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We finished painting the living room. Woot! Here are three views:

In the corner next to the bookcase, we’ll add an accent chair (already picked out, just need to purchase, along with 5,000 other things) to create a reading nook. In the entryway (the nook of the red wall), we’ll add a table, mirror, and some accessories. I’ll make a cushion for the bench to add some color in the bland part of the room (i.e., the first pic). We’ll find some curtains for the window and put up some artwork and be done with this room.

The wall with the arches that leads into the dining room was originally red, too. It was just way too much, and it really stopped the eye from seeing the rest of the house (not that there’s much to see right now, but there will be someday). We’re thrilled we changed our plan and it’s my favorite room right now. It feels so warm and cozy.

We painted with Valspar paint: Oatbran and Quite Red. I love the color of the Quite Red, but it’s quite unforgiving when it comes to mistakes. When you come to my house, don’t scrutinize too much, ‘mkay?