From Formal Living to Cozy Coastal Family Room

A traditional Dutch Colonial living room becomes a cozy, coastal family room

A cozy coastal family room doesn’t just happen. While the color palette is simple, there’s a hunt required for texture… to break up the neutrals, and of course, add softness. After a coat of Benjamin Moore’s controversial China White paint on the walls and Harwood Putty on the trim, it was time to shop for sofas, a rug and upcycled tables.

Stage 2: Arhaus furnishings
Stage 3: Cozy coastal rug and upcycled furniture
Stage 4: Hang curtains – Pottery Barn Riviera Stripe
Future project: Wood beams, south-facing window (Subscribe here for updates!)

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