Update!! The One Room Challenge is over and my family room is done! Check out my Before & After family room reveal and full source list for my space {here}!
This is when the panic starts slowly creeping in – we’re four weeks down and only two left to go before my One Room Challenge family room reveal! Even though my remaining to-do list is insane, it’s slowly starting to look like a livable room instead of just a construction zone because all of my major furniture pieces have come rolling in. First off, we got our new sectional in the room and I luuuvvvv it!
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You guys, it was seriously ridiculous how much time I spent choosing this sucker. I knew from the get-go that I wanted to get it from Lee Industries (my living room swivel chairs and guest room loveseat are by Lee and they’ve held up so beautifully!) but choosing one was a little overwhelming because the style and fabric options are pretty much endless. With lots of legwork and some super helpful input from my Lee Industries savvy design friends (thank you so much Stephanie, Sherry, and Brooke!) I ended up going with {this slipcovered sectional} in Basket Natural fabric. I’ll share all the deets about shopping for a sectional in a future post but in the meantime if you want to check out any Lee Industries products, you can find some of their sofas and sectionals at Crate & Barrel and Serena & Lily or order something custom through a local dealer that you can find {here}.
Another new arrival that you might have already seen on my post on coffee table styling yesterday, is our gorgeous new coffee table c/o Wisteria! I have been eyeing this beauty for a long time (mine is {this rectangular acrylic table} but it also comes in a square version and I truly love how it keeps the room feeling so open. When I shared a pic of it in my design plan at the beginning of the ORC, I got several questions about whether the acrylic top would scratch – what I didn’t realize is that the sides and legs are acrylic but the top is actually glass (smart!). Accessorizing this baby is on the week 5 to-do list!
My {new rattan chair} also arrived c/o Serena & Lily – this is the piece I was most nervous about because my husband is one big rattan-phobe. In fact, when I was telling him weeks ago that I was frustrated that I couldn’t find the right accent chair for the space I think his exact words might have been something like, “Just get one that’s comfortable, not like some rattan thing”. But as I mentioned last week, I sat on this chair in our local Serena & Lily store and it’s actually super comfortable so I did what any rattan-obsessed wife would do and went the beg forgiveness route instead of asking permission. He gave me his best “seriously?” glare when he first saw it in the room because he assumed it was totally uncomfortable like a lot of rattan furniture is but once he sat on it, all was good – he actually loves the style of it as much as I do and it met his high bar for comfort – sweet!
The chair comes naked so you can make it your own with the cushions/pillows that you use. I’m going with the Montecito pillow for the back of the chair (it’s hard to believe that it’s an indoor-outdoor pillow because it’s so soft) and am having a cushion made for the bottom (the one that you see on it right now is from one of our swivel chairs and is only temporary).
I’m starting to work on some of the smaller details too like replacing the old round brass knobs on our bookcase cabinet doors. I went with {these unique finger pulls} from ORC sponsor ATG stores and think they’ll work beautifully. I should have taken a view from the side because you can’t tell from this pic but they have the prettiest profile!
I also figured out the art arrangement for around our TV and console and placed my order from ORC sponsor Minted. I’m pretty excited for it to come in so I can get this baby together!
That’s it for me this week! Let’s hop around and see what the other 19 ORCers have been up to, ok?
Jana Bek | Chris Loves Julia | Shannon Claire | Coco.Kelley | The Curated House
| The English Room | From the Right Bank | Sherry Hart
Hi Sugarplum | House of Jade | Hunted Interior | The Makerista | Making it Lovely
Marcus Design | Pencil & Paper Co. | Megan Pflug | Place of My Taste | Suburban B’s
Waiting on Martha Media Partner House Beautiful | TM by CIH
XOXO,
Lisa | Shine Your Light says
October 26, 2016 at 7:16 amThe sectional is beautiful Kris!! It looks so comfy and has such a great shape. The rattan chair though!!!!!! So glad Jeff came around on it, and the coffee table is gorgeous too! Big week!!
Kris Jarrett says
October 26, 2016 at 10:14 pmThanks Lisa! I thought Jeff might kill me when he first saw it (because in his mind rattan = uncomfortable) but he is fully on board and loves the style and gives it the comfort thumbs up. Phew!
Becky says
October 26, 2016 at 7:27 amLooking great! Love the furniture and those finger pulls are gorgeous!
Kris Jarrett says
October 26, 2016 at 10:15 pmThank you Becky!
[email protected] Painted Chandelier says
October 26, 2016 at 8:19 amKris, it’s coming together beautifully! I bet you are loving the new sectional. So pretty! Love the coffee table & pulls, too. Can’t wait to see your reveal!
Kris Jarrett says
October 26, 2016 at 10:16 pmIt’s great to actually have something to sit on in this room again and I’m loving how comfy it is! Thanks for stopping by friend!
Denise says
October 26, 2016 at 8:45 amLooking great! Love the sectional!! You are a pro, I have no doubt it will all come together with time to spare 😉 Can’t wait to see the reveal!!
Kris Jarrett says
October 26, 2016 at 10:17 pmThanks Denise! I’m definitely no pro – just totally winging it and crossing my fingers that it ends up ok in the end!
Kelley Nan says
October 26, 2016 at 8:58 amKris, I am in love with all your choices! Your sectional! That hardware! The chair, the table, the cuschions- you are killing it!
Kris Jarrett says
October 26, 2016 at 10:26 pmThank you Kelley – I hope it all comes together in the end – too early to tell! 🙂
Stephanie Kraus says
October 26, 2016 at 9:39 amKris— looking so good! The sectional is perfect for your space and I’m so glad your happy with it and that chair! LOVE! I love the combination of the large sectional and light and airy coffee table to balance everything out. The hardware is incredible .. cant wait to see it all pulled together xoxo oh and thanks for the shout out:))) So glad I could help even tiny bit:)
Kris Jarrett says
October 26, 2016 at 10:26 pmThank you Stephanie! You have been so sweet and supportive all along the way – I so appreciate it! XOXO
Michelle Watt says
October 26, 2016 at 9:55 amBeautiful room!!! Can you tell me the Lee Couch style /cushion /and fabric you choose. I am in the middle of confirm 2 Lee Sofas and am having a hard time due to so many choices. ????(Seeing and reading your post is confirming my choices. 🙂 )
Thanks and I am enjoying and learning so much from your posts!!!
Kris Jarrett says
October 26, 2016 at 10:32 pmHi Michelle – I hear you – it’s great that there are so many choices but it’s also so overwhelming! I linked to the exact style of my sectional within the post – I used the Basket Natural fabric with the Haven seat cushions and Natural Lee back cushions. It is so awesomely comfy!!
Mallory Fitzsimmons says
October 26, 2016 at 10:00 amOkay this sectional is perfection in every way and definitely something that I can see in my own home…taking notes. I love everything, Kris!!! Can’t wait for the reveal!
Kris Jarrett says
October 26, 2016 at 10:32 pmThanks Mallory – I think it will be great for lounging which is exactly what this room is all about!
Jennifer says
October 26, 2016 at 1:48 pmI’m so excited to see this coming along! It’s going to be fabulous! I can hardly wait two more weeks!
Kris Jarrett says
October 26, 2016 at 10:33 pmDitto girl – yours is going to be such a stunner!
Ginny says
October 26, 2016 at 2:11 pmOh, I love the way the pillow and rattan chair look together!!
Kris Jarrett says
October 26, 2016 at 10:34 pmThanks Ginny – I sure hope everything pulls together ok in the end!
Tricia @ Suburban B's says
October 26, 2016 at 3:24 pmI think that rattan phobia is a total man thing – mine feels the same way! Love how your space is coming together. That hardware is amazing! Good luck with these last two weeks!
Kris Jarrett says
October 26, 2016 at 10:35 pmWhat is it with men and rattan – so bizarre! Thanks for your sweet words and good luck to you too – final stretch!!
sherry hart says
October 26, 2016 at 5:59 pmYour sectional looks beautiful! Looks like all of your research paid off:) Loving the coffee table also…..waiting patiently for the reveals!
Kris Jarrett says
October 26, 2016 at 10:36 pmThank you so much for your input – I was totally lost in the sea of options!!
[email protected] says
October 26, 2016 at 6:12 pmThe room is coming together nicely. The sectional is fantastic. Just an FYI for those considering acrylic, the Container Store carries a “polish” to help with scratches. It’s near their acrylic trays. The glass top is smart.
Kris Jarrett says
October 26, 2016 at 10:36 pmI had no idea such a product existed – thanks for letting me know about it!
S. Rustin says
October 26, 2016 at 6:37 pmI agree with your husband about the chair, love the sectional,coffee table and pulls. Looking forward to see how you pull it all together.
Kris Jarrett says
October 26, 2016 at 10:38 pmActually he likes the chair a lot after seeing how comfy it is but I understand if it’s not your jam – it’s pretty taste specific! Fingers crossed it all comes together in the end!
Kristen says
October 26, 2016 at 7:02 pmLooking good! I love the updated hardware.
Kris Jarrett says
October 26, 2016 at 10:38 pmThanks so much Kristen!
Mysha says
October 26, 2016 at 9:43 pmKris I love the sectional and that lucite coffee table is insane! This is going to be so amazing
Kris Jarrett says
October 26, 2016 at 10:39 pmThanks for the vote of confidence – I need it!
Tamara says
October 26, 2016 at 10:03 pmKris this room is coming together so perfectly! It truly is going to be such a beautiful space for gathering with family and relaxing! And I want to be on that sectional right now!! I love all of it :)))
Kris Jarrett says
October 26, 2016 at 10:41 pmYour sweet words are so appreciated Tamara – I hope it turns out like what I’m envisioning in my head! You never know! 🙂
Charlotte Smith says
October 27, 2016 at 12:52 amOHMYGOD this is gorgeous! I’m nearly positive I could take you in a battle for that coffee table! You think it could survive a bunch of rowdy kids??? This would be perfect in our living room!!!
Kris Jarrett says
November 3, 2016 at 10:47 pmDon’t underestimate my scrapiness girl – especially when it comes to my new coffee table! 🙂
alysa says
October 27, 2016 at 9:34 amHi Kris,
This room is already looking great, wait until its complete you are going to wow us. It inspired me to go back and look at all your other rooms…again. You have a great eye and and the fact that your so handy is such a big plus!
Kris Jarrett says
November 3, 2016 at 10:48 pmWhat a huge compliment – thank you so much!!
leslie harris says
October 27, 2016 at 8:12 pmThis room is looking great Kris. And thanks so much for providing your links. I’ve been regretting our restoration hardware sofa that is waaaay to deep and large scale for our living room and we’re missing our old sectional. I’ve been considering Lee’s because of the quality but it’s hard to find floor models isn’t it?Did you see yours at crate and barrel? We’ve got one close to us in Huntington Beach.
xo
Leslie
Kris Jarrett says
November 3, 2016 at 10:52 pmHi Leslie, our Lillian August store has a lot of Lee models but my sofa wasn’t one of them. I ordered it blindly just based on the online image so was pretty nervous about whether I’d like it – luckily it ended up being perfect for our room!
[email protected] says
October 27, 2016 at 8:56 pmThat sectional is INSANE! I love it! This room is going to be a stunning transformation Kris! Just keep swimming, just keep swimming… 😉
Kris Jarrett says
November 3, 2016 at 10:57 pmThanks Jenny – same to you girl! Only one more week!
Brenna Morgan says
October 28, 2016 at 7:08 pmI LOVE that acrylic coffee table! AND, there is no reason to be phobic about that rattan chair! It is awesome! Serve the hubs a pina colada in that thing while it snows and he’ll forget all of his troubles. 🙂
Kris Jarrett says
November 3, 2016 at 10:58 pmBrenna – you’re the best! It would be a gin and tonic instead of a pina colada but no doubt that would work like a charm!!
cindy hattersley says
October 29, 2016 at 6:59 amIt is looking fabulous Kris! Love the additional texture the rattan brings! My son in law used to feel the same way as your husband. Rattan can be comfy!
Kris Jarrett says
November 3, 2016 at 11:02 pmThanks Cindy! What the heck is it about men and rattan??
Calling it Home says
October 29, 2016 at 3:42 pmThe sectional is beautiful! I am so jealous. I still can’t get over how large this room looks in all white.
Kris Jarrett says
November 3, 2016 at 11:03 pmIt really is a pretty crazy change in person too – much more than I expected!
Bree says
October 29, 2016 at 11:06 pmKris!! I’m seriously in love with your new coffee table and chair!! Loving your couch choice as well and the new knobs! Dying to see you wrap this baby up soon because I know it’s going to be crazy amazing my dear!! :)) xoxo
Kris Jarrett says
November 3, 2016 at 11:03 pmThank you Bree!!
Johnna Lendry says
October 30, 2016 at 11:07 amI was wondering what color your paint on the walls is?
Kris Jarrett says
November 3, 2016 at 11:04 pmIt’s Benjamin Moore Cloud White!
Amanda says
November 7, 2016 at 11:31 amHi Kris,
I am currently looking at that same sectional from Lee, but the website does not list the depth. Can you tell me the overall depth and the actual cushion depth? I have a tall hubby and that’s his number one request for our new sectional. Got to keep the big guy happy so I can win some battles (like rattan chairs) later!!
Kris Jarrett says
November 7, 2016 at 10:38 pmHi Amanda,
Sure – the overall depth is 40″ and inside depth is 23″. If you click on the link to the sectional and then click on the small book icon close to the bottom, it will bring up another page with the dimensions of every single piece – it took me a while to figure that out! Good luck with your sectional shopping!
Mar says
January 12, 2017 at 11:46 pmHello. What a lovely room! You mentioned buying that sectional blindly. Could you explain what it means? I researchef the Lee dealers in my area but they didn’t have the sectional I liked so am wondering how to proceed. Thanks for sharing all the beautiful rooms in your home
Kris Jarrett says
January 24, 2017 at 6:21 pmHi Mar,
I never saw my Lee sectional in person before buying it – I was able to test out their different cushion options and choose a fabric at our local design center but never actually saw the exact sectional I purchased in person before ordering it. Lee has a TON of different sofa and sectional options that your local dealer is able to order for you but they don’t keep many in stock so often you are buying a style that you haven’t seen in person before. Hope that makes sense!
Michelle says
November 8, 2018 at 6:37 pmI have this same sectional and I’m in the process of ordering a new slipcover! I came across your post and actually am considering Basket Natural! Is it holding up nicely so far? My origins slipcover wore horribly which is so unlike a Lee product. I have another sofa and a few Lee chairs that are still looking perfect after 9 years!
Would love your input on the fabric! Thank you!
Kris Jarrett says
November 30, 2018 at 10:56 pmHI Michelle,
It’s held up really well! I do have to say that my kids are older so it doesn’t get exposed to spills and such very often but my dog is always all over it. I haven’t laundered the slipcovers yet because they still look perfect!
K says
September 7, 2019 at 10:09 pmHi – I am planning on ordering a Lee sofa with slipcovers and am agonizing over the fabric. This is for a condo in Florida, so I want to go with a washable white or off-white fabric. Just nervous because we have been known to spill red wine from time to time! Have you had to deal with any serious spills on your Basket natural yet? Have you tried washing your slipcovers?