A New Look

For years I have changed my formal living room’s look. It has had wall paper border in the early 90’s. It was painted yellow and then after visiting Mary Carol Garrity’s home in Atchison Kansas, it was a navy color. I had Navy Ethan Allen sofas and crystal chandeliers. A glass table and a lot of silver trays holding vignettes. Not very kid friendly. I realized it wasn’t very Lisa friendly either.

In my newest book I talk about how for years I have struggled to find my own style. I spent so much time copying others in an attempt to discover my own way of decorating my home.

During Covid, I made the decision to lighten up the room. I used Benjamin Moore Simply white on the walls and a semigloss on the wainscoting.

Two years ago we added bookshelves with overhead lighting and it changed the entire feel of the room.

Although open and airy, it feels more inviting and casual rather than the stuffy dark feel it had before.

There is a simplicity to the room but it continues to have a subtle elegance with the touches of brass and gold throughout.

The mirror above is one of my favorites. I love how I can see the entire room inside of it.

Here it is before:

The navy created a more dramatic feel. The color is a Nell Hills color called Twilight.

I have had many people say they loved the navy and were surprised of my decision but I am truly happy with my choice. It had been navy for many years. I thought it was a good time for a change and a good time to simplify a bit.

Photography courtesy of Cara Marie Udicious. https://caramariephotography.com

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