Modern Living Room Design: Lee Industries

My trip to Boulder was short and sweet! I really love that little city and would move there but dang housing is so expensive!

This little number was a million dollars and trust me...... it needs at lot of work.

I have lot's of ideas for this small bi-level or as I like to call them....the dreaded split foyer. This house style was very popular in the early 70's with a small entrance where you go up to the kitchen, living room and bedrooms and down to laundry room and family room.

In this house the master bath and bedroom is tiny....tiny....tiny! Short of lining the bathroom with diamonds....I am scratching my head to figure out what to do!

As you can see when you step out of the shower you are smack dab on the toilet.....

Needless to say I've got some research to do :)

It's no secret that I am a fan of American made furniture company Lee Industries. I wanted to share this sectional style with you because I am so in love with it!

My friend bought a new house about a year ago....every room was painted a different color....

Here is what it looked like when she bought it.....

Just painting it white [ BM White Dove] made a huge difference! But her furniture never looked right in the space [the couch was slightly too big] so it was time to update this room a little more!

Here was the furniture in her old house....fit so much better......

So we got to work.....

That shelf space where the "technology" lives is getting a paneled door to blend in.....

You can see we added some shiplap, sconces, and painted the windows dark!

This is my favorite sectional style from Lee.

We opted not to do the chaise..... but 2 sofa's and I also used a Crypton Fabric because she has a rotten little dog Tipper [who just happens to be Cami's BFF!]

The fabric we used was Duke Pumice

Since we did not have a place for lighting...especially when it backs up to a wall....the Circa Lighting sconces were the best alternative.

Also note the top stitching....another reason to love this modern feature.

We picked up that boat painting at a flea market and I love how simple it is.....

One of my favorite aspects of this sofa style is the low profile arm. It means so much more seating space is available!

I will be sure to share with you when it's finished and loaded with pillows and accessories!

And that's it....except for this. I've mentioned before that when I walk Cami I listen to Podcast and Ted talks.....just finished this one and I highly recommend it! Thanks Maria.

Brene Brown.....The Power Of Vulnerability.

I listened to it twice.

Yeah.....it's that good.

Shaybelieving

You might notice that I didn't get to a post yesterday. I just couldn't get it together and I knew that it would not be earth shattering if I waited until today:)

I still have the rest of the showhouse pictures [which I will get to next week] for you guys who don't live in the area and can't go.

Yesterday I had to go outside of my one mile radius so I hit up Dixon Rye....another favorite retail store.

Brad Odom [who was formerly with West Elm and J Crew] opened his place a few years ago and it has quickly become a destination for inspiration.

I am drawn to his slightly masculine look throughout and while I was there I took some pictures to inspire you!

This chair was the first thing I saw when I walked through the door..... I am all over blue and black right now and this large graphic print made me a little tingly:)

Who doesn't love an unusual take on a wing chair!

And this stitching made it even more special.

We all know that if you throw an interesting chair in a room it can elevate it up to "perfection" status right?

I love birds and plates so this combo is a win win!

Raise your hand if you think I love this little pillow situation.

Velvet pillows are all the rage now....they add so much texture to a space.

Everything....including the sculpture, the art and that black desk could be on my Christmas list.

I started crying for my Mommie when I stumbled across these walls plus the light fixtures and that layered bedding....on freaking point.

These vases.....

Some tablescaping for you

I am not sure what this is but I love it.

I decided to treat myself to a pretty candle while I was there. The container is metal and that's what got me.

Yesterday I delivered this tufted leather Lee Industries ottoman to a mancave.....[not styled up yet]

Actually since they have 2 kids it's more like a "babycave" and this had to be kid friendly with no sharp edges!

Of course when I am out shopping for accessories it's kind of like "one for you and one for me"...ha ha. I stumbled upon these black and white antlers and well...the next thing I knew they were in my car.