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Hello Yellow: Library Updates

October 11, 2016 by Brynne 19 Comments

As promised, I’m so excited to share the changes that occurred in our front living room (which I fondly and fancily  refer to as “the library”) not 24 hours after I snapped the photos for the post in which I revealed to you that I had set about creating a library nook.

Yessir, that’s about how long you can expect me to remain faithful to one couch. (If you haven’t read my couch floozy saga yet, I’ll let you go do that and then rejoin us.)

As so many of these stories go, I was browsing Craigslist when…

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(And yes, this was a quick phone snapshot of my laptop screen, because who has time for screenshots when you’re this excited?!)

Hello yellow tufted velvety vintage goodness!

It was pretty late in the evening, but I texted as quickly as I could: Want. Need. Or I will die! 

Or something to that effect, but possibly less freaky and desperate, because the seller actually responded and worked out a time for me to come get it the next day.

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As you can see, the sofa prompted a little rearranging in the space, since I wasn’t happy with a wide couch blocking access to the bottom shelves of the bookcases. I decided to float the couch in the archway between the library and the dining room, and moved my DIY black-trimmed club chairs in front of the window.

The view looking into the library nook isn’t quite as perfectly framed any longer, but I love seeing tufted yellow velvet when I walk through the front door, and floating the sofa gave me the opportunity to place this gilded console table behind it that I found a few weeks ago.

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*Today’s post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through an affiliate link, I may receive a small commission. You can read my full disclosure here. I hope you all know by now that I do only share things I really truly love!

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Xanthippe, the zebra – an eBay find. If you’re searching for your own, try “zebra statue”, “zebra pottery”, and “ceramic zebra.”

Keep in mind, these rooms are just in the beginning stages of decorating – no decision yet on the wall color, no curtains, nothing hanging on the walls. But here you can see how the dining room and library flow together, with the front door and entryway off to the left.

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And the view from the front door, which is exactly why I’m loving the floating sofa so much!

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Taj Mahal tapestry pillow: thrifted

There wasn’t all that much color in this area before the sofa arrived, so it’s been a nice high-energy addition to the neutrals around here. I’m especially loving the mustard with the spotted leopard tables (also recent Craigslist finds.)

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And since I’m always asked: my beloved “Brad Pillow” can be found here on Society6.

Filed Under: Decorating, House Tagged With: Library, Second House, Vintage Furniture

Comments

  1. Cassie Bustamante says

    October 11, 2016 at 5:58 am

    you know i love it SOOOO much! we are now officially soul mates and i think i am going to get this for my sofa: http://www.target.com/p/carol-lew-barnyard-royalty-mr-pig-throw-pillow-18-x18-beekman-1802-farmhouse/-/A-51063706

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    • Brynne says

      October 11, 2016 at 2:25 pm

      You definitely need that pillow! It would look gorgeous on your blue velvet sofa twin! He can be pen-pals with Brad! 🙂

      Reply
  2. ariel says

    October 11, 2016 at 7:19 am

    I had never seen those two coffee tables before! They’re so funky! I love what the couch prompted in the space. It all looks great!

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    • Brynne says

      October 11, 2016 at 2:25 pm

      Thanks Ariel! Those are pretty new – just a few weeks old! Some friends think they’re a bit creepy, but I just love how crazy they are!

      Reply
  3. Linda says

    October 11, 2016 at 8:15 am

    O. M.G……….I. LOVE. THIS. SPACE. What luck you have had. Keep up the great work!

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    • Brynne says

      October 11, 2016 at 2:29 pm

      Thank you so much, Linda! The rooms in my house are almost 100% dictated by my thrift store and Craigslist finds, so I was very excited at the direction this new sofa prompted!

      Reply
  4. Michele @ Moonfield Interiors says

    October 11, 2016 at 9:31 am

    That sofa is amazing! I think I’m doing CL wrong 🙁 I’ve been wanting to turn my front room into a library forever and I just love yours. Also, I had no idea that Target carried a Beekman line!!!

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    • Brynne says

      October 11, 2016 at 2:31 pm

      Thank you so much, Michele! I’ve always dreamed of a “built in” library look – even though mine has a little ways to go before I’m finished, I love the wrap-around bookcases. I was able to use only pieces available at Ikea from their Billy collection!

      Reply
  5. Robbyn says

    October 11, 2016 at 10:28 am

    I LOVE it!! The rooms are open and flow but yet each space stands on its own with the sofa floated in the archway. The mustard is fantastic and since books are my weakness anything with the word Library in it gets my vote!!

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    • Brynne says

      October 11, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      Thank you so much, Robbyn – I’m so glad you share my love of books! I’ve dreamed for along time of having some sort of “built in” library. The open flow of this house is definitely challenging me in terms of color choices and how to maintain a good flow – thanks for your kind words!

      Reply
  6. Kathy says

    October 11, 2016 at 10:30 am

    This room is fabulous! Absolutely love your design aesthetic!

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    • Brynne says

      October 11, 2016 at 2:33 pm

      Thank you so much, Kathy! My design aesthetic is always changing depending on what I find next, but I’m definitely having fun in our new home!

      Reply
  7. Ellen Shook says

    October 11, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    I am having some serious sofa envy! What a find. It looks fantastic in your space, too.

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    • Brynne says

      October 11, 2016 at 2:35 pm

      Thank you, Ellen! I know you are a fellow bold color lover! This mustard yellow has been one of my favorite colors since I dreamed up a sunflower-themed bedroom as a child. It always makes me happy 🙂

      Reply
  8. Gretchen@BoxyColonial says

    October 11, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    ooh! SO, SO, SO pretty! And fancy! So it’s perfect for a fancy library 🙂

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  9. Jillian says

    October 11, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    Looks great! The mustard really makes it pop!

    Reply
  10. Trisha D. @Black and White Obsession says

    October 13, 2016 at 9:23 am

    Ohmygosh, Oh my gosh, Oh my gosh!! I’m always a fan of your couch preferences but I really really really like this one (hence my second three-peat). That mustard is ever so perfect and what a steal at $100!

    Reply
  11. Norma | The House that Will says

    October 21, 2016 at 9:12 am

    Oh my gosh! I have all the heart-eyes for that mustard-yellow sofa! Brad must be so happy! 😉

    Reply
  12. Ola says

    September 19, 2018 at 7:48 pm

    Wow! What a great score for only $ 100! Yellow is my favorite color and this sofa is absolutely stunning. Nice job.

    Reply

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