I had a tough decision to make last night …
words …
or pictures?
And would it be okay to post the pictures without the words?
The whole photographing and editing pictures of my navy and white living room remodel took much longer than I antcipated …
Which led to an internal debate of whether I should just post the pictures with a “here it finally is …”
Or wait and compose words to go with the pictures …
You know, like telling you about how the wall color is Sherwin Williams Naval …
And how the amazing ceiling fan came from Lamps Plus …
Along with the amazing mirror; from Lamps Plus too …
I could also tell you how the rug started it all …
Or how I’m in love with my table that I painted with navy and white stripes …
Or the fabrics …
don’t get me started on the fabrics …
*Sigh*
I even had big plans to give you the whole budget breakdown …
Navy & White Living Room Remodel Budget Breakdown
Pottery Barn sofa – $1,000.00
Rugs USA rug – $220.00
Fabric – $34.00
Pillows Forms (6 from IKEA) – $36.00
Lumber for Board & Batten, etc.(caulk, liquid nails) – $300.00
Paint (Naval Blue & White courtesy of Sherwin Williams – thank you!) – $0
Ceiling Fan (courtesy of Lamps Plus – thank you!) – $0
Mirror (courtesy of Lamps Plus – thank you!) – $0
Storage Ottoman from Target.com (Threshold Nolan) – $160.00
Clearance Lamps from Home Goods – $60.00
Accessories – $150.00
Total: $1,960.00
Hmmm … looks like words won out! 
You can find Part 2 of the Living Room reveal by clicking here …
P.S. Just before I hit publish I remembered I should share with you the befores. Now, keep in mind, we liked the before. I just needed a change after a decade of living with the before look. Just click here …
Sharing:
* Cozy Little House * A Bowl Full of Lemons * Not Just A Housewife * My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia * Savvy Southern Style * Home{work} Wednesday * Common Ground * The Cottage Market * Tatertots & Jello * The DIY Showoff * Between Naps on the Porch * Stone Gable * Thrifty Decor Chick *
We are going with a Sherwin Williams nautical room too. My wife chose a darker “Dignity” blue.
I am having trouble picking the white. What color white did you use?
I just ran across this and love your makeover. you didn’t mention the shade. where did you get that?
How in the world did you get those wonderful things donated? Kudos to you!!! I love the “after” look – so dramatic and really worth it!! Great job!
It was a mix of being a blogger and a pr professional. I have no problem reaching out to social media marketing folks and seeing if they would be willing to help me in exchange for a blog post. As I always tell me kids, the answer is always no if you don’t ask!
And thank you for your kind words!