First Floor Home Tour

Welcome to my house! I can’t believe we’ve only lived here for 3 months – it feels so much like home. My neighborhood is the kind of community I’ve always dreamed of, and I’m so happy we stumbled upon this house (it’s not in a neighborhood we were originally targeting). Plus, Emerson is absolutely thrilled to have a yard and is glowing ear-to-ear whenever she plays outside.

We’ve made a lot of progress in getting the house set up, but as I’m sure you know, things can get expensive really fast. Luckily, we already had all of the furniture (except the dining chairs), so we only needed smaller items. We’ve tried to really prioritize purchases and have made a list of things to buy each month (so that we’re spreading it out a bit.)  In March, we got two rugs for the downstairs, and shades on essential windows for privacy.  In April, I’m hoping to buy some throw pillows and outdoor furniture for our patio.  Some day, we hope to paint (everything is SOO white) and buy a few nice pieces of art for the big, empty walls.

The entry area is huge, and I didn’t really know what to do with it, so I guess it’s going to remain a big open space!  I’d like to replace the light fixture eventually because it looks a little out of place to me. What do you think?

Rug from RugsUSA 

We are loving the storage bench for shoes!

Bench from Ballard / Pillows  from Homegoods / Baskets from Michaels

Console from Ashley

We are using the downstairs bedroom as an office and guest room. Matt can’t really use the office though because Emerson yells and bangs on the door for him to come out:)

Bed and bedding (old) from Pottery Barn / Table on the left handmade by my mom’s great grandfather!!

Chair from my great grandmother’s twin sister / Desk & chair are too old to remember

Table from World Market (old) / Chairs from Serena & Lily / Rug from Target / Mirrored console from Ballard

I’m in love with the kitchen!

Bar stools from Joss & Main

Fridge art by Emerson:)

This wall definetely needs a statement piece of art – any ideas?  I think we will set a budget and save up and then search some galleries for something unique. Clock is an ok place holder for now, but doesn’t really go with the vibe.

Couch from Bassett (we got this 40% off, but it’s still the most expensive piece we’ve ever bought. We live on it and it’s been worth every penny) / Rug from West Elm (color discontinued) / Coffee table from West Elm (similar)

I wasn’t sure what to do with this nook, and didn’t want to part with our little NYC kitchen table, so we’re using it as a breakfast/art area for Em (we don’t use it much though).

Table from Urban Wood Goods / Chairs from Wayfair / Lamp from Etsy

We are in the process of fixing some of the drainage issues in our yard and putting some stone down on this concrete to make it look nicer. Then we’ll seed the yard with grass and cross our fingers that it grows!

Sectional from Pottery Barn (sidetone: don’t really recommend this set for the price – hasn’t held up that well).

And that’s it!