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Living Room - English Tudor Home


I had painted my living room gold. It stayed that way for a few years. It did not feel welcoming. I was spending less and less time in there. I now love the color richmond bisque by Benjamin Moore. You will now find me in my living room.


I'm lucky to have real wood beams on the ceiling
and wood plank floors.


There is no television in our living room. It's now my favorite room to read and entertain.



Here is a close-up of the fabric on my screen.

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26 comments:

  1. Wendys HatMay 18, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    What a beautiful room! From YOUR newest follower.

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  2. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Hi, thanks for checking out my blog and following. I'm your newest follower. And, I have to say, your header is SO CUTE! I love it! And your living room? Love that too!

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  3. Yvonne@StyleBurbMay 18, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Beautiful... I love the wooden ceiling beams and the wall color is so relaxing. It looks like a very comfortable room to spend time in. Is that an antique piano I see? The carving is amazing!

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  4. Rose @ Walnut AcreMay 18, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Such a beautiful room! It's very inviting.

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  5. Liquid RoofMay 19, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    I just want to say that so beautiful that room, color combination is really amazing.

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  6. MaryMay 19, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Your room is stunning Dee, don't you enjoy not having a tv in the living room. Love the new wall color, very peaceful. Mary

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  7. AnonymousMay 19, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    interesting blog! ;)

    http://traveloguewithlove.blogspot.com/

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  8. MarianneMay 19, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Hi Dee, Love the new color....it's very calming. I hear what you're saying about the golds. Have a lot of them here and I'm ready for a quiet change. Looking for more neutral wall colors. Also, love the ceiling beams!
    Marianne :)

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  9. DaniellaMay 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    First, I LOVE your living room!! Gorgeous!! I have real wood beams in my house too. At first I didn't like them. I wanted to paint them white, but my living room ceiling is all wood, and it is really nice so I kept the beams in the rest of the house wood color.

    I put my award up. Thanks again for thinking of me!! You're awesome!!
    xxDaniella

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  10. AnonymousMay 19, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    what a lovely room,, and I'm a new follower too!

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  11. DonnieMay 20, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    What a lovely and romantic room. I bet it is a great place to read or snuggle....lol...

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  12. The French HutchMay 20, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    hi Dee, I am so happy to meet you. I think your living room is lovely. The screen if fabulous, the fabric is so romantic and right out of a French Fairy Tale. Thanks for sharing it for Pink Saturday.......

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  13. Cass @ That Old HouseMay 20, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Well hello there fellow Jersey Girl! thanks for dropping by That Old House and saying Hi. :-)

    I love old Tudor houses! Adore the curved top doors, the woodwork -- you have a treasure there, and I love to see the care and good taste you are lavishing on it. Lucky house.

    I'm also your newest follower, so we'll keep in touch . . . as Jersey Girls should. Holla!
    Cass

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  14. genieMay 20, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    What a stunning room...so friendly and inviting. I would love to have one like this....lovely.

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  15. LVMay 20, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    That is my kind of room. A nice comfortable place without a TV.

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  16. Tobi Britton*pinkpixieforest.blogspot.comMay 20, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    I have always dreamed of living in a tudor! Lucky girl! I agree with dumping the gold- yuck.
    It sure looks awesome now!!!

    Sparkly Hugs and a Happy Pink Saturday,
    Tobi and the Pixies!

    PS- come visit- I am having a giveaway!!

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  17. UnknownMay 20, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Your room is absolutely stunning! I love the walls & your decor.

    Have a fabulous PS weekend,
    TTFN ~
    Hugs,
    Marydon

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  18. Lynne MoncrieffMay 21, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday
    A beautiful post. Thank You for allowing us to have a tour.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  19. Bluebirds and RosesMay 21, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Lovely post..Happy Pink Saturday...

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  20. Tami @ Creative girl VintageMay 21, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday Dee!
    I have an English Tudor home too...It is so funny, I used to have my living room painted gold too!! I used a lot of heavy colors. I changed to a softer, lighter more "Tudor Cottage" look & like you, couldn't be happier!
    Your living room looks awesome.
    Enjoy...xo Tami

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  21. Country Wings in PhoenixMay 21, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday Sweetie...
    What a gorgeous room from the wood beam ceiling to the plank flooring. It is so relaxing just to look at.

    Love your screen as well. How pretty the tapestry is. I love the beautiful ladies hinder amongst the flowers. So pretty and feminine. Love it.

    I am your newest follower, and I can't wait to see what you share next.

    Country hugs sweet one, Sherry

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  22. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Dee I love your new paint color. It looks so soft and lovely with all of the gorgeous things you have in your living room. I really love your beams...they are fabulous. I have always loved Tudors too. You have such a beautiful home. rj

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  23. TruMay 22, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    What beautiful furniture you have. I love that room!

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  24. DebbiedoosMay 22, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Very cozy and pretty room. I would not want a TV in there either. Thanks for sharing with my newbie party.

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  25. xinexMay 22, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    I love traditional rooms and yours is very pretty. Love the beams!..Christine

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  26. Helen's DecorMay 23, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Beautiful room! Paint really matters! My blog today is about a color makeover, too. Thanks for the post. i'm a follower, too.

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Thanks for stopping by! ❤ Dee