Colors, cabinets and chairs

I never understood why color selection was such a difficult decision....I now understand. Choosing the right color combination was a struggle. I searched through magazines, and Chad set up a method on the Sherwin Williams website to test colors on the house through pictures. I sat in the lawn and in the house stretching my arm out and holding samples. We met with our architect friend Bentley to review popular samples and asked for his thoughts by room. Although they were fun, these options did not produce any complete selection. What did help? The window selection made weeks prior. Dad and I were roaming the house and looking at the new windows when we realized the best selection was one that complimented existing colors of the house and its surroundings. I don't know the exact shade, but I can now confidentially say that the color scheme has been decided. It will be a combination of subtle sand, white and barkish-gray to warm up the house but not taking away it's natural openness and light.

We also made cabinet selections during this time. Kitchen, living room credenza and bathroom cabinets have been customized for our needs and hand-crafted. They will be paint grade verses wood with cabinet doors as the exterior finish. All drawers will fully-extend with self-closing hinges. I'm very excited to see the new additions that will be installed later this month!

Lastly, I wanted to introduce everyone to the first piece of furniture bought for the house - a zebra chair! Chad and I have decided to have a non-traditional living room with chairs and possibly a small loveseat. The room will comfortably fit 6 people and be light enough to move around and add to as needed. We will likely have a his and her recliner facing the fireplace; more details to come soon.

first piece for the new living room: