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I don’t normally do a whole lot of decorating for Summer. Of course this year I’ve shared my dining room, entry way, mantel, and even an outdoor table I built for my kids. But my decorating for summer is really about finding a balance of simplicity and every day life. I kind of enjoy this season of not having seasonal decor, basically… it’s just normal every day life ya know? Today I’m joining some amazing bloggers, hosted by my sweet friend Nina Hendrick to share a little part of our Modern Farmhouse Summer Living Room. Make sure and get to the very bottom of the post so you can take a tour of 25 different homes! Every single one of them is absolutely gorgeous, I promise!
The biggest change you’ll probably notice is our couch. We finally found the PERFECT couch that I’m seriously in love with. I have never in my life been truly happy with all aspects of a couch until we go this one! It.is.amazing!
I love white couches, I do… my husband not so much! And I know there are lots of posts out there about how you can live with a white couch with kids and pets, and I did do it for a very long time. It just wasn’t for our family. I’m not exactly excited about doing laundry…. so while you can totally throw them in the wash and bleach the heck out of them, I just got to this point where I didn’t want to do that anymore. If your ok with doing that though I’m all for it! If I ever have a space that isn’t where we all sit and rub our feet, then I will definitely have another white couch!
I also wish I could say that I planted flowers everywhere and had them scattered throughout my house. But let’s be real guys. I have 3 kids, a dog, 6 chickens, and a husband at home… and no matter how hard I stare at my kitchen… meals don’t cook themselves. Faux for the win!
On the bright side we had some friends over last night and she commented how real the lavender looked! Thanks Homegoods!! You know how to make a woman feel like she is growing things, haha!!
Whoops! I lied. I do have a few REAL plants.. those are real succulents in my little Terra Cotta pots (get that tutorial here). I also got to pull our coffee table back out with the new sectional. It didn’t work at all when we had the chair that awkwardly stuck out in the middle of our living room! I’m pretty excited about having a place to put my coffee in the mornings!
Can I just point out that my succulents have been alive for a while now though? I may or may not have killed our previous ones!
Deep down that’s probably why I don’t plant things… because I know how likely it is that I’ll forget to water them and they will die!
Fun fact… that book on my writing table is a gardening book… because despite my fear of green growing things, I have always wanted a garden! I was supposed to plant one this year… but that darn food won’t cook itself…. I keep trying!!
That’s it for our living room! If you are interested in knowing where anything came from, shop the widget below, and then there are also some links to tutorials for you!
Modern Farmhouse Summer Living Room
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Don’t forget to grab yourself a cup of coffee (or your favorite drink) and tour these amazing homes!! Big hugs friend! See you at the next post, or stay up to date and in contact through Instagram!
MONDAY
Nina Hendrick | The Happy Housie | Finding Silver Pennies | TIDBITS | So Much Better With Age
TUESDAY
Zevy Joy | A Burst of Beautiful | House by Hoff | Migonis Home | Just a Girl and Her Blog
WEDNESDAY
Nesting with Grace | Design, Dining, and Diapers | Bless’er House | The Wicker House
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Life on Virginia Street | Craftberry Bush | The Blissful Bee | Boxwood Avenue | The Chronicles of Home
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Love Grows Wild | The Wood Grain Cottage | Cherished Bliss | Making Home Base | The Turquoise Home
Laura says
Love your space! The lavender looks real to me too! So gorgeous!
Bethany says
Love your couch! What color did you choose?
Ashley says
Hi Bethany, We chose the color “Hilo Seagull”… it’s a beautiful gray!!
Hi! I’m looking on Wayfair and the Hilo Seagull colour looks so dark on their website compared to the beautiful light grey in your photos. Did the image look different? Want to make sure I end up with yours and not a dark dark couch :) Thank you!
Hi ashley, wondering where your curtain rods are from, I have been looking for sturdy long black ones like you have in your living room!
Beautiful tour, Ashley! Always love your style! xo
Very nice room and your photography is stunning. This post is very very pretty. I really enjoyed it.
Hi Ashley- Thanks for sharing. I agree, as much as I’d love a white sofa it just wouldn’t work for us either!
Such a beautiful cozy space, Ashley! Love the plants too, faux and real ;)
Hugs, Jamie
So pretty! Love the soft pops of colours with your beautiful flowers. Great job!
Love this color pallete, it takes some talent to use tones of grey creatively. I loved the modern look!
haha! Thank you. Yes… I’m a huge gray fan!! : )
What a wonderful room! I must know where you got the basket trunk side table….I have been looking for one like that forever!
Thanks so much Amanda!! It is from Ikea!! : ) I LOVE it… it’s great hidden storage!
Hi Ashley,
Could you provide a link to this trunk basket side table? It’s amazing!
Hi Ashley!
Love the wicker storage basket! Can you provide the link?! Thank you!
Hi Ashley, love this sectional, do you now what wayfair calls the color? Would love to get this grey. Thanks,
Hi Lacey, Thanks so much!! This is the sectional I got (http://rstyle.me/n/cpp2iub66w7) and it is the color “Hilo Seagull”
what is the name of the sofa? your http brings up different sofas?
I am also looking for this sofa. The http link is no longer valid. Darn. :)
Could you please offer the actual name of your sofa? Beautiful — everything is beautiful. Thank you so much.
HI Ashley,
Your home is beautiful. Where did you get that basket chest next to your couch and what are the dimensions? I love it and want one for my living room. Thanks.
I don’t think I would ever want to leave such fabulous space as this. Nice eye for designing
I’ve been looking at IKEA for that exact basket but can’t find it. Did you add the leather strap/belt to it?
I really like the round mirror!! Did you make it? Or where can I find it? Thank you..Kelly
Thanks Kelly! I found mine at homegoods a few years ago I believe, but I’m pretty sure I’ve seen some very similar at Hobby Lobby. There’s also this one on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2DIz9o8 (affiliate link). Have a great day!!
You have such a beautiful, relaxed style. I especially love the woven trunk beside your sofa and your little writing desk area!
Hi Beautiful living room. What paint color did you use on your walls. Love it! Thanks
Such a gorgeous room Ashley! I’m so happy I found you on The Style Showcase from Shabbyfufu and Designthusiasm – I’ll definitely be back! ❤️
Such a beautifully put together room. I have the same wicker chest! I love how you use yours in this room. I would love to have you come join us on my blog for my Centerpiece Wednesday Linky Party https://karinskottage.com/2020/06/centerpiece-wednesday-linky-party.html
See you over there,
Karin
I have to say, you’re ‘end-table’ is my fave feature of your summer tour, Ashley! Love the texture and color and the surprise statement it makes in your room! Here by way of Waste Not Wednesday, but glad to see this at TTA, too! ;-)
Love the soft wall color…what brand and name of paint did you use? Thank you