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Family Room Inspiration

Feb 28, 2020 by Brooke Larsen · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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It is kind of funny how a design evolves. Usually, it starts with something that inspires you. For me it was this built-in by Chris Loves Julia. I love that it is different than standard built-ins. It provides a cottage atmosphere, but still inspires a modern tone. View the tutorial on Chris loves Julia

Building a home | Start at home | Open shelves | family room inspiration | Living room

My wall is a little bit bigger than the wall above so when I saw these cute benches by Studio McGee on the side of this entertainment center, I added some to my wall.

Building a home | Start at home | Open shelves | family room inspiration | Living room

This is the look I am really hoping to get. Usually built ins are not added until after everything is sheet rocked and painted. But as you can see from this picture, the walls and bottom of the shelves are sheet rocked for a nice smooth finish. (source unknown)

Building a home | Start at home | Open shelves | family room inspiration | Living room | built-in shelves

Other design aspects for Family Room inspiration:

Building a home | Start at home | Open shelves | family room inspiration | Living room | Open concept family room

This is a similar house plan to ours. Our posts in the family room will look a lot like this. View the plans here

Building a home | Start at home | Open shelves | family room inspiration | Living room | built-in shelves

As far as seating goes I really want to float my furniture like Life on Cedar Lane has done hers. I love the 2 couches and 2 chairs, it makes for a cozy yet elegant seating area.

We are pushing hard to move into our home at the end of May... fingers crossed it will work out.

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Hello Friends! I love anything DIY and home decorator! On my blog I hope you will find home inspo. Whether it is for your next DIY project or home decor. If I can do it, anyone can!

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Hi I am Brooke I am an avid DIY-er and home decorator! I share home inspo and all of my DIY projects with step-by-step directions. I sprinkle in a few recipes to help out all of us busy moms too. If I can do it, so can you!

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