! We’ve still got some hurdles with poor little Hope but got some good news on her yesterday so hoping all will be ok in the end!
Nancy (Marcus Design) says
Kris this room is amazing. The Roman shades!!! And the grasscloth in the shelves is to die for. I also drool over that gallery wall, everything is perfection. Was an honor to be in this round of the ORC with you! xox
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Nancy! I LOVE your room as well – yay to both of us to being done and enjoying the weekend!!
Shauna says
Kris, this turned out AMAAAAZING!! You nailed it! Can’t believe how much bigger it looks in here and that chandy….gotta have that as soon as it’s back in stock!! You did GOOD girl!! Now go enjoy a glass of wine in this perfecto room and pat yourself on the back.
xoxo
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you so much Shauna!! I’ve been going, going, going all week – can’t wait to just relax in that room over the weekend!
Cassandra LaValle says
I love that this room is totally real-life in the best way possible! I can actually picture a family hanging out here, but it’s beautiful too – always a hard balance to strike! The addition of the built-in desk was SUCH a good idea. And the art wall around the TV! SO much better! I almost did an acrylic coffee table for our room too… kinda wishing I had seeing yours! Well done!!
Kris Jarrett says
That’s pretty much the best compliment I could get that you see it as being as livable as pretty! Thank you so much and enjoy your weekend!
Bernadette says
Ooooooh WOW, WOW, WOW it looks absolutely fantastic!!!
Love the colors….the room is so airy, light, classic, classy!!!
Absolutely Fabulous!!!!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you so much!
Erin says
Kris I know I said it all in my text today but SERIOUSLY!! I just have to keep coming back to this post so I can stare at every single picture! This room is absolutely beautiful. You did such an amazing job. I seriously want to move in! I might! Get ready. 🙂 Love you! xo
Kris Jarrett says
Love you too girl! And I appreciate the room love so much – you’re the best!
Amanda Louise Interiors says
Such a breath of fresh air! Beautiful space!
Kris Jarrett says
Thanks so much!
Denise Baliotti says
Kris – the room looks AMAZING!!!! It was so fun seeing you at Ring’s End Wilton throughout the project – so glad I could be of service! The Benjamin Moore Cloud White paint looks fabulous! Hoping I get to see it in person one of these days…hint, hint!! You outdid yourself once again. KUDOS to you!!
Denise
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you so much Denise!! I appreciate all of your help so much!!
Bre says
Wow this is stunning! Such an awesome makeover! The styling on the built ins is so good!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you!!
Kim Macumber says
Kris, this is spectacular … so warm and inviting and thoughtful! Congratulations on a successful ORC!!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you so much Kim!
sheryl says
SPECTACULAR!!! So fresh and inviting and classic…Love the acrylic coffee table and the desk area.
Chandelier is gorgeous. Great that it is finished in time for the holidays!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Sheryl – and you’re right – we’re having a bunch of family for Thanksgiving and it will be so nice to have this room done!
Karrie Trowbridge says
Wow Kris!! It looks amazing! I’d want to hang out there all day! I love how bright it is! The new chandelier, built-in desk, furniture and media wall are gorgeous! Well done!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Karrie! I used to hate hanging out in this dark room but think it will be my favorite spot now!
Grace from AStoriedStyle.com says
Kris, this is so bright and beautiful! A perfect family space! And what a before and after! TERRIFIC job!!! Now it is time to relax, I know I’m ready for a loooooong nap after this ORC! xo, G
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you!! And I bet you are – your space was amazing!! Congrats on being done!
cindy hattersley says
This is fabulous Kris!! Amazing what white will do to open up a space isn’t it? Love the prints around the tv. I am not normally a fan of drawing attention to the TV but you pulled it off beautifully! Well done!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you CIndy – I wasn’t sure how that was going to turn out (was just crossing my fingers it wasn’t an epic fail!). I appreciate your sweet words! Miss you!
Nancy Levesque says
This is amazing! I love the art. I’m looking to do something with a very large white dining room wall. I really like the idea of different artwork in the same frame with a similar color palette. So gorgeous!
Kris Jarrett says
Thanks Nancy! It’s actually such a simple way to do things that I thought it might look boring but I think it you go big enough scale it works in the end!
Tara says
Just beautiful! What was the name of the wallpaper you used for your bookcases? I didn’t see it mentioned in the source list and I just love it! ????
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Tara – the wallpaper I used is Schumacher’s Haiku Sisal in Charcoal (5006864) – love it!
Jamie says
So beautiful!!! You did an amazing job. Did you end up using the console table? I have been considering the same one and was curious to see how you finished it. I always love what you do, and I may have been looking forward to stealing your idea ; ) Enjoy your hard work!
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Jamie,
I didn’t end up using that table only because the whole purpose of it was to have a spot to put a pair of lamps and once the room was close to done it turned out that I didn’t like the look of having lamps there. It’s a really nice table for the money though – still trying to figure out if I have a spot to use it!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you!!
[email protected] Painted Chandelier says
Kris!! This is absolutely gorgeous. Every single angle, every element! First the sectional and lucite table and rug, but then the desk overlooking the woods and the tv/gallery wall. Gahhhh, I would never want to leave! Hope you and your family get lots of enjoyment out of this beautiful space that you created. So lovely!
Michele M says
What a pretty, cozy room! I’ve been searching for a coffee table/ottoman. I love your acrylic table! But with our furniture arrangement, we need something to put our feet up on. Would your table work for that?
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Michele, I know I’m WAY late in responding to your comment – sorry! My husband uses it that way (puts his feet up on it) – he just throws a pillow under them and it works great!
Laurie @ Laurie Jones Home says
Hands down one of my favorites! I’m a neutral loving girl so your beautiful space speaks to me so much! Your details to the space takes it to the next level! Congrats on such a fantastic job and I hope you and your family enjoy your lovely space!!!!
Lisa @ferncreekcottage says
Yours is the ORC reveal I’ve been looking forward to the most and, WOW…..you have exceeded my expectations! The transformation is absolutely incredible! The space is so beautiful and peaceful and wonderfully put together. Rest up this weekend girly! Well done!!!
Calling it Home says
As I sloooowly make my way through each and every room, I am just pinning and dying. I guess I missed the details about you removing the beams? What a difference! I love every single thing in this room. You have amazing style and talent. Hope the laundry doesn’t last too long. P.S. I can imagine lying on the sectional with snow falling outside and drinking hot coco.
Erin says
Your room is gorgeous!!! Just curious…did you apply the wallpaper directly to the back of the bookcases, or did you attach them to a board first?
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Erin,
I know I’m waaayyy late in responding to your comment but I applied the wallpaper directly to the back of the bookcase just like I would have if I was attaching it to the wall. I painted the back of the bookcase with a good wallpaper primer first so if I should ever decide to remove the wallpaper, it should come off easily. I think putting it on a board would work too but you’d have to make sure you have room for it behind your shelves – my shelves fit pretty snuggly so I’d have had to have all of the backs of the shelves cut down to make it work with a board.
shirley says
Just so pretty! A beautiful room!
carol beck interiors says
Wow! there just are no words! I love love that you took the whole room white. The change in the desk area was brilliant, your styling of the shelves — to die, love the rug, ok, love it all. Congratulations, what a space. Oh, and the rattan chair and details you added are heaven to me.
Amanda K. says
beautiful! do you have wall-to-wall carpet? we recently bought a new home and I’m shocked by how the wall-to-wall carpet has me stumped! Great to see what you did here!
(you can see my living room design challenge here! http://www.thekriegers.org/2016/10/come-on-in-take-your-coat-off-and-stay-a-while/)
Summer says
This really is SO beautiful Kris! Amazing job!
Cori E. says
I love this room!
Can you tell me the finished size of the prints around the TV? What is the size of each print? The overall look of this is perfect for my living room.
Kris Jarrett says
Cori,
I’m so sorry that my reply is coming so late (I just realized I missed a bunch of comments on this post!) but the art prints are 18″ x 24″ prints that were matted and framed by Minted to a final finished size of 18.5″ x 24.5″. Hope that helps!
Kris
kay says
What size prints did you order from minted?
Kris Jarrett says
Kay,
I’m sorry this reply is coming so so late but the art prints are 18″ x 24″ prints that were matted and framed by Minted to a final finished size of 18.5″ x 24.5″. Hope that helps!
Susan says
Thanks for providing the Minted art print measurements but I am still confused and I am hoping you can clarify. You indicated that the art prints are 18×24 and the finished product is 1/2″ larger (both width & height). It looks like the matting would add at least 2-3″ to the width and height. Wondering if you can double-check on size of the art print versus the overall size when the matting & frame were added. I absolutely love your artwork wall and would like to borrow the idea for my space so the precise dimensions would be greatly appreciated.
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Susan – the dimensions I gave you are correct. This info from Minted might help clarify things for you (the final size is going to depend on the type of frame you choose): http://help.minted.com/articles/General/Framing . Good luck with your project!
FROM THE RIGHT BANK says
A little late to the party here….. your room transformation is simply stunning! It is so airy and bright – bravo! It’s been fun to discover your blog via the ORC!
Edina says
I jut found your site and in love with your beautiful family room. Would you please share the name of the fabric you used for your sectional? I love it so much!
Thank you very much for your help
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Edina,
Our sectional fabric is Basket Natural!
Laurie says
The room is stunning! I was a little saddened to click on all the different links for materials and see the prices. The total for this room is pretty high. It gave me some great ideas but the materials are out of reach.
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Laurie, there are definitely some higher end items in the room like the rug but I also mixed in a lot of low-cost options to like our IKEA desk chair, HomeGoods shelf accessories, etc.
Kenny says
Wow, this really is so gorgeous! Great job, Kris!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you!!
Emily says
Beautiful! Where is the fiddle leaf fig tree from? I have a brown thumb but have been looking for a realistic faux version for our living room.
Kris Jarrett says
It’s actually a real one! I recently found a good faux at HomeGoods and also have one on my Shop page!
Maggie says
Hands down, absolutely, positively, without hesitation my favorite room ever! Every detail, fabric choice, color, b/w print, piece of furniture, even that fiddle fig – everything is ravishing. Love how warm and inviting it looks despite it being so neutral. The laundry will eventually get done and I’m sure no one starved so it was more than worth it. LOL! Excellent job.
Kris Jarrett says
Wow! Well that’s hands down the best comment ever! 🙂 And yes, I was an exhausted mess (and my house was bordering on hoarder status) but it was worth it in the end!
Jenny says
Hi there Kris! What a beautiful room! I was curious if you might be up for sharing the size of the art and frames (from Minted) that you used around the TV? Stunning space! Thanks so much!
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Jenny! The art prints are 18″ x 24″ prints that were matted and framed by Minted to a final finished size of 18.5″ x 24.5″. Hope that helps!
Kris
Katie says
Hi!! What size are the prints and frames surrounding the TV? SO pretty and perfect scale.
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Katie! The art prints are 18″ x 24″ prints that were matted and framed by Minted to a final finished size of 18.5″ x 24.5″. Hope that helps!
Kris
Nicole says
Hi – I absolutely love this room! You actually inspired me to buy the tv console from Wisteria. it arrived this week and I’m in LOVE! Not to totally copy your space, but I wanted to ask about the rug. Does it shed? Has it held up well? Also, it appears very neutral on your floor, but I wanted to see how much you notice the pattern in person.
Thanks in advance!
Nicole
Kris Jarrett says
I’m so glad to hear that you love your new console – I still love mine today just as much as they day it arrived! The rug in our space doesn’t shed at all (or at least not that I’ve noticed) and in the gray color the pattern is subtle enough that it doesn’t stand out as busy and just kinda blends into the space. My only gripe about it is that it does tend to bunch up because it has no backing (the plus side of that is that it’s reversible ). Mine is on carpet so I’m not sure if it would do that on hardwoods or not. Probably some carpet tape would fix the problem but I just haven’t gotten around to trying it. Hope that helps!
Sarah says
Hi Kris, I just love following your blog! Your photography skills are amazing! And your home is so beautiful yet I love how approachable it is! Most of my clients (and myself) do not have a ton of money to devote to their spaces and your blog helps me so much!
My question is about your 2 sofas: the Ektorp and the Lee Industries sectional. I am toying with going with the Ikea Farlov sectional (it’s new so not much info out there about it). BUT I don’t want to make a mistake either. Originally I wanted to buy the PB Pearce which is to die for but it’s got a $3,000-$4,000 price tag. My question is Do you find the Lee Industries sofa to be way more comfy than your Ikea Ektorp as a comparison??? I’m debating Ikea vs PB, or Ikea vs. Lee Industries etc.
Thank you SO much!!!!
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Sarah! I really like my EKTORP – it’s a great bang for the buck – but my Lee sofa is a bit more comfy. I think one of the main differences is going to be that I expect the Lee sectional to stand the test of time better than the EKTORP. So I guess it depends on how “hard” you’ll be using it and for how long. I think our EKTORP is perfect for the living room where it gets light use and our Lee sectional is perfect for our family room where it gets used and abused. As far as the PB Pearce, I looked at that too and read a lot of mixed reviews – some people loved it and others said the cushions didn’t hold up over time. I was too nervous dropping that much money on something I wasn’t sure I’d love! Hope that helps!
Amy says
Hi! Beautiful room! Would you mind sharing where you got the down cushion for the seat of your rattan chair?
Thanks!!
Amy
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Amy! I had my cushion made by someone local but Serena & Lily now has one that fits that chair (they didn’t at the time that I bought it).
Carli says
Wow! I just subscribed to your blog. I love the elements of brass that you sprinkled in! The elephant bookends are to die for!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Carli! Sounds like you share my love for brass animals – I have no idea why but I love them 🙂 Enjoy your weekend!
Claudia says
Where can I buy just the frames and matte?
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Claudia! Unfortunately, I don’t believe that Minted sells the frames and mats separately from their artwork.
Jackie says
Great job. Looks beautiful, light and airy.
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you Jackie!!!
Brooke] says
Hi,
This is so pretty! Well done. What a lovely spot to work at home from.
I know I am late but perhaps someone else will want to know the sheen you used for the walls and trim? And, which line of benjamin moore did you use? I brought home cloud white tonight and it isn’t too stark or too yellow and I am wondering if I want satin or semi-gloss for the trim.
Thank you!
Kris Jarrett says
My walls are BM Regal Select in Matte finish and trim is their Advance Line in Satin finish. I like the less shiny appearance of the Satin for trim but that’s totally personal preference – semi-gloss would work too!
Paizhe Pressley says
One word: Stunning. Thank you for sharing this beautiful space!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you so much!!
Abbi says
LOVE this room! Now that you’ve been living in it for about a year, hoping you can share how the acrylic table has been holding up. I have a 3yr old and 6 month old and would love a coffee table like this but concerned about scratching. Thanks!
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Abbi,
It’s held up beautifully – the top of the table is actually glass so it wears really well. I will say that my kids are older though so I don’t have any toddlers who are banging the legs of it with toys, etc. so can’t speak to whether you would get scratches on those or not!
Kathy Likens says
Hi Kris, your room in beautiful. When I first started looking at the posts there were optional finds (like for your living room sofa and the media console) in your family room. I can no longer view that option. Has that been removed?
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Kathy, I never had that info in this post but maybe you’re thinking of this one? https://www.drivenbydecor.com/best-inexpensive-sofas-couches-media-consoles-coffee-tables/
Ivory says
I love your home. Fabulous, neat and super clean. I love everything about it.
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you so much!
Katie says
I LOVE how this room turned out!! I am hoping to buy the chandelier, but what is the height of your ceilings in that room? I cant decide if my 10ft ceilings would make it too low 🙁 Thank you!!!
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Katie,
My ceiling is only about 10 feet at it’s highest point in the middle – I know it looks much higher than that in the pics 🙂
Jamie says
This room is beautiful! Is the fiddle leaf real or silk? Where did you find it?
Jamie says
I see someone else asked, got my answer! Thnx
Kris Jarrett says
The tree in these pics was real but unfortunately it died several months later so I ended up going with a faux. You can see pics of my faux fiddle leaf fig in my room in this recent post: https://www.drivenbydecor.com/best-phone-apps-home-decorating-design/
Stacy Brickner says
Could you please tell me where you had the down cushion made for the Serena and Lilly Rattan chair? Is it really comfy? Not sure my husband is going to like it, but if it is comfy I think I will be ok! You did a beautiful job on your re do of the room!
Thank You
Stacy
Kris Jarrett says
I had the cushion made locally but only because at the time I got the chair, Serena & Lily didn’t have a cushion that fit it but they now do! With the seat cushion and back pillow, I think the chair is surprisingly comfortable.
Keela Hess says
Kris,
Your living room is a beautiful room to feel at home in. I know that you are very proud of all
the work that went into getting it done. Keep up the great work!
Tell me about your ceiling in your living room. Is that wood painted white?
Hope to hear from you soon,
Keela
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Keela,
Yes, our ceiling is white painted wood planking. I painted it the same color (Cloud White) and sheen as the trim around the rest of the room!
Kathy says
Hi Kris,
This looks awesome! What if the floor , the TV console and the coffee table were dark coloured wood? Would dark frames work better?
Kris Jarrett says
I would do a different finish if you have all of that dark wood and would probably go with silver frames.
Lacy Price says
I am in love with that gold light fixture! I’m trying to talk my husband into removing some of our unused ceiling fans and putting a dramatic chandelier in instead. Love the overall design of your family room!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you so much Lacy!
Kerry says
This room is amazing!! Can you tell me the size of your tv? Your prints were the perfect size around your tv so I might have to adjust my print size depending on the size of tv I buy. You are so talented!!
Carrie says
Wow…just….wow… everything is absolutely stunning! I LOVE the prints – candidly beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you so much Carrie!!
Jacinta says
I’m only half way through your blog and I love it already! Can’t wait to read on!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you so much Jacinta! Happy new year!!
CJ says
Hi! Where are your plain white sofa pillows from!?
Kris Jarrett says
Honestly I’m not sure since I’ve had them forever – maybe HomeGoods?? You can find similar white linen pillows on Etsy too!
Kristen says
This room is absolutely stunning! I love the gallery wall and would like to try something similar in my family room. Will you please let me know the size of your TV?
Thank you!
Kristen says
Your home is just beautiful and your blog is a favorite of mine that I continue to follow while other blogs I follow seem to fall off my list. I have a question about the gold shelf brackets in your built-ins. We have a similar unit in our home office and I plan to paint them white very soon. I was going to leave brackets as is because I worry about it not looking good when I try to paint them. Do you have any tips for painting the brackets? Prime and paint just like the shelving? I worry about it looking goopy and not neat? Thank you!
Kris Jarrett says
Thank you so much Kristen – your sweet comment made my day! I painted the brackets on my bookcase with INSL-X primer followed by their cabinet enamel and just made sure not to have too much on my brush – it worked great! You can see the exact products I used in this post: https://www.drivenbydecor.com/one-room-challenge-week-5-family-room-makeover/
Kristen says
Thank you so much for the tips and the link!!
Anne C says
I love the media console from Wisteria but they don’t publish reviews. I was hoping you might let me know how you like it several years later – or do you know of a good place to find reviews for products that don’t have them on their site?
Vanessa says
Wow! So awesome! What a breath of fresh air! I love the new space! Every single thing I love (and that isn’t easy to bat a thousand with everything but in this case, you did bat 1.000) – I love the clean palette (and I usually prefer pops or loads of color) I love how open it looks. Love the shiplap ceiling, the new fixture, love the console (looking for one sorta similar, myself!) love the rattan chair (and also need to convince hubby of their awesomeness!), and the fiddle leaf fig, (totally want one of those), definitely love the built in desk look, and the shelf with the grasscloth, great idea. I love the turtle and the pineapple. in the top right great touch. I think you may have convinced me add much more neutrals in. Really wonderful job. It must feel amazing to come home to!
Teresa Sullivan says
Hi Kris,
Do you know what color and style you chose for the Roman shades? I love them!
Thank you!
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Teresa – you can find more details on my Roman shades in this post: https://www.drivenbydecor.com/window-treatments-drapes-shades-ideas-tips/
Laura says
Ok..I am blown away. I stumbled upon your website through Pinterest…and I am thrilled to have found you! The kids and I just moved to the beach (5 mins) and we came with no furniture, just ideas and the hope to find some great things at the local thrift stores and on FB Marketplace. But Covid….so, I have bought some furniture online and it is ok. Honestly a little disappointed for what my small budget yielded! Now, I am trying to look back at my Pinterest boards and regroup. It is tough to find the photos to match the direction in which I’d like to go! But I am loving what you have done and the very visual breakdown as well as design help that you have offered. Thank you. Looking forward to reading more!
Kelli Smith says
Thank you for introducing me to Wisteria! I just ordered new nightstands for my bedroom! Love it!
Betsy Hunter says
Wow, looks so much better. What was your actual vs budget for that redo?
Expensive taste!
Judith Graham says
Kris, I hope you won! What a beautiful room.
F says
Your room is just lovely. Can you provide advise on selecting a rug to layer over existing carpet. I made a very expensive mistake in the past with a custom sisal rug only to have the rug not lay completely flat (edges curled). One too many stumbles lead to the rug being removed. Can’t afford that mistake again! Thank you
Lori Hurni says
I love everything about this. So well done.
LadyLee says
I plan to paint my 1st floor walls & trim Cloud White, but I’m unsure of the ceiling. They are about 8-9ft so not especially high. Will Cloud White be too dim/dark? Should I use something more like Chantilly Lace? Or is that a strange transition if the walls/ trim are Cloud White? Thanks for your thoughts!
Christine Detris says
Hello! Your home looks beautiful. Did you use the exact same cloud white on your walls and trim, or did you use a separate trim paint? Thanks!
Coleen Ray says
Hi Kris,
I love your aesthetic and happened to come across your site when I was googling
what size pillows I should put on my large and deep sectional from PB.
Your sofa looks quite similar to the size of mine and I’ve taken note that your large pillows are 23″.
Did you put a 25″ insert in those or something larger? I’m just having a hard time finding a 25″ insert.
I have yet to order my pillow covers yet:)
Many thanks!
Kris Jarrett says
They’re actually somewhere between 23-24″ so I have 26″ inserts in them.
Michelle says
Love this room! Are your solid cream pillows the velvet cream ones from Pillow time girls? And where is the grey linen pillow from?
Kris Jarrett says
The solid cream and gray linen pillows are ones I’ve had for so many years that I honestly don’t recall the original source of them!
Michelle says
Thank you! I found similar ines on Etsy that shoukd work!
Darinka says
Love your style! I use your kitchen as my kitchen inspiration. Did you also paint your kitchen and living room ceiling White Cloud? Flat?
Heather says
Hi Kris
Love the room, It looks beautiful. I am currently getting ready to paint a similar type room and am thinking of going White Dove for walls, trim, shelving but not sure it this should also be on wood plank ceiling. Did you paint the ceiling of the room in a matte version of the cloud white? Or did you go with a regular ceiling matte white on the wood ceiling? Also for the room in cloud white , did you do the walls in eggshell and trim in satin?
Kerry says
Hi Kris,
A few years ago I purchased Lee dining chairs and was going to upholster in Basket Natural but switched to a Crypton Fabric at last minute due to dining room placement. I’m ready for a new sofa and love your choices. You’ve rekindled my fondness for Basket Natural (bonus is this material can be laundered) and timeless design. It is unnerving purchasing a sofa sight unseen when you’re trying to decipher comfort. It looks like the dimensions on this sectional provide support for the head and enough depth for comfort without leaning way back/need for throw pillows to prop you up (for someone 5’6″). Would you agree? Wondering how the Basket Natural is holding up… any pilling? still dry cleans nicely? does it wrinkle after being lounged on? Lastly, cushion comfort and maintenance. Any thoughts on Cloud 9 vs Haven cushions (I can’t recall if you were able to test the cushions before purchase)? I don’t care for firm but don’t want to sink in/be swallowed up either… preference is somewhere in the middle. How would you describe the Havens? Do the down backs need constant fluffing? I have to say I’ve been putting off this purchase for a few years because the options are overwhelming… you have inspired me to get going on this and have provided much needed guidance. Thank you so very much for sharing your experiences. Love what you have done.