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The Study

October 25, 2020 by christen | 10 Comments

Hi Friends! How is everyone holding up? Do you want to re-decorate your entire house that you’ve been staring at for six straight months like I do?

I wanted to show you the reveal of the study. If you recall we started it back in March when Momma needed a project. Brent build all the bookshelves with the kids and they came out beautifully!

The paint color is Benjamine Moore Dark Harbor and yes, it is a bit more expensive but worth it for the rich, dark color. I used high sheen and also painted the trim and crown molding.

I also wanted interesting knobs for the lower cabinets and found some on Etsy from a selling in Indonesia. I was thrilled with them! Brassy and old looking. I also found those cool wood chairs from Etsy.

I found a fancy crystal chandelier at Overstock and decorated with some vintage looking pillows. The table that I’m using as a desk was from a great site I just found called Scout and Nimble. Definitely worth a look.

My desk lamps are from One King’s Lane. Love the black shade.

Some of the paintings on the wall are mine and others are pieces that I’ve found throughout the years. I put them all in gilt frames, but that’s the only piece that matches. The mandolin is from my grandfather’s collection and when Brent is on a Zoom call he gets lots of questions about the mandolin and the “museum room.”

We have loved the coziness of this space. It not like the other rooms in our house and feels special.

Fiona, Birdie and Greta are big fans.

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  1. Tammie says

    October 25, 2020 at 6:27 pm

    Very elegant! The paint color and those brass knobs are beautiful together.

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    • christen says

      October 26, 2020 at 10:39 am

      Thanks, Tammie. I got lucky with those knobs!

      Reply
  2. Tonya says

    October 25, 2020 at 9:41 pm

    I love the wall color, very cozy. You did a great job.

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  3. Debra says

    October 26, 2020 at 6:09 am

    Love!!!

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    • christen says

      October 26, 2020 at 10:38 am

      Thanks, Debra. It was so fun to do!

      Reply
  4. Janice says

    October 26, 2020 at 12:12 pm

    You have inspired me though your creativity:) What a welcoming and warm space. Thank you for sharing. This is bookmarked and I have a display of art for which I am seriously considering Benjamin Moore’s “Dark Harbor” for the background wall colour. Going forward, I believe that there will be many hours of cherished memories made in this room. Definitely a place to imagine and dream….

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  5. Marilyn Comer says

    October 26, 2020 at 2:48 pm

    Fabulous, darling, absolutely fabulous. xo

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  6. Pinkie Crabtree says

    October 26, 2020 at 11:44 pm

    Love it! I used Galapagos Turquoise in my bedroom. Such beautiful deep rich colors feel cozy.

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  7. Carol says

    October 27, 2020 at 6:30 am

    That color looks wonderful and the knobs look great with it! Ya’ll did good! Great project!

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  8. Judy says

    August 17, 2022 at 6:22 pm

    Every single piece is perfection! I might change out the white outlet cover an antique brass or black, though. The wall behind the couch is breath taking!

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