The beauty of adding textiles to a room is that they aren’t a permanent change…..you can mix up other textiles you already own for brand new looks! Here I added two of my favorite pillows: these tan and white pillow cases featuring pictures of coral (I bought these from IKEA years and years ago!) I also added a teal blue vase of tulips for another pop of blue. When I tire of these items I can move them to other rooms- easy decorating!
Isn’t it amazing how textiles can change the feel and look of a room? This makeover is hands-down the quickest and easiest makeover I have ever done!
I’m absolutely in love with our new living room. When I’m in it I feel like I’ve escaped to a coastal oasis. My family loves it too and for me that’s the best reward…. to create comfortable, relaxing, fun-to-be-in rooms for my family!
Do you love instant results like me? Which part of this living room before and after makeover do you like the best?
Skål! (that’s Swedish for cheers)
(..psssst!! Stay tuned for another update I have planned for our living room – since our TV wall is pretty blank and in need of some storage, I plan on adding new shelving for DVDs, books, decor accessories ect….maybe it will feature Ikea items! Wink!)
Disclosure: I am super excited to be partnering with IKEA on this #QuickandEasy makeover. I love working with IKEA because they offer a range of items with great design qualities and price points. They did not tell me what to choose, what to write and all my design ideas and thoughts are 100% my own.
sharon garofalow says
Whoa! Love the makeover! While it was super well decorated before, the subtle changes really added some pizzaz! And I am in LOVE with those pillows that look like ropes! The coolest!
heather says
I adore those IKEA rope pillows too! Aren’t they such a great pop of pattern? Thanks so much for your comments – I’m so glad you like my living room makeover!
Debbie refresh restyle says
I love every inch of it! So many beautiful pieces from Ikea 🙂 I need to go shopping!
Debbie
heather says
Thanks so much Debbie for you lovely comments on my living room makeover and I’m glad you love IKEA as much as I do!! Yes – head to IKEA quick to refresh your rooms too!!
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
Your room is just so cozy looking! I just love Ikea! I don’t not have one close by, but I’m within 2 hours of Charlotte and Atlanta! It always makes for a fun day trip! Great style and value. Ikea makes seasonal changes affordable and oh so fun! ~Christy
heather says
It’s really nice to be close to an IKEA right now – but like you I used to drive an hour into the city to get my IKEA fix!! I’m glad you love IKEA as much as I do! You are so right the value and style is amazing!
Melanie says
I really like the lighting in your living room. So bright!
Larissa says
I love the grasses on your bookshelf! Are you forcing the growth (what kind if plant?) or are they faux? Excellent job!
heather says
Hi Larissa – that’s faux grass!! Requires no watering – lol!!! I’m glad you like my makeover!
Leanne says
I love Ikea! It’s perfect for beautiful and seasonal accessories. Your room is lovely!
heather says
I’m glad to hear you love IKEA too Leanne!!! Thanks for your compliments on my makeover – we are really enjoying it!
Shannon @ Fox Hollow Cottage says
Love it all but most especially that basket full of pillow and that cable knit throw. Yum! Being in Oregon, even in Summertime, you need the snugglies close at hand 😉 It looks so pretty with all the pops of white and aqua. Wonderful!!
heather says
Some summer nights it gets cool here too Shannon!! Thanks for your sweet remarks!!!
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
So beautiful Heather! Looks all fluffed and ready for summer!
heather says
After the wild winter we had I hope we have a long hot summer this year! Thanks for your lovely comments Maryann!!
Amy Anderson says
Wow, that is gorgeous! I absolutely love the cable knit throw – and the blue, of course!
Gina says
I love your color scheme! It looks so clean and fresh, and I like how the light textiles balance out the dark leather furniture.
heather says
Thanks Gina!! I do love to add contrast in a room with color to add interest! I’m so glad you like my color scheme!
Terri says
I love love this!! you wanna decorate for me
heather says
I’m so glad you like my IKEA makeover!! I’d love to decorate for you! I offer mood board designs and decor help via email or skype – email me if you are interested!!
Inspire Me Heather says
Your living room looks great and I love the Ikea textiles!! I’ve been eyeing those cable knit pillows too and thought that they would look good in a summer living room and a winter one as well – perfect!! The script ones look beautiful too, I have to check that out (wouldn’t it make for great curtains??) Thanks Heather!
Heather @ new house new home says
Love the pops of turquoise. It brings the room to life!
Maggie says
Another great update. I love having a neutral decor base that can take simple accessory updates. So nice to see a dash of color too.
heather says
I agree Maggie – starting with a neutral base lets us have fun with adding different colors for the seasons!
Kristen says
LOVE the pop of the turquoise! It goes so well with the brown. The new curtains look fab too!!
Sandra {simpleispretty.com} says
So lovely! I love how bright you made the space feel. Love the colors you chose.
Dani @ lifeovereasy says
Wow, love the fresh new look! It’s amazing what a few clever touches can do to update the whole room. I love Ikea textiles – I always seem to find something I “need” when I go there!
heather says
I’m glad you like the changes Dani! I’m like you – I always find fun and lovely things at Ikea!
Sharon Hines says
So pretty. You definitely have achieved a coastal look. I love blue with brown leather too, and those curtains add such a nice crispness to the room.
Laura Beth says
LOVE Ikea & their pillow selection. The possibilities are truly endless!
Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says
I’m loving this color scheme! Gorgeous and such a transformation!
Melissa@TheHappierHomemaker says
Love those curtains!!
Meegan says
I love the cool, beachy blue that you added, Heather. Such a big impact. Gotta love me some IKEA!
heather says
Exactly! IKEA rocks for making a big impact to any space!
Cheryl @ That's What Che Said... says
Love the pops of color! It look fantastic!
heather says
I love adding these types of pops of color to a neutral background!
Sarah Deveau says
Being from the east coast, a coastal theme is one of my favourites. Great job!
heather says
Thanks Sarah!
Jamie says
Great before & after, girl! Love all your Ikea finds 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Shannon Acheson | AKA Design, Bloggers & Brands says
I adore the addition of the blues, Heather! 🙂 xo, Shannon
Jo-Anna says
What a fresh room makeover! I love the pops of colour and all of your throw pillows!! So pretty!
heather says
I’m popping the blue this summer Jo-Anna!
sarah @ {Home-ology} modern vintage says
Ikea has the best textiles! Love how you put it all together.
heather says
Thanks Sarah – Glad to know you have some Ikea textile love too!
Kara says
Gorgeous! I love everything!! Can you come decorate my living room for me:)
heather says
I’d love to Kara!! I love helping others decorate their homes!
Sara @ Mom Endeavors says
LOVE the subtle changes and LOVE LOVE Ikea – we have one less than an hour away! 🙂
Rachel @{i love} my disorganized life says
Love the number fabric! And what a transformation the covers made on the throw pillows! I love the clean crisp feel of the whites and blues- such a relaxing feel. Gorgeous room!
Barbara says
Beautiful color scheme Heather! I adore Ikea and have actually been considering to spruce up my living room. Thanks for the inspiration! XO
heather says
Hi Barbara! I’m glad you like my neutral and beachside blue color scheme!! Go to IKEA and spiff up your living room – you’ll really love the changes!
malia says
Heather, please come to Seattle and help me with my living room! We have an IKEA here too!
heather says
I’m on my way over to help you Malia!!!! I’m glad you have an IKEA near you to shop at!
Kathy says
I love how you lightened everything up. Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!
heather says
You’re welcome Kathy! Such thoughtful compliments – thankyou!!!
Vanessa says
It all looks soooo beautiful Heather!!! Love those pops of blue! 🙂
heather says
Thanks so much Vanessa!
Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says
The updates make the room look so cozy!
The Style Sisters says
I love the transformation you made to this room it feels light an airy now! I love it!
DeDe@DesignedDecor says
I am loving the pillows in the basket by the fireplace!
Marty Walden says
Absolutely love the aqua accents and the room looks just amazing! I’m pinning!
Becky@OrganizingMadeFun says
I LOVE the curtains – makes a huge difference! You have styled everything so beautifully, too! Becky
Terri says
I LOVE this, great makeover
I wish you could decorate for me
heather says
I’m working on that for the fall Terri! I hope soon to help others out online to decorate their space! Thanks for your sweet comments!
Thea says
I have to admit I thought the before living room was OK but with the IKEA textiles the new look is fabulous! You certainly have a great sense of decor style and colour!
heather says
You are so sweet to say that Thea!! Our living room is so comfy and cozy now with these Ikea textiles!
Wynn Anne says
Love the neutral tones and the splashes of blue and turquoise. I definitely agree that fabrics are a quick, easy way to change things up.
Are you planning to hang anything on the wall over the TV set?
heather says
Wynn – oh yes!!!! THe TV wall needs some major love!! The blank space is driving me nuts! I’d love to add some built in’s to incorporate the TV and add shelving for storage! In the fall I hope to be able to work on that!
Michelle @ Sweetsuite10 says
Wow! I sometimes forget what a difference drapes can make to a space! Well done
heather says
I know right???? Drapes make a HUGE difference and these IKEA drapes are so budget friendly… and add a layer of wonderful texture and color to a room!!
Meredith says
Heather –great work as always. I’m so surprised by the RITVA curtains. I never would have thought they’d hang so nicely! I’m eyeing up a pair now…I’m just not loving the idea of sewing in the blackout fabric that I so need in the upstairs bedroom. 😉 I have a feeling those cable knit pillows will draw me in too 😉
heather says
Thanks Meredith!! There are blackout liners you can buy that clip into existing curtains…no sew and easy!! That would work really well with your bedroom lighting concerns!
Vicki at Canary Street Crafts says
I love the mood board. I don’t know why I’ve never tried it. Love the pop of turquoise and the script pillow. Ikea here I come.
Vicki
heather says
I’m so thrilled you love my mood board Vicki and yay – so glad you are heading to IKEA to primp your home!
Sheila Zeller says
I love the elements, especially the cable pillows – those are incredible! Your whole space is beautiful, calm and inviting!!
heather says
Thanks so much Sheila!! Those compliments coming from you really mean a lot to me!! The cable pillows from Ikea are gorgeous aren’t they?
PersonallyAndrea says
Wow, you have a gorgeous room to work with Heather! Those curtains are staples in our home too and I also love those big Sanela cushions. My daughter has the teal ones piled on a beanbag in her room and she practically lives there 🙂
heather says
We hang out in our living room all of the time and yes those curtains really make the space feel so comfortable and cozy!
Shauna says
Love the light and airy colors, and those drapes soften the room just a bit while still looking fresh!
heather says
Thanks Shauna!!
Rachel says
Love this! I am doing a beach themed guest room but I want to keep it luxurious and contemporary feeling. This is totally my style.
heather says
This would be such a beautiful look in a guest bedroom! I’m glad you found some inspiration here and thanks so much for your sweet comments!
Erlene says
I love the colors of your living room. I’m in the process of changing out our living room too and this gives me so much inspiration. Thank you.
heather says
Oh great – I’m so glad you’ve found some ideas to use in your own home!! Isn’t it amazing the difference drapes and textiles can make to a room?
Desiree @The36thAvenue says
Super cute!
heather says
Thanks Desiree! I’m so glad you like my living room makeover – we are really enjoying it!
Serena says
Absolutely gorgeous, love the color scheme! What paint brand/color did you use for the living room walls?
heather says
Hi Serena! Thanks for your lovely comments! My paint color is Sherwin Williams Mindful Grey…it’s sooooo gorgeous! It’s a warm grey so it never looks ‘cold’ and is a beautiful neutral that goes well with every other color!
Marilee says
Love everything about your living room. All my favorite colors in one space. By the way, what brand of paint & shade of graybdid you use on the walls?
heather says
Hi Marilee – thanks so much for visiting and your lovely comments! The paint color is Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray – it’s gorgeous!
Marina says
Hi Heather, I love the makeover but can you please tell me what color are your walls, I’m in love! 😍
heather says
Hello Marina – My living room paint color is SW Mindful Gray! It’s gorgeous! I have all of my paint colors listed here:
https://www.settingforfour.com/paint-colors-home/