Lighten up! A living room redo.

This is my living room before. It was fine. However when I first walked in the room my eyes had to adjust to everything being so dark. The furniture, the walls, and just not enough natural light brought in the room. I planned on making slipcovers but if I had a picture of this whole set, you would see how massive it was and the task seemed too large.
Then a thought occurred to me. What if someone would buy my stuff off Craigslist for the amount I need for what I want at Ikea? It worked!


After
I also got the chandelier of Craigslist. This room does not have an overhead light so this little candle holding lovely anchors the seating area and adds great character to the room.

Before

After
The buffalo check came down and up went light airy neutrals that let in the sun light.

I plan on covering the tall chair by the table (currently draped with a tablecloth).  And recovered my table in all burlap with a vintage white linen cloth.

I hung the subway family rules made here.

My spring birdies.

So, the moral to the story is... if you are not happy with what you have don't be afraid to change it up! Especially if you can find a way to get what you love for little to no cost!