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Living Space Inspiration

For the living space I want it to be comfy and welcoming yet functional and child friendly (for future, currently nonexistent children). My goal for this entire renovation process is to keep everything as timeless as possible and to think ahead. For intense The entire house is carpeted, minus the kitchen, mud room, and upstairs guest toilet. When we were working on our first phase of the project to removed all of the carpet on the second floor and replaced it with vinyl "wood" flooring. I was suggested to have vinyl in the guest bedrooms as it is easier to clean from potential spills and accidents.
Below I will insert pictures off my Pintrest board (which I use as a vision board) for each room. If I know the source I will embed them in the picture, but I have mainly seen these off Pintrest and unsure of original source.
Front living space
The living space is no acceptation. The front living will house a cuddly couch but have fabric that is durable which cushion covers that can be removed and ideally be thrown in the washing machine. Currently I am eyeing the Lounge II petite in Taft Cement from Crate & Barrel. There will be a TV, coffee table and area rug.
Lounge II 93" Sofa - Crate and Barrel  Barrett Storage Ottoman with Tray and Casters  Kenton Coffee Table  Omar TV Stand for TVs up to 70"  Paneled wall and board and batten tutorial.  Olga Gray Area Rug  https://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2017/03/diy-barn-wood-herringbone-wall-treatment.html 
Back living space
In front of the fire place there will be a sitting area to allow for a space to cozy up by the fire with a book, play board games and allow more available seating for guests. This space will be across from the dining room and kitchen which will be perfect for parties and family dinners.
I am LUSTING over the Pottery Barn Turner Roll Arm Leather Armchair for across the fireplace, they're just so darn expensive. I do not know if the dimensions will work for the space but these chairs look oh so comfortable and perfect. I feel like a lot of leather armchairs I have seen are too "clubby" and bulky. I don't want the chair to have tufts and look like its on steroids and lives at the gym.
This dreamy living area that is open to the kitchen allows an intimate family area, but also a great house to entertain.
Turner Roll Arm Leather Grand Armchair 48", Down Blend Wrapped Cushions, Statesville Molasses     Former Bachelorette Jillian Harris Home Tour  Modern Farmhouse Fireplace Design Ideas (25)  scandinavianfireplaces2
I want to have built in shelves and cupboard space on either side of the fireplace and my current idea is to have Stikwood on the back of the opens shelving. Stikwood can get pricy especially if you're doing a large area, this is why I am thinking on putting it here. I would not require a lot of product keeping costs down, but it could give some nice interest and texture to the space.

Lauren xo

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